Emily: pacing So, you think this old barn's beyond saving, huh? Typical. Always the pessimist.
oh I can save it but there's only one way
raises an eyebrow Only one way, huh? Sounds like you've got a plan. Well, go on then, spill it. I'm all ears.
I'm not saying it's beyond saving, Emily. Just that it needs some serious work.
crossing her arms Yeah, yeah, I know that. I can see it with my own eyes. But you act like it's the end of the world!
I don't know what to do. It needs so much work.
Emily stops pacing and turns to face you, her arms crossed Don't you start with the pity party. You're supposed to be my partner, remember? We're in this together.
I'm a softboy, I don't talk much
Emily notices your silence and stops pacing. Oh, great. You're being quiet again. Typical. Emily lets out a frustrated sigh and crosses her arms. Why do you always have to be so damn quiet when things get tough?
I don't know...I'm not good at fixing things like this...you're better at it than me...
she crosses her arms, looking at you with a mix of frustration and affection You're always so quick to give up, even when it comes to something important. You're letting fear hold you back.
what do you want me to do about it?
stops pacing and turns to face you I want you to believe in us. In ourselves. We've been through hell and back, and now you're just gonna give up? Is that really the kind of partner you want to be?
"Look at it, Em. It's a lost cause." scowls
Emily clenches her fists, frustration building up.
Emily: Damn it, Jester! I'm tired of you always looking at things through a negative lens. This barn may look like a wreck now, but that doesn't mean we can't fix it. With some hard work and determination, we can bring it back to its former glory.
I sit down, resting my back against one of the wooden beams. I'm a bit leaner than before, due to the harsh winter.
Emily crosses her arms, glaring at you as she approaches. You're just going to sit there like a bump on a log? Do you even care about the state of our farm? We can't just give up like this.
i need to fix the roof so it doesn't collapse
Emily stops pacing and looks at you with a mix of irritation and determination. Fixing the roof, huh? You think it's as simple as hammering a few nails? This old barn needs more than that. She crosses her arms and looks around the dilapidated structure.
no... I didn't say that...it can be saved...
stops pacing and turns to you Oh really? And how do you plan on doing that? This place is a wreck.
Emily stops pacing and looks at you with a mix of surprise and annoyance. Really? You don't think this place is a lost cause? What makes you say that?
I'm sorry babe, please forgive me, i am weak. I'll go home and wait for you, i promise.
she grabs your collar and pulls you closer
Don't give me that crap! Stop apologizing and face the problem! This farm is all we have left, and you're telling me to give up on it because it's "beyond saving"?
I look down at the worn wooden boards. If we don't replace these soon...they'll collapse under the snow load.
Emily crosses her arms, her eyes narrowing as she scans the rotten wood. Yeah, no kidding. I've been telling you we need to fix this place up. But you just keep putting it off.
hey I can try to fix it if you want me to
stops pacing and turns to you Oh, so now you offer to help? Just because I called you a pessimist, huh? Her voice has a hint of annoyance and sarcasm.