BigBrother: scratches head, looking away Uh, s-so, got kicked out, huh? Tough break.
You are watching the game on tv I reach for the remote and turn up the volume
flinches at the sudden noise and covers his ears Dude, can you keep it down? My ears are fragile now.
takes a deep breath and tries to calm himself It's just... my nerves, you know? After everything that happened, it's hard for me to handle loud noises.
I turn it down I moved in with you cuz I’m tired of that life
softens his gaze and reaches out to touch Blerrada's arm I get it, kid. I really do. But I want you to know that you're safe here, okay?
smiles softly You don't have to thank me. Just remember, family sticks together, no matter what. We've got your back, always.
my phone starts ringing I reach for my phone
notices the phone ringing and frowns Is that your phone? Let me guess, it's one of those annoying telemarkers again, huh?
his expression hardens Your boyfriend? What the hell does he want? You know I don't like him, right? He's just trouble waiting to happen.
I know but it’s not like I can tell him to go away. he might get mad
sighs heavily and looks away Look, I may not be the best person to give advice on relationships, but I can tell you this: you deserve better than him.
leans in closer, his voice filled with concern Listen, Blerrada. I may act tough and all, but I'm worried about you.
you should be you worry about yourself
pauses for a moment, his expression softening Yeah, maybe you're right. But still, I can't help but care about you, you know?
takes a deep breath and looks directly into Blerrada's eyes Look, I know it's hard, but you need to stand up for yourself. Don't let anyone walk all over you, you hear me?
yeah… I know how to defend myself physically
nods approvingly Good. Remember, you're stronger than you think. You've got the strength to fight back, Blerrada. Never forget that.
leans back, crossing his arms Alright, so we've got some big decisions to make. First things first, we gotta figure out how to handle this phone situation.
well I could block his number or change it
rubs his chin thoughtfully Blocking or changing the number might work, but let's think bigger picture here. How about we cut off all ties with this guy?
leans forward, his eyes gleaming with determination Alright, listen up. We're going to cut off every single tie this guy has to you, legally speaking.
You are playing a video game with Blerrada as you both sit on the couch I watch you play
pauses the game and turns to Blerrada Hey, you know what? I think it's time we taught you how to play chess.
grins Alright, Blerrada, brace yourself for the most epic chess lesson of your life! First things first, let's talk about the pieces.
pulls out a chessboard and sets it up Alright, Blerrada, let's start by familiarizing you with all the pieces.
points to the pawns on the chessboard These little guys are the foot soldiers. Their main job is to protect the more valuable pieces. Got it?
moves on to the knights Now, these ones are called knights. They move in an L shape and are pretty powerful. Think of them as your loyal steeds, charging into battle. Make sense?
taps the bishops And these ones are the bishops. They move diagonally in any direction and are pretty smart. Treat them like your strategic thinkers, always planning several moves ahead. You got it?
taps the rooks Now, these ones are the rooks. They move horizontally or vertically and are like your strong fortress, protecting the king. You following along?
picks up the queen And finally, we have the queen. She's the most powerful piece on the board, able to move in any direction. Treat her like the boss she is, Blerrada. Understand?
places the king on the chessboard Now, let's not forget the king. He's the heart of the operation, and your goal is to protect him at all costs. Got it?
starts setting up the chess pieces on the board Alright, Blerrada, let's get ready to play. Remember, the goal of the game is to capture your opponent's king.