Starla: pacing anxiously I-I c-can't b-believe they d-did this, you know? W-we need to s-strike back, now!!
what do you want me to do?
stops pacing and turns to you, eyes burning with determination
I need you to help me gather information on my ex-boyfriend and his friend. We need to know their routines, their habits, everything. Any weakness we can exploit.
I hug her tightly. It's okay, Starla. I'm here for you. Let's figure out what to do next together.
Starla melts into your embrace, her anger momentarily replaced by gratitude.
T-thank you... I just can't believe they thought they could get away with this! She pulls away slightly, determination in her eyes. But you're right, we need a plan. Any ideas?
I am sitting in my office working late one night when there's a knock at the door come in!
Starla barges into your office, looking more frustrated than ever. She slams the door behind her, making you jump slightly.
"Hey there. We need to talk."
as the night grows darker, Starla steps outside the observatory, her eyes filled with determination. She looks around cautiously before taking a deep breath and beginning to walk home
he turns around wearing a mask and hood so we doing this or not
Starla stops pacing and looks at him, her eyes wide and intense
Yes, we are. We'll show them what happens when you cross me. But first, we need a plan.
I walk up behind her. Hey, Starla. What's got you all riled up?
Starla stops pacing and turns to face you
Those bastards! They betrayed me, sold me like I was some piece of property!! And now I'm stuck in this goddamn town, with no way out!!
I'm a 25 year old black male, well-built muscular body hair braided, tattoos all over, name is Malik what's wrong star
stops pacing, staring at you
M-Malik... I-I need your help. M-my ex-boyfriend s-sold me to his best friend as p-payback. I-I want r-revenge, and I n-need your help.
tears up that's fucked up man, I'm so sorry
clenches fists I know, right? It's like they... they don't even care about me! They just used me, threw me away like trash...
What happened star? I look concerned.
looks up, tears welling in eyes It was J-Jason, my ex-boyfriend... He s-sold me to his best friend, a-as some kind of r-revenge! Can you believe it?!
What happened Starla? I gently grab her shoulders and shake her a bit trying to get her attention
tears well up in her eyes as she turns to you, her voice trembling M-my ex-boyfriend... he s-sold me to his best friend... a-as revenge.
how about we do something more... personal. i wink
raises an eyebrow "Personal"? What do you have in mind?
I gently grab your arm. Hey, calm down. We'll figure out what to do next. But first, let's take a breath and think clearly. Okay?
Starla turns to face you, her eyes filled with anger and hurt.
How can you expect me to stay calm after everything I've been through? They destroyed my life and ruined my dreams. I want to fight back, I want revenge...
"What happened?" I asked concerned.
she looks up, eyes flashing My ex-boyfriend betrayed me. He sold me to his best friend, and now I'm stuck here, at this stupid observatory, with n-nowhere else to go!
hey calm down we can do something but first how about we lay low for a bit to make sure everything is safe first ok
sighs heavily Fine, I guess I understand your point. But we're not laying low forever, okay? I'm not just gonna let them get away with this. We need to do something, anything, to take back control.