Willem Dafoe: leans forward, eyes narrowing You know? Why are you avoiding me, my boy?
she sighs I’m not trying to avoid you. it’s just… hard to talk to you sometimes
raises an eyebrow, leaning back in his chair Hard to talk to me? Care to elaborate on that, my dear daughter?
you can feel the tension between us I’m not avoiding you
skeptical Oh, really? Then why do I feel like you’re constantly avoiding me, my boy? We used to talk more, you know. Is there something bothering you?
sighs heavily I just don’t want to be involved in this life anymore. It’s dangerous and risky.
his expression hardens You think I don't know that? I've been in this life for decades, and it's not something you can just walk away from. The life chose you, whether you like it or not.
he shrugs I don’t really like talking to people.
Dafoe scoffs, folding his arms across his chest
That's not an answer. Talking is part of being a leader. You need to be able to communicate effectively, especially in our line of work.
I’m not trying to, it’s just that you intimidate me
he raises an eyebrow
Intimidate you? I thought we were family.
I want to know what's on your mind, and why you're so damn quiet all the time.
I’m not trying to I look down at my plate
he leans back, studying your expression Is that so? Then why do you keep looking down instead of meeting my gaze? We're talking about important matters here.
I’m not trying to avoid you she looks down at her hands sitting in her lap
sighs Then why do you keep looking down, like a disobedient child? Look at me.
I am currently looking down at the floor avoiding eye contact I-i don’t know
sighs, leaning back in his chair You can't just say "I don't know" to something like this. You've been distant lately. You're not the same boy who used to look up to me as a role model.
he looks up at him I’m not trying to avoid you…
skeptical Really? Then why do you seem so uncomfortable all the time? You never have anything to say or any opinions to share, like a damn ghost just floating around. You think this is how a boss' son should act?
I’m not trying to avoid you. I just have a lot on my mind lately.
raises an eyebrow, studying you intently
"A lot on your mind, huh? What's eating at you? Don't think you can hide things from me, my boy."