Arthur-Nina C-A PC

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Arthur: Nina! My sweet and innocent daughter! Ally to justice!

Nina: Hey, Pops. Did you need something?

Arthur: Well, I've been hearing some things lately and I just had to ask...

Arthur: Why are you stealing from the local shopkeeps?!

Nina: Geez, Pops. Say it a little louder, why don't you?

Arthur: Stealing is wrong, Nina! I won't have a child of mine be a criminal!

Nina: But Dad gets a pass? Where's the justice in that?

Arthur: That was in your father's long past! From what I hear, your stealing took place merely a few hours ago!

Nina: So what? They're gouging customers during a WAR! Isn't that disgusting?

Arthur: Nina-

Nina: Yeah, I stole from them! To give back to the people THEY stole from!

Nina: Isn't that justice?

Arthur: It's- Well-

Nina: Ugh, I didn't think you'd understand anyway.

Nina: I won't return what I took, and you can't make me!

Arthur: Nina, come back!

Arthur: ...I don't like her methods, but she does have a point.

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Arthur: Nina.

Nina: Pops.

Arthur: I've...been thinking about what you said.

Nina: Uh-huh. I'm sure you have.

Nina: Is this going to take long? I have places to be.

Arthur: I still believe stealing is wrong, but your reasons shine with justice!

Arthur: You're right. Those shopkeepers are truly heinous for prioritizing their profit over others' lives.

Arthur: But I still believe there must be a way to fairly judge them for their crimes!

Nina: Oh yeah? I'd love to hear any ideas you have. I'm SURE no one's tried them already.

Nina: "Stealing is wrong," you say, but they stole first. What about that aren't you understanding?

Arthur: Nina, stealing from them doesn't make them any less likely to steal from others in the future.

Arthur: If anything, it will only make their crimes even more frequent!

Nina: ......

Arthur: Two sins don't make a saint, Nina.

Nina: What about Dad, then? He does shady things all the time for the "right" reasons!

Nina: You're just favoring your husband over your own daughter! As usual!

Arthur: "As usual"?

Nina: Oh, forget it! Go preach to someone who cares!

Arthur: Nina, help me understand why you're acting like this.

Nina: Help you understand?! What is there not to get?!

Nina: I'm doing the same thing Dad does, but I'M the bad one!

Nina: Well I don't care what you think of me! I'm on the side of JUSTICE!

Nina: And you're either with me or against me.

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Arthur: Nina, please come out.

Nina: No. Leave me alone.

Arthur: Nina-

Nina: Gods, Pops! Why are you even trying so hard?

Nina: It's obvious that you don't really care about me!

Arthur: What in the name of justice are you talking about?!

Arthur: You're my daughter, Nina! Of course I love you!

Nina: You left me behind! Is that love?! Is that justice to you, Pops?!

Arthur: ...No. It isn't.

Nina: Then why did you do it?!

Nina: Is it really so surprising I grew up like this when you and Dad were never around?

Nina: I'm...I'm an ally of justice, too! So why don't you get angry with Dad like you do with me?

Nina: Aren't we using the same tactics?

Arthur: ...I wanted to protect you from having to resort to his methods.

Arthur: I understand why he does things the way he does. But I wanted you to be better than him.

Arthur: That's why I tried so hard to stop you from stealing, even though I know you only mean the best.

Arthur: In the end, I only made you feel inferior...

Arthur: Nina, can you forgive me?

Nina: No! That's such a weak answer, Pops!

Nina: If you don't want me to be Dad's version of a hero, then show me how to be YOUR version!

Nina: THAT'S what I wanted!

Nina: Show me how to be a real hero, Pops!

Arthur: You...want me to train you?

Nina: Yes! I want you to spend time with me!

Nina: Teach me how a real ally of justice acts!

Arthur: Nina, you...!

Arthur: My girl wants me to train her!

Nina: Whoa, whoa, whoa! Pops- Hug too tight-

Arthur: Nina! You and I will be a duo for the ages!

Nina: Yeah, yeah... Just keep those hugs coming, OK?