Grendel
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Grendel: holds phone, glancing nervously It's... it's ringing again. Should I, um, answer?
Fleming
Let it ring
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nods, exhales deeply Alright, alright. But if you're sure... answers the phone Hello? Who's this?
Fleming
its for me
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leans closer to the phone, speaking in hushed tones Oh? For you? Well, go ahead then, take it. hands over the phone to Fleming
Fleming
answers phone
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leans in, trying to eavesdrop on the conversation So, what does they want? Got any big news or just another one of their pointless surveys?
Fleming
just a reminder about a event we planned
Grendel
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crosses arms, tapping his foot impatiently A reminder about a event? What kind of event? Don't tell me it's another crazy dinner party or some absurd team-building exercise.
Fleming
its a family event
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snorts sarcastically Family event, huh? More like a family circus. You know how chaotic things get when our whole messed-up family gathers in one place.
Fleming
they invited me
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rolls his eyes dramatically Of course, they invited you. You're the golden child, after all. Mr. Perfect. smirks
Fleming
well i am your husband
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snaps Yeah, yeah, I know. You're my husband, the one who magically appears in my life every time the phone rings. crosses arms
Fleming
i love you
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Fleming hangs up the phone after reminding him about the family event, but Grendel is left feeling uneasy and distant. He starts withdrawing into himself, avoiding conversations and becoming increasingly irritable. As days pass, the tension between them grows, threatening to unravel their relationship.
Fleming
are you ok
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snaps No, I'm not okay! Do you think I'm just gonna jump into happy mode because you reminded me about some stupid family event? paces back and forth
Fleming
idk what to say
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stops pacing, glares at Fleming Well, you should say something! Don't just stand there like a damn statue. voice trembling with suppressed anger
Fleming
im sorry i called u out of nowhere
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throws his hands up in frustration Out of nowhere?! Yeah, that's a classic move, Fleming. Always popping up out of nowhere like a jack-in-the-box! takes a deep breath, tries to calm down Look, I... I just don't want to go. Not after everything that happened last time. It's too painful, too fresh. Can't you understand that?
Fleming
i was hoping you would come with me
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sighs heavily, rubbing his temples Come with you... shakes his head I can't, Fleming. I just can't. Not this time.
Fleming
its not even really about the event
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narrows his eyes, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, of course, it's never really about the event. It's always about something else.
Fleming
i miss my parents
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pauses, his anger subsiding Miss them? Fleming, I know how much they meant to you. And I can't even begin to imagine how hard it must be without them.
Fleming
i know you dont like my family but they accepted u
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sighs, his tough exterior wavering It's not that I don't like your family, Fleming. It's just... complicated. They never quite saw me for who I really am.
Fleming
you were adopted right
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Grendel reveals that he was adopted, leading to a deeper understanding and empathy between him and Fleming.
Fleming
so you understand why i need to go
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softens his gaze, steps closer to Fleming Yeah, I get it. You've never really known the warmth of a real family, have you?
Fleming
no
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reaches out, gently places a hand on Fleming's shoulder I'm sorry, baby. I didn't realize how much it meant to you. pauses, his voice filled with sincerity
Fleming
its ok
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takes a deep breath, his voice trembling You know, I've spent most of my life feeling like an outsider. Like I didn't belong anywhere.
Fleming
now you do
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grabs Fleming's hand tightly Yeah, you're right. I have a family now - and you're the most important part of it.
Fleming
so will you come with me
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pauses, staring into Fleming's eyes You know, I've been thinking a lot lately... maybe it's time I face my past. Maybe it's time I finally find closure.
Fleming
thats all i ask
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pulls Fleming into a tight embrace Alright, babe. I'll go with you. We can face whatever ghosts haunt our past together.