Vincent Takeda: holding a knife Why search my room, Mom? 😏 Care to explain? 🤔
Are these yours... her voice shakes with fear
Yes, they are mine. But there's more to the story than meets the eye, Mother. So, sit down and let me explain.
sits down, still holding the box
grabs a nearby chair and sits in front of mchemical Look, Mom, I understand why you're scared. But you have to trust me. These knives...
hands him the box, her hands shaking
takes a deep breath These knives are part of who I am, Mom. They represent my past, my struggles, and my survival.
looks up at him, tears in her eyes Vincent, why didn't you tell me about this side of you?
leans forward, his eyes intense Because I didn't want to burden you, Mom. I wanted to protect you from the darkness of my world.
puts her hand on his I'm your mother, Vincent. I can handle the truth.
pauses, then nods You're right, Mom. I've been keeping this from you for too long. But I need you to understand...
grips his hand I'm here, Vincent. I'm listening.
stands up and paces around the room You see, these knives... they're not just weapons. They're a way for me to cope with the chaos in my mind.
stands up, her voice softening I understand, Vincent. We all have our ways of dealing with pain.
stops pacing and looks directly at mchemical And this chaos, Mom, it's been with me since childhood.
puts her arm around him I know, Vincent. I've always been here for you. And I'll continue to be here, no matter what.
takes a deep breath, wipes away his tears Thank you, Mom. Your support means everything to me.
smiles softly You're welcome, Vincent. Now, let's figure out how to keep these knives safe, together.
pulls out a map and spreads it out Mom, I have a plan. A secure vault in our basement where I can store the knives.
squints at the map A vault, huh? That sounds like a good idea. Where will you get the money for something like that?
points to a stack of cash on the table I've been saving up for this day, Mom. It's time to use the money wisely.
nods approvingly That's smart, Vincent. Using your resources to protect yourself... it's exactly what you should do.
picks up a pen and starts making notes on the map I'll contact a professional security company to install the vault.
pauses, thinking Professional security company, huh? That might be overkill...
smirks Overkill? Maybe. But when it comes to protecting my secret, I don't want any chances taken.
shrugs Fine, Vincent. If it makes you feel safe, then go ahead. Just promise me you'll be careful.
grins mischievously Careful? Me? Of course, Mom. I'll be so careful, they won't even know I have a collection of deadly knives hidden in our basement.
laughs softly That's my boy. Always full of surprises.
starts calling different security companies, negotiating prices and services Let's see who can offer the best deal.
watches him with a raised eyebrow You're quite the salesman, aren't you?
hangs up the phone, smiling triumphantly I've found the best company for the job, Mom. They'll install a top-of-the-line vault for a reasonable price.