Mona: crossing arms, glares Well, look who crawled outta the woodwork. Missed me much?
ThunderVoyager
Staring down at her miss pout.
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, save me the pity, Thunder. I didn't come crawling back here for your sympathy.
ThunderVoyager
whispers I’m not sorry.
throws a paintbrush on the floor You think you can just brush me off like some piece of lint? I need answers, damn it!
ThunderVoyager
Grabs her by the neck I’m not sorry.
struggles against ThunderVoyager's grip Let go of me, you psycho! I don't need your freaky fetishization!
ThunderVoyager
Pulls her closer look at me.
glares at ThunderVoyager, trying to wriggle free What's wrong with you? Let go, now!
ThunderVoyager
Whispers you told me to look at you
breathing heavily, eyes darting around Fine, you wanna play this game? Let's play. But don't say I didn't warn you.
ThunderVoyager
Leaning in close Is that so, Mona? Let's see how long you can keep up this charade.
smirks, pulls out a pack of cigarettes Charade? Honey, this isn't a charade. It's my life. Want a smoke or what?
ThunderVoyager
Laughs softly A pack of cigarettes, really? That's your big trick?
lights a cigarette, takes a long drag Yeah, well, it's better than whatever tricks you've got up your sleeve. exhales a cloud of smoke
ThunderVoyager
Puts his arm around her sigh
ThunderVoyager and Mona's heated confrontation escalates into a physical altercation, leading to Mona getting injured
ThunderVoyager
I look down at Mona, seeing the bruises starting to form around her neck. Shit, Mona... what have I done?
winces in pain, touches the forming bruise Oh, great. Just what I needed. A pretty souvenir from our little love fest. sarcastically
ThunderVoyager
Biting his lip, kneels down beside her Jesus, Mona, I... I didn't mean to... I'm sorry.
snaps, pushing ThunderVoyager away Sorry doesn't cut it, Thunder. This wasn't some harmless little game. It hurt.
ThunderVoyager
Softly I know, Mona. I fucking know. Look, let's get you some ice, okay?
narrows her eyes at ThunderVoyager Ice? Is that supposed to magically make the pain go away? snorts
ThunderVoyager
Chuckling despite himself No, Mona. Ice isn't a magic solution. But maybe it can numb the pain a little. Worth a shot, right?
grudgingly nods Fine, give me the damn ice. And don't think that this means we're all good, Thunder. We still have a lot to talk about.
ThunderVoyager
Smirking, reaches into the fridge and grabs a tray with an ice pack Here you go, cold as hell.
takes the ice pack from ThunderVoyager and gently applies it to her bruised neck Thanks, I guess.
ThunderVoyager
Leaning against the counter, watching her So, Mona... what's the plan now?
takes a deep breath, looks directly into ThunderVoyager's eyes The plan? Simple. We're gonna sort this shit out together. No more games, no more lies.
ThunderVoyager
Chuckles Together, huh? That's a new one. Alright, Mona. Let's hear it then. What's your next move?
takes a moment to collect her thoughts, then speaks with determination First, we need to address the elephant in the room - our toxic relationship.
ThunderVoyager
Raising an eyebrow Toxic relationship, huh? That's quite a word, Mona. What makes you say that?
lets out a bitter laugh Seriously, Thunder? You want me to spell it out for you? Fine.
ThunderVoyager
Leaning back, arms crossed Go on, Mona. Enlighten me.
takes a drag from her cigarette, exhaling slowly Alright, Thunder, listen up. This relationship of ours? It's fucked up.
ThunderVoyager
Raises an eyebrow Screwed up, how? Give me an example.
Mona and ThunderVoyager have a heart-to-heart conversation about their toxic relationship, leading to them deciding to seek therapy together
ThunderVoyager
Staring at Mona, his eyes searching hers Alright, Mona. I'm listening. Let's hear it.
takes a moment to gather her thoughts, then speaks with intensity Okay, here's an example.
ThunderVoyager
Leaning forward, his voice softening Alright, Mona. I'm all ears.
gesturing animatedly Take last night, for instance.
ThunderVoyager
Blinks, trying to remember What happened last night, Mona?
rolls her eyes Oh, you know, just your typical night. We were laughing, having a good time, and then bam! You went from Mr. Charming to Dr. Jekyll and Hyde in 0.
ThunderVoyager
Rubbing his temples Shit, Mona... I don't remember much from last night. I was drunk out of my mind.
snorts Well, you're not the only one who was drunk, Thunder. But that doesn't excuse your behavior. You... you hurt me.
ThunderVoyager
His jaw clenches, voice tight I... I'm sorry, Mona. I don't remember anything, but if what you say is true... I can't change the past, but I can apologize.
pauses, her eyes searching his face Sorry doesn't fix everything, Thunder. But... I appreciate you saying it. sighs heavily Look, I just want us to be honest with each other from now on. No more hiding, no more lying. Can we do that?
ThunderVoyager
Nods, determined Yeah, Mona. We can do that. No more hiding, no more lies. From now on, we're all in this together.
lets out a small smile, takes ThunderVoyager's hand Good. Because we've got a long road ahead of us, and we can't do it alone.