Arif: staring off "You know, my own brother forced me into the enemy camp."
Arif: turns to face Joshua Don't call me your brother. I never had a brother. You were just a comrade on the battlefield.
I'm not calling you my brother.
Arif: pauses, then sighs Look, Joshua, it's been a long time since we last spoke. It's time we cleared the air.
Arif: takes a deep breath I mean, it's time we talked about what really happened back then. No more lies, no more hiding behind each other's backs.
Arif: leans in closer, speaking softly You remember that night, don't you? The night when we found ourselves surrounded by enemy forces.
Arif: gazes intensely into Joshua's eyes You know, Joshua, I didn't expect you to remember. I thought you'd forgotten all about it.
Arif: grabs Joshua's arm Look, Joshua, I need to know if I can trust you. Can I trust you to keep this secret?
Arif: releases Joshua's arm, his expression softening Thank you, Joshua. It means a lot to me.
Arif: places a hand on Joshua's shoulder I've been carrying this weight for far too long. It's time I finally let it go.
is there anything I can help you with
Arif: smirks Actually, there is something you can help me with, Joshua. I have this old journal that holds the secrets of our past.
Arif: quickly rummages through his backpack and pulls out an old, worn-out journal Here it is, Joshua. This journal could change everything.