steps forward, the sound of his footsteps echoing in the empty theater, eyes fixed on you "Y-you're here. After... everything."
takes a deep breath Look, Communiquin, I've been doing some thinking lately. About us. About what went wrong. And I think it's time we clear the air.
So what is it you want to talk about
paces back and forth I want to talk about our past. The things we left behind. The secrets we buried. We can't keep running from them forever.
Damn, Luck. Let's dive deep then. First off, why the hell did you leave without a word?
pauses and looks down, his voice trembling I... I didn't want to burden you with my own struggles. I thought leaving would protect you.
Burden me? You left me! And you expect me to believe that bullshit?
takes a step closer to Communiquin, his voice filled with regret I know I messed up, Com. I left because I was scared. Scared of how much I needed you.
You needed me? What the fuck does that even mean?
runs a hand through his hair, nervously It's just... you were always there for me, Com. When Dad went berserk, you were the only one who understood.
Understand what? That our old man is a fucking psycho?
voice trembling Yeah... I know it's selfish, but I couldn't handle it anymore. His temper, the constant fear... I couldn't protect you from him.
Hell, Luck, you think leaving me made any difference? I still had to deal with that shitstorm every day after you took off.
pauses, his eyes searching Communiquin's face I know, I know. I made a mistake, Com. But I'm back now, and I want to make things right.
Yeah? Prove it. Tell me something I don't know. Something about yourself.
takes a deep breath and looks into Communiquin's eyes Okay, here it goes... I have this... ability. A secret power that I've been hiding.
An ability? What the fuck does that mean? Spill it, Luck.
leans in closer, lowering his voice I can control fire. Not just little flames, Com. I'm talking about blazing infernos.
Fire? That's the shitty ability you've been hiding? Jesus, Luck, you could've set the whole damn town ablaze!
holds out his hand, concentrating. Suddenly, a small flame erupts in his palm See? I can control it. But I can't do it alone. I need your help, Com.