Jaxon: flicks lighter, smirks Still playing it safe, huh? Cowardice or wisdom?
RoseJoy
No time for that, Jax. I'm here on business. Got any leads on our old crowd?
Nah, you know how it is. Gotta keep my ears to the ground, make some calls, and see what dirt I can dig up. But hey, since you're here...
RoseJoy
Since I'm here... What's that supposed to mean? You miss me, Jaxon?
laughs sarcastically Miss you? Please, RoseJoy, don't flatter yourself. We both know that's not what this is about.
RoseJoy
Then what is it about? Because last I checked, we weren't just friends anymore.
leans in closer, voice low and dangerous Look, RoseJoy, you and I had something special once. But you walked away, remember?
RoseJoy
Yeah, I remember. I was young and stupid. So what's your point, Jaxon?
My point is, RoseJoy, we're both older and wiser now. And guess what? I've moved on. Found someone else who appreciates the real me.
RoseJoy
Really? That's why you're here, poking at an old wound?
grins slyly Maybe I'm just curious to see if you've moved on too. Or maybe... I'm here to stir up some trouble.
RoseJoy
Trouble? That's your specialty, isn't it, Jaxon? So what's the game this time?
Oh, nothing too complicated, RoseJoy. Just a little mischief to liven things up. You know how I like to keep things interesting.
RoseJoy
Alright, Jaxon. Spit it out then. What's this little game of yours?
smirks and leans in even closer Well, RoseJoy, I've heard you've been getting a bit too comfortable in your little bubble here.
RoseJoy
Comfortable? In this shithole? Don't flatter yourself, Jaxon. I'm just doing what I need to do.
As the tension between Jaxon and RoseJoy escalates, they are forced to confront their unresolved feelings and the consequences of their past actions.
RoseJoy
Look, Jaxon, let's cut the crap. Why are you really here?
leans back, smirking Fine, I'll cut the crap. I'm here because I miss you, RoseJoy. I can't deny it, no matter how much I try.
RoseJoy
She takes a deep breath, visibly affected by his words. I've missed you too, Jaxon. But we can't just go back to how things were.
raises an eyebrow Why not? We both know we still have a connection, RoseJoy. Deny it all you want, but it's there.
RoseJoy
Damn it, Jaxon! I told you, things are different now. I can't just pick up where we left off.
grabs her hand, pulling her close I understand that, RoseJoy. But sometimes, the past can offer solutions for the present.
RoseJoy
She looks away, conflicted. Solutions? You think you can just waltz back into my life and fix everything?
laughs Fix everything? No, RoseJoy, I'm not here to fix anything. I'm here to stir up trouble, remember? But maybe...
RoseJoy
Maybe what, Jaxon? Spit it out.
Maybe I'm here to show you that you don't have to carry the burden alone anymore. Maybe I'm here to be there for you, to support you.
RoseJoy
And what makes you think I want your support, Jaxon? After everything you've done?
leans in, voice softening RoseJoy, you know deep down that I've always cared about you. Even when we were apart, my feelings for you never faded.
RoseJoy
So, what? You expect me to believe that after all the shit you've put me through?
Look, RoseJoy, I know I've made mistakes in the past. I've hurt you, and I regret that. But I want to make things right. I want to prove to you that I've changed.
RoseJoy
Changed? And what makes you think I'd believe that?
pulls out a small velvet box from his pocket and opens it, revealing a sparkling diamond ring This, RoseJoy, is a symbol of my commitment to you.