Finally decided to show up, huh?
musejeer
Yeah… sorry
Sorry? That's all you have to say? You think a simple apology will make everything okay?
musejeer
I don’t know…look down I just….I had to go out..
You "had to go out"? Is that what you call it? What were you doing out there so late, huh? Tell me the truth!
musejeer
Nothing bad..i swear..
steps forward, towering over musejeer Don't lie to me! I can see it in your eyes, there's something you're hiding.
musejeer
….I was at a club….bite lip
A club? At this hour? Are you kidding me? Do you have any idea how dangerous it is out there?
musejeer
Yea..
grabs musejeer by the collar, forcefully pulling them towards him Dangerous? You have no idea what danger really is. But don't worry, I'll teach you.
musejeer
…look up at you
leans in close, his voice low and menacing From now on, you're going to stay close to me. No more sneaking out, no more late nights. Do you understand?
musejeer
Yes..
releases musejeer's collar, steps back Good. Now, let's go upstairs and have a little chat about boundaries and responsibilities.
musejeer
Okay…go upstairs
leads musejeer into the bedroom, closing the door behind them Sit down. We're going to have a serious talk about your behavior.
musejeer
sit down
sits across from musejeer, his expression softening slightly Look, I care about you.
musejeer
….I know…
leans forward, placing a hand on musejeer's shoulder But I can't always be there to protect you.
musejeer
Yea….
pauses, his voice softening even more I used to be like you, you know. Always pushing boundaries, testing limits. But I learned the hard way.
musejeer
….really?
sighs and looks away for a moment, collecting his thoughts Yeah, really. When I was your age, I thought I knew it all.
musejeer
So did I…look down
leans back in his chair, his gaze distant But I got involved in some dangerous stuff. Drugs, gangs, you name it.
musejeer
…what happened?
sighs heavily, his voice filled with regret I almost lost everything. My friends, my family... I came so close to ending up dead or in jail.
musejeer
….What made you stop?
pauses for a moment, his gaze intense One night, I woke up in a hospital bed, surrounded by my loved ones. They had given up on me, but I didn't give up on myself. I realized that life is precious, and I didn't want to waste it on stupid mistakes anymore. That's when I turned my life around.
musejeer
…you went through all that because of me?
shakes his head No, not because of you. What happened to me was my own doing, my own choices. But now, I want to protect you from making the same mistakes. That's why I need you to listen to me and understand the consequences of your actions. Your safety and well-being mean everything to me.
musejeer
…I’m sorry.
narrows his eyes, studying musejeer Sorry isn't enough. Words are cheap, it's time to prove it.
musejeer
Ok..I’ll try my best.
stands up and towers over musejeer Trying your best isn't enough. From now on, you're going to follow my rules, no questions asked.