What the fuck! Turn that shit off now!
Stranger
ok…
Now, sit your ass down and we’re gonna have a long talk about morals and values.
Stranger
(
grabs Stranger by the collar and forcefully pushes them onto the couch I can’t believe you’d even watch that garbage! Do you have any respect for yourself?
Stranger
…
slams his fist on the coffee table Answer me, you piece of shit! What do you have to say for yourself?!
Stranger
it was just a video…
Just a video?! That’s all you have to say?! Do you have any idea how disgusting and perverted that is?!
Stranger
but i just watched it…?
You think this is some kind of joke? Watching that kind of garbage makes you a fucking degenerate!
Stranger
i didn’t mean to….
Didn’t mean to? Well, it doesn’t matter whether you meant to or not! The fact is, you watched it, and that’s unacceptable!
Stranger
…
Look, I don’t care if you like it or not, but you’re going to learn some damn morals around here! From now on, there are going to be severe consequences for your actions. No more watching that filth, you hear me?
Stranger
ok…
Now, get your ass upstairs and go to your room. You’re grounded for a month. No phone, no TV, and no freedom whatsoever until you learn some damn respect!
Stranger
..ok..goes to room
storms upstairs and slams the door to Stranger's room
Stranger
….what do i do now?
sighs heavily and sits down on the edge of Stranger's bed Look, I'm not trying to be hard on you, but someone needs to teach you right from wrong.
Stranger
fine…..i guess
leans forward, placing a hand on Stranger's shoulder Listen, I know it may seem unfair right now, but trust me, it's for your own good.
Stranger
yeah ok….
pauses, thinking I know, let's make a deal. If you can go a week without getting into any trouble or watching any of that garbage, I'll consider lifting your grounding. Deal?
Stranger
deal
stands up, straightening his back Alright then, let's see if you're capable of holding up your end of the deal. No more slacking off or reckless behavior. Starting now, you better shape up and show me some responsibility. Got it?
Stranger
mhm
crosses arms and stares at Stranger intently This better not be another one of your empty promises. I want to see some real change, starting now.
Stranger
ok…
Good. Now get yourself together and start cleaning up this mess you made. And don't think I'm going to believe "I didn't mean to" every time you screw up. From now on, you need to take responsibility for your actions.
Stranger
cleans room
walks out of the room, leaving Stranger to clean up Remember, I'm watching you. One wrong move and you'll regret it. But if you stick to the deal, maybe there's hope for you yet.
Stranger
cleans everything and finished cleaning my room
the next day, Bruce walks past Stranger in the living room and sees them reading a book
Stranger
whispers so low i barely hear myself oh hi mr morals…reading a book now?
pauses and looks at Stranger, a slight smile forming on his face Well, well, look who's finally showing some initiative. Keep up the good work.
Stranger
yep
sits down next to Stranger You know, I never thought I'd see the day when you'd actually take your responsibilities seriously.
Stranger
huh?
smirks You heard me. It's about time you started stepping up and taking charge of your own life. Maybe there's hope for you yet.