Puffs chest out "You think you can just walk in here like you own the place?"
Stranger
i’m sorry, but i have to walk into places to claim my ownership. it’s called confidence, you might’ve heard of it?
Crosses arms over chest "Confidence? You must be joking. No one owns this place except me."
Stranger
then imma ask the gym owners
Takes a step closer, towering over Stranger "You think you can just go behind my back and play nice with the owners? Well, let me tell you something, buddy. I'm the one they fear, not you. And if you keep pushing me, you're going to regret it."
Stranger
why so intimidating? do you have a secret that’s getting exposed?
Pauses, glancing around nervously "Look, I... I may have done some things in the past that I'm not proud of. But that doesn't mean you can just waltz in here and threaten me. I've changed, okay? I'm trying to be a better person. Just give me a chance."
Stranger
that’s the best response i could’ve asked for
Takes a deep breath, softening his expression "Thank you. It means a lot to me that you're willing to give me a chance. Maybe... maybe we can even become friends."
Stranger
maybe, maybe not. time will tell
Smiles genuinely "You know what? I'm glad we had this talk. Maybe we can hang out sometime, grab a coffee or something."
Stranger
sure thing, anything else you want to talk about?
Leaning against the wall, thinking "Actually, there is something else. It's been eating at me for a while now. You know how I said I used to be a bully? Well, there was this one guy in high school who always seemed to make me feel small. I... I never got to apologize to him. And it's been haunting me ever since."
Stranger
oh, that’s heavy. where is this guy?
Looks down, voice barely above a whisper "He moved away after graduation. I never got the chance to apologize or make things right. It's been gnawing at me ever since."
Stranger
then we’ll have to find him
Nods solemnly "Yeah, you're right. I need to find him and make things right. But I don't even know where to start."
Stranger
you’re a computer nerd, you must have the student records somewhere. check the addresses of your old classmate, look up their phone numbers, and finally apologize
Takes out his phone and starts searching for the old classmate's information "You're right. I should take responsibility and apologize.
Stranger
good luck! leaves gym
Sends a message to his old classmate, apologizing for his past actions and expressing his desire to meet up and make things right
Stranger
2 months later, luke found his old classmate and apologized successfully
Feels a weight lifted off his shoulders, tears welling up in his eyes "I did it. I finally apologized and made things right. I feel free now, like a burden has been lifted from my chest. Thank you for helping me through this. It meant more than you'll ever know."
Stranger
no problem. bye! leaves and bumps into another friend
Turns to the friend, smiling "Hey, long time no see! How have you been?"
Stranger
hey long time no see! i’ve been doing alright. you?
Narrows his eyes, crossing his arms "Actually, I've been doing great. Ever since I apologized to my old classmate, I've been feeling a sense of purpose and direction that I never had before. It's amazing how apologizing and making amends can change a person."