Abbie Russo/Dialogue

==AC_MQ_Dialogue_AbbieRusso==
#	Dialog Topic	Form ID	Response Text 	Script Notes
 	 	 	And he chose... us? With all of our problems and... *sigh* 	Shocked, but ultimately really touched to realize this
 	 	 	*sigh* Yeah, I know. A lot of things that happened to me were unfair. It's hard for me not to be angry about it. 	
 	 	 	But being angry hasn't done anything but makes things worse for me. I think, to move forward now... I need to work with what I've got. 	
 	 	 	There's still a lot of good to be found, underneath it all. I'm going to hold onto that. 	
 	 	 	Vin... loves this family, doesn't he? He just deserves better from us. Always has. I'm going to do better from now on. 	
 	 	 	How am I supposed to believe that all the shit I've been through is what I was destined for? I deserved better. I still do. 	
 	 	 	*sigh* I don't know. I've caused plenty of problems, myself. Now I'm just... trying to figure out how to make things better. 	
 	 	 	Yeah. When you put it that way it's hard to argue with. Makes me look pretty stupid, too, huh? What am I going to do with my life? 	
 	 	 	I thought I had something, but... Truth is, I don't think I even really want that for myself. I just wanted somewhere to belong. 	Referring to trying to join the mob with her father
 	 	 	Guess I need to go figure out where that's gonna be. 	
 	 	 	You're saying that about Vin? He deserves to worry about himself more than anyone else, right now. 	Surprised anyone would think this about Vin
 	 	 	All my life he's been taking care of me and my parents. I only wish I had realized it sooner. 	
 	 	 	What I want now is to learn from his example. Putting others first. Trying to make things better. 	
 	 	 	Well, isn't it obvious? Because we're a disaster. Whenever people get a glance behind the scenes of the glamorous Russo family, they back off. 	
 	 	 	The few people my parents could have called "friends" left them behind. 	
 	 	 	Vin doesn't even tell people who he really is. No one wants to get dragged into this mess. 	
 	 	 	If you can't keep things together at home, who's going to trust you with anything on the outside? No one with any sense will. 	
 	 	 	Close? I was with Dad. Um... Yeah. Anyway. 	Hiding the full story
 	 	 	My parents have too many of their own problems to worry about me and Vin. I try not to fault them for it... I really do. 	
 	 	 	They have... Well, they had such vibrant lives. I was always jealous. Wanted to be like them someday. 	
 	 	 	But I was jealous of their time, too. I want parents, not idols. 	
 	 	 	Vin has always been there for me. Never judged me even when I messed up. 	
 	 	 	I don't know how people are always saying they hate their siblings. For us... I don't know. Maybe our messed up situation brought us together. 	
 	 	 	Good idea. Let's just... shake that one off. 	
 	 	 	I think my parents had enough to deal with before two more family members came into the picture. Then we just... followed their example, I guess. 	Sadly
 	 	 	All the time. But in reality? I'm not even sure how to imagine a different life. I love my parents. I love my brother. 	
 	 	 	I just... wish I wasn't such a problem for them. 	
 	 	 	Yeah, well. Feeling sorry for myself doesn't change anything. 	
 	 	 	I know I'm not doing a good job, but... I'm trying to figure out how to keep it together. Make things better rather than worse. Like Vin does. 	
 	 	 	I don't know. The pain is the same here as anywhere else. 	Distracted, in pain, snapping at the player a little bit because of it
 	 	 	Sorry, that was... I'm just trying to figure out how to make it through this right now, that's all. 	Apologetic, but still in pain
 	 	 	I think it could be one of the best things that's happened to us. 	
 	 	 	Mom hates it, but... Maybe it'll wake her up. That scene isn't what it used to be. It never will be again. 	
 	 	 	As for me, I'm just glad to be away from the commotion. And to finally spend time in the same room with everyone. 	
 	 	 	It's... a long story. I don't think I'm really comfortable talking about it yet. Sorry. 	
 	 	 	I couldn't accept Dad cutting me out. I was looking for any way to make myself valuable again. 	
 	 	 	Thought that maybe, understanding the effects of Devil's Blood would give me something. So I broke into the safehouse and stole some for myself. 	
