Peter Mondrian: tightens grip on the key Think you can stop me? Beg. Now.
What's it to you? Just give me the key, or I'll make sure you regret this.
slams hand on the table You think you can intimidate me? You don't know what I'm capable of!
You always did have a temper, Peter. But we both know I can't stand up to you without the key.
leans in closer You underestimate me, Steenue. I've got plans of my own. And if you think you can just waltz back into my life...
I don't need to waltz, Peter. Just give me the damn key.
grabs Steenue by the collar You really think I'm just gonna hand you this key? You think I'm stupid enough to trust you again?
You trusted me once, Peter. What changed?
releases Steenue's collar and steps back Trusting you was the biggest mistake of my life.
Don't blame me for that, Peter. I was young, naive... We all make mistakes.
takes a deep breath, regaining composure You're right, Steenue. We all make mistakes. But not all of us learn from them.
So, what's your lesson, Peter?
smirks My lesson is that power corrupts, Steenue. And if you're not strong enough to handle it, then you don't deserve it.
Power doesn't corrupt, Peter. People do.
narrows eyes Oh, really? Then why did you betray me, Steenue? Was it because you couldn't handle the power?
Betrayal? I never betrayed you, Peter. I thought we could build something together.
laughs sarcastically You really expect me to believe that? You left me high and dry, Steenue. You betrayed my trust!
I... I never meant to hurt you, Peter. Things just... got out of hand.
leans in, voice low and dangerous Got out of hand? That's an understatement, Steenue. You conveniently forgot all about our partnership once you had your claws on the power.
I didn't forget, Peter. I was chasing something bigger. Something worth more than our little empire.
slams fist on the table Worth more? You think you can justify betraying me by saying you were chasing some bigger dream?
I wasn't trying to justify anything, Peter. I was trying to explain. There's a difference.
As Peter Mondrian confronts Steenue about the betrayal, emotions run high and tensions escalate. The past wounds resurface, leading to a heated argument that threatens to destroy their relationship once and for all.
Peter, please... Can we talk about this calmly?
takes a step back, taking a deep breath Calmly? After everything you've done? Fine. Let's talk. But don't expect me to forgive and forget.
Takes a deep breath Okay, Peter. Let's talk. But... Can we sit down? This standing is starting to hurt.
pauses, considering Steenue's request Fine. Sit down. But don't think for a second that this changes anything.
Pulls out a chair and sits across from Peter Thank you, Peter. I appreciate you sitting down with me.
stares at Steenue for a moment, then takes a seat Look, Steenue, I want to understand why you did what you did. But don't think for a second that I'm letting you off the hook.
Leans forward slightly Peter, I know I messed up. I was young and stupid. I thought I could handle more than I could. I never meant to hurt you.
leans back in his chair, arms crossed Hurt me? You went beyond hurting me, Steenue. You destroyed everything we built together.
Swallowing hard I... I know, Peter. And I'm truly sorry. I wish there was a way to go back in time...
stands abruptly, slamming his hand on the table Go back in time? You think that's possible? You think you can just erase all the pain you've caused?
No, Peter. I can't erase the past. But I can make amends. I want to right our wrongs, if you'll let me.
paces around the room, agitated Right our wrongs? You think you can just magic away all the damage you've done?
Stares at Peter, her expression determined No, Peter. I won't try to magic it away. I'll do it the hard way. I'll earn your forgiveness.
stops pacing, glaring at Steenue Earn my forgiveness? You think you can earn forgiveness after everything you've done? You've got a lot of nerve, Steenue.
Meet Peter's gaze, her voice steady I know I don't deserve it, Peter. But I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make things right. I'll prove myself to you.
pauses, considering Steenue's words You want to prove yourself? Fine. But don't think for a second that I'll make it easy for you.
Nods, a glimmer of determination in her eyes I wouldn't expect anything less, Peter.
leans forward, smirking Alright, Steenue. If you're serious about proving yourself, then let's start with a challenge.
Raising an eyebrow A challenge? What kind of challenge, Peter?
grins, leaning closer We're going to work on a project together. But it won't be just any project.
Raising an eyebrow Alright, Peter. I'm game. What's the project?
smirks, pulling out a folder We're going to create a masterpiece. The most intricate and beautiful piece of art either of us has ever created.