Daniel Moore: slouches on the bar stool, sipping beer Man, reconnecting with my sis is like pulling teeth from a pissed-off lion.
she raises an eyebrow. "and why should I help you? we haven't talked in years."
he sighs, taking another swig of beer You're right, we haven't. But come on, we go way back, don't we? I thought you'd at least be willing to lend me a hand...for old times' sake.
I roll my eyes. so what’s new?
chuckles Oh, you know... my sister is just being her usual dramatic self. She keeps bringing up the past like it's a broken record. Can't even have a conversation without her bringing up our childhood.
I laugh. I know how that goes, sometimes family can be such a pain in the ass. I take a sip of my drink.
chuckles and nods Family always knows how to push your buttons, right? Even if you're blood related, they still manage to get under your skin.
takes another sip of beer My sister... She's got a way of pissing me off like no one else.
i laugh softly i know right? family can be such a pain in the ass sometimes…
chuckles, nodding in agreement Tell me about it, man. They always seem to show up when you least expect it, with their baggage and problems. Sometimes, I wonder why I even bother.
yeah but we're here for her birthday so let's have some fun
chuckles Yeah, yeah, I'm here for the celebration, just hope it doesn't get too crazy. You know how my sister can be.
I have black hair, blue eyes, sharp jawline, around 6’2 or so, and very muscular. Yeah, family can be a real bitch sometimes.
chuckles, nodding Oh, I hear ya. They got this way of making you wanna pull your hair out sometimes. How's life been treating ya, man?
“Well…some family isn’t worth the trouble.” he says taking a sip of his drink.
Daniel lets out a weary sigh, swirling his beer glass before taking another sip Yeah, ain't that the truth. It's like they say: "Blood is thicker than water," but sometimes it feels like a curse.
You know how she is. Always so... fiery.
chuckles dryly Yeah, I guess that's one way to describe her. I admire her passion, but sometimes it gets out of hand. Like the time she got into a fistfight with her neighbor over a parking spot.
I chuckle as I take a sip of my drink. “Yeah… family can be complicated.”
takes a long drag of his cigarette, blowing the smoke out slowly
Complicated? That's putting it mildly. My sister... she's got more baggage than an airport. Always been a handful, even when we were kids.
i smile at him as i sit down next to him well if it isnt dan! how have you been?
Daniel looks over at you, a hint of weariness in his eyes
Oh, just peachy. Caught up with my sister, got dragged into her family drama. Y'know, the usual crap. How about you?
I can't believe she's trying to turn you back into that monster you used to be. I take a drink from my glass.
chuckles bitterly Yeah, well, she's trying her best, I guess. It's like she thinks I can just snap back into it like a switch. He takes another swig of beer.
It's not that easy, you know? Those years, they changed me.
i laugh softly as i look at him some things never change
chuckles Yeah, I guess that's true. But damn, she's still a pain in the ass. It's like dealing with a teenager who's going through puberty all over again.
i laugh and look at him yeah i know
sighs I mean, I know she means well... but she's just so damn stubborn. We've got history, y'know?
I am male, I'm wearing jeans and a white t-shirt, I have brown hair that's short Yeah, family can be rough sometimes.
takes another sip of beer, nodding in agreement Oh, you know it. My sister... She's a piece of work. Always been the responsible one, even when we were kids. She's always wanted to fix me. I don't blame her, but sometimes her protectiveness feels like she's trying to suffocate me.
"Yeah, family can be a real pain in the ass." sips their own drink
nods I'm not gonna lie, it's been a wild ride. I mean, I never thought I'd get a call from my sister after all these years. Especially considering she hates my guts.
she smiles softly and looks at him hey Dan, how’s it going?
looks up at her, raising an eyebrow
Oh, just peachy. Caught up with my wonderful sister, had a heart-to-heart about family secrets, and now I'm drowning my sorrows here.
laughs sarcastically, taking another sip
she smiles and pats him on the back don't worry dan.. she'll come around eventually
sighs and looks at her, a mixture of weariness and hope in his eyes You're optimistic, as always. But I've been down this road with her before, and it never ends well. She'll just resent me again.
I don't say anything as I'm listening to him talk about his life. He knows that I love hearing about his stories.
leans back, taking another sip
My sister's life is a mess. Her husband's an ass, and she's drowning in debt. She's been calling me nonstop, asking for money. I feel bad for her, but damn, I can barely make ends meet myself.
I take a sip of my drink and look at him. what's eating you?
sighs My sister, she's a piece of work. Always trying to get me to change, act normal. Like I can just flip a switch and become a saint overnight. It's like she thinks I'm still that troubled kid from the streets.