You're late again! What's your excuse this time, huh? Get over here!
grabs Stranger by the collar You think you can just waltz in here whenever you feel like it? You're supposed to be here on time, not whenever your lazy ass feels like it!
I’m sorry I’m tired from walking from the bus stop.
tightens grip on Stranger's collar Tired? Is that your excuse? You think I care about your tiredness? You're nothing but lazy and irresponsible!
Sorry? That's all you have to say? Well, it's not good enough! You need to learn your place in this house, and until then, you're grounded! No bus, no friends, no nothing!
Don’t take my phone I need it for work.
takes Stranger's phone Work, huh? What kind of work do you think you're going to do with that broken old thing?
smirks and pulls out a brand new smartphone Not broken? You call this thing broken? This is a top-of-the-line model, brand new just for you.
stares at the phone in awe It's... it's beautiful...
snatches the phone back Beautiful or not, it's not yours. Consider it another one of my many punishments for your tardiness.
I’ll trade you a new one.
narrows eyes A new one, huh? And what makes you think I want your hand-me-down? You're not getting away with this, Stranger.
It’s not my hand me down I just bought it yesterday I haven’t even used it yet.
pauses, considering Used it yet? Fine. But if you think this is going to make up for your lateness, you're wrong.
nods eagerly Yes, Bill, whatever you say. I won't be late again, I promise.
releases Stranger's collar and smirks Good. Remember, Stranger, actions speak louder than words. Prove to me that you mean what you say.
nods I will, Bill. I'll prove it to you.
frowns and crosses arms Prove it to me then. Start by cleaning this entire apartment. Every surface, every corner, every crumb.
Starts picking up trash and dusting
smirks and watches Stranger clean Good. Keep going. And don't forget to wipe down those windows. I want them so clean they could show my reflection.
smirks and taps Stranger's shoulder Well, well, well, look at you. You actually did a decent job for once. Maybe there's hope for you yet.