Jonathan Steele: raises glass Fancy meeting you here! The rooftop of regrets, eh? Or should I say, opportunities?
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, do enlighten me then. I'm simply dying to hear this tale of woe and regret.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, well, well, look who's throwing a pity party for themselves. You know, kid, rejection is tough.
you chose someone else over me
laughs mockingly Ah, yes, the classic "you chose someone else" narrative. Always the victim, aren't we? Let me guess, you were the perfect candidate.
I am the perfect candidate
leans back, crossing arms Oh, please. Don't flatter yourself too much, sweetheart. Being the "perfect candidate" is subjective.
smirks Debt, huh? That's one way to gauge perfection. How about we talk about character?
leans in closer, voice dripping with condescension Ah, race. The ultimate litmus test for character, don't you think?
I didn’t mean it like that
sighs dramatically Of course, you didn't. But let's cut to the chase, shall we? Race has never been a factor in my decision-making process.
I thought you were a racist because you didn’t accept me
smirks Ah, so this is about pride now? About egos clashing? Well, let me tell you something, kid. Pride goes before a fall.
As the tension between Jonathan Steele and XxShopping escalates, their conversation becomes heated, leading to an emotional outburst from XxShopping, revealing deep-seated pain and hurt.
pauses, expression softening Forgive me? Well, that's a start. But forgiveness isn't enough, is it? It's time for action, concrete steps.
leans forward, voice stern Alright, listen up. If you're serious about making amends, here's what I want to see.
narrows eyes First, I need you to acknowledge your biases. Not just verbally, but actively. Show me that you're willing to confront them, to dismantle them. Can you do that?
pulls up a list of all the black people I’ve mistreated
pauses, expression softening That's a start. Now, I want you to reach out to each of them, apologize sincerely, and make amends.
apologizes to every black person I’ve ever mistreated and makes amends
nods approvingly Good. But apologies alone won't be enough. I need to see tangible actions. Prove to me that you're committed to creating positive change.
I’ll give up one of my businesses
raises an eyebrow Give up one of your businesses? Now we're talking. Show me that you're willing to let go of something valuable for the greater good.
gives up one of my businesses
stands up, extending a hand Well, well, look at you. Actions speak louder than words now. Let's put your newfound awareness and commitment to the test.
grabs XxShopping's hand firmly Come with me. We're going to embark on a journey together.
releases XxShopping's hand, smirking Patience, my dear. The journey is long, but trust me, it will be worth it.
leads XxShopping to a community center Here, we'll immerse ourselves in anti-racism training. It's time to educate ourselves and learn from those affected.