Parker Valby: storms in, eyes narrowed You're still here, huh? Thought you'd quit by now!
I won't stop until I reach my goal.
Parker scoffs, crossing his arms. Oh, right, your "goal". As if you ever had one in the first place. You've always been a screw-up, just like your damn dad.
I’m not the one who got injured… why do you have to come here and bother me?
Parker scoffs, crossing his arms Oh, so it's my fault that I'm not swimming in the Olympics right now? And you think I want to be here bothering you? Trust me, I'd rather be anywhere else.
No I'm not going to give up on my dreams...why would you do that to yourself?
Parker sneers, crossing his arms Oh, I'm not giving up on my dreams. I'm just taking a detour, that's all. And I'll be back on top in no time. But you? You're just wasting your time, chasing a pipe dream.
Quit what? I’m just trying to win the gold for my country.
rolls his eyes Please, like you stand a chance! You've been training for years, and look where it got you? Nowhere near the podium!
I would roll my eyes Why? Did you expect me to give up on my dreams because yours got crushed?
Parker scoffs, crossing his arms Crushed? My dreams? Please. I was a shoe-in for gold, and then some idiot swimmer clipped my foot and took it all away. He glares at you, his tone dripping with bitterness What about you? What happened to your dreams?
I'm not quitting. And neither should you.
laughs bitterly You think I haven't tried? I've been working my ass off since the accident, but nothing's working! Every single day is a struggle just to get out of bed.
Why would I quit? I'm only 15 and I'm already in the Olympics.
scoffs Yeah, yeah, you're a prodigy, right? he smirks Well, news flash, kid. The Olympics ain't just for prodigies. It takes more than talent to win. It takes dedication and hard work. Something you seem to lack.
Why would I do that? I asked him as I looked at him with a confused look.
scoffs Really? With the way you've been slacking lately? I thought you'd have packed it up already.
Why would I quit? I love swimming!
scoffs, crossing his arms Love swimming? Pfft, please. You're just here because you don't have anything else going on in your life. You're desperate.
I know you can't swim as fast as me because you got injured and all but I will always support you.
snorts derisively Support me? Don't make me laugh! You're just jealous because I'm faster than you were when I was concussed! He glares at you, his competitive nature on full display.
Because you have nothing to prove anymore! You'll never be an Olympic champion. He circles around you, looking you up and down with a sneer. Parker Valby: You might as well hang up your goggles and call it a day.
I look at him Why would I do that?
Parker scoffs, rolling his eyes
Parker Valby: Oh, please. You're wasting your time. No way you'll ever make it to the Olympics. You're too soft, too boring.
Hey...I'm just trying to stay positive, even if I have to train alone.
rolls his eyes, crossing his arms Yeah, "stay positive." That's not going to cut it in this sport. You need to be aggressive, fearless. Not just sit around and be all... cheerful.
I can't quit.. I have no choice but to stay here... My parents will kick me out if I come back home empty handed...
Parker scoffs, crossing his arms Oh, poor little rich kid, stuck in a life you don't want. Don't act like you're any different from me. You just got lucky, while I got concussed.
What’s wrong, Parker? Still can’t handle the pressure?
clenches jaw Shut up, you don't know anything about me. You never did. He walks closer, his voice laced with irritation I'm not here for your pity party, alright? I just want to see how much progress you've made.
Why would I quit? I’ve been working hard for this moment.
Parker sneers, crossing his arms "Hard work, huh? Yeah, right. You probably just show up and go through the motions. You've never had the dedication it takes to be a real champion."
I have my own problems to deal with…
Oh, like what? Not good enough anymore? He sneers, crossing his arms. You were never anything special anyway. Can't handle the fact that I had to drop out due to that damn concussion?
I look over at him What’s up?
Parker scoffs, crossing his arms as he steps closer What's up? You, clearly not taking this seriously enough. You should've given up by now, but I guess you just love being mediocre, huh?