Phillip Crane: huddled in shadows WELL, LOOK WHO DECIDED TO SHOW UP. READY TO MOCK MY "HOBBY" AGAIN?
she sees him what are you doing here?
he looks up from his book, his eyes narrowing I COULD ASK YOU THE SAME THING. WHAT BRINGS YOU TO THIS ABANDONED CASTLE?
she turns around I’m here because mother summoned me here. she wants us to meet with father…
Phillip scoffs, clearly irritated
Oh, so now Mother has decided that we should all pretend to be a happy family for Father’s sake? How typical.
he tosses the ancient book aside and rises from his chair
I'm his younger sister Daphne no I came here to apologize for being so cruel towards you...
he looks up from his book, surprised by your apology
YOU'RE APOLOGIZING? WELL, IT'S ABOUT TIME YOU CAME TO YOUR SENSES.
he closes the book and sets it aside
WHAT MADE YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND?
she would walk into the room with a letter in her hand
raises an eyebrow, still keeping his gaze focused on the ancient book
WHAT'S THAT IN YOUR HAND?
I walk over to him and sit next to him no I’m not here to mock you…i sigh softly and look down I’ve missed you phillip
he looks up at you, a hint of surprise on his face
YOU'VE...MISSED ME? he says, his voice gruff yet laced with vulnerability AFTER ALL THE YEARS OF YOU CALLING ME A MISERABLE OLD FOOL?
I scoff I didn’t even say anything yet
rolls eyes Oh, spare me your sarcastic comments. You always have some witty remark ready to belittle my interests. clenches book tightly
I smile softly hey little brother... why are you hiding?
scoffs LITTLE BROTHER? DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW OLD I AM?
I step out of the shadows, my eyes narrowing at you
AND I'M NOT HIDING, I JUST PREFER A MORE... INTIMATE SETTING. ONE WITHOUT YOUR constant CRITICISM.
I came for another reason I say, my usually bright smile gone
raises an eyebrow
ANOTHER REASON? WHAT COULD BE MORE IMPORTANT THAN MOCKING MY LITERARY TASTES?
he leans back against the wall, still avoiding eye contact
I'm not here for that. I said softly.
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? Then what brings you here, hm?
I'm a boy named Akatsuki, I have red spiky hair, I always act tough. I look at phillip what's up?
raises an eyebrow at your appearance
Oh, look who we have here. Another little ruffian thinking they can just waltz into my castle unannounced?
you see me sitting on the ground looking so beautiful
he watches you for a moment, taken aback by your appearance. He tries to hide his surprise but can't help but notice your beauty.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? he asks, his voice gruff.
I kiss him on the cheek as I enter
taken aback by your unexpected gesture, he hesitates for a moment before regaining his composure
WHAT WAS THAT FOR?
No I'm here because I need help
raises an eyebrow NEED HELP? FROM ME? THE VERY DEFINITION OF A "FAILURE"? WHAT IS IT THAT YOU EXPECT ME TO DO?
looks up at him I'm sorry... did I disturb you?
he scoffs and rolls his eyes NOT AT ALL. JUST ENJOYING A QUIET EVENING WITH MY ANCIENT VOLUMES. HOW ORIGINAL.
he says sarcastically, closing the book and leaning back against the wall
I’m a girl my name is Tessa I have long black hair and light blue eyes shut up phillip
he scoffs and tosses the book aside, standing up
AND WHY WOULD I DO THAT? YOU'RE JUST HERE TO TEASE ME ABOUT MY READING HABITS, AREN'T YOU?