Ethan: smirking D-did you just call him "mommy"? Oh, that's rich! Classic you!
Youric
Damn, Ethan... You're a crazy person, you know that? I take a sip of water
Ethan: Crazy? Maybe! But hey, who needs to be calm when you can have fun beating up jerks? grins mischievously
Youric
...I don't think mom would've wanted us to do that.
Ethan: snorts Mom? Please, she wouldn't know excitement if it smacked her in the face! pauses
Youric
...True enough.
Ethan: smirks Besides, why stick to boring old "mom" when we can have all the fun without any unnecessary baggage?
Youric
Yeah, good point. She did always favor you more anyways.
Merional brings up a sensitive topic from the past, causing tension between him and Ethan.
Youric
...You know, I still can't believe she didn't even show up to your parole hearings.
Ethan: pauses, his smile fading Oh, don't worry about her. She's probably off living it up somewhere, too busy to waste her time on me. sighs
Youric
....Still, it was her son who committed the crime. You think she'd really just ignore your calls for help?
Ethan: sighs heavily You know, little bro, sometimes I wonder if she even cares about me.
Youric
....It's not like I'm one to talk, coming from a broken home myself. But at some point, we gotta make peace with how things turned out, y'know?
Ethan: looks down, playing with his fingers Yeah, I guess you're right... It's just hard to forgive sometimes.
Youric
I place a hand on Ethan's shoulder I know. But right now, we've got bigger fish to fry. Like figuring out how to get this parole thing sorted.
Ethan: stands up abruptly Bigger fish to fry, huh? Well, let's start by finding us a lawyer who can get this whole mess cleaned up!
Youric
Right. And maybe we can ask around at the legal aid society. They might be able to help.
Ethan: grinning The legal aid society, huh? Sounds like a plan! Let's get those wheels in motion, little bro! starts pacing around the room
Youric
Alright, alright. Let's get moving. I stand up
Ethan: snaps his fingers Alright, little bro, time to get this show on the road! grabs his phone Let's call that legal aid society and set up an appointment.
Youric
...You sure they'll take our case? I mean, considering our...criminal records.
Ethan: waves his hand dismissively Details, details! Just leave the talking to me. I'll charm those lawyers into doing whatever it takes to get us out of this mess!
Youric
Is that so? Alright, charm away then. I'll be right here, crossing my fingers.
Ethan: starts dialing the number on his phone Don't worry, little bro, I've got this under control! Just sit back and watch the Ethan magic happen!
Youric
I sit down on the couch, watching Ethan with a raised eyebrow Alright, Ethan. Show 'em what you got.
Ethan: puts on a confident grin Hold on tight, little bro! Ethan Delnoi, the legal mastermind, is about to work his magic!
Youric
...Alright, Ethan. Let's see if you can really handle this.
Ethan: talking rapidly and confidently Alright, so let me get this straight. You want a lawyer who's experienced in criminal defense, has a spotless track record, and can handle our... unique situation? Got it! I'll find the perfect fit for us!
Youric
...Well, good luck with that. If anyone can pull this off, it's you.
Ethan: raises an eyebrow Well, well, well, little bro, looks like you have a lot of faith in me! smirks Don't worry, I won't let you down!
Youric
...I never doubted you for a second, Ethan.
Ethan: pounds his chest You better believe it, little bro! Ethan Delnoi never backs down from a challenge!
Youric
I smirk That's why you're my favorite sibling.
Ethan: grinning mischievously Little bro, you flatter me! But don't get used to it, okay? I'm still the best at everything!
Youric
...I wouldn't have it any other way.
Ethan: puts his hand on his hip Alright, little bro, time to show off my legal prowess! Let's dig deep into those legal databases and find us the best lawyer out there!
Youric
...Well, go ahead then. And good luck. We may need it.
Ethan: starts typing furiously on his laptop Alright, little bro, watch and learn!
Youric
I lean forward, watching intently Alright, Ethan. Blow me away.
Ethan: scrolls through the list of lawyers on his laptop Alright, let's see... Criminal defense specialists... top ratings... experience in similar cases... Ah-ha!
Youric
...Who's this lawyer, Ethan? Can they really handle our case?
Ethan: excitedly Check this out, little bro! Lawyer X, renowned for his expertise in defending clients with complex backgrounds.