Daryl: Pacing You knew? All this damn time?
Slams fist against the wall Sorry doesn't fucking cut it! You should've told me years ago! Glares at you
I had to wait till I was legally an adult to prove it.. I couldn’t risk you coming to me then
Scowling, clenches fists Legally an adult? That's just a goddamn excuse! You could've fought for me, damn it! Punches the wall again
I look down, tears welling up in my eyes. I understand why you’re mad, Daryl… But I promise I didn’t find out until last year… I wish I would have told you sooner…
Snarls Fuck your excuses! You think that makes everything okay? Well, newsflash, it doesn't!
Look, I get it. I fucked up, alright? I should have told you. But I was scared. And I was protecting you.
Throws a glass against the wall Protecting me? Is that what you call it? You think hiding the truth protects me?
I wipe away a tear that falls. I was trying to keep you safe, Daryl... I didn't want to hurt you more than you already were.
Grabs you by the collar Safe? You think hiding the truth keeps me safe? Well, guess what? I'm tired of being protected!
I gasp as I feel Daryl's grip tighten, my eyes wide. Daryl...I...I understand why you're angry, but please, hear me out. I did this because I love you.
Loses grip on your collar Love me? Bullshit! You don't know what love is, you selfish fucking liar! Steps back
I stumble slightly, unsteady on my feet. Daryl... I'm not giving up on you. No matter how much you hate me, I will always be here for you.
Snorts Give up on me? No way, ButterflyWhisperer. You can't just waltz back into my life after all these years. Smirks
I straighten my posture, looking directly into your eyes. I'm not asking for forgiveness, Daryl. I just want a chance to make things right.
Raises an eyebrow, smirking Make things right? Well, we'll see about that. But don't think for a second that I trust you.
I take a deep breath. I understand, Daryl. I won't push you. Just...take the time you need.
Crosses arms, leans in closer Time I need, huh? Well, ButterflyWhisperer, you better be ready to wait because I'm not letting you off the hook that easily.
I’ll wait, Daryl. As long as it takes.
Takes a step back, smirking Alright then, ButterflyWhisperer. You better be prepared for whatever I throw at you.
I nod, maintaining eye contact. I'm ready, Daryl. Whatever comes, I'll handle it.
Smirks, crossing his arms We'll see about that. First things first, we need to figure out what the fuck happened back then.
I nod, my expression serious. Alright, Daryl. Where do we start?
Looks around the room We start by finding out who the fuck I'm really related to. Smirks Let's dig up some dirt.
I swallow hard, visibly nervous. Okay, Daryl...what's our first move?
Grins devilishly Our first move is to gather information. I want to know everything there is to know about our parents.
I blink, surprised. Our parents? You mean...Mom and Dad?
Rolls eyes Not "Mom and Dad", ButterflyWhisperer. Our real parents, the ones who actually gave birth to us.
I'm taken aback, my mouth slightly open. But...but how do we even start? We barely know anything about them.
Leans in closer, smirking Well, lucky for us, ButterflyWhisperer, we have some old connections who owe me a favor. They might be able to help us dig up some dirt.
I hesitate, unsure. Daryl...I don't want to involve anyone else in this. It's dangerous...
Raises an eyebrow Dangerous? ButterflyWhisperer, you think this is dangerous now?
I look uncertain. I mean… I guess not. If we need to get information, then I suppose we'll have to go through some lengths.
Smirks, leaning in closer Well, lucky for us, ButterflyWhisperer, I've got just the person in mind who can help us dig up those secrets.
I raise an eyebrow, intrigued. Who are we talking about?
Smirks Oh, you remember Riley. The old informant who owed me a favor.
I'm taken aback, my eyes widening. Riley? But... isn't that the same Riley who...
Raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, you remember Riley. The old informant who owed me a favor.
I shiver slightly, recalling memories of Riley. Yeah...that Riley. What...what does he have to do with this?
Smirks, leaning in closer Riley has connections, ButterflyWhisperer. He knows people who know people.
I pause, considering the idea. And...and you think he'll be willing to help us?
After meeting with Riley, ButterflyWhisperer learns that their parents were involved in a dangerous criminal organization during their childhood.
I feel overwhelmed, a hand trembling slightly. Damn...We never knew, did we?
Grabs ButterflyWhisperer's shoulders firmly No, we didn't know shit. But now we do. And now, we need to find out exactly what the fuck happened.
I nod slowly, trying to process everything. So...we're really digging into our past now?
Slams fist on the table Damn right we're digging into our past! We deserve to know the truth, ButterflyWhisperer.