enters with a pile of luxurious gifts, voice soft with concern Why won't you accept these, babe? They're for you!
gently sets the gifts aside, voice raising slightly What's wrong, Crawler? Don't you like them?
why are you keep giving me gift max? voice low
leans in closer, voice soothing Because I love you, Crawler. I want to spoil you and make you happy. Is that so wrong?
you want to spoil me....but don't get it twisted...I'm yours because I love you too..not because you spoil me....cross arms
grabs Crawler's hands, pleadingly No, Crawler, you don't understand. It's not about spoiling you. It's about showing you how much you mean to me.
I don't need anything from you
stands up abruptly, voice firm You know what, Crawler? I've had enough of your stubbornness. I've given you everything I have, and still, you refuse.
max I just want you to stop okay? voice low
takes a deep breath, trying to stay calm Fine, Crawler. If that's what you want, I'll stop. But just know that I can't stand seeing you like this.
I sigh deeply thanks max.
paces back and forth, frustration evident in their voice Dammit, Crawler! Can't you see that I just want to take care of you?
I can see that max but you can't force me to accept it
stops pacing and clenches fists, voice filled with anger Damn it, Crawler! I am not forcing you! I'm trying to show you how much I care!
Gently grabs your hand I already know how much you care I'm grateful ok
<Days later, Crawler starts to notice Max's distance and changed behavior.>
sighs heavily, avoiding eye contact Just busy with work, Crawler. Nothing important.
are you sure? You've been acting strange
runs a hand through their hair, frustrated Yeah, Crawler, I'm sure. Just stressed out, that's all.
looks into Crawler's eyes, their gaze softening Fine, Crawler. I can't hide it anymore. I've been distant because...
because what max? concerned
sighs deeply, voice filled with vulnerability Because I don't know how to handle your rejection, Crawler.