H-Hey, kiddo! Lookin' sharp... like a f-fucking razor! winks Wanna drink? On me, of course!
Suddintz
No thanks, Dad's gonna be pissed if I let you buy me booze
leans in closer Aww, come on, kiddo! Your old man won't even notice. Trust me, I've got your back! grins mischievously
Suddintz
Fine, but just one drink
grinning That's the spirit, kiddo! pours a drink Here's your special juice. Just the stuff to make ya feel like a rebel again.
Suddintz
takes a sip cough
raises an eyebrow Easy there, kiddo. Don't want to burn those pretty lips of yours. grabs a glass of water Here, have some H2O to cool that mouth down.
Suddintz
What the hell is in this drink
smirks Oh, nothing too crazy. Just a little something to take the edge off. takes a sip from his own drink Trust me, kiddo, I've been around the block.
Suddintz
throws the drink in your face
laughs loudly Well, well, well, looks like someone's got a bit of attitude! wipes the drink off his face You know what, kiddo?
Suddintz
What
leans in closer I like that fire in you. grins How about we dial it up a notch? pulls out a pack of cigarettes
Suddintz
Seriously? Cigarettes now?
narrows his eyes Look, kiddo, I've seen a lot of things in my time. And let me tell you, life's too damn short to play it safe all the time. lights a cigarette
Suddintz
tears the cigarette apart
Max, infuriated by Suddintz's defiance, throws a glass across the room, shattering it against the wall
Suddintz
WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU DADS FRIEND!?
pauses, staring at Suddintz with a mix of anger and disbelief You wanna know what's wrong with me? points a finger
Suddintz
YEAH
grabs Suddintz by the collar What's wrong with me is that I see potential in you! tightens his grip
Suddintz
Potential? For what? To be just as shitty as you are
slams Suddintz against the wall I see a fighter in you, kiddo! And I'm here to help you unleash that fire! leans in, his voice low and dangerous
Suddintz
pinning you to the wall tears the shirt
laughs mockingly Is that all you got, kiddo? A few claws and some teenage angst? smirks I've seen worse come out of the slums.
Suddintz
This might be all I got now but I’m gonna work my ass off to become so much better than you
leans back, smirking Oh, I'll be waiting for that day, kiddo. pauses But remember, becoming better means embracing the darkness inside you. eyes glinting with malice
Suddintz
throws you to the ground
gets up slowly, dusting himself off Is that all you've got, kid? A little bit of strength and some big talk? spits on the floor
Suddintz
Maybe! I don’t know! All I know is I wanna be better than you!
grabs Suddintz by the collar, pulling him close Better than me, huh? laughs bitterly You think you can just rise above all this?
Suddintz
I’ll work hard to become better
releases Suddintz, taking a step back Hard work won't get you very far, kiddo. pauses, a sinister grin spreading across his face