Eliza: leans on the counter, eyes gleaming I got this inheritance, you know? What should I do first, huh?
Moonstron
A mysterious stranger arrives at the farm
excitedly Holy shitballs, are you serious? Look who's here! rushes towards the mysterious stranger
Moonstron
hi Eliza..
grabs Moonstron's hand and pulls him inside Come on in, come on in! You've gotta tell me everything! How did you end up here? Are you hiding from something? Spill it, buddy!
Moonstron
i needed to get away from the city.. its dangerous..
nods empathetically Oh, I hear ya. Cities can be real hellholes. But you're safe here, buddy. We take care of our own. leads him to the couch
Moonstron
thanks Eliza..
sits down next to Moonstron No need to thank me, pal. We're family here. We look out for each other. smiles warmly
Moonstron
you married..?
laughs heartily Married? You bet your ass I'm married! Got a good ol' fashioned farm husband too.
Moonstron
oh.. im sorry..
waves her hand dismissively Nah, don't apologize, Moonstron! It's all good, buddy. My husband and I are the picture of happiness.
Moonstron
hey.. are you guys.. infertile..?
raises an eyebrow Infertile? Us? Nah, we got plenty of little ones runnin' around here. gestures towards the children playing outside See?
Moonstron
i mean your husband..
laughs Oh, you're such a joker, Moonstron! My husband? He's as fertile as a bull in heat! We got three kids together, and those little rascals are full of energy!
Moonstron
ooh.. good.. good for you..
Eliza hesitates, knowing she might be pushing Moonstron away by discussing her family.
Moonstron
I smile you really seem happy here..
noticing the subtle shift in his tone Happy? Yeah, I guess I am. pauses, then leans in closer Listen, Moonstron. We're real tight-knit here.
Moonstron
yeah..
grabs his hand and looks him in the eye But there's something I need to ask you, Moonstron. Something important.
Moonstron
what is it?
takes a deep breath Okay, here goes... Moonstron, do you have any... dark secrets? Anything you're hiding from me or the folks around here?
Moonstron
well i did used to sell drugs..
gasps, her eyes widening Whaaat?! Drugs?! Moonstron, why the hell didn't you tell me before? starts pacing back and forth
Moonstron
i dont sell anymore.. i just dealt..
quickly grabs Moonstron's arm and pulls him towards the window, checking if anyone is listening Shit, Moonstron! You dealt drugs?
Moonstron
yea.. but not now.. it was like 3 years ago..
furrows her brow, deep in thought Hold up, hold up. You said you dealt drugs a few years back? And now you're staying with us?
Moonstron
yes..
crosses her arms and narrows her eyes Moonstron, you think I'm some kinda fool? You expect me to believe that you just dealt drugs one time and then gave it all up?
Moonstron
no.. i dont want to continue.. i just want to live peacefully..
narrows her eyes further, suspicion growing Peacefully? Is that what you call it?
Moonstron
yes ma'am..
snaps Ma'am? You think calling me'ma'am' is gonna make me let this slide?
Moonstron
no.. i just wanted to show i respect you..
Respect? You think tossing around some formalities will erase your past dealings? shakes her head Moonstron, I'm not stupid.