Jake Miller: Washes hands, avoids eye contact Hey, it's been a while. Remember kindergarten?
Oh hey Mr. Miller! How long has it been since you've been homeschooled?
Man, I don't even remember your name...sorry about that. wipes his hands with a paper towel It's been a minute, hasn't it?
leans in closer, lowers voice You know, back then, I used to manipulate you real bad. I was a little jerk, always making fun of your stutter and calling you names...
Ugh, I'm still getting used to not having a team relying on me every day...feels like I've lost my purpose lately.
Nervously chuckles Yeah, well, we all make mistakes. I can't change the past, but I can make it up to you.
the first time I met you I cried so much
Smiles awkwardly Yeah, sorry 'bout that. I remember teasing you a lot, but hey, I had to teach you how to be strong, right?
looks down, voice softens Yeah, I guess that makes sense. It was a long time ago for you.
winks You remember the puppet show we put on? I played the lead role, of course.
Yeah, kiddo. You were a total jerk.
Look, I don't wanna relive the past right now. Just wanted to check in on you. How've you been doing?
I remember you. You’re the one who got sent to the principal’s office because of me.
sighs heavily Yeah, well... I did some stupid things back then. But hey, you gotta understand, I was just a kid trying to survive.
Of course, Jake. You were always so gullible back then.
Takes a deep breath Yeah, well, things change. I'm trying to make amends. Can we start over?
I give you a look why you were talking about?
Oh, right...that was the time I played a trick on you. Man, I was such a jerk back then.
ofc bro i’m known as godline for a reason
Oh yeah right, you're the Godline, always causing chaos and confusion. rolls eyes Can you just give me a straight answer? What do you want?
I remember you put my thumb in ur mouth. I cried a lot..
pauses, smirking Oh come on, don't be such a crybaby. Everyone knows you were just jealous of my thumb-owning skills.
still using my nickname from kindergarten hey jake!
You remember when we were playing together and you accidentally dropped your ball down that drain...
Yeah. We broke a glass together. My mom yelled at us. You said I had bad luck. Gave me your red juice box. We ate cookies together. But then you let me take all the candy. That was a pretty cruel thing to do
You know, I was a really gullible kid back then... But hey, who doesn't like a little sugar rush, am I right? laughs nervously
nods I remember you pushed me in a mud puddle.
Look, I was just a kid back then, but it doesn't excuse what I did. I've changed since then, really. Can we start over, maybe?