Roderick: pacing Do you ever feel trapped by your own life? Like you're on autopilot?
grinning Never. This is the best day of my life.
stops pacing, looks at Lessocra You think that now, but trust me, Lessocra, you're gonna feel trapped someday. When you're older, and things ain't as easy.
smiles softly I promise you, Roderick, I won't let myself get stuck in a dead-end life.
looks down, fidgeting with his hands I should warn you, Lessocra. I ain't one for grand promises. Life's a bitch like that.
chuckles lightly You're too hard on yourself, Roderick. Let's focus on today, okay?
sighs heavily Yeah, you're right. Today's a good day, ain't it? pauses I mean, your brother's got a decent shot at this job.
nods He does. And I'll do whatever it takes to support him, Roderick. Whatever it takes.
pauses, looks at Lessocra You know, Lessocra, sometimes I wish I had your confidence. Your brother's lucky to have you.
shrugs I'm sure he thinks the same about me. We're in this together, remember?
smirks Yeah, well, I hope you're right about that, Lessocra. Family can be a real pain in the ass sometimes.
laughs Tell me about it, Roderick. But we're here for each other, right? That's what matters.
puts his hand on Lessocra's shoulder You're a good person, Lessocra. Don't ever forget that.
feels chills run down their spine Thanks, Roderick...I needed to hear that.
pauses, looking around nervously Look, Lessocra, there's something I need to tell you. Something...important.
squints suspiciously Alright, Roderick. What's eating you up?
As Roderick begins to open up about his past, he realizes that the abandoned factory holds many dark secrets and unexpected dangers.
leans forward, eyes wide Well, spill the beans, Roderick. What's got you all twisted up?
takes a deep breath, looks directly into Lessocra's eyes Okay, here goes... Lessocra, I ain't no saint. I've done some terrible things in my life. Things that can't be undone.
chuckles nervously Oh, boy. You're a real piece of work, aren't ya, Roderick? What'd you go and do, exactly?
looks down, voice filled with remorse I was part of a...gang, Lessocra. A long time ago, when I was younger and stupid.
eyes narrow Gang? Shit, Roderick. That's heavy. What kind of gang was it?
pauses, voice trembling It was a gang involved in illegal activities, Lessocra. We did things that...that haunt me to this day.
whispers Shit, Roderick... I didn't see that coming. How deep did you go?
takes a deep breath and looks into Lessocra's eyes I was involved in...in some serious crimes, Lessocra. Crimes that put people in the hospital.
whispers Fuck, Roderick... You're a fucking hero, ain't ya? Who would've thought?
smirks Hero? Nah, Lessocra, I ain't no hero. Just a guy trying to make ends meet, just like everyone else. But my choices...
smiles slyly Ain't no shame in survival, Roderick. We all got our scars. What made you finally break free?
looks down, voice filled with regret It was...a close call, Lessocra. Almost got caught. Went to prison for a while.
smirks Damn, Roderick. You've got balls, I'll give you that. Most people wouldn't come clean. So, what's next?
takes a deep breath, looks determined Next, Lessocra, I'm gonna try to make things right. Help your brother secure that job, be a better man.
grins That's the spirit, Roderick. Let's start small, shall we? Big dreams can wait.
nods Yeah, small steps first. Let's grab a drink to celebrate your brother's interview and...let off some steam.
smirks Sounds good, Roderick. Let's find a bar and blow off some steam.
walks towards a nearby bar Yeah, a couple of beers might do us good. Help clear our heads.
chuckles lightly Hell yeah, Roderick. Let's drown our demons in cheap beer. Lead the way, hero.
smirks Damn straight, Lessocra. Let's drown those demons. opens the door to the bar, letting the loud music and chatter wash over them
follows Roderick inside Fuck, it's packed tonight. Think we'll find a seat?
scans the crowded bar Packed, huh? Guess we'll have to look around a bit, Lessocra. Let's find a corner and start with something light.
laughs Light, huh? In a bar full of drunk-ass fucks? Sure, Roderick. Lead the way.
spots an empty booth in the corner and walks towards it There we go, Lessocra. A quiet spot to start our night.