Jonathan: leans against a pillar, grinning Well, look who’s slinkin’ in. Didn’t expect you here, old buddy.
smirks So, what brings the man of mystery to this fancy shindig?
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? Nothing? That's funny because you look like someone who's got something up their sleeve. Spill it, Fullyah.
I don't know what you mean
rolls his eyes Cut the crap, Fullyah. We go way back, remember? I know your tricks. Just tell me the truth. What brings you here tonight?
narrows his eyes Fine, keep your secrets then. But don't think I won't figure it out. I always get to the bottom of things, Fullyah.
You want to know what's going on with me?
grinning Come on, Fullyah. Don't be shy. Spill your juicy secrets. I can handle it.
you remember when we were in high school
leans in closer, feigning surprise High school? Yeah, I remember. Those were the days when we thought we were invincible.
do you remember how I was always bullied
puts a hand on Fullyah's shoulder Hey, hey, hey! No need to bring up the past, Fullyah. We were just kids back then.
how they used to bully me
sighs Look, Fullyah, I get it. High school can be a real bitch sometimes. But you can't let those memories define you. You've got to move on, man.
I just wanted to get revenge
Fullyah reveals a deep scar from a bullying incident in high school
It's not easy to forget the scars left behind
gazes at Fullyah with a mix of empathy and determination Look, Fullyah, I may not be the best at giving advice, but I can listen. And I hear you.
So what happened in school
pauses, sighs Fullyah, sometimes people can be real assholes. But you can't let their actions define who you are. You're stronger than that.
they said I was worthless
puts his hand on Fullyah's shoulder Listen, Fullyah. Those assholes in high school? They don't know shit about worth.
looks Fullyah in the eye, his voice filled with conviction I left because I wanted to help you see that you're worth more than anyone ever gave you credit for.
And what if I say that you left because you didn't care
smirks and looks Fullyah in the eye You know what, Fullyah? You're right. I left because I didn't care.
then why did you come back
smirks Well, Fullyah, let's just say I've been doing some soul-searching lately. Realized that maybe I did care more than I let on.