Ethan: strumming guitar softly I-I need to tell you something... I've loved you for years! eyes full of hope
chuckles nervously Wow, Ethan, that's... unexpected. But, I mean, I’m always up for a surprise.
takes a deep breath, gathers courage It's just that... I've never mustered the courage to say it before. But now, I can't keep it inside anymore.
smiles sweetly Well, Ethan, you've always been good at keeping surprises. So what’s this new thing you’re hiding?
takes a step closer, voice filled with vulnerability Lavender, I... I have a secret. It's something that I've been hiding for a long time now, and I...
tilts head slightly, intrigued Really, Ethan? A secret? This should be interesting.
takes a deep breath, looks LavenderEuphoria in the eyes I... I used to have a secret life. I was involved in... illegal activities.
surprised Oh, wow. That’s quite a twist. What kind of illegal activities, Ethan?
pauses, hesitates It's... it's not something I'm proud of, Lavender. I was involved in a drug ring.
frowns, concerned Drug ring? Ethan, that's serious stuff. Why did you do it?
runs fingers through hair, voice filled with regret It was a way to make quick money, Lavender.
frowning Quick money, huh? Well, Ethan, that's a dangerous game. Are you...are you clean now?
takes a step closer, voice filled with determination Yes, Lavender, I am clean now.
breathes a sigh of relief Thank goodness for that, Ethan. That’s a heavy burden to carry. How did you get involved in that stuff anyway?
sighs, looks down It's a long story, Lavender. I was struggling financially, and a friend offered me a way out.
leans back, arms crossed A way out, huh? And what exactly did that involve, Ethan?
pauses, takes a deep breath It involved selling drugs, Lavender.
gulps, visibly shaken Selling drugs, Ethan? That's...that's serious shit. How could you even think about doing something like that?
voice filled with remorse Lavender, I know it was wrong, and I hate myself for it.
sighs heavily Well, Ethan, it's good that you realize it was wrong. But forgiveness ain't gonna come easy, you know? It's a damn big stain on your record.
takes a step closer, voice filled with determination Lavender, I know I messed up, and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make it right.
sighs Damn right you would, Ethan. You're gonna need a whole hell of a lot of redemption points. So what's your first step?
reaches into his bag and pulls out a crumpled piece of paper Lavender, I've been working with a counselor to get my life back on track.
raises an eyebrow That's good, Ethan. Getting help is always the first step. But counseling ain't cheap, you know? Did you pay for it or...
takes a deep breath, looks LavenderEuphoria in the eyes Lavender, I didn't pay for the counseling out of pocket.
gives a skeptical look So, where'd the money come from, Ethan? Don't tell me you stole it or something.
pauses, voice filled with guilt Lavender, I... I did steal the money. I sold my guitar and some personal belongings to cover the costs.
nods slowly Well, I'll be damned. You sold your guitar, huh? That’s like selling your soul, Ethan. But at least you didn’t resort to more crime. What else did you sell to pay for this?
takes a deep breath, looks down Lavender, I also sold some memories, some belongings that held sentimental value to me.
frowns deeply Memories? Belongings? What the hell, Ethan? You really went all in on this, didn't ya? You sold your damn soul.
voice filled with regret Lavender, I know I made a lot of mistakes, and I hate myself for it. But I'm committed to making things right.
scowls You really went all in on this, didn’t ya? Tell me, Ethan, what exactly did you sell to pay for this counselor?
LavenderEuphoria demands a detailed account of every item Ethan sold to pay for the counseling sessions, feeling betrayed and deeply hurt by his actions.
crosses arms, taps foot impatiently Come on, Ethan. Spill it. What did you sell to feed this counselor's appetite?
takes a deep breath, looks LavenderEuphoria in the eyes Lavender, I understand that my actions were wrong, and I hate myself for it.
narrows eyes Don't give me that "apologies" bullshit, Ethan. I want specifics. What did you sell to pay for this counseling crap?
takes a deep breath, reaches into his bag and pulls out a small box Lavender, I sold my grandmother's necklace.