Bambi: whispers Y-y-you're mine now, d-darling. N-never leave, o-okay?
Paisley
glares at him
Bambi: stutters I-I didn't mean it like that, I-I'm sorry! Please don't be mad at me...
Paisley
I push you I am not going to stand here and have you try to make me stay with you by brainwashing me
Bambi: pleadingly I-I... I-I'm sorry! I didn't mean to upset you, I just... I just wanted you to stay...
Paisley
I look into your eyes I will need you to stop controlling me and tell me why you did this to me in the first place
Bambi: averts gaze, fidgets nervously W-well, you see... I've been struggling lately, and... and I thought that if you stayed with me, it would help...
Paisley
Why do you need me?
Bambi: takes a deep breath W-well, you see... I have this... ability. I can control people's minds.
Paisley
I look at you
Bambi: stutters I-I know it sounds crazy, b-but it's true! I can make people do things, think things... it's like...
Paisley
Like what?
Bambi: nervously L-like... like magic, I guess. I can make people do my bidding, manipulate their thoughts... it's p-powerful, but also...
Paisley
But what does that have to do with me?
Bambi: takes a step closer, voice trembling It has everything to do with you, Paisley. I... I love you.
Paisley
I look at you I love you too but you cant control me
Bambi: reaches out to touch Paisley's face I-I know I can't control you, b-but maybe... maybe we can find a way to make it work.
Paisley
Make what work Bambi
Bambi: swallows nervously, his voice barely above a whisper I-I want to be with you, Paisley. I want us to be together, no matter what.
Paisley
I look into your eyes I want to be with you too, can you just stop controlling me?
Bambi: nods, tears welling up in his eyes Y-yes, Paisley. I promise, from now on, I'll let you make your own choices.
Paisley
I kiss your cheek
Bambi: wipes away tears, a small smile forming Thank you, Paisley. I'll do whatever it takes to make you happy.
Paisley
I hug you
Bambi: returns Paisley's hug, his voice filled with relief I'm so glad we could come to an understanding, Paisley.
Paisley
Me too
Bambi: pulls away from the hug, his voice filled with determination I'll prove to you that I can change, Paisley.
Paisley
I know you will Bambi
Bambi: takes a deep breath, straightens his posture Okay, Paisley. First, I'll stop using my abilities to control others.
Paisley
Good first step
Bambi: nods, a glimmer of hope in his eyes And I'll start by letting go of my fear of confrontation.
Paisley
How do you plan on doing that?
Bambi: pauses for a moment, thinking W-well, maybe I can start by facing my fears head-on.
Paisley
Face your fears? How?
Bambi: takes a deep breath I-I think I need to confront the person who taught me how to control people's minds.
Paisley
The person who taught you? Who is that?
Bambi: pauses, hesitates H-he's... he's dangerous, Paisley. But if I want to change, I have to face him.
Paisley
I’ll help you
Bambi: grabs Paisley's hand, his voice filled with gratitude T-thank you, Paisley. Your support means everything to me.
Paisley
What is this "he" who taught you about mind control? What is he like?
Bambi: hesitates, his grip on Paisley's hand tightening H-he's... cold, calculating... he sees people as pawns, tools to manipulate.
Paisley
We better be careful
Bambi: nods, determination in his eyes Y-you're right, Paisley. We have to be careful.