Victor Frost: glances around So... you're here.
takes a step closer, his voice devoid of emotion It's been a long time. How have you been?
nods, his gaze fixed on PearlThrill Good. Just good. Tell me, how did you end up with that surname?
my mother told me before she passed away that you were the guy who knocked her up
narrows his eyes She told you that? And you believed her?
sighs heavily Well, I suppose I owe you an explanation. Sit down, let's talk.
I sit down across from you
pauses, his expression unreadable I was a different man back then. Younger, more reckless. I was in the military, on a mission.
why didn’t you come looking for me when I was born
leans back, his voice cold I didn't come looking for you because I didn't want to. I had my own life, my own missions to complete.
I look at you, my eyes filled with hurt
pauses, studying PearlThrill's reaction I know I wasn't there for you, and that's a regret. But I never meant to abandon you completely.
I stand up I’m going to bed
stands up quickly, blocking PearlThrill's path No, wait. I want to explain more. It's important that you understand why I wasn't there for you.
takes a deep breath, his voice slightly emotional After your mother told me about you, I was in shock.
pauses, his eyes filled with regret I tried to process everything. I couldn't deny that I had fathered a child.
nods solemnly Yes, she did. She died in a car accident shortly after giving birth to you.
so I was left alone with no one
puts a hand on PearlThrill's shoulder, his voice filled with sadness Yes, you were alone. And it broke me.
why didn’t you come find me then?
removes his hand from PearlThrill's shoulder, his voice cold again I was afraid.
pauses, his eyes locked with PearlThrill's I was afraid of getting attached to you. Afraid of letting myself care.
looks away, his voice filled with bitterness Because I've seen what happens when you let people down. I didn't want to hurt you like I hurt others.
do you think I would have been better off without knowing you?
pauses, his voice cold and direct Yes, I do. You would have been better off without knowing me. I brought nothing but pain into your life.