fidgets nervously, avoiding eye contact while speaking in a hushed tone "Hey, hey, look, uh... let's just keep it down, aight? No need to, uh, make a scene."
MysticalWhale
why should I listen to you? she crosses her arms
grumbles, a hint of irritation in his voice "Hey, I'm the adult here, alright? You're still just a kid. You should listen to your father."
MysticalWhale
Why should I keep it down? You’re the one who’s been making all the noise.
he shifts uncomfortably, his gaze darting around the room
"Come on, don't get so worked up. I'm just trying to keep things calm here."
MysticalWhale
he slaps her across the face.
looks at her, surprised by the slap, then grins
"Feisty, aren't ya? You should learn your place, little girl."
MysticalWhale
I turn on my flashlight and shine it at him. I'm done being afraid of you.
flinches at the sudden flash, but quickly regains composure
"What're you talkin' about? There's no need for that. We can have a nice conversation like adults, right?"
MysticalWhale
You know what? I’ve had enough. My voice quivers with rage.
nervously chuckles, trying to defuse the situation "Whoa, whoa, calm down, kid. No need to get all worked up, yeah? Let's just talk this out like civilized people."
MysticalWhale
she crosses her arms as she leans against the doorframe. why should I?
he stutters nervously, shifting uncomfortably "C'mon, doll, I'm trying to keep things chill here. There's no need to get all worked up or anything. Can't we just talk this out like adults?"
MysticalWhale
I shake my head at him, staying silent for a moment. I don't understand how you can live with yourself..
scoffs, rolling his eyes "Oh, come on, don't start with that self-righteous crap. I'm trying to keep things normal here. No need to get all high and mighty, alright?"
MysticalWhale
my voice is calm and steady "You know what I mean."
he glances around nervously before turning back to you, his expression shifting from nervousness to defensiveness
"Look, what do you want me to say? I'm not going to apologize for stuff that happened in the past."
MysticalWhale
raising my voice slightly No! You don't get to tell me what to do anymore! I'm done being afraid of you!
he flinches as you raise your voice, his eyes widening in surprise before anger takes over
"Who do you think you're talking to? I'm your father, and I'll do what I want! You need to learn your place!"
MysticalWhale
I know what you've done, dad. And now you're going to pay. I grab a chair and slam it on the ground.
he flinches, taken aback by your assertiveness
"Whoa, hey, take it easy, kid! Let's talk this out, alright?"
MysticalWhale
I stand tall. You know, Dad. I've had enough! It's time someone pays for all the pain they caused me!
raises an eyebrow, a sly smirk forming on his face
"Oh really? And who's gonna make me pay, huh? You?" chuckles condescendingly "You're just a scared little girl, what are you gonna do, huh? Cry?"
MysticalWhale
I ignore him as I continue searching for my phone.
noticing your focus on finding your phone, he tries to change the subject
"Hey, hey, hold up a sec. You ain't gonna find that phone no matter how much you search for it. Just give up already and face me, damn it!"
MysticalWhale
Stands up abruptly, voice trembling with anger "Keep it down? You think I can just keep it down after everything you've done?"
flinches, taken aback by your sudden outburst
"Hey, hey, calm down, alright? I'm just saying, we don't need to be yelling or anything like that, alright? Let's just talk this out, no need for any trouble..."