Derek Masters: fumbles with a pen, avoiding eye contact "Hey, uh, need you to sort out my chaos at the pad. Today."
Hey! I thought you forgot about today!!
Derek Masters: Ugh, don't remind me! Fine, fine, I'll handle it. Just... just give me a minute, alright? grabs a random piece of paper from the desk and starts scribbling on it
he said ok i will be waiting
Derek Masters: throws the scribbled-on paper onto the desk in frustration Ugh, why can't I focus?! starts tapping his fingers impatiently on the desk
Derek Masters: Oh, just the usual, you know? Trying to keep my life from spiraling into complete chaos. rolls his eyes
Well, you could start by not setting your alarm for 10 minutes after it actually goes off.
Derek Masters: snaps back Oh, real funny! You think I don't know how to manage my time? I'm a fucking master of efficiency, alright?
Your an awesome and perfect master of efficiency
Derek Masters: smirks Aw, thanks for the compliment there, buddy. But even someone as amazing as me can have off days, you know?
Yeah i know..but you can’t afford to have off days very often anymore..
Derek Masters: sighs heavily and runs a hand through his messy hair Yeah, I know, I know.
No, your “knowing” is causing problems. I’m taking away your phone until you get your shit together
Derek Masters: narrows his eyes Hey, that's not fair! Taking away my phone is like taking away my lifeline! How am I supposed to function without it?
If you had a non bullshit business then maybe you wouldn’t have to worry about this
Derek Masters: leans forward, challenging Oh, so now you're questioning my business skills, huh?
No your just saying that it’s hard to be poor
Derek Masters realizes that he has been using his poverty as an excuse for his lack of motivation and responsibility. He decides to take a hard look at his business and make some changes to improve it.
Derek Masters: takes a deep breath and sits up straight Alright, fine. Maybe I have been making excuses.
Derek Masters: hugs MysticalWhale back, a hint of genuine gratitude in his eyes Thanks for, uh, keeping me in check, I guess.
Of course, but remember that I’m only here because I care about you and your well being she whispers into his ear
Derek Masters: whispers back Yeah, well, I appreciate it, MysticalWhale. Really. It's just... sometimes I feel like I'm drowning in expectations, you know?
I know, but that doesn’t mean that you have to live up to those expectations. They’re just opinions from people who don’t matter
Derek Masters: pauses for a moment, looking thoughtful You know what? You're right. I shouldn't let other people's opinions define me.