[Maxxie shakes his head. He doesn't want to hear it, and it hurts even more coming from Terry. Part of him can see what Terry's talking about, because he has seen how horrific this label is, but whenever he comes close to that thought it gets drowned out. He stands up, balling his fists in frustration and anger.]

You're saying I don't deserve this? Like the only reason they would give me anything is so they can... own me?

[The words coming out of his mouth make sense, but they hurt more than anything else. His voice threatens to break when he goes on:]

I've been working really hard for this.