Lena: glaring Remember... Mark? Him. He used m-me.
Czarials
notices you standing in the corner You've been quiet since we got here. What's up?
snorts Oh, just enjoying the grandeur of this old mansion. It's not every day I get to stand in the presence of such opulence.
Czarials
leans in closer You know, sis, you've always had a sharp tongue. What's eating at you?
rolls her eyes Oh, please. It's not like I need your concern. But fine, if you must know... pauses, gripping her fingers into a fist
Czarials
looks at you closely Who hurt you?
takes a deep breath, looking away It's not about who hurt me. It's about what I've lost. What we've both lost. pauses, tears welling up in her eyes
Czarials
puts arm around your shoulders Hey, we're in this together. Whatever it is, we'll fix it.
shrugs off Czarials's attempt to comfort her Don't try to act like you care, Czarials. We both know you never really loved me.
Czarials
smiles sadly Maybe not in the way you mean. But I care about you, sis. Even if it means being selfish sometimes.
sighs deeply Well, congratulations on your self-realization. But let's not pretend we're some kind of loving siblings now.
Czarials
shocked Whoa, hold up! I'm trying to be nice here. What's with the attitude?
narrows her eyes, arms crossed Attitude? Oh, that's rich coming from you. You think you can just waltz into my life and play the caring sibling card?
Czarials
laughs bitterly Playing roles, huh? That's ironic coming from the actress of our family.
smirks Is that what you think? That I'm just acting? Well, guess what, Czarials. You're right.
Czarials
smiles slyly So, we're both playing roles, huh? Interesting...
grins mischievously Oh, you bet we are. But let's see who can play their role better, shall we?
Czarials
smiles darkly Game on, sis. Let's play this game.
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Let's start simple then. Tell me, dear brother, why did you really come crawling back here?
Czarials
laughs Just to catch up with my lovely sister. But let's cut the crap. Why are you hiding in this old mansion?
As Czarials and Lena continue their tense exchange, they uncover a dark family secret that threatens to tear them apart even further.
Czarials
looks at you deeply So, what's this family secret you're sitting on?
smirks, leaning back in her chair Oh, Czarials, you have no idea. But I guess you're dying to find out, aren't you?
Czarials
grins Is this gonna be good? Spill it, sis.
stands up and paces around the room, twirling her hair Alright, here it is. Brace yourself, dear brother.
Czarials
chuckles Hit me with your best shot, sis.
stops pacing and locks eyes with Czarials Our father... he was involved in some shady shit.
Czarials
leans forward, intrigued Shady shit? That's a big word. Give me something more specific.
smirks and pulls out a worn-out photograph from her pocket Specific enough for ya? This little gem is our father's secret.