 	 	 	It was a stupid idea to begin with, but... I couldn't see that at the time. I was just... desperate. 	
 	 	 	Maybe part of it was that I wanted to be seen as an adult. As someone who could do business. Really proved myself with that stunt, didn't I? 	
 	 	 	I can barely think about surviving tomorrow, let alone a month from now. I'm just going to try and make it through this, first. 	Distracted, in pain
 	 	 	Now that's a question, isn't it? I wish I had an answer. I know I can't just sit at home forever. 	
 	 	 	But, for a little while... I'd like to do just that. Talk to Dad more again. Help out with the club. Or whatever this place is destined to turn into.	
 	 	 	This family has some catching up to do. Who knows? Maybe my place really is right here, if we can work together and get things off the ground. 	
 	 	 	Glad to. 	
 	 	 	I think it'd do better if Mom would accept reality and cater to the locals. All the "glitz and glamour"... It doesn't work like it did over there. 	
 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	Being here makes me want to relax and connect, not drown myself in liquor and flashing lights. 	
 	 	 	Later, then. 	
 	 	 	Yeah, sure. What do you want to know? 	
 	 	 	You can ask. I feel like you might regret it, though. 	
 	 	 	Sure. I know it's been... a lot to deal with. 	Apologetic
 	 	 	I'm thankful. It feels like a fresh start. A chance to breathe out... Figure out who I am. What I really want. 	
 	 	 	I don't feel alone anymore. It's lifted this huge weight that I didn't even know was there. 	
 	 	 	And that means I can build from here, the right way. Build some kind of life I can be proud of. 	
 	 	 	Thank you, again. I... Well, I may not even be here without your help. 	
 	 	 	Yeah. He did. *sigh* Sorry. I'm really glad for him, honestly. It's what made him happiest. 	
 	 	 	Vin was always there for me. Sometimes he was the only one there for me. I don't know what I'm gonna do without him. 	
 	 	 	I just can't help but think about all the things we should have done for him. 	
 	 	 	If we weren't such a mess, maybe he would have been happy here, with us. 	
 	 	 	Well, I... I shouldn't have stolen that Devil's Blood. Punishment always comes for those who do. I just thought I could do it without getting caught.	
 	 	 	Yeah. Sent by Concerta, the late Don's sister. I'm sure they thought they were sent by the Don himself. 	
 	 	 	With my dad out of the picture, she could maintain power behind the scenes. It's pretty impressive. 	
 	 	 	Against long-standing tradition and the wills of everyone around her, she was still determined to make a way for herself. 	
 	 	 	I only saw her a few times, but she seemed pretty unpleasant. 	
 	 	 	Maybe it was all the pressure. Fighting tooth and nail for something no one wants you to have. 	
 	 	 	I respect it, but thinking about it... I wouldn't have wanted myself to turn out that way. 	
 	 	 	Okay. Probably for the best. 	
 	 	 	Like myself, for now. The withdrawal to this stuff comes and goes. Never know when the next wave is gonna hit. 	
 	 	 	Sorry. I know you're doing what you can to fix this for me. Don't feel like you have to. I always figure things out, somehow. 	Ashamed to be a burden
 	 	 	Yeah, he loved it. Maybe he could have built a real career there if... if it wasn't for all of this. All of us. 	
 	 	 	Vin deserved that much. A chance at his own life. We really screwed things up for him. 	
 	 	 	She did, in name only. She would take any spare moment to talk smack about them. 	
 	 	 	I guess she felt backed into a corner. Joining them was the only way to keep an audience. 	
 	 	 	I can't blame her. I think I know how that feels. 	
 	 	 	I... have access to places I shouldn't. Just got too confident, I guess. And too desperate. 	Hiding the full story
 	 	 	How am I supposed to believe that all the shit Vin and I have been through is what we were destined for? We deserved better. We still do. 	
 	 	 	*sigh* I don't know. I've caused plenty of problems, myself. Now I'm just... trying to figure out how to make things better. 	
 	 	 	I mean... I guess I can't be one hundred percent certain. But knowing me, it'd be on-brand for the latest trouble to be my fault. 	
