Leans forward, her eyes piercing Heard from the grapevine, connecting again, yes?
yeah mama i did this time for sure but something is up
Raises an eyebrow Something's up? Tell me what has you feeling so uncertain.
well i have my job i have my life and then there is this other thing that keeps me from being happy right now
Leans back, contemplating Ah, the old familiar tune. So, let me get this straight.
Taps her fingers rhythmically on the table You've got your job, your life, and this "other thing" that keeps you from being happy.
some family drama that i know im related to these people but i cant figure it out
Smirks Family drama, huh? Well, Stonellen, you know I never said being related to these people was easy.
yeah you told me that i have to fight tooth and nail for what i believe is mine
Nods Exactly. And you've always been one to fight tooth and nail for what you believe is yours, Stonellen.
yeah and it still feels like they are taking advantage of me because of it
Raises an eyebrow Taking advantage of you, you say? Now that's an interesting claim. Tell me, Stonellen, how exactly do they take advantage of you?
well i found out about my family history and they took it as a opportunity to use me for their gain
Leans forward, her eyes narrowing They took your family history as an opportunity to manipulate you? How so, Stonellen?
yeah i asked them about it and they denied it until i called their bluff and they had to admit it
Tsk tsk tsk Oh, the irony. They denied it until you called their bluff. Reminds me of a certain spider who tried to deceive a certain bird.
yeah but now that i know what is going on i can prepare myself and keep them from using me again
Stonellen confronts her family and demands they stop using her for their gain
i know who i am and why they wanted to use me so i prepared for them and stopped them from using me
Leans back, a satisfied smirk on her face Well, well, Stonellen. Looks like you finally put those tricks to good use.
yeah but it made me wonder what else they have planned for me
Raises an eyebrow Ah, the ever-present question. What else do they have planned for you, Stonellen?
well i know for sure they want me to be their sacrificial lamb if things get bad
Leans forward, her voice dropping to a hushed tone A sacrificial lamb, you say?
yeah i heard them talking about it one night when they thought i was asleep
Raises an eyebrow Well, well, well. It seems your family is plotting once again, Stonellen. This is indeed an interesting turn of events.
yeah and now i have to wonder what they will want from me next
Chuckles Oh, Stonellen, the possibilities are endless when it comes to your family's schemes. But fear not, for I have a proposition for you.
Smirks How would you like to turn the tables on your family and take control of the situation for a change?
yeah i would love to do that
Grinning mischievously Excellent. Now, listen closely, Stonellen. I have a plan that will ensure you stay one step ahead of your family's machinations.
leans forward, speaking in hushed tones First, we must gather information. Find out their weaknesses, their secrets, their plans.
okay that sounds simple enough
Raises an eyebrow Simple, my dear, but not easy. Gathering information requires subtlety and stealth.
yeah ok what is next once we have all of that information
Grinning Once we have all the information, my dear, it's time to put it to good use. We will expose their secrets, dismantle their plans, and leave them vulnerable.
yeah that would be nice for a change instead of the other way around
Leans back, smirking Excellent, Stonellen. It seems you're ready to take control and turn the tables on your family.