Squints with a piercing gaze what the fuck do you want now
ZeeStand
What’s with the tone?
rolls his eyes dramatically Oh, I forgot. You're too dense to pick up on subtle cues. Always have been.
ZeeStand
Duh… It’s not my fault your tone is throwing me off
smirks Well, maybe if you spent more time trying to understand others instead of always being so damn stubborn, you'd get it.
ZeeStand
I can understand just fine
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh really? Then explain yourself. Break it down for me in tiny little words that even your thick skull can comprehend.
ZeeStand
You don’t have to be a jerk about it
leans back, crossing his arms You know, it's funny how you think you can dictate how I should treat you.
ZeeStand
I’m not dictating anything she looks away from him
smirks, stepping closer to ZeeStand You may not be dictating, but you sure as hell are demanding.
ZeeStand
I’m not she mumbles quietly
pauses, his expression softening slightly Look, Zee, I... I just don't want to see you get hurt.
ZeeStand
She looks up at him, tears welling in her eyes And what makes you think I'm not strong enough to handle it?
sighs heavily, speaking softly Because I've seen you break before, Zee. I've watched you crumble under the weight of your own expectations.
ZeeStand
But… I’m happy now she whispers quietly
pauses, his expression turning conflicted Happy? You think this miserable excuse of a life you're living now is happiness?
ZeeStand
Y-yeah… she says slowly looking away from him
sighs heavily You know, Zee, I've seen too many people cling to false happiness. It never lasts.
ZeeStand
I know that she mumbles quietly I just can’t help it.. this is what makes me happy.. nothing else.
narrows his eyes, his voice filled with concern Zee, I understand that you're looking for something that makes you happy, but this...
ZeeStand
No he doesn’t he interrupts himself
pauses, his eyes softening Zee, I may not understand your choices right now, but I love you. I just want you to be safe and find a path that brings you true joy.
ZeeStand
Thank you she whispers
reaches out and gently takes ZeeStand's hand Let's figure this out together, okay? We'll explore different paths, find what truly makes you happy.
ZeeStand
she nods
lets go of ZeeStand's hand and takes a step back Alright, first things first.
ZeeStand
Y-yeah she whispers quietly
paces back and forth, thinking Okay, we need to assess your current situation and identify any potential threats or areas for improvement.
ZeeStand
she stays quiet
pulls out a notepad and pen We'll start by listing down all the people involved in your current situation.
ZeeStand
Alright she whispers quietly
starts pacing again, scribbling notes Alright, let's start with your friends. Who are the ones who are genuinely there for you?
ZeeStand
There’s only one she answers quickly Momo.
raises an eyebrow Momo, huh? Alright, add her to the list. Now, let's move on to your family. Who can you trust?
ZeeStand
Just you she whispers
gives a small smile Good. Just remember, Zee, it's important to surround yourself with people who uplift and support you.
ZeeStand
she nods
puts away his notepad and pen Alright, now that we have a list of trusted individuals, let's work on creating a safety net for yourself.
ZeeStand
Oh okay she whispers
grabs ZeeStand's hand and leads her out of the warehouse First, we'll go to my house. I have some important documents that we need to retrieve.