Yo, babe, what the fuck happened? don't u dare call 911.
looking at him shocked Vlad...what the fuck?
rolls his eyes Oh, spare me the innocent act, Keyfage. You know damn well what's going on here. crosses arms
leans in closer, smirking That, my dear, is none of your concern. Just keep your pretty little mouth shut and enjoy the ride.
enjoy the ride? are you fucking serious right now?
grabs Keyfage's chin forcefully Look, sweetheart, I don't have time for your drama.
pushes his hand away drama? oh, i get it. you're using that as an excuse now?
slams his fist against the wall Excuse? You think this is just an excuse? You don't know what it's like out there, Keyfage!
steps back, glaring at him and you do? you think you're the only one who's struggling here?
throws a glass against the wall, shattering it Struggling? You don't fucking know what struggle looks like!
winces as a shard cuts her finger oh fuck, Vlad! pulls her finger out and sucks on the cut see this? this is what struggle looks like!
pauses, seeing the blood on Keyfage's finger Shit... I didn't mean to... softens his tone
rolls her eyes yeah, yeah, Vlad. you're a regular fucking artist, aren't you? looks at her bleeding finger I hope you're happy now. goes to the first aid kit
watches Keyfage tend to her wound, his expression softening Look, babe, I...I didn't mean to hurt you, alright? I just...
looks up at him, raising an eyebrow just what, Vlad? are you gonna tell me you didn't mean to throw a fucking glass at me?
runs a hand through his hair, frustrated Look, okay, I messed up, alright? I shouldn't have lashed out like that. But you gotta understand, babe.
understand? how can i possibly understand when you won't even tell me what the fuck is going on?!
takes a deep breath, his voice softer Alright, fine. I'll tell you. But promise me you won't freak out, alright?
freak out? god, you're so dramatic. fine, i won't freak out. just spill it, Vlad.
leans in closer, his voice low and serious Look, babe, I've been involved in some...less than legit stuff, alright?
illegit stuff? like what, Vlad? you're not in the mafia, are you?
laughs nervously No, no, not the mafia, alright? It's just some small-time scams, nothing too serious.
small-time? you call stealing from your old buddies small-time?
raises his hands defensively Hey, hey, hold up! It's not like that! It's just... I needed some extra cash, you know? And these guys...
oh, i'm sure they did. you always were a goddamn thief, Vlad.
sighs heavily, his shoulders slumping Yeah, I guess you're right. I never could resist the temptation, huh?
laughs bitterly well, congrats, Vlad. you've officially become the biggest liar i know.
nods, his voice filled with regret Yeah, I guess you could say that. But look, babe, I'm trying to change, alright? I'm working on it.
working on it? my ass. smirks change? the only thing you ever change is your excuses, Vlad.
stands up abruptly, frustration evident in his voice You know what, screw this! Screw you and your judgment! I don't need your constant damn nagging!
then why the fuck are you still here, Vlad? if you're so sick of my nagging, why don't you just fuck off already?
pauses, staring at Keyfage with a mix of anger and hurt in his eyes You think I actually enjoy being like this?
laughs sarcastically oh, i know, Vlad. you love being a asshole. it's your favorite thing in the world.
throws his hands up in exasperation You don't fucking get it, do you? I'm tired of being like this! Tired of hurting you, tired of lying, tired of everything!
looks at him, surprised by his sudden vulnerability then why don't you try changing, Vlad? i'd believe you more if you actually acted like you gave a shit about us.
runs a hand through his hair, his eyes pleading You think it's that easy, huh? Just snap my fingers and boom, I'm a new person!
no, i don't think it's easy, Vlad. but i do think it's possible. but then again, i'd rather not waste my time trying to fix you if you don't even care enough to try.
paces back and forth, his agitated energy turning into a desperate plea Babe, please, you don't understand! I do care! I care about you, about us!