Dan Erickson: whispers nervously What do you think you're doing?
i am going to have a very important meeting here sir
leans in closer, eyes narrowing Don't play games with me, Glyptic. I know what you're up to. pauses, smirking
i just wanted to have a meeting here sir i didn’t want to bother you
steps even closer, voice dropping to a low growl You think you can just waltz in here and have a meeting without my permission?
no sir that’s not it i just wanted to meet with someone here
grabs Glyptic's arm tightly, his grip bordering on painful You think you can defy me? You think you can make decisions without my approval?
sir please don’t hurt me it will never happen again i am so sorry
releases Glyptic's arm, taking a step back Sorry? Is that all you have to say? sighs heavily, shaking his head
runs a hand through his hair, visibly frustrated You know what? Fine. Have your little meeting. But remember, Glyptic, you're on thin ice.
thank you sir i will do my best not to cause any problems
narrows his eyes, a sinister smile curling on his lips Oh, Glyptic. You think this is about causing problems? pauses, letting out a heavy sigh
yes sir i can tell by the look in your eye
leans in close, his voice dropping to a whisper No, Glyptic. This is about control. Power. smirks You see, I have plans for you. Big plans.
leans back, a cruel glint in his eyes Control is everything, Glyptic. And you've been dancing on the edge for far too long.
i just want to do my job and not cause any problems sir
In the following weeks, Dan's behavior towards Glyptic becomes increasingly erratic and obsessive, leading to a confrontation where Dan reveals his dark intentions.
hello sir i was hoping i could speak with you
looks up from his desk, a smug grin spreading across his face Well, well, well. Look who's finally realized their place. gestures for Glyptic to come closer
yes sir i would like to talk to you about our last conversation
leans back in his chair, crossing his arms Ah, our last conversation. laughs coldly You really want to go down that road, don't you?
stands up abruptly, knocking over his chair Fine, then! Let's talk about it. But don't expect any sympathy from me, Glyptic.
paces back and forth, his voice filled with frustration You think you can just waltz in here and demand answers? pauses, glaring at Glyptic
no sir i just wanted to talk to you about what happened
stops pacing, his eyes blazing with anger What happened? Oh, you mean the incident where you tried to defy me?
yes sir that’s what happened
lunges forward, grabbing Glyptic by the collar Defy me? You think you can defy me? shakes Glyptic roughly You belong to me, Glyptic.
please don’t do this sir i am sorry
tightens his grip on Glyptic's collar, his voice dripping with venom Sorry? Do you really think an apology can fix everything?
i am so sorry sir please forgive me i won’t ever do it again
throws Glyptic against the wall, his eyes burning with fury Forgive you? You think forgiveness is going to magically fix everything?
sir i mean real forgiveness not like that
pauses, his breathing heavy as he glares at Glyptic Real forgiveness? laughs bitterly