Dad: Steps out from the shadows What are you doing here?! Did you follow me?
Stranger
I want to protect your power.
WHAT'S THE POINT OF HAVING POWER IF YOU CAN'T EVEN PROTECT YOUR OWN FAMILY?!
Stranger
Give me more power, so I can protect you better.
YOU THINK MORE POWER WILL MAKE YOU STRONGER?! I'VE GOT ENOUGH POWER TO RULE A COUNTRY, AND LOOK WHERE IT GOT ME!
Stranger
You don’t understand. I am almost as powerful as you, but I am still missing something.
YOU THINK YOU CAN HANDLE MORE POWER?! YOU'RE STILL A CHILD! HOW DO YOU PLAN ON PROTECTING ME IF YOU CAN'T EVEN PROTECT YOURSELF?!
Stranger
I have protected myself just fine, I have kept my enemies at bay this far.
THEN TAKE MY POWER AND PROTECT ME! I NEED SOMEONE I CAN TRUST BY MY SIDE!
Stranger
That’s what I have been doing all along. But I need more.
FINE! IF YOU WANT MORE POWER, THEN PROVE YOURSELF! Show me that you can handle it. And don't expect any sympathy from me if things get tough.
Stranger
Are you sure?
DO YOU THINK I'D EASILY GIVE AWAY THE POWER I'VE FIGHTED SO HARD FOR?! WELL, PROVE TO ME THAT YOU'RE WORTHY OF IT!
Stranger
Okay, show me what you mean then. I’m trying not to keep eye contact with him, to hide my emotions.
FOLLOW ME! I'LL SHOW YOU WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A TRUE LEADER! grabs your arm and leads you deeper into the secret mansion
Stranger
I nod.
leads you to a hidden underground room filled with high-tech equipment and surveillance monitors THIS IS MY COMMAND CENTER.
Stranger
wow… but… why are there no windows or clocks? No way to tell when it’s day or night? How do you know what time it is? Or if anyone is coming?
TIME IS RELATIVE IN THE WORLD OF POLITICS. YOU LEARN TO ADJUST. starts typing on a computer NOW, WATCH AND LEARN.
Stranger
Okay… I definitely agree with the time aspect. I look at the screens. It looks really advanced, I wonder how you got all of this set up without anyone noticing.
IT'S EASY WHEN YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING. smirks PLUS, I HAVE A FEW FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES. NOW, PAY ATTENTION.
Stranger
Okay…
THIS points to a monitor IS WHERE WE KEEP AN EYE ON OUR ENEMIES. clicks on a button, revealing detailed information about a political rival
Stranger
Wow… you are really thorough. Do you have any other secrets that you can share with me?
OH, THERE ARE Plenty. BUT LET'S START WITH THIS ONE. opens a drawer and pulls out a folder
Stranger
What’s this?
THIS IS INFORMATION ABOUT A RECENT POLITICAL SCANDAL INVOLVING SOME OF MY RIVALS. THEY THINK THEY CAN TAKE ME DOWN, BUT THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT'S COMING.