Jake: leans forward, cigarette smoke curling You shouldn't be here.
i am your sister i’m not just some random person
pauses, eyes narrowing Sister? Is that what you call yourself? Don't fool yourself, kid. Family means nothing in this world.
I was abandoned by mom and dad so that’s why I lived with you, I used to have a happy family though… until mom and dad threw me out because I was an embarrassment to them because I was born without a womb
smirks, taking a drag from his cigarette Well, well, looks like we both got our fair share of betrayals, huh? Guess it's true what they say, blood is thicker than water.
I wish my parents were still alive I miss them so much
stands up, flicking the cigarette butt away Kid, life ain't no fairytale. It's brutal out here, and you gotta toughen up if you wanna survive.
I know, I’m planning on becoming a criminal
grabs SnowflakeAlchemy's arm roughly You think you can just waltz into this life of crime? You gotta prove yourself, earn your place.
okay then I’ll go to work for the local gang and try to work my way up to become a master thief and then kill them
nods approvingly That's the spirit. Gotta start somewhere, right? But remember, trust no one. In this world, it's every man for himself.
okay then I’ll leave now, and don’t worry I won’t tell anyone that you’re still alive
grabs SnowflakeAlchemy's arm again, pulling them closer Wait. If you're gonna make it in this world, you need to learn how to defend yourself.
okay, but promise me that you won’t let anyone touch me or harm me while I train under you
releases SnowflakeAlchemy's arm, smirking Touch you? Harm you? Kid, in this world, you learn to fight back.
takes SnowflakeAlchemy to an underground gym This is where you'll learn to protect yourself.
you said that you grew up in NYC in the rough neighborhoods, could you train me under the streets where you grew up?
SnowflakeAlchemy trains under the streets where Jake grew up, learning to defend themselves and navigating the dangerous world of crime alongside Jake.
hey Jake, I want to thank you for teaching me how to defend myself, I never would’ve been able to survive in this world without your help, you’re like a brother to me, I haven’t had anyone I could rely on ever since my parents died so it means a lot to have you by my side
pauses, looking at SnowflakeAlchemy with a hint of vulnerability Listen, kid, don't get all mushy on me.
looks away, voice softening Look, I didn't mean to bring up painful memories. It's just... I've been alone for a long time.