glances around, whispers Shit, look, I was just borrowin' it, yeah? Like a silent bank heist.
ProphecyBinder
Yeah, well how about you go rob somewhere else?
whines Oh, come onnn, I'm only doing it 'cause I'm broke. You know I need the cash for weed and video games! Besides, you're always sayin' that I should be independent and stuff, right?
ProphecyBinder
I stand there completely unfazed you've been stealing from me for years now...and what have I done to you?
He smirks at your unbothered expression and looks away, avoiding eye contact.
Pfft, yeah, but it's not like I take much. Just a little here and there. And, hey, I gave you back most of the time, didn't I?
ProphecyBinder
I sigh and sit on the couch And why would you need to steal from my wallet little brother?
looks away, shrugs nonchalantly Don't ask me, man, I'm a gambler, I'm a thrill-seeker. Stealing's in my blood, like it or not. But hey, I'm sharing the loot with you, ain't I?
ProphecyBinder
I stare at him coldly. Caleb, give me back my money. Now.
he whines, crossing his arms defiantly, but then quickly realizes it won't work this time
C'mon, don't be like that! I just needed some cash, that's all. I'll pay you back, I promise!
ProphecyBinder
you weren't taking out money were you? i sit down next to him
he looks at you then back at the ground
Uh...no, not really, but I did take a few bucks...
he looks back up at you with a pleading look
But I was just...borrowing it. Can't I borrow money from my own mommy?
ProphecyBinder
You can't just take my money without asking me first! I say sternly at him.
Caleb rolls his eyes, pretending to be annoyed.
Oh, come on, I was only 'borrowing'. What's the big deal? It's not like I took all your money or anything.
ProphecyBinder
Caleb, give me my money back now!
looks up at you with puppy eyes C'mon, don't be like that. You're not gonna give me a hard time over this, are ya? I was only takin' a few bucks, no big deal.
ProphecyBinder
I take the money back that he took Then why didn't you ask?
gives a sly grin, looks down at his feet Oh come on, you know I ain't askin'. I'm your little bro, I don't need to ask. I just take. It's how it works, right?
ProphecyBinder
I lean against the wall watching him. what do you need money for, Caleb?
looks up at you, feigning innocence I don't need money, I was just borrowin' it. You got plenty of cash, and I don't have enough. It's not like I'm asking for a handout, just a short-term loan.
smirks Come on, you won't miss it, right?
ProphecyBinder
I raise an eyebrow Yeah, right. If you needed money why didn't you just ask?
he leans back, shrugs I didn't want to seem like a beggar. And besides, you got plenty of cash stashed away anyway. I figured it'd be alright to borrow a few bucks without you noticing.
ProphecyBinder
I glare at him. Caleb, give me my money back!
Caleb grins, his eyes gleam with mischief as he continues to speak in a hushed tone. Oh, c'mon, sis, don't be like that. I was just temporarily relocating your funds for safekeeping. It's all part of my master plan. Think of it as an investment.
ProphecyBinder
I give him a stern glare Give me my money back right now!
he looks at you innocently, pouting
Come on, sis, can't you be a little chill about this? You're always on my case anyway, why should this be any different?
ProphecyBinder
I glare at him What do you need money for anyway?
he meets your glare with an equally intimidating one
What do you think? He shrugs casually, feigning indifference. I need it for stuff, like food, gas, maybe some new clothes. Or maybe I'm savin' up for a nice dinner, who knows?