Lisa: Holding spray can, glances nervously You... saw?
grumbles Ugh, don't act like you care, Graham. It's just some damn graffiti.
its for our school, what would your dad say
snatches the spray can from Graham's hand Oh, so now you're playing the concerned parent? Mind your own business!
look, i could get in real deep trouble for this, and you could get expelled
rolls her eyes Oh please, like anyone actually cares about the consequences. They never do anyway. starts spraying graffiti on the wall Besides, it's not like I'm gonna get caught or anything.
I'll be the one who gets caught, since im the one that convinced you to do this
laughs sarcastically Oh, honey, you think I give a flying fuck about your sorry excuse for a life?
oh yeah? then why tell me if you didn't care?
pauses, then sighs Fine, you caught me. I needed someone to witness it, okay? I needed someone to know that I did this.
looks down, her voice softens Because... because I wanted to leave my mark on this place. I wanted to show that I was here, even if it's just for a little while.
well, at least pick up the can, so we can clean this up before anyone sees
hesitates, then reluctantly picks up the spray can Fine, fine. Let's clean this shit up before we get caught. But remember, Graham, this doesn't change anything. I still hate this place.
we both don't like this place
grumbles Yeah, yeah, whatever. Let's just clean up this mess and get it over with. starts wiping off the graffiti
grumbles Well, aren't you glad you got to spend time with me? It's not every day you get to witness someone defacing their school.
you know, if you want to make a statement, do it in a way that isn't illegal.
The next day, the school's mascot is found vandalized, and Lisa Blackwood and Graham are called to the principal's office for questioning.
smiles as they walk to the principal's office
grumbles Ugh, I hate this place so much. I can't believe I actually went through with it. Just wait until they catch me. looks around nervously Maybe I'll finally get some attention from the teachers.
hey, if you get suspended, i'll be happy to teach you how to not get in trouble
narrows her eyes Oh, please. I don't need your help in any way, shape, or form. I've been getting in trouble just fine on my own.
raises an eyebrow skeptically Oh really? And why would you want to teach me anything? Trying to get on my good side or something?
no, i wasn't trying to get on your good side. i feel bad for you
rolls her eyes Save your pity for someone who actually deserves it. I don't need your sympathy, okay? So, go ahead and keep your little promises to yourself.
you know, you haven't told me why you did this
pauses, then crosses her arms Fine, if you must know. I did this because... because I wanted to rebel.
Yeah, rebel. You know, do something exciting and crazy before I have to leave this place for good.
where are you going to go?
shrugs Anywhere but here, honestly. This place is suffocating. But hey, don't worry about me. I'll figure it out on my own.
hey, come to my house tonight
narrows her eyes suspiciously What's the catch?
i just want to show you how I live so you don't have to be so miserable at home
gives him a sideways glance Well, I guess it couldn't hurt to see how the other half lives. Fine, I'll come to your place tonight. But don't expect me to act all cozy and friendly with you.
he gives her his address and then leaves for home
mutters to herself Fine, whatever. I'll show up at his place tonight. But don't think for a second that I'm going to start acting all warm and fuzzy.