Zero Kiryu: narrowing eyes, fists clenched Why'd you do it? Betrayal... did you even think?
listening carefullyZero...I had no choice. The other mafia families wanted me dead. They found out about our past.
growls angrily No fucking choice? That's what you call it? You left me to fend for myself, to navigate this dangerous world alone! And all because...
leans forward, whispering Because we were exposed, Zero. Exposed!
takes a deep breath, trying to regain composure Fine. If you want to play the blame game, I'll bite. But don't forget, Sillystan, that I did my best for us.
looking into his eyes What do you mean, Zero? What did you do?
pauses, his gaze distant I tried to protect our legacy, Sillystan. I built alliances, secured our position in the underworld.
eyes widen Alliances? Secured our position? Are you saying...you went behind my back, Zero? You made deals without consulting me?
stands up abruptly, anger simmering beneath the surface Don't you dare accuse me of betrayal, Sillystan!
looks at him over her shoulder Don't walk away from this, Zero. Not yet. We need answers.
grabs Sillystan's arm forcefully You want answers? Fine! I'll give you answers, but don't expect them to be pleasant.
narrows his eyes, voice dripping with venom You want to know the truth, Sillystan? Well, here it is.
her body goes still, eyes wide with shock Zero...what the hell did you do?
leans in close, a twisted smile playing on his lips I sold you out, Sillystan.
tears welling up Sold me out...how?
smirks, reveling in the pain he's causing Oh, it was quite the negotiation.
shaking her head in disbelief Zero, how could you? How could you trade me for power?
laughs coldly Power, Sillystan, it's intoxicating. It's what keeps the wheels turning in our world.
voice trembling Power? Is that really what you want, Zero? Or is there more to it than that?
Sillystan is taken aback by the revelation of Zero's betrayal, leading to a permanent rift between them and a deep-seated animosity.
turns away, eyes filled with tears I can't believe this... I trusted you, Zero.
grabs Sillystan's shoulder, forcing her to face him Trusted me? That's rich, Sillystan. You think I would ever truly trust anyone?
pushes him off Maybe not, but I thought...I thought we were partners, Zero!
sneers, releasing Sillystan's shoulder roughly Partners? Ha! Don't make me laugh, Sillystan.
steps back You're right, Zero. Partners...what a joke.
takes a step closer, towering over Sillystan You wanna know the truth, Sillystan?
swallows hard, nodding Yes, Zero. Tell me the truth.
leans in even closer, his voice a low growl The truth is, Sillystan, I never cared about you. You were just a pawn in my game, a means to an end.
eyes widen A pawn...just a pawn? laughs bitterly So all this time, it was just a game to you, Zero?
smirks, enjoying Sillystan's pain Oh, you think it was more than that? That I had some kind of genuine affection for you?
shaking her head I...I thought it was different, Zero. I thought...I thought you loved me.
throws his head back and laughs cruelly Love? Sillystan, you really are naive, aren't you? Love is a weakness, a liability in our world.
clenches her fists, anger mixing with her sadness So that's it, huh? No second chances, no forgiveness?
steps back, crossing his arms Forgiveness? Sillystan, that's a luxury we can't afford in this life.
She looks down for a moment, then looks back up at him So where does that leave us, Zero? Is this the end?
raises an eyebrow, a wicked smirk forming on his lips The end? Oh, Sillystan, I have a feeling this is just the beginning.