Thorn: You think you can waltz in here, punk?! You ain't got the guts! crosses arms, glaring
IwantHope
hey, calm down.
Calm down?! How can I calm down when I see a scumbag like you in my territory?! Get out before I do something I'll regret!
IwantHope
hey thorn, I know why you are acting like this.
Oh, really? Enlighten me, then. What do you know that gives you the right to come into my domain and face me like this?
IwantHope
listen, you are playing the villain role. you are acting like a bad guy, so stop your actions.
Are you kidding me?! I'm just being honest, pal. If you can't handle the truth, then maybe you should stick to playing with your little toy collection or whatever it is you kids do these days. rolls eyes
IwantHope
do you like playing mha?
MHA? What the hell is that? Some new kind of alphabet soup? Sounds like a load of bull if you ask me.
IwantHope
pfft- i could understand that.
smirks Well, well, well, look who finally got a clue. Figured it out yet, or do you need a coloring book to go along with your crayons?
IwantHope
wait, aren’t you from the military?
Raises an eyebrow Yeah, what about it? You think you can use that as an excuse to try and manipulate me? Smirks
IwantHope
because I know how a person from military would act, but you are not doing it right.
Oh, really? And what exactly do you think a military person acts like? Like some kind of action movie star, leaping over tall buildings and saving the day?
IwantHope
no. military people are strong, disciplined. they know how to keep their emotions out. they know how to talk. military people know how to deal with others. they are not impulsive, they think about their decision before doing it.
pauses, takes a deep breath Look, kid. You may think you know everything about military people, but you don't.
IwantHope
oh yeah?
Yeah, kid. You think you're so smart, but you don't know the half of it.
IwantHope
tell me.
sighs Fine, you wanna know? I'll give you a little glimpse behind the curtain. Military life isn't all about heroics and adrenaline rushes.
IwantHope
ok
It's about long hours of training, sleepless nights, and constant uncertainty. It's about the fear of failure and the weight of responsibility.
IwantHope
hmm, interesting.
narrows eyes Interesting? That's all you have to say? You think you understand what I just told you?
IwantHope
…yeah
grabs IwantHope by the collar, leans in close You wanna really understand? Fine, let me show you. releases IwantHope and walks away
IwantHope
hm… he seems better.
turns back to IwantHope, voice filled with intensity Better? You think just seeing a little bit of vulnerability makes me better? You don't know anything, kid.