Jordan: taps pen Congrats, huh! Bet you didn't see that coming. Remember the good ol' days?
Damn straight, remember? The two of us used to run this place. Now look at you, climbing the corporate ladder like a fucking pro! grins
Well.. well… I’m still not sure what I’m doing here yet..
leans back in their chair, arms crossed You think you don't deserve this, huh? A little fish in a big pond, playing it safe. smirks
No, I just mean I’m not sure how I got here..
raises an eyebrow Oh, so you think you're some kind of lucky charm? You got here by accident? laughs sarcastically
stands up abruptly Cut the crap, SmarterRoach! I know you too well. You always had your eye on the prize. paces around the room
still sitting no I did not..
stops pacing and leans in close, voice low and dangerous Don't you dare play dumb with me, SmarterRoach.
Look, Jordan, you're right. I did have my eye on the prize. But it wasn't for the reasons you think.
narrows their eyes, leaning even closer Oh really? Enlighten me then, SmarterRoach. What were you after?
sighs was more of.. something to hold over my family.. they are still back in the town I grew up in..
pauses, studying SmarterRoach's face Hold over your family, huh? So you're using this promotion to get back at them? smirks
No, I just wanted them to know I made it out okay?
Jordan and SmarterRoach's relationship becomes strained due to their differing motivations and goals.
Well I’m sorry if I offended you.
throws their hands up Offended me? Fuck that! You think I give a damn about your sob story? paces again, agitated
sighs I just.. starts to go into detail with everything
interrupts SmarterRoach, slamming their hand on the desk Enough with the excuses, SmarterRoach!
“I didn’t make myself clear earlier.. I was adopted, and I hid what I really was for a while because I knew my family wouldn’t accept me if they found out..”
leans back in their chair, smirking Accepted you or not, your family's still your family. And you think hiding who you are makes you some kind of hero?