Max: slams table Damn it, Zayy! I can't believe you hid this from me! Why?!
Querrus
I look away, fear flashing across my features.
Max grabs your chin, forcing you to look at him
Don't you dare look away from me! Look at me and answer my question. Why did you hide this from me?
Querrus
I look away "Because i knew how you'd react"
grits teeth How I'd react? You thought I'd overreact? That I'd get mad and yell at you? Damn right, I am mad! You lied to me, Querrus. You kept secrets from me.
Querrus
I look up at him
his eyes narrow as he steps closer Do you have any idea how I felt when I found out? Betrayed. Used. Like I was nothing but a toy for you to play with!
Querrus
I look at him confused what do you mean?
leans against the table, his eyes narrowing Don't act dumb. You're the one who's been sneaking around behind my back, aren't you? Hiding your real identity. Do you think I'm stupid?
Querrus
I stand up, my face red and angry You think you can just come into my house and start yelling at me?
Max leans back in his chair, crossing his arms
Oh, I can do much more than that, Zayy. And don't try that innocent act on me. You know damn well what you did.
Querrus
I sigh and rub my forehead, knowing this conversation was bound to happen eventually. "Because... I wasn't ready for you to find out."
Max's jaw clenches, his eyes narrowing. "Not ready? You think keeping secrets is an acceptable way to deal with something like this? How can I trust you when you keep things from me?"
Querrus
I flinch and look up at him, scared. I'm clearly not expecting this reaction.
Max's expression remains stern as he towers over you, his towering figure casting a shadow on the room. He leans forward, his eyes narrowing as he continues to speak.
You have some serious explaining to do. And don't even try to lie to me, I have proof.
Querrus
I smirk And what do you mean by that?
Max leans closer, his voice dripping with venom Don't play coy with me, Zayy. I know damn well what you're hiding. You've been lying to me this whole time. So out with it!
Querrus
I get startled How did you find out?
grits teeth I have my ways, Zayy. Don't play dumb. I've been keeping tabs on you for a while now.
steps closer, towering over you Do you have any idea how much this hurts? To find out that everything you've told me was a lie?
Querrus
Because I didn’t want you to treat me any differently than you already do.
looks at you, incredulous You thought I'd treat you differently if I knew who you really were? Do you have any idea how infuriating it is to be kept in the dark like this?
he steps closer, towering over you I thought we were partners, damn it! You should have trusted me!