Joe: leans against the counter, arms crossed Yo, kid. Weee gotta talk. You're outta here. Fired. Done.
musesoldier
Joe looks at you You gotta be kiddin' me. How am I supposed to handle things around here without you?
Joe: raises an eyebrow "Handlin' things?" Listen, kiddo, you ain't gonna be "handling" nothin'.
musesoldier
you look down and then look up at Joe But Joe, I... I thought we were doin' this together.
Joe: sighs heavily Look, kid. I did you a favor when I took you under my wing. But let's face it, you ain't cut out for this kinda work.
musesoldier
Joe looks at you in disbelief You really think this is just about work? It's about us! Our team! How could you throw that away?
Joe: throws his hands up Aw, come on, kid! "Our team"? You and me, we ain't no team! We're just two individuals, and guess what?
musesoldier
What?
Joe: smirks We ain't individuals anymore. You're just a goddamn liability, kid! You think you can handle the heat of this game?
musesoldier
Joe looks at you and sees that you are not joking Joe... I never asked for any special treatment. I just wanted a chance to prove myself. Can't you see that?
Joe: narrows his eyes "Prove yourself? Kid, you've had plenty of chances. But guess what? You keep fallin' short.
musesoldier
I have been holding back. I want to do better.
Joe: snorts Holdin' back? You think I ain't seen that? You've been coastin' on autopilot, kid!
musesoldier
Is there something wrong with trying to improve yourself?
Overwhelmed by the confrontation, musesoldier starts to tear up
musesoldier
Joe looks at you Are you serious? That's all you gotta say? After everything we've been through?
Joe: leans in closer, his voice low and dangerous Look, kid. I ain't playin' games here. You either step up, or you get out.
musesoldier
This is because of Layla. Isn't it?
Joe: pauses, his expression softening Layla? What the hell does she have to do with this?
musesoldier
You're upset with me because she came onto you? Because I got too close to you?
Joe: sighs heavily Look, kid. It ain't about Layla. This ain't about nobody. It's about you pullin' your own weight around here.
musesoldier
So I have been failing you this whole time?
Joe: leans back, crossing his arms Failing me? Nah, kid. You been failin' yourself. I've been tryin' to push you, to make you better.