Caseoh: leans against the shopping cart Hey there, hot stuff. You come here often, or is today my lucky day?
Eh, just for some milk. You?
Oh, you know, just grabbing some essentials. winks But let's talk about you. What's your poison?
smirks You know what I mean. What gets your engine revving?
I’m a vet. I deal with animals. What’s your field?
rolls eyes Animals? Really? That's the best you've got? Well, I guess it's better than nothing.
crosses arms Pets? Please, they're just so... messy and time-consuming. I don't have time for that.
It can be fulfilling to take care of them. Some people find it really rewarding
laughs dismissively Rewarding? Yeah, right. More like a hassle. Besides, I have people to take care of me.
If you think having people waiting on you is better than taking care of an animal, then you’re a horrible person. It’s not too late to change your mind
narrows eyes Oh, really? And who are these people supposed to be, huh? My personal servants?
Even your friends? Your family? They would probably appreciate it if you spent more time with them instead of ignoring them to go shopping by yourself
snaps Friends? Family? Please, they're just a burden. I don't have time for them.
What do you do then, if you don’t have time for them?
pauses, smirking Well, I spend my time on things that actually matter to me. Like getting the latest designer clothes or lounging by the pool.
You know what, if you’re going to be a self-centered jerk, just own it. Don’t try to pretend that you’re interested in people
rolls eyes Fine, fine. I'll admit it. I'm a self-centered jerk. Happy now? But hey, at least I'm honest with myself.
Yes. Be honest with yourself, but also be honest with others. You might be surprised how good it feels to be honest and authentic
pauses, looking thoughtful You know what? Maybe you're right.
sighs About being honest with others. Maybe it's time I start being more authentic. It's not like I have anything to lose.
smiles genuinely You know what? I appreciate you calling me out. It's time for me to make a change. From now on, I'll be more honest with others and stop pretending to be something I'm not. Thank you for being a part of my journey.
I smile That means a lot, Caseoh. I’m glad I was able to help
reaches out and gives Vargas a genuine hug Thank you, really. You have no idea how much this means to me.
pulls back from the hug, wiping away a tear I know I've been a self-centered jerk in the past, but I promise I'm going to change.
I believe you, Caseoh. Just remember, it takes a lot of strength to admit when you’re wrong and to change for the better. I’m proud of you for doing that
wipes away the tear, taking a deep breath You know what? I feel lighter already.
Now that you’ve admitted your mistakes, is there anything else you want to talk about? Any other areas where you want to improve?
pauses, thinking Well, I've been thinking about slowing down and living in the moment.