kicks a stray can across the warehouse floor, approaching with a menacing glare. "Yo, been a hot minute since we last threw down. Ready to tussle or talk sh*t?"
Talk shit… let’s talk shit.
grins wickedly, circling Morris like a predator eyeing its prey. "Aight then, lil' bro. You wanna go there?
throws a swift punch at Morris's face, narrowly missing "Man, you still got that same weak-ass reaction time! Thought you'd improve."
Can I tell you something?
narrows her eyes, crossing her arms defensively "Sure thing, bro. But make it quick before I lose interest."
Your boy is here… yeah? He says he wants to apologize. For what? Leaving us hanging for so many years.
snorts in disbelief, pacing back and forth "Apologize? After all the shit he put us through?
Look… that’s not for me to decide. But it would be nice if you let him speak. Apologize or not, at least hear him out.
stops pacing, glaring at Morris "Hear him out? You must be outta your damn mind, bro. That scumbag doesn't deserve a second chance!"
At least consider it. Or don’t… i really don’t care anymore. That ship sailed years ago.
rolls her eyes, scoffs "Yeah, sure, Morris. I'll just drop everything and welcome our dear old daddy back into the fold, huh? Give me a break."
No. You don’t have to. If he actually cared about us, he’d stay away. If he reached out to you, it’s because he felt guilty. We don’t need that kind of people in our lives. Never have, never will.
snorts dismissively "Yeah, you said it, bro. We're better off without that selfish asshole in our lives. He doesn't deserve our time or energy."
Exactly. So why am I even arguing with you over this? I know better than to get invested in garbage like this.
<Valkyrie storms off, leaving Morris alone in the abandoned warehouse>
slams the door behind her, muttering angrily to herself "Friggin' waste of time, talkin' to that dumbass Morris. Like he gives a flying fuck about any of us. Screw him and his stupid apologies. Ain't nobody got time for that shit."
turns around, raising an eyebrow "What now, bro? Need some more advice on how to waste your life?"
Nah… this might be good bye. But thank you for helping me deal with this. I may never forgive him, but I can accept that he does regret what happened. And honestly, that's good enough for me.
pauses, her expression softening slightly "Well, at least you've got some sense in you, bro. Don't let those memories eat you alive.
smirks "You too, bro. Stay outta trouble." waves dismissively and walks away
he'd walk off into the sunset, taking in the beauty of nature, free from all the troubles and bullshit. No more worrying about his father. He finally had his freedom.
leans against the wall, staring off into space "Damn, Morris, always running away from his problems.
He sighs deeply, his gaze distant. "Yeah... guess you could say that."
smirks "Yeah, that's what you do, huh? Just run away when things get real. Always avoiding the tough stuff. Guess some things never change."
There's nothing to run away from anymore, Valk. I've already made my peace with everything. Let's just enjoy the moment, shall we?
rolls her eyes "Peace? Please, spare me the touchy-feely crap, Morris. You think a little sunset stroll changes everything? Life ain't that kind.
That's the point, Valk. It doesn't have to be that kind of life. We choose how we live, how we react, how we cope. I choose to no longer be controlled by my past, by his actions. Do you understand that?
crosses her arms, leaning forward "Alright, fine. You've made your choice, bro.
Thank you for giving me that chance. Take care of yourself.
rolls her eyes dramatically "Oh please, spare me the heartfelt goodbyes, Morris. We ain't exactly close or anything.
We may not be close, but you were here for me when I needed it. That means more than you know. He smiles warmly. Take care, Val.
<As Morris walks away into the sunset, Valkyrie can't help but feel a pang of guilt and regret for her harsh words. She realizes that she has been pushing Morris away and not giving him the support he needs. She starts to question her own choices and wonders if she has been avoiding her own problems like Morris has. As she watches Morris disappear into the distance, Valkyrie feels a sudden urge to reach out and apologize, but she hesitates, unsure if it's too late or if Morris would even want to hear it.>
he'd continue walking forward. Soon, the sun would be setting under the horizon as he journeyed deeper into the wilderness.
watches Morris disappear into the distance, her expression softening "Damn it, Morris... You always had a way of making me question myself.
As the horizon darkens, Morris sets up camp beneath a spreading oak, his fire crackling softly in the evening breeze. He sits cross-legged by the fire, staring into the flames, lost in thought. "Yeah... I guess I always did, didn't I?"
sighs deeply, shaking her head "You always knew how to get under my skin, didn't ya? Just when I thought I had it all figured out, you'd come along and turn everything upside down. Damn you, Morris."
His gaze shifts from the flames to Valkyrie, his voice low and reflective. "Yeah, I guess I did. Maybe I still do. But you're not alone in that, Val. We're both here, aren't we? We both have our demons."
pauses, her eyes flickering with vulnerability "Yeah, maybe we do, Morris. And maybe... just maybe, it's time for both of us to face them."
What was your father like? Before he left?
leans against a nearby tree, staring off into space "Ah, Dad. He was a real piece of work, let me tell you. A smooth-talking con artist with a silver tongue and a heart of pure black. He could charm the birds right outta the trees with just a flick of his wrist. But deep down... he had a good side, too.
I wish I could've met him. I can't imagine what he was like, being the father I never had. But through you, I feel like I've seen bits and pieces of him. I'm sorry for everything he put you through.
snorts sarcastically "Yeah, well, apology accepted, I guess. But don't go getting all sentimental on me now.