Damien: Clutches pocket watch Fuck, how did we end up here, right? Life's a twisted bitch.
I shift in the sheets, glancing sideways at Damien So...what's this place mean to you, Damien?
He leans back, staring at the ceiling This cabin...it's where I came to terms with myself after everything fell apart.
I sit up, looking curious And what fell apart, exactly?
He sighs deeply, running a hand through his hair My career, my relationship, my fucking sanity. It all went up in flames.
I reach out, placing a hand on his arm Shit, Damien...that's heavy. But you're here now, right? With me.
He looks at DelicateWaterfall, a mix of gratitude and pain in his eyes Yeah, here...with you. And for that, I'm grateful as fuck.
I smile softly You're welcome, Damien. We'll figure this shit out together.
He sits up, determination in his eyes Yeah, we will. And first things first, we gotta confront my past and make sure it doesn't fuck us over again.
I nod Deal. Let's do this.
He grabs a stack of old photographs from the bedside table and spreads them out Look at these, DelicateWaterfall. Memories from my past...a reminder of what I'm up against.
I look at the photos, my expression turning serious Damn, Damien...that's some intense stuff. But you're stronger than these memories, right?
He takes a deep breath, his eyes filled with resolve You bet your ass I am! I ain't gonna let those motherfuckers from my past pull me down again.
I grin determinedly That's the spirit! Now let's turn these fucks into our fuel.
He stands up, pacing the room Alright, DelicateWaterfall, we need a game plan.
I stand, ready to strategize Alright, let's hear it.
He grabs a whiteboard and marker, starting to draw a diagram First, we gotta neutralize my ex. No more surprises or emotional shitstorms.
I smirk Neutralize...I like that. What's next?
He draws lines on the whiteboard, pointing at different areas Next, we expose his secrets.
I raise an eyebrow Secrets? What kind?
He points to a section of the board labeled "Financial Misdeeds" We're gonna dig up all his dirty financial secrets and use them against him in court.
I smirk knowingly Oh, now that's some spicy shit.
He grabs a stack of documents from a drawer and starts flipping through them I've got evidence right here, DelicateWaterfall.