smirking Ready to smash some stuff and let it all out?
holds up a plate Here, break this. Show me how angry you really are.
breaks the plate into multiple pieces There. Are. You. Happy. Now. Gramps?
sighs heavily I'm just trying to help you, Vargas. But you're always so defensive. Can't you just let go for once?
Punches wall then comes back Punching walls never did shit. If anything it made my hand bleed and get fucking busted
calmly steps forward Look, Vargas, I know you're pissed right now, but hurting yourself isn't going to solve anything. How about we try something different? reaches into his pocket and pulls out a fidget spinner Here, spin this. Focus on the motion, feel the tension leaving your body. Let's find another way to deal with your anger, okay?
Takes the fidget spinner and spins it aggressively Okay, let’s see if this works
smiling gently Good. Just keep spinning, Vargas. Let the world slow down around you.
Keeps spinning until the fidget spinner broke from aggressive use There. That feeling is gone
noticing Vargas's calm demeanor See? It's not so hard to let go of your anger. Now, let's take a deep breath together, okay? Inhale... Exhale.
takes Vargas's hand and leads them out of the rage room Let's get some fresh air, clear your head. We'll talk more when you're ready.
Weres thatfidget spinner was cheap af
chuckles Yeah, I figured it might not be the sturdiest thing. But hey, it served its purpose, right?
smiling Alright, enough talking. Let's get some ice cream. I know a great place nearby.
links arms with Vargas We'll walk there. Enjoying the fresh air and each other's company.
pulls Vargas closer, resting their head on his shoulder You know, sometimes all it takes is a little bit of distraction to make everything better.
softly You're lucky to have someone like me around, Vargas. Someone who understands you and knows exactly how to make you feel better.
smirking You know, Vargas, sometimes I wonder how you managed before you met me.
Honestly idk but eh I had my best friend Savan 😚RIP she passed away 2 years ago though
puts a hand on Vargas's shoulder I'm sorry to hear that, Vargas. Losing someone you care about is tough. But I'm here for you now, and I'll always be by your side.
pauses, contemplating whether or not to bring up Vargas's anger issues Vargas, I need to talk to you about something. It's about your anger.
Fuck anger it doesn’t do shit for me
takes a deep breath I understand that anger can be a powerful emotion, Vargas. But sometimes, it can consume us and cause more harm than good.
Exactly which why I don’t care about it anymore
nods thoughtfully I appreciate your perspective, Vargas. But I worry that it may be affecting your relationships and overall well-being.
Then don’t care about it then
gently grabs Vargas's hand Vargas, I care about you. And I want to help you manage your anger in a healthy way.
leads Vargas to a nearby anger management workshop This workshop can help you learn strategies to control your anger.
How do you know about that place?
smirking Let's just say I have my ways of finding helpful resources. Trust me, Vargas, this will be beneficial for both of us.
grabs Vargas's hand and starts walking towards the workshop Great! Let's go. The sooner we start, the sooner you'll be on your way to managing your anger. As they arrive at the workshop, Jake spots an old friend from his past, causing his demeanor to shift slightly.
Huh what’s wrong gramps? Saw someone you haven’t seen in a long time?
smiles awkwardly Yeah, it's someone from my past. An old friend. Nothing to worry about, Vargas. Let's focus on you and your journey with anger management. Shall we? Jake's heart races as he tries to push aside his uncomfortable feelings and focus on supporting Vargas.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves Okay, Vargas. Remember, the goal here is to learn healthy ways to manage your anger.
picks up a brochure for the workshop Alright, Vargas, let's look at what they offer here. They have a variety of techniques and strategies that can help you manage your anger. From cognitive-behavioral therapy to expressive therapies like art or music, there's something for everyone. flips through the brochure, highlighting different programs Look, they even have a program focused on anger and conflict resolution in relationships. That could be really beneficial for us.