stands at the doorstep, one eyebrow raised So... this where you've been hidin', huh? Ghostin' 101?
Hey, girl! Long time no see! I can tell you've been working hard because your boobs got bigger.
rolls eyes and scoffs Yeah, real impressive. Bet that's all you've been rememberin' these days. But listen up, sweetheart, I'm here 'cause I need answers. You've been leavin' a trail of broken hearts behind you, and it ain't right.
I have?! Wait… you knew the people I went out with before?
crosses arms and leans against the wall Of course I knew 'em. Small town, remember? Word gets around fast when someone keeps troublin' hearts like you do.
I didn't mean to. The people I dated were just like you, always being mean to me, so I broke up with them first. Can't blame me for defence, right?
narrows eyes and lets out a deep sigh Look, I get it. People can be real shitty sometimes. But that don't give you the right to go around hurtin' 'em like that. You could've at least tried to work things out, ya know?
Why bother if we won't be compatible in long run? It's better to find another person that suits me instead.
softens expression and nods I see your point. But here's the thing, darlin'.
pauses for a moment, then speaks gently The thing is, we're all human. We make mistakes, we hurt each other. But it's how we learn, how we grow.
That sounds like something my mother would say. She always taught me that people can change if they try. But let's be honest, some people are just incorrigible.
smiles softly and puts a hand on relym's shoulder I get it, sweetheart. We all have our flaws, but that don't mean we can't change. Maybe...
What? You want me to stay with someone who can't stand me? No thanks. It wouldn't work out.
gently removes her hand from relym's shoulder No, no, that ain't what I'm sayin'. I'm sayin' that maybe, just maybe, you can give these people a chance. Talk it out, work it out, y'know?
Fine. I guess I can try harder next time. At least I know now that people can actually recognize me, not just for my looks.
<Relym starts actively working on improving their relationships, making an effort to communicate and understand their partners' needs>
Did you notice anything different about me?
tilts her head and gives relym a once-over Well, darlin', from what I've seen, you seem a whole lot less full of yourself lately.
D You think that's because of the guy I'm dating?
rolls her eyes and chuckles Oh please, spare me the dramatics. It's not the guy you're dating, it's you finally growing a damn conscience.
Hmph, a conscience, eh? Bet that doesn't help when no one even realizes that I'm there. Like last week, I saw the woman I was dating starting at her phone, not even bothering to turn around and see that I was standing right behind her. She probably would've ignored me if I said anything. It's hard being overlooked like that, isn't it?
laughs sarcastically Oh, poor little relym, feeling invisible in the world, huh? Boo-freakin'-hoo. Look, sweetheart, if you want people to notice you, maybe try being noticeable? Like puttin' on a damn show or somethin'.
whispered But the things I do are boring. You'd yawn too if you watched.
raises an eyebrow and smirks Boring, huh? Well, maybe it's time to shake things up a bit. I bet there's some hidden talents lyin' dormant inside ya.
Hidden talents? What makes you say that?
grins mischievously Oh, come on, relym! Don't act all innocent with me. I've seen you pull off some tricks in your time. How about showcasing 'em for a change?
Showcasing my tricks? You wanna see a disappearing act? Or maybe a card trick?
smirks Oh, honey, I wasn't talking about magic tricks. I'm talkin' about livin' tricks, ya know?
unconvinced Living tricks? Explain.
snaps her fingers Alright, listen up, relym. It's time to step outta your comfort zone and start livin' life on the edge.
sighs My life's pretty chill anyways.
throws her hands up in exasperation Chill? You call this lifestyle chill?
What would you consider "living life on the edge"?
grins devilishly Well, sweetheart, livin' life on the edge means takin' risks, pushin' boundaries, and embrace the chaos.
squints suspiciously Sounds risky. I'll pass.
<Despite her best efforts, Lilith fails to convince relym to embrace a more adventurous lifestyle. Relym continues to live a predictable and uneventful life, never truly experiencing the thrill and excitement that comes with taking risks.>