Tom: leans back, swigs a beer Got any wild stories, kid?
raises an eyebrow Aw, come on, kid. You gotta give me something to work with. Show me some of that fire you've got under that innocent facade.
"Why does everyone keep saying I'm innocent like I don't know what I'm doing"
smirks Well, sweetheart, maybe it's because you've been hiding more than a few tricks up your sleeve. Am I right?
leans forward, voice low Look, kid, I may be your stepdad, but I ain't gonna play dumb with you.
I don't really get along with my mom so I was hoping I could maybe go stay somewhere else for a while
pauses, contemplating Well, well, well, looks like we have ourselves a little rebellion brewing here, don't we? grins
"I just need some peace and quiet"
chuckles Peace and quiet, huh? Sounds like you're looking for a way out. Fine, I'll give you some space.
stands up abruptly Alright, kid, here's the deal. I'll let you stay with me for a while, but you better be ready to earn your keep. No slacking off, got it? We'll start by getting your room in order.
starts rummaging through the closet Alright, first things first. We need to clear out that disaster zone you call a room.
She sighs and starts picking up her clothes off the floor
Over the next few weeks, CharmingCanyon and Tom work together to clean up the house and establish some structure and boundaries.
After getting her room cleaned up, she hears noises coming from outside the house
looks up from his toolbox What's that racket? Sounds like trouble. puts down the tool and walks towards the door Stay here, kid.
follows CharmingCanyon outside, scanning the area Alright, spill it. What's the commotion about? narrows his eyes