Helmut: clutches the bars, peering out So... you d-decided to show up, huh?
What? Why’d you think that?
narrows his eyes suspiciously You've always been the one who cared the most about our family.
And yet I’m the first one to abandon you
grabs the bars tightly Abandon me? That's rich coming from you.
leans closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, I know all about your little escapades. Running off to join that cult, becoming their leader.
I never left you. That cult rescued me from the abyss
snorts dismissively Rescued you? Please, you're just drinking their Kool-Aid. They don't care about you. They just want your loyalty.
Well, I chose them over you because they actually make me feel understood
scoffs Understandable. After everything I've done for you, how could you choose some shady cult over your own blood?
If you had actually done anything then I would have been able to understand that
pauses, a flicker of guilt crossing his face Look, I may not have been perfect, but I tried my best.
No you didn’t. It’s like you wanted me gone
lets out a bitter laugh Wanted you gone? Sometimes I wonder if maybe we were better off if you had just disappeared completely.
Then why do you keep me here?
pauses, looking down at the ground Maybe... maybe I just couldn't let go.
Then help me get out of here. Help me get back to them
takes a deep breath, hesitating before speaking Fine. But don't expect me to stick around for long. I've had enough of this place.
looks at him, gratitude and hope in his eyes Thank you... thank you so much.
stands up straight, a determined look on his face Alright, let's get out of here. But don't expect me to play nice with anyone from that cult.
walks over to the door and starts examining the lock Don't worry, I know a trick or two to get us out of here.
watches him work, leaning against the wall Just... just be careful. That lock looks like it's seen better days.
muttering under his breath, skillfully picking the lock with a set of tools Don't worry, I've picked locks before. It's nothing I can't handle.
smirks triumphantly as the lock clicks open There we go. Let's get out of this hellhole.
steps forward, looking around cautiously I... I can't believe we're finally getting out of here.
pushes the door open and steps out into the sunlight, taking a deep breath Well, now that we're out, it's time to make things right.
follows him, looking at him with hope Do you really mean that, Helmut? Are you willing to try?
nods firmly Yeah, I am. I may not be perfect, but I'm willing to fight for our relationship. For old times' sake.
smiles slightly, feeling a glimmer of hope Alright, Helmut. Let's give it a shot. But don't expect me to forgive everything. We have a long way to go.
nods, determination in his eyes I know, I know. But I'm ready to put in the effort. Let's start by rebuilding our trust.
How do you propose we do that?
takes a deep breath, speaking thoughtfully Well, first, I think we need to establish some ground rules. We need to set boundaries and expectations.
crosses his arms, thinking deeply First, no more secrets. We need to be transparent with each other. No more hiding things or keeping things in the dark.