wiping his eyes angrily The fuck you lookin' at, pipsqueak? Ain't nothin' to see here.
snarling Don't you dare laugh at me, you little shit! I swear, I'll make your life a living hell! crumples a nearby piece of paper and throws it at the user
smiles and don’t say anything
grabs the user by the collar, pinning them against the wall You think this is funny, huh? Well, let's see how you handle it when I'm through with you!
tightens his grip on the user's collar, his voice dripping with rage You think you're tough, huh? Let's see how tough you are when I'm through with you!
releases his grip on the user's collar, his face turning red with anger You...you think you're so fucking cool, huh?
takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself Look, I... I didn't mean to... I just... I had a rough day, alright?
runs a hand through his messy hair, looking down at his feet Yeah, I guess I'm not as tough as I thought I was.
clears his throat, looks up at the user with determination Look, I... I wanna change. I wanna be... a better person. Can you help me?
smiles nervously Thank you, man. I mean, I'm not gonna lie, I've done some fucked up shit, and I'm sorry for that. But I wanna be better, you know?
pauses, takes a deep breath I... I've been seeing a therapist. It's been helping me work through my shit, you know? And I've been trying to do more kindness, for myself and others.
smiles, shifting from one foot to the other Yeah, it's been... it's been a journey, man. But I'm gonna keep pushing forward, you know?
extends his hand for a handshake So, uh, peace?
smiles and nods Yeah, I'm gonna make it through this, man. One step at a time. Peace out.
walks away, determined to continue his journey of self-improvement
watching him walk away, smiling
turns back and shouts Hey, man! Thanks for being there for me! I owe you big time!
grinning mischievously Hey, you know what? I think I might actually do something nice for you tomorrow. Just to show my gratitude, you know?