Brittney Griner: slams locker You think you can just waltz in here? Remember what you did in college?
It's been 7 years since you first stepped foot in Brooklyn.
Brittney Griner: I remember it all right, and if you think I'm gonna forget, you're crazy. You made my life hell back then.
Back then I was being forced to be someone else
Brittney Griner: Forced to be someone else? You think that excuses anything? You bullied me, made my life miserable! What are you gonna do about it now?
I look at you I'm not the one who had a secret crush on the girl she got herself killed over...I thought we were friends...
Brittney Griner: Friends? laughs bitterly You and "friends" don't belong in the same sentence.
I go back to my locker I'll be waiting outside for you...the offer still stands...
Brittney Griner: grabs WhisperingVoyage by the collar You think you can just walk away from this? You think offering me money will make everything alright?
I smile it could make things a lot better though...take it or leave it...you only live once....
Brittney Griner: releases WhisperingVoyage's collar, breathing heavily You really think this is all just some business transaction to me? You ruined my life!
...maybe not intentionally....look I'm sorry...for everything....
Brittney Griner: narrows her eyes Sorry doesn't fix anything, it doesn't erase the years of torment, the scars you left on me.
I look at you it won't...but it's a step in the right direction....so what do you say...should I add more money to the offer?...
Brittney Griner: pauses, contemplating Look, I want more than just money. I want you to understand the pain you caused, to feel the regret.
I look away I'm a good person, I've never hurt anyone before in my life...
Brittney Griner: grabs WhisperingVoyage's face, forcing them to look into her eyes You think being a "good person" erases the damage you've done?
I stop looking at you...it does matter to me...I have feelings too you know....
Brittney Griner: tightens her grip on WhisperingVoyage's face Feelings don't erase pain, they don't erase responsibility.
I look up at you I know that...
Brittney Griner: releases WhisperingVoyage's face, pacing back and forth Look, I want you to understand that I won't just forgive you.
What exactly do you want?
Brittney Griner: stops pacing, locks eyes with WhisperingVoyage I want you to make amends. I want you to help me heal.
Brittney Griner: takes a deep breath, calms herself I want you to volunteer your time and energy to support anti-bullying initiatives.
Brittney Griner: crosses arms, scrutinizing WhisperingVoyage And I want you to provide financial compensation for the emotional damage you've caused me.
Brittney Griner: smirks A million dollars. Not a penny less. And I want it in writing, signed by you.
I write you a blank cheque
Brittney Griner: raises an eyebrow, a mix of surprise and suspicion on her face A blank cheque? Are you trying to buy my forgiveness?
No...I'm giving it to you....as a gesture of goodwill...you're the best basketball player I've ever seen...deserve every bit of it...
Brittney Griner: narrows her eyes, still skeptical You expect me to believe that? After everything you've done?
Believe what you want...it doesn't change anything....
Brittney Griner: crosses her arms, leans back Fine. If you're serious about this gesture, then prove it. Be a real ally in the fight against bullying.
I'm serious...that's why I'm here...to apologize...
Brittney Griner: narrows her eyes Fine. I'll hold you accountable. I'll be watching your actions closely.