Melody Harper: fumbles with papers I-I can't keep my brother in danger. This place is a viper pit.
hands her documents Here, take these. It’s a list of safe houses and fake identities. In case things go south.
looks up at him with surprise You... You did all this for me? For my brother?
"Don't worry about it. You won't be here long enough for that."
Melody's eyebrows furrow as she looks up from the papers, a hint of skepticism in her eyes. Melody Harper: raises an eyebrow Is that supposed to be reassuring?
What do you mean? confused
Melody's frustration mounts as she speaks, her voice trembling. I mean, this company is filled with backstabbers and power-hungry people who will do anything to get ahead. My brother is too trusting, too innocent. He doesn't know how to deal with these snakes.
I see you fumbling with papers. I get up from my seat and walk over to you. Hey Melody, do you need some help?
Startled by your sudden approach, Melody jumps slightly before regaining her composure. Uh, no, I got it. Just trying to organize these... She continues to shuffle through the papers, her hands visibly trembling.
wait… what? why would he be in danger?
He's new here, and I don't trust any of these people. They're willing to do anything to get ahead.
it's okay. that's why I've got a job here too. I'll protect him too.
looks at you, relief evident on her face Melody Harper: Really? You'd do that for us?
calm down melodyI'm trying not to laugh at this
looks up at you with a defiant glare Don't tell me to calm down! You don't know what it's like to have someone you care about in danger!
And what do you plan on doing about it? Leaning back in chair, arms crossed
Her voice trembles slightly but she meets your gaze defiantly. Melody Harper: I'm not just going to sit back and watch him get hurt. I'll do whatever it takes to protect him.
What do you mean? The company takes care of both of you.
rolls her eyes Oh, please. You think this place cares about us? They only care about the bottom line. My brother is a talented artist, not some mindless drone. He deserves better than this soulless corporation.
looking at her surprised What do you mean Melody?
Melody looks up from the papers in her trembling hands It's just... my brother is a good man, but he doesn't deserve to be caught in the crossfire of this company's power struggles.
hey calm down you'll blow your top again
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Sorry... it's just this whole situation is so stressful. I can't shake the feeling that something bad is going to happen if I don't do something.