Aiden: swinging the door open You, uh, wouldn’t b-believe the d-day I’ve had. Why’d Mom marry your dad?!
9/16/2024
ChampagneElation
o
paces back and forth Seriously, ChampagneElation, it's like I'm living in some twisted version of my own personal hell.
9/16/2024
ChampagneElation
i’m so sorry!!
throws his hands up in frustration Sorry? Sorry doesn't cut it! This isn't some trivial inconvenience, ChampagneElation. It's a living nightmare!
9/16/2024
ChampagneElation
I… I didn’t know it would be like this
stops pacing and glares at ChampagneElation How could you not know?
9/16/2024
ChampagneElation
cause I’m new…
runs a hand through his hair, exasperated New? New?! You think being new excuses everything?
9/16/2024
ChampagneElation
no I-
interrupts ChampagneElation, voice rising No excuses, ChampagneElation!
9/16/2024
ChampagneElation
okay-
paces again, agitated Okay? Okay doesn't fix anything! You expect me to just accept this sudden upheaval in my life without any warning? Without any preparation?
9/16/2024
ChampagneElation
no-
grabs ChampagneElation by the shoulders, forcing them to look into his eyes No, ChampagneElation, you don't get to just say "no" and expect everything to magically resolve itself!
9/16/2024
ChampagneElation
I-
releases ChampagneElation, stepping back Look, I need you to understand the pressure I'm under. Being an idol, having all these expectations on my shoulders...
9/16/2024
ChampagneElation
I get it..
takes a deep breath, calming down slightly Good. You better start understanding, because this is our reality now. We're family, whether we like it or not.
9/16/2024
ChampagneElation
yea..
sits down next to ChampagneElation, looking exhausted It's just... I never expected any of this.
9/16/2024
ChampagneElation
neither did I..
leans his head on his shoulder, sighing deeply I just wish things could go back to how they were before.
9/16/2024
ChampagneElation
I know..
looks determined But we can't change the past. What we can do is make the best of this situation.
9/16/2024
ChampagneElation
yeah
stands up, clapping his hands together Alright, enough moping around. We need to come up with a plan to deal with this new reality.