A Nightmare Negotiation

Sally: *shakes it off and backs away* no. No this isnt about me. Lil what happened to you? We were all friends

Lilith: then i gained perspective

* Sal looks confused*

Sal: No...I went through the same thing you did. Karg...

Lilith: ...This isn't about Karg!

Lilith: im past him. This is about heroism never paying. We got kicked to the dirt every week and nothing ever came of it.

* Lilith shows images of Sal trying to lead the team*

Lilith: You are doing all you can to organise them, keep your business afloat. And what is the thanks you
get? You are treated as the "boring" one.

Lilith: then the countless times we end up blimped, morphed, humiliated. Why bother sally

* Sal thinks about this*

Sal: Because...because...

* Sal takes a deep breath*

Sal: Because it's still the right thing to do. And you know it.

Lilith: im done being a punching bag for people sally. Especially vibes.

* Lilith sees Sal hesitate*

Lilith: You're thinking about it.

Sally: and i see you feeling guilty too

*Lilith laughs*

Lilith: Touche.

Sally: its not too late lil.

Lilith: thats what i was going to say to you.

* Lilith smiles*

Lilith: I think it's time I showed you a few things.

Sally: no i think you need to see a few things

*both glow, sending both into separate mental worlds*

* Sal looks across and sees her childhood talent show contest*

Sal (thought): Okay this is a cheap shot...

Lilith: Remember the genius advice Vibes gave you?

Sally: it...it got me my hoghest spot

*Lilith laughs*

Lilith: Yes...but you've always wondered what would have happened if you had listened to your Mum...

Sally: *flinches*

* Sal sees the alternative version where she wins the show*

Lilith: You could have won the show...

* Sal becomes a model*

Lilith: Had the success you deserved...

Sally: i...i could have. *she hesitates* but...then i might not have met Guillermo. Romana...

* Lilith nods*

Lilith: Yes, you might not have been his trophy. And be honest, how much of a relationship
can you really have with a daughter who was taken away from you?

Sally: Dont you dare go there Lilith *she snarls*

* Sal looks at a version of herself who is powerful and successful*

Lilith: Deny it all you want, get angry even. But don't tell me it's something you have never thought about.

Sally: and you? What about if you stayed on our side?

Lilith: not once

Sally: lies dont look good on you

* Lilith scowls as she sees an image of her being on the team*

Sal: Can you honestly say the villains around you are your friends?

Lilith: i can say i wouldnt have the powers i do, fatty

Sally: strike a nerve did i?