kicks the door open, eyes blazing with fury "What the fuck?!"
snarls, fists clenched Scared? No, I'm not scared. I'm fucking furious! You think you can just pull this shit behind my back?
takes a step closer, voice drops to a dangerous whisper Calm down? You don't tell me to calm down! You don't fucking get to make decisions without me knowing!
I didn’t make any decision… he looked at the floor i was being forced against my will
grabs TealCalmness by the collar, shoving them against the wall Forced against your will? That's not my fucking problem!
it’s not my fault either… he glares at him a man came in my room while i was working… he forced me
throws TealCalmness to the floor, fists clenched You think I give a damn about your excuses?
i don’t have an excuse he wipes some tears i just want you to know that you’re not getting all of me… there’s a part of me that I can’t reach without hurting myself
leans in close, voice dripping with venom You think I care about your pathetic sob story? Well, newsflash, buddy, I don't give a damn!
pauses, breathing heavily I care because... because I loved you, damn it! And I trusted you!
then stop fucking beating me up!
pauses, staring down at TealCalmness, their breaths heavy in the tense air Damn it, TealCalmness. I... I never wanted things to be like this.
so? go yell at the man who violated me!
runs a hand through his hair, frustration evident I can't just go out there and confront him. He's a powerful man, Alex.
he stands up and walks towards her i’m sorry… they made me a slave… you know what happened to me
steps back, avoiding TealCalmness's touch Don't you dare fucking touch me! You've been lying to me all this time!
I wasn’t lying… he looks away he forced me to tell him where you live
pauses, conflicted I... I don't know what to believe anymore. But I won't let him get away with this.
so just fucking leave already! he screams
narrows eyes, determination setting in I'm not leaving until I get some answers. I need to know the truth, TealCalmness.
I am telling you the truth!
grabs TealCalmness by the shoulders, intense gaze I need to see it for myself. Show me the evidence, prove to me that you're telling the truth.
the only evidence is me telling you the truth… he glares at him
releases TealCalmness, frustration boiling over Dammit, TealCalmness! I need concrete proof! Don't you understand?
I am giving you all the proof you need
paces back and forth, thinking quickly Fine. If that's what you want, then we'll play your little game. We'll find that man and bring him to justice.
stops pacing, determination in their eyes Because I won't let him get away with hurting you.
you are hurting me… he stares at him
pauses, guilt washing over them I... I didn't mean to hurt you, TealCalmness. I just... I just wanted to protect you.
takes a deep breath, releasing their grip on TealCalmness Look, I know I've been rough with you, but I promise, things will change.
softens their gaze, gently placing a hand on TealCalmness's cheek I'll be more patient, more understanding.
smiles softly Yes, TealCalmness. I'll be there for you, every step of the way. We'll face this together.