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I could have definitely gone without them.
[ or... well, all. she's actually glad to know what kind of monster her father was, but the cost of discovering that was far too much. ]
I'm not stupid. I know that, usually, when people came to me to "help" it was because there was some sort of ulterior motive involved. They needed me for information that someone else I was connected to could provide. You're guilty of that too. [ ... ] But you're also one of the only ones who did also, genuinely, come to me with pure intentions. More than once.
[ or... well, all. she's actually glad to know what kind of monster her father was, but the cost of discovering that was far too much. ]
I'm not stupid. I know that, usually, when people came to me to "help" it was because there was some sort of ulterior motive involved. They needed me for information that someone else I was connected to could provide. You're guilty of that too. [ ... ] But you're also one of the only ones who did also, genuinely, come to me with pure intentions. More than once.
We won't always be on each other's good sides. [That goes without saying. Even with the emotional element thrown in.] But I think I can firmly say that we're better off when we are. And no matter what, you know you can count on me, Cheryl. [To come rushing for whatever—even if she's angry. It goes without saying.]
I would offer you the same thing, but I get the feeling there are a few people you'd go to before I'm an option.
[ she doesn't say it in an accusatory tone. she's not trying to make veronica feel bad; it's just a statement that she sees as fact. ]
[ she doesn't say it in an accusatory tone. she's not trying to make veronica feel bad; it's just a statement that she sees as fact. ]
You're probably lucky to not be on the top of the list with how the Lodge family functions.
[The mob boss allusions are constantly in play. It feels like there's little that can change that.]
[The mob boss allusions are constantly in play. It feels like there's little that can change that.]
True. I've already filled my quota of criminal activities at family functions, so I'd like to keep it that way for now.
[ for now, since with how their lives are, who knows what will be the next major thing to happen. ]
[ for now, since with how their lives are, who knows what will be the next major thing to happen. ]
All too fair, considering. I suppose Daddy did need to ensure we met a certain quota in Riverdale. For the greater good, of course.
[At this point, Veronica only partially believes in the "greater good" aspect of it all.]
[At this point, Veronica only partially believes in the "greater good" aspect of it all.]
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