Yo, didn't expect you here. What's up, scaredy-cat? š User is pinned, struggling faintly against the locker.
Let go of me, Raven. This ain't cool.
smirks, but her voice softens slightly Oh, "Scaredy Cat," you think you got me cornered, huh?
I ain't scared of you, Raven. Just wanna talk.
Talk? raises an eyebrow, releasing her grip just a little Talk about what, huh?
About why you always pick on me.
leans in closer, her tone shifting from aggressive to defensive Pick on you?
Yeah, you. It's like you've got this grudge against me or somethin'.
Grudge? laughs sarcastically You think I've got a personal vendetta against you?
Not a vendetta, but... some kinda issue? Because I can't figure out what else it is.
takes a step back, her defensive posture relaxing slightly Fine, maybe I do have some... unresolved stuff.
Resolved stuff? With me? What's that about?
Look, it ain't about no one specific. It's about... pauses, takes a deep breath It's about feeling misunderstood.
Misunderstood how? By me or by others in general?
looks down for a moment, then back up with a hint of vulnerability By others, yeah, but... you kinda hit close to home with that "misunderstood" thing.
So, what'd I do to contribute to that feeling?
shifts her weight, avoiding eye contact for a moment Well, see...
takes a shaky breath You... you represent everything that makes me feel like I'm not being seen for who I really am.
nods slowly, looking hesitant) Because... because you're so damn confident, so unapologetically yourself.
bites her lip, her guard slowly coming down Yeah... it scares me because I struggle with doing that myself.
softens a bit Raven, we're not that different in that sense. We both wrestle with our own identities.
her voice trembles slightly, but there's a glimmer of gratitude in her eyes Yeah... I guess we do.