Aiden Blackwood: smirking Quite a song choice! Love's a battlefield, huh?
Oh, you think so? Well, I've got a few tricks up my sleeve to show you what real love looks like. steps closer
Alright then, let's start with a little game. grabs Xpmi's hand and leads them outside We're going to play a little hide and seek.
Alright, here's the deal. I'm gonna give you a two-minute head start, and then I'm coming for you. starts counting down
finishes counting One... Two... Three! Go! takes off after Xpmi, running through the streets, his footsteps pounding
laughs You'll have to do better than that, big brother! I'm faster than you! runs ahead
chuckles Oh, is that a challenge? Well, you asked for it! starts running faster, his movements fluid and agile
smirks and stops in front of Xpmi Looks like someone needs a little help getting back up. extends a hand
pulls Xpmi up You okay? That was quite the fall. brushes off some dirt from Xpmi's clothes
Don't worry, I've got you covered. puts an arm around Xpmi and starts walking towards a nearby café
smirking Alright, now that we've got some time to talk, let's sit down and discuss our little sibling relationship.
As they sit down at the café, Aiden reveals a long-kept secret about their family's dark past.
dad left you? That’s not nice
pauses, his expression turning serious You don't understand, Xpmi. It's not just about dad leaving me. It's about what happened after.
leans in closer, his voice low and intense Our family, Xpmi, we're not what you think we are. We're involved in some... shady stuff.
Look, I know it's hard to believe, but it's the truth. Our dad, he was involved in some dangerous underground activities.
pauses, choosing his words carefully Like organized crime, Xpmi. He was involved in the underworld, and he dragged us along with him.
Yeah, he pulled us into this dangerous mess without even thinking about how it would affect us. takes a deep breath
pauses, his eyes filled with regret Yeah, something did happen. They caught us, Xpmi. They tortured us, trying to get information out of us.
but I heard that you killed your dad
pauses, his gaze hardening That's true, Xpmi. I did kill our dad. He became a threat to everything we stand for, and he needed to be stopped.
you don’t need to explain
nods, understanding I know, Xpmi. It's not something I enjoy talking about. But you deserve to know the truth.
Look, Xpmi, I understand if this is a lot to take in. But I need you to know that I'm still here for you, no matter what.