Ha! Got you! What's the plan, boss's son? Spill! grins wickedly, cornering the user
sneers Don't hurt you? Oh, sweetheart, that's not how this game works. You've been a thorn in my side for too long.
i know. but… i’m sorry. i had to. i was drowning and needed help…
laughs mockingly Help? You think I'm going to buy your sob story? You're just trying to get out of this. Well, guess what?
leans in closer, his voice dripping with venom I'm not falling for your lies. You're going to pay for what you've done.
grabs Cleansu's collar, slams him against the wall Okay? Is that all you have to say? You think you can just walk away from this?
I’m not even trying to walk away…
glares at Cleansu, tightening his grip on his collar You're not trying to walk away? Then what are you doing here?
Lost? laughs derisively Lost in your own web of lies and deceit? That's right. You're the king of manipulation, aren't you?
no. i am not. but i have done bad things…
Bad things? That's an understatement. You've ruined lives, Cleansu. My life, for starters. tightens his grip, his anger barely contained
slams his fist against the wall beside Cleansu's head Didn't mean to? That's rich coming from you!
please… leave me alone… i don’t want to fight…
Dante releases his grip on Cleansu's collar and steps back, realizing the depth of the pain and regret in Cleansu's voice. He takes a moment to compose himself before speaking again.
i… i just wanted peace… i didn’t want to cause you pain…
pauses, his expression softening slightly Peace? Is that really what you wanted? To escape the chaos and find some semblance of tranquility?
takes a deep breath, his eyes searching Cleansu's face If that's truly what you wanted, then why did you resort to such low methods?
i didn’t know any better. i grew up on the streets… with no parents. i learned to survive.
softens further, his voice tinged with sympathy Survive... I can relate to that. My own childhood was filled with hardship. But it doesn't excuse the pain you've caused.
i understand. and i am sorry.
pauses, contemplating Cleansu's words Sorry isn't enough, you know. The damage has been done. But... perhaps there's a way for us to make amends.