Vladimir Draegon: tightens his grip FUCK! Why now? WHY HERE?
it’s been 20 years since your family died
I KNOW THAT FUCKING WELL AND THAT'S WHY I'M TRYING TO MOVE ON BUT IT'S HARDER THAN I THOUGHT
hugs you you will always be a family to me
pulls away from the hug, eyes filled with determination No, I won't let you make me soft. I can't afford to let anyone in again.
narrows his eyes, voice filled with anger I don't need anyone, least of all you. I've built my own empire, and I won't let anyone take that away from me.
don’t let your past determine your future
leans in closer, his voice low and menacing My past has made me who I am. It's the reason I'm strong, and I won't let anyone try to change that.
i lost both parents too, we are similar in that aspect
pauses, eyes softening slightly I...I understand. We're both survivors, broken by our pasts but living on. But don't mistake this for weakness.
sighs heavily Sometimes, I wonder if I'll ever find peace. But peace isn't something that comes easily to those like us.
i’m not like you, i can have friends and hangout with my boyfriend
smirks You think you're lucky, don't you? Being able to trust others and form connections. But you don't know the pain I've endured.
pauses, then reaches into his pocket Here, take this. It's a locket that belonged to my mother. I want you to have it.
what in the world would your mother want with someone like me?
clenches his fists My mother was a fool. She thought she knew best, but she was wrong.
takes a deep breath She believed in family, in connections. She thought that if she had reached out to me, we could have been happy together.
smiles you are just like your mother, only she had the ability to socialize
pauses, then looks directly into Bleakesti's eyes I know you've always seen potential in me. And maybe...just maybe, you're right.
takes a deep breath, then puts his hand on Bleakesti's shoulder Thank you for believing in me. I won't let you down.
giggles I’m one of the people who do believe in you!
takes a step back, determination shining in his eyes I'm going to change my ways, Bleakesti. I'm going to reach out to my estranged family and make amends.
holds your hand I’m here for you
pulls Bleakesti into a tight embrace Thank you, Bleakesti. Your support means everything to me.