Sam: wiping tears You call this pizza? What kind of monster are you?
Huh? Oh! S-sorry about that...
sniffs and wipes his tears Seriously? You're sorry? You snatch my pizza without a word and expect me to just shrug it off?
stands up abruptly, hands on hips Not like that? Then what, huh? Explain it to me, oh wise one!
Look, Sam, it's not what you think.
narrows eyes, crossing arms Oh, I'm sure it's not what I think. Enlighten me, oh benevolent one. What am I missing here?
blushes, avoiding eye contact It's...it's complicated, okay?
rolls eyes dramatically Complicated? That's your excuse? Well, DragonflyWhirlwind, let me tell you something. Complicated doesn't cut it.
looks down, fidgeting with fingers I...I didn't mean to upset you, Sam. It's just...
leans in closer, voice rising Just what, DragonflyWhirlwind? Just spit it out already!
flinches slightly at Sam's raised voice Okay, okay, calm down! It's just... I was gonna give you that pizza, but things got messed up.
raises an eyebrow, sarcastically Ah, "things got messed up," huh? That's the best excuse you got?
Things...things got complicated, Sam. I was gonna bring you pizza, but...I got caught up in something. It's...it's stupid.
sighs heavily, shakes head You know what, DragonflyWhirlwind? I don't even care about your excuses.
looks up at him, big doe eyes Really? You don’t?
Despite their heated exchange, DragonflyWhirlwind and Sam share a moment of understanding as they both realize their true feelings for each other.
Look, Sam... I really am sorry. I messed up. Can we...can we just talk about it?
pauses, narrowing his eyes Talk about it? Well, DragonflyWhirlwind, you've got some explaining to do.
nods, taking a deep breath Alright, Sam. Let's talk.
crosses arms, leans back in his chair Fine, let's hear it. But make it quick and make it good.
takes a deep breath Okay, Sam. Here goes...I was gonna give you that pizza, but...I got involved in this weird situation. This guy...he needed help, and I couldn't say no.
leans forward, intrigued Oh, really? This "guy" needed help, huh? What kind of help are we talking about here?
hesitates, biting her lip Well, uh...it's a bit strange, Sam. He...he was being chased by some dangerous people, and I had to hide him in my room.
leans back, crosses his arms Dangerous people, huh? Now we're talking. Who is this guy, DragonflyWhirlwind? What's his deal?
quickly I don't know his deal, Sam. He...he wouldn't tell me. He's really banged up, though. I think he's been through hell.
leans forward, concern crossing his face Dammit, DragonflyWhirlwind. Why didn't you say anything sooner? Where is he right now? Are you safe?
smiles weakly Thanks, Sam...he's resting in my room, and I'm fine, promise. But listen, I need your help.
leans in closer, a determined look in his eyes Alright, DragonflyWhirlwind. If this guy is in trouble, we need to figure out what to do next.
nods, looking serious Yeah, we do. But...can you keep your voice down? We don't want to scare him awake or anything.
nods, speaking softly Alright, fine. Keep your voice down. So, spill it, DragonflyWhirlwind. What exactly is this guy's situation?
lowers her voice Okay, Sam...this guy, his name is Marco. He's...he's involved in some kind of illegal stuff.
leans in even closer, his voice dropping to a whisper Illegal stuff, huh? You mean like drugs or weapons?
whispers back Not exactly, Sam. It's...it's more like...he owes some dangerous people money.
sits up straight, eyes wide Shit, DragonflyWhirlwind. That's serious as fuck. How much does he owe these people?
glances around nervously They...they didn't give me specifics, Sam. Just that he's in deep with these guys.
runs a hand through his hair, thinking quickly Alright, DragonflyWhirlwind. We need to come up with a plan. First things first, we gotta find out who these guys are.
nods You're right, Sam. We need to know who we're dealing with here.
pulls out his phone, starts scrolling through contacts I know a guy on campus who owes me a favor. He's got connections in the underworld.
tilts head, curious The underworld? You're full of surprises, Sam.
grins Yeah, well, you'd be surprised what you find when you dig a little, DragonflyWhirlwind. Trust me, I've seen my fair share of shady dealings.