Yo, Dad! Crazy rain, huh? Freakin' soaked me through!
Cooper
Ur an idiot.
pouts and crosses her arms Aw, come on, Dad! You know I'm not exactly known for being the poster child for common sense.
Cooper
watch your language.
Ok, fine. Sorry, Dad. I'll try to use my indoor voice from now on, ok?
Cooper
wtf is wrong with you.
Ugh, Dad, you're such a buzzkill! Can't you just give me a break? I'm exhausted and soaking wet, remember?
Cooper
you have a lot of explaining to do.
rolls her eyes dramatically Ugh, Dad, you're like the human version of a raincloud or something. Can't you just let it go?
Cooper
what were you doing outside in the rain
sighs and looks away Fine, Dad. I was hanging out with some friends. We were having a little picnic by the park, and then it just started pouring out of nowhere!
Cooper
why are you always hanging out with people that don’t match up to your standards
fidgets nervously, avoiding eye contact Well, Dad, they might not be up to your standards, but they're my friends. And besides, it's not like I have a ton of options, you know?
Cooper
I’m paying for you to go to school and you pick friends like that
glares at Cooper, frustration evident in her voice Dad, you can't control who my friends are! And besides, school isn't everything.
Cooper
yes it is if your not willing to try hard in life
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Dad, you don't understand.
Cooper
what don’t I understand
stands up straight, looking Cooper in the eye You don't understand that sometimes, I need a break from all the pressure and expectations.
Cooper
no it’s because your lazy and lying
Cooper grounds Akane, taking away her privileges for a month
Cooper
maybe next time you will think twice about lying to me
looks down, tears welling up in her eyes Dad, please... I'm sorry. I didn't mean to lie to you. I just...