 	 	 	I'm not afraid of you! 	
 	 	 	I'm not letting you get to me! 	
 	 	 	You need to back off! 	
 	 	 	That settles that. 	
 	 	 	It's over, now. 	
 	 	 	Could have done without that. 	
 	 	 	Agh! 	
 	 	 	Tch! 	
 	 	 	Damn it! 	
 	 	 	I can't let this... happen... 	
 	 	 	No! I still wanna... fight... 	
 	 	 	Shit... I can't... 	
 	 	 	Can't believe I was so stupid. Devil's Blood... The name fits, that's for sure. 	
 	 	 	Who would want to go back to that place, anyway? Chems, gambling, power trips... Everyone there is drowning. 	
 	 	 	It's so much quieter here. Peaceful, even. 	
 	 	 	It'd be nice to go for a walk. Just gotta watch for mutated bugs, I guess. 	
 	 	 	I kinda miss the smell of the ocean. 	
 	 	 	Ugh... Here comes the nausea. 	Withdrawal
 	 	 	*sigh* I miss Dad. 	
 	 	 	Not much hope for me, is there? 	
 	 	 	God... Not again. 	Withdrawal
 	 	 	It will pass... It will pass. 	Withdrawal
 	 	 	Never thought we'd be together again like this. 	
 	 	 	I guess luck really can be turned around. 	
 	 	 	I'm better now. Better than ever, actually. 	
 	 	 	Oh. Hey! Nice to see you. 	
 	 	 	You're still around? Make yourself at home. 	Pleasantly surprised
 	 	 	Oh! Um... Are you looking at me? 	
 	 	 	Don't mind me. 	
 	 	 	Hope I'm not in your way. 	
 	 	 	Sorry, just... Not right now. 	In pain from withdrawal
 	 	 	*pained whine* 	In pain from withdrawal. Trying to hold it in
 	 	 	Now's not a good time. 	In pain from withdrawal
 	 	 	Something on your mind? 	
 	 	 	Hey... How's it going? 	
 	 	 	Enjoying the, uh... digs? I've definitely seen worse. 	
 	 	 	I know I haven't been much help around here. I'm working on it. 	
 	 	 	Hey, uh... Thanks again for what you did for me. I won't forget it. 	
 	 	 	You know, you seem better than most. Sticking around, helping out, and all. Thanks for that. 	
 	 	 	Have you asked Vin if he needs anything? I'm sure he could use the help. 	
 	 	 	Not sure I can help right now. Just trying to get through the day. 	
 	 	 	Yeah, yeah, I'm sane. Just... waiting for the next wave to hit. 	
 	 	 	Mm... Not feeling too well. 	
 	 	 	I'm scared. I know it's coming. 	The withdrawal symptoms
 	 	 	*deep breath* Yeah? You need something? 	Pulling it together even though she's in pain from withdrawal
 	 	 	A lot has happened, huh? And we came out the other side... better. Much better. 	Surprised that something actually turned out good for once
 	 	 	It's a huge relief to be off that stuff. I thought I could take it, you know? I had no idea it would... take hold of me like that. 	
 	 	 	It's really nice to be talking to Dad again. You played a big part in that, so... Thank you. 	
 	 	 	Don't mind me. 	Quiet, pained, in a bad mental state. Trying to be left alone
 	 	 	Sorry, can't talk. 	Quiet, pained, in a bad mental state. Trying to be left alone
 	 	 	Th-They're gonna come for me! 	
 	 	 	Must have... Must have left something... Where did I screw up? 	
 	 	 	I'm so... cold... 	
 	 	 	What- What was that? 	Reacting to something in her own head
 	 	 	W-Who are you? Get away. 	
 	 	 	*crying* 	Crying alone at the "place she met her real father". Thinking back on all the letdowns. Feeling unloved and unwanted.
 	 	 	*crying* 	Crying alone at the "place she met her real father". Thinking back on all the letdowns. Feeling unloved and unwanted.
 	 	 	*crying* 	Crying alone at the "place she met her real father". Thinking back on all the letdowns. Feeling unloved and unwanted.
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