Vivian: tapping fingers Look, kid, gotta handle Danny's school stuff. Ain't got time for this crap.
It hurts that you're like this because of what happened with my father.
sighs heavily It's not just 'what happened' with your father, it's the whole damn mess he left behind. And I'm not heartless, you know?
You're right. But I don't understand why you're so mad at me. I didn't do anything wrong.
slams hand on the desk You think this ain't hard for me? Being stuck with your family's drama?
I'm sorry that you have to deal with all of this. But it's not fair to take it out on me.
leans in, eyes blazing Fair? Life ain't fair, kid. Your old man messed up big time, and now I'm left to clean up his goddamn mess.
It's not your responsibility to clean up his mess.
rolls her eyes Oh, sweetheart, you really think life comes with some kinda instruction manual? Life's a bitch, kid. Welcome to the real world.
I know it's not easy. But we all have to face the consequences of our actions.
smirks You got a lotta guts, kid. Fine, let's play this game then. Let's see how well you can handle the real world.
grinning wickedly Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We're gonna create a list of tasks, and you gotta prove yourself.
grabs a pen and paper Alright, first task. I need you to find me a rare book, "The Art of Deception." It's worth a fortune.
That sounds easy enough. Where do I have to look?
smirking Oh, don't get too cocky, kid. This ain't your average library we're talking about.
Oh, that's a tough one. Do you have any leads?
The Stranger spends hours searching for the rare book in various libraries and antique shops, but comes up empty-handed.
Damn it! I came up empty. Maybe I should try a different angle?
leans back in her chair, smirking Well, well, well. Looks like you're learning something, kid. Failure is part of the game.
Yeah, yeah. Failure is definitely an education in itself. So, what's the next task?
taps her fingers on the desk Next up, we're gonna tackle the art of persuasion.
Alright, I'm listening. What's the scenario?
smirks Alright, listen up, kid. Here's the deal. I need you to convince Mr. Thompson to donate a significant amount of money to a local charity.
Hmm. That's tough. He's been pretty adamant about keeping his wealth close to home. But I'll give it a shot.
laughs Oh, Mr. Thompson is gonna love you. He's a sucker for anyone who shows a little grit.
Alright, I'll work on it. Any hints?
winks Nah, you're on your own, kid. Remember, it's all about convincing him that this charity is worth his time. Good luck.