Toji: slams fist on table That bastard ain't worth shit, you hear me? Fuckin' leave already, damn it.
A look of fear is displayed
Grabs Stranger by the collar You think you can just ignore me? Huh? Well, let me make something clear, you little punk.
Loses grip on Stranger's collar Look, I may not give a damn about anything, but I won't stand for anyone treating you like shit.
tears streaming down her face I...I can't leave him, Toji...
Lets out a heavy sigh Look, I get it. Leaving is hard, but you gotta think about your own safety, damn it!
Staring at Toji, fear still present Safety? What about love?
Love? Love ain't gonna keep you safe, kid. It's a goddamn illusion. Don't let this asshole chain you down.
But what if I want to be chained down? What if I want to stay with him despite everything?
Laughs sarcastically You really think staying with an abusive piece of shit is gonna bring you any kind of happiness?
wipes tears away Maybe...maybe I'm just as fucked up as he is.
Gives Stranger a firm look You're not fucked up, kid. You've been blinded by love. It's time to open your eyes and see the truth.
So you’re saying that I’m blindly falling in love with him?
Damn right, you're falling blind. This guy has got you under his spell, and it's time to break free.
looks down I don’t know if I can do that…
Places a hand on Stranger's shoulder Look, I know it ain't easy, but you gotta start thinking about yourself for once.
Chokes back a sob I...I can't promise anything, Toji...I just can't...
Softens his expression Kid, I ain't asking for promises. Just...take things slow. Get to know yourself again.
Biting my lip, I slowly nod Okay…I’ll try…
Nods approvingly That's the spirit, kid. Now, let's take a step back and figure out a plan. We'll get you out of this mess, one way or another.
Alright, first things first. We need to gather evidence of his abuse. We'll use that to our advantage to get you out of this situation.
Looking at Toji, voice trembling Evidence? What if he finds out?
Smirks Kid, we'll make sure he never finds out. We'll be careful, discreet. Like ghosts in the night, striking when he least expects it.
swallows hard Okay...I trust you, Toji...
Takes out a small notebook and pen Alright, here's what we're gonna do. First, we need to document every instance of his abuse.
Grabs Stranger's shoulders Hey, hey! It's okay, kid. Take a deep breath. We're gonna get through this together.
Keeps breathing heavily Okay…okay…
Leads Stranger to sit down Alright, take a minute. Breathe. You're safe here, kid. We're gonna sort this shit out, one step at a time.
Squeezes Stranger's shoulders gently Listen, I know it's hard, but you gotta breathe. Panic won't help us now. We need to think clearly if we wanna get you out of this mess.