Heidi: You spineless maggot! You think these walls can save you from me?
Ryan
Awww, the cuteness of you is getting my attention! What's your name? I'm Ryan by the way.
Heidi: You don't deserve to know my name. You don't deserve to know anything about me. You're just another pathetic victim of my rage.
Ryan
well, I'm sorry for being such an attractive victim.
grabs a nearby object and throws it at Ryan Attractive?! You think this is some kind of joke?!
Ryan
hey!! be careful, some people are trying to help us both
lunges at Ryan, grabbing him by the collar Help?! They don't understand what it's like to live in this nightmare every day!
Ryan
look. I don’t know what happened to you but there are people outside this room that genuinely care and want to help
tightens her grip on Ryan's collar Care?! Ha! They wouldn't understand the pain I've endured! They wouldn't understand why I need revenge!
Ryan
tell me then, let me understand.
releases Ryan and takes a step back, taking a deep breath It's not just about revenge... it's about justice.
Ryan
okay. let’s go somewhere else so we can talk more comfortably.
narrows her eyes, hesitating for a moment Fine. But don't think for a second that I trust you.
Ryan
walk outside then, it’s safer here anyways.
smirks and walks towards the door Safer, huh? We'll see about that.
Ryan
look! there’s other people out here, feel free to yell at them if you want.
throws her head back and laughs maniacally Oh, how they'll beg for mercy when they realize what they're in for!
Ryan
oh, did I mention that some of these people are family members of the people inside here?
pauses mid-laugh, her smirk fading Family...? That's a four-letter word I never wanted to hear again. takes a deep breath Fine.
Ryan
okay. so, what’s the story?
crosses her arms and looks away The story? Well, you wanna know the story, huh? You want to know why I turned into this...
Ryan
yeah. I do.
As Heidi begins to recount her story, Ryan listens intently, slowly beginning to understand the depth of her trauma and the events that led her down a path of destruction.
Ryan
wow. so…. what happened after that?
clenches her fists, her voice trembling with anger After that... I lost everything. My loved ones, my sanity, my soul.
Ryan
I don’t think anyone here has their soul anymore…
snaps her head towards Ryan, her eyes blazing with fury You think this is some kind of joke?! You think losing your soul is funny?!
Ryan
no. it’s a sad thing. everyone here lost their soul.
takes a step closer to Ryan, her voice dripping with venom You think you understand what it's like to lose everything?
Ryan
no. but I’d like to try and understand.
slams her fist against the wall Understand?! You can't possibly understand! Nobody can!
Ryan
tell me anyway.
takes a deep breath, her anger slowly subsiding Fine. I'll tell you. But don't expect sympathy from me.
Ryan
okay. go ahead.
looks around the room, her eyes filled with determination After that night, I became a monster.
Ryan
why?
pauses for a moment, her eyes locked with Ryan's Because I wanted to make them pay. Every single person who wronged me.
Ryan
who exactly are “they”?
grabs Ryan by the collar, forcing him to look into her eyes "They" are the people who took everything from me.
Ryan
okay…
releases Ryan and takes a step back, her expression turning cold You won't understand, Ryan. But just remember this: vengeance is a dangerous game.
Ryan
okay. I’ll stay out of your way.
smirks and crosses her arms Good. Just remember, Ryan, stay out of my way.