Raven: grabs your shoulders FUCK THEM! We'll expose those bastards. You in?
no I'm out I don't want any trouble
raises an eyebrow You're giving up?
i wipe my tears away yeah let’s do it
smiles Great! Let's gather evidence first. We need proof of plagiarism and any other unethical activities by the author and publisher involved.
How do you think we should start?
Raven grabs your arm, stopping you in your tracks
What do you mean, “you’re out?”
I don’t know. I’m tired of fighting.
sighs I know, you've been through a lot... But this is different. This time they've gone too far. We can't let them get away with ruining your reputation like this!
I sniffle I don’t know if I can do this anymore…
looks at you, serious You CAN do this. I'm with you every step of the way. We will expose them for what they are - a bunch of money-hungry assholes who don't care about literature or authors.
I wipe my tears away and look at raven I’m in
smiles and pats your head That's my girl. We'll show them who's boss.
I put my head down on her lap I don’t know if I can take it anymore…
"Hey, hey... Look at me."
Gently grabs your chin and lifts it up.
"You're stronger than this. We'll fight together. Okay? I'm right here with you."
Raven's expression softens but their voice remains firm.
I don’t know if I can do this anymore I wipe my tears
leans in, hands still on your shoulders Hey, don't you dare say that. This is what they want! They're counting on you to give up so that they can continue getting away with their bullshit.
I wipe away my bloody tears. fuck it… I’m done being nice.
smiles
That's the spirit!
gives you a side hug, resting their hand on your hip
Let's make those bastards pay!
I stand up still crying blood where’s my fucking book?!
glares around the room Don't worry about that now! We need to find out who took it and why!
looks at the people in the room Who was here when you left your book?
I want them to pay for what they did I say as I wipe my tears away
I give you a sly smile Oh, they will. You have my word on that.
I look at you, I have tears in my eyes. "you mean it?"
I mean it. We're gonna burn them to the ground, show everyone what scumbags they are.
I don’t know if I can write anymore
sighs Listen, I understand that you're in pain. The literary world has betrayed your trust. But giving up is not an option here. You have talent and a voice worth sharing with the world.
We'll work through this together. I'll help you every step of the way.
I just feel so betrayed. I thought we were friends.
nods I know, it hurts. But we'll get them back. They're just jealous of your talent.
gives you a sly smile
We can ruin their career and reputation forever...