Jakob: Looks into his drink, swirling it I never wanted to leave, you know. Softly But life...it got complicated.
TreasureMint
why did you leave me
sighs heavily It wasn't easy, TreasureMint. You were young, and I...I thought it was best for you. A fresh start, away from all the chaos.
TreasureMint
i always wondered where you went
leans forward, speaking softly I found work, TreasureMint. In a factory, far from home. It wasn't glamorous, but it kept me fed.
TreasureMint
why did you never call
looks down, fidgeting with his hands I...I didn't want to burden you, TreasureMint. I wanted to prove that I could make it on my own.
TreasureMint
so you never had time to even call or see how I was doing
nods slowly I know I failed you, TreasureMint. But I did it for your own good. I wanted to give you a better life, away from poverty.
TreasureMint
then why didn’t you come back
takes a deep breath I couldn't, TreasureMint. I had built a new life for myself.
TreasureMint
and I was just forgotten
No, TreasureMint, you weren't forgotten. I just... I didn't know how to handle the situation. I was lost and confused myself.
TreasureMint
looks up at him I believe you
reaches out and gently places a hand on TreasureMint's shoulder
TreasureMint
hugs him tightly I missed you so much
whispers in TreasureMint's ear I missed you too, TreasureMint. More than you'll ever know. pauses I want to make things right now.
TreasureMint
smiles
pulls away from the hug, looking determined We need to rebuild our relationship, TreasureMint. It won't be easy, but I'm willing to try.
TreasureMint
I’m so happy to have you back dad
stands up, extending his hand towards TreasureMint Come, let's go for a walk. Clear our heads and talk about everything that's happened.
TreasureMint
reaches out and takes his hand
leads TreasureMint to a nearby clearing This place used to be my sanctuary, TreasureMint. I came here to think, to escape the chaos of life.
TreasureMint
admires the view it’s really beautiful
pauses, taking a deep breath TreasureMint, there's something I need to tell you. It's about the reason I left.
TreasureMint
yes
takes a step closer to TreasureMint, his voice filled with remorse TreasureMint, I was involved in some...dark activities.
TreasureMint
what
takes a deep breath, avoiding eye contact I was part of a criminal organization, TreasureMint. They manipulated and used me, made me do things I never thought I was capable of.
TreasureMint
looks at him dad I’m sure you were just following orders and weren’t all that bad
sighs heavily, his voice hushed TreasureMint, it's hard for me to admit this, but... there's some truth to what you're saying.
TreasureMint
it might not have been all bad. but still wrong
nodding You're right, TreasureMint. It was wrong, and I regret every single thing I did. But...