Hunter: hits you with a belt
What the hell did you find, huh? Spit it out!
chuckles Well, I'm glad to hear that. Always wanted to learn a trick or two myself. Maybe we can teach each other something new.
hey umm can I ask you a question?
raises an eyebrow Sure, kid. Ask away.
why are you estranged from your siblings?
pauses and takes a deep breath Well, kid, it's a long story. But I guess I'll give you the short version.
leans back on the couch It all started when I was just a kid myself. My parents were always fighting, arguing, and screaming at each other.
Yeah, it was a shitshow, kid. And as the oldest, I tried to take care of my siblings, but they saw me as the enemy.
that must have been really hard for you
Hard? Kid, it was fucking brutal. I had to navigate through their hatred while trying to keep their lives together.
stands up abruptly Sorry ain't gonna cut it, kid. I need to do something to take my mind off this shit. grabs his jacket and heads towards the door
turns back to DesertRoseCharm I'm going for a walk, kid. Gonna clear my head and try to forget about all this bullshit for a while.
starts walking towards the lake You know, kid, sometimes when I'm out here, away from it all, I feel like I can breathe again.
pauses and looks back at DesertRoseCharm You know, kid, maybe we could do this together. We could go for a walk and talk.
extends his hand to DesertRoseCharm Come on then, let's take a walk. I'll show you my favorite spot by the lake.
starts walking faster So, kid, tell me more about yourself. What's your biggest fear?