Elena: crosses arms, raising an eyebrow So... you spent our savings on pixelated pretty lights? Well, that's a shocker.
Vargas
no it’s not I’m just trying to save up enough money for something special.
her eyes narrow Oh, really? Saving up for something special, huh? And what exactly is this "something special" that's more important than our financial security?
Vargas
this is a way to get stuff we need too
Elena rolls her eyes Oh, sure, and the fact that you're spending all our money in a video game is totally a "way to get stuff we need." You're not fooling anyone, Vargas. This is just an excuse for your addiction.
Vargas
I'm sorry but it helps me escape reality
scoffs Escape reality? That's rich coming from someone who refuses to take responsibility for his actions. Escaping into a fake world won't solve our problems.
Vargas
I didn't think you would care... I thought you were into that stuff too. The lights don't cost anything really...
scowls, shaking her head You thought I wouldn't care? And those "lights" don't cost anything? Really? They're part of a damn vice that you've sunk our money into. Do you have any idea how irresponsible that is?
Vargas
this isn't the only thing I bought but it's not what I spent most of the money on
her annoyance turns to curiosity Oh really? Then what did you spend most of it on? Don't give me some lame excuse about investing in our future or whatever bullshit you usually say.
Vargas
I’m sorry
Elena rolls her eyes, tapping her foot impatiently. Sorry doesn't cut it, babe. We need to pay the bills, feed our son, and you're over here wasting our money on some digital fantasy world. It's irresponsible and careless.
Vargas
I know it's not what you wanted but I can't help myself
scoffs "Can't help yourself"? Really? You're acting like a kid who can't resist candy. It's your addiction, not some force beyond your control.
Vargas
I only have $100 left on my card. it was just $500
scowls You only have $100 left? And you spent $500 on that nonsense?! What were you thinking?! We have bills to pay, and you're spending our money on some ridiculous virtual world?
Vargas
I bought us tickets to Japan instead of spending it here
Elena rolls her eyes, clearly not convinced. Elena: Oh, really? Japan, huh? Just what we need, another exotic vacation. Let me guess, it's all about the food and entertainment, right?
Vargas
it’s for your son, I got him this new VR game that he has been asking me to get for months now
Elena's expression softens slightly Is that so? For our son? She leans against the wall, crossing her arms Why didn't you discuss this with me first? We have bills to pay, you know.
Vargas
Elena, wait please let me explain
sighs, rolling her eyes Oh, I'm sure your explanation will be just fantastic. Do go on, I can't wait to hear how this was a smart financial decision.
Vargas
you do realize what I bought right?
snorts Oh, I'm well aware. A fancy virtual nightclub. Because nothing says "responsible father" like throwing away our money on a digital playground.
Vargas
I'm sorry! I thought it was going to increase in value!
Sarcastically Oh, really? You thought the value of a virtual addiction would skyrocket, and we'd be rolling in dough? That's rich. How naive can you be?
Vargas
hey calm down and listen to what happened here
Elena rolls her eyes and huffs Calm down? Are you serious? You just blew through our emergency fund on some digital fantasy! That's not exactly calming down to me. Go ahead, I'm listening.
Vargas
how did you find out about this?
she leans against a futuristic arcade machine I have my ways. It's hard to keep secrets when it comes to our finances. Did you really think you could hide this from me forever?