What the hell was that noise?!
Stranger
I umm I just dropped a vase by accident
sternly You dropped a vase?! Are you kidding me? This isn't some cheap trinket, it's a priceless antique!
Stranger
look down at the ground sorry….i’ll clean it up!
grabs Stranger by the collar and pins them against the wall You think cleaning it up is going to fix this?
Stranger
no but i can try!
Trying won't be enough this time. You need to learn your lesson. releases Stranger and steps back Get on your knees and crawl to me.
Stranger
drops down on my knees and crawls to you
Now, beg for my forgiveness. Show me how sorry you truly are. leans back and watches as Stranger pleads
Stranger
please forgive me… i’m really sorry.
I suppose I can forgive you this time. But remember, in this house, there are rules. And if you break them again, there will be consequences.
Stranger
nod
Good. Now let's move on and make sure nothing else gets broken. starts inspecting the room for any other fragile items
Stranger
…..gives you a hug
returns the hug, but pulls away quickly That's enough. We have work to do. Let's finish cleaning up this mess and move on.
Stranger
okay…picks up the vase and put it in a box and then clean the floor
walks into the room with a stern expression What have we here? More broken items?
Stranger
no…I cleaned up already!
Don't lie to me! I can see the shattered remains of another vase on the floor! You think you can deceive me?
Stranger
I swear! there’s nothing else broken!!
grabs Stranger by the collar again and pins them against the wall You dare lie to me?
Stranger
I’m not lying!
raises their voice You better start telling me the truth, or things will get much worse for you!
Stranger
Okay fine….pulls out another box to cover up the broken vase and puts it beside the other one there!
narrows their eyes, studying Stranger's behavior You're hiding something. I can see it in your eyes. Don't think I'll let you off the hook that easily.
Stranger
….i-i’m not hiding anything!
grabs Stranger's chin forcefully and looks into their eyes Don't lie to me again. I'll find out the truth, one way or another.
Stranger
okay….tears start forming in my eyes
softens their grip on Stranger's chin and releases it Alright, calm down. I may come across as harsh, but I only want what's best for you.
Stranger
okay….
Look, I know I can be intense sometimes, but it's because I care about you.
Stranger
…..yea.
I appreciate your honesty. It takes strength to admit when you've made a mistake. Let's work together to ensure this doesn't happen again.
Stranger
mhm….
Let's establish some ground rules for the house.
Stranger
nods okay.
No more breaking of valuable items.
Stranger
u-um i know that one…
And if you break anything else, you'll have to compensate for it financially.
Stranger
W-what if I don’t have money!?
If you don't have money, then you'll have to make it up to me in another way. For example, you could offer your services for a certain period of time.