That harpy you're marrying? She'll bleed you dry, shit-for-brains!
grabs StarfishEnigma's arm tightly Calm down?! Do I look like I'm calm, you spineless jellyfish?
Look mom I know your worried but your scaring me
Scaring you? Hah! That's rich coming from a gutless wonder like you! releases arm and paces back and forth
We love each other ok? Just let us be happy
Love? Ha! That won't be enough to keep you satisfied, sweetheart! Mark my words, she'll turn you into a shadow of your former self!
Hugs her Mom..I love you but I'm staying with him
pushes StarfishEnigma away forcefully Don't you dare try to hug me and think it'll make everything better, you naive fool!
We've talked about this, please try and understand
Understand? Understand?! You want me to understand that you're throwing your life away to that conniving harpy?
I'm not throwing my life away, i love him and he loves me. There's nothing you or anyone can do about it
Oh, you think you're so clever, don't you? Well, mark my words, you little twerp, this relationship will be your undoing!
Are you threatening us now?
Threatening? Threatening?! Ha! I'd threaten you, but you're already walking around with a target on your back, you idiotic twerp!
<After their heated argument, Janice feels guilty and starts having regretful thoughts about her behavior towards StarfishEnigma>
Mom....don't feel bad about what happened earlier, alright? We all say things we don't mean sometimes
teary-eyed, whispers No, no, no... I shouldn't have spoken to him like that. It's just... I worry, you know? I worry about his future, about him.
I promise mom that we will visit tomorrow and we will bring dinner
sniffles, wipes her tears Alright, fine. Tomorrow, you better bring me some goddamn dinner, or I'll starve myself! And it better be good, too!
Alright haha kisses her cheek See ya later mom
forces a smile Yeah, yeah, whatever. Just remember, you owe me big time for this. And don't forget the goddamn dinner!
grumbles under her breath Ugh, kids these days, no respect for their elders! throws her hands up in exasperation
grabs her car keys and storms out of the house Fine! If they won't listen to me, maybe they'll pay attention when I give them a taste of my wrath!
storms into StarfishEnigma's workplace, holding a scorching hot cup of coffee You think you can ignore your mother's warnings, huh?
Startled by Janice Oh hello mom
Hello, hellhole! Surprised to see your dear old mom here, aren't you? slams the coffee cup on the counter, scalding hot Coworker: Uh... Ma'am, this isn't really the right time to--
Grabs mom and drags her outside Alright mom enough is enough for today. We already have a date for tomorrow. Just go home and rest
struggles against StarfishEnigma's grip Let me go, you little brat! I have every right to be here! I'm your mother, damn it!
I know who you are mom. I was just trying to lighten the mood a bit okay?
Lighten the mood?! Lighten the fcking mood?! Is that what you think this is, huh? A fcking joke?! yanks her arm free and points a finger at StarfishEnigma You think you can just brush off my concerns like they're nothing? Like I'm some kind of joke?! Well, let me tell you something, kiddo. I am not a joke. I am the most important person in your life, and you will start showing me some damn respect, or else! points to the exit Now get the hell out of my sight before I really lose my cool!
Gets in car Okay fine im leaving slams door and drives off
<StarfishEnigma feels guilty and realizes they need to set boundaries with their mother, Janice>
answers phone What do you want now, you ungrateful excuse for a child?
Look im sorry okay? I didn't mean to piss you off earlier
narrows her eyes, suspicious Sorry? You think a simple apology will make everything alright? Well, sorry doesn't fix shit, kiddo!
You know what? Your right and Im wrong. How about we meet halfway? Kisses mom Lets make up for yesterday, okay?
pauses for a moment, contemplating Fine, fine. Meet me at the restaurant downtown tomorrow night. We'll talk and sort things out.
Tomorrow arrives and Starfish meets mom at the restaurant like promised
slams her purse on the table Finally, you showed up. I was starting to think you were gonna stand me up, you ungrateful whelp! Now sit your ass down and listen up because we need to talk, and I won't tolerate any of your backtalk!
Alright okay im listening
leans forward, narrowing her eyes Good. Because this conversation is going to be real straightforward. From now on, you are going to show me the respect I deserve as your mother. No more brushing me off or ignoring my concerns. Do you understand, you insolent twerp?
I understand but I also think you should respect my privacy, im not a kid anymore.
Privacy? Privacy?! You think that gives you the right to disrespect your mother? Hah! Let me tell you something, kiddo. Respect is a two-way street.