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attacks .
pursues .
seeks revenge.
criticizes .
provokes .
confronts .
threatens .
humiliates .
challenges .
takes a huge risk.
feels unstoppable.
lashes out at .
sneaks up on .
enjoys causing pain.
tries to be the hero.
puts to a test.
makes a bold move.
competes with .
sparks a controversy.
tries to control .
tries to right a wrong.
tells to go away.
schemes against .
tells an extravagant lie.
sparks a chain reaction.
kills in order to survive.
leaps into the unknown.
seeks a special weapon.
defies Chris’s authority.
encourages to lie.
tries to dominate .
forces to perform.
gets physical with .
rebels against authority.
disrupts Chris’s venture.
tries to attract attention.
tries to control object (X).
looks for a new challenge.
puts forth a radical vision.
interferes with Chris’s life.
launches a surprise attack.
defends against .
goes forward despite fear.
pushes into a corner.
lures out of position.
tries to expose corruption.
demands Chris’s attention.
tries to get closer to .
damages Chris’s object (X).
steals away from .
exposes to new ideas.
steals object (X) from .
flagrantly violates the rules.
uses leverage against .
undermines Chris’s position.
spreads rumors about .
sneaks up behind the enemy.
forces to make a move.
makes extravagant demands.
tries to force to change.
tries to stop Chris’s progress.
tries to maintain total control.
tries to turn against .
overpowers Chris’s resistance.
attempts to destroy object (X).
builds an alliance against .
helps get revenge on .
challenges Chris’s assumptions.
tries to gain at Chris’s expense.
tries to shatter Chris’s illusions.
secretly enters Chris’s territory.
struggles with for control.
capitalizes on Chris’s ignorance.
enjoys telling others what to do.
entices into an agreement.
seizes an opportunity to escape.
injects an idea into Chris’s mind.
To induce to perform, makes an extravagant promise.
exacts a high price for something desperately needs.
scares with an awesome demonstration of power.
With a sudden bold gesture, makes a point with .
fights to protect a place that many consider sacred.
behaves without regard for harm caused to others.
attracts attention by doing something outrageous.
tries to instill a system of values into Chris’s mind.
is transformed by the experience of hurting .
tries to spark a mutiny among Chris’s associates.
learns quickly while gaining firsthand experience.
threatens to leave unless makes a change.
desecrates something that feels is sacred.
tries to prevent from obtaining object (X).
tries to convince to accept a proposition.
Achieving success, looks for another challenge.
contacts people who have influence with .
forces to undergo an intense experience.
Discovering Chris’s betrayal, becomes violent.
modifies the rules to serve personal interests.
deflects blame by using as a scapegoat.
tries to do too many things at the same time.
struggles to defend against a surprise attack.
tries to win Chris’s attention away from .
struggles to break free from Chris’s control.
tries to generate enthusiasm for a venture.
works relentlessly on an ambitious project.
uses to further an objective with .
gains power by pretending to be powerful.
intervenes in Chris’s relationship with .
waits for an ideal moment to attack .
makes it seem as if there is an emergency.
hurts more than originally intended.
uses object (X) as a weapon against .
tries to force to think a certain way.
launches preemptive strike against .
To achieve an objective, breaks the rules.
takes drastic measures to protect family.
undermines Chris’s relationship with .
goes forward despite Chris’s opposition.
takes drastic measures to avoid capture.
Commanded by authority, obeys orders.
takes credit for Chris’s accomplishment.
pursues something that is beyond reach.
forces into a challenging situation.
tries to get rid of annoying distractions.
tries to harness the power of object (X).
will use any means to further the cause.
does something that is unprecedented.
gives up security in favor of adventure.
tries to induce to reveal a secret.
tries to enforce a standard of conduct.
Feeling inadequate, overcompensates.
tries to force to keep a promise.
urges to overcome an inhibition.
lures by using object (X) as bait.
terrorizes with sudden violence.
tries to expose the truth about .
risks everything to obtain object (X).
sets out to obtain fame and fortune.
uses to take advantage of .
tries to force to face the truth.
tries to exploit Chris’s vulnerability.
attacks the source of Chris’s power.
tries to force to remain silent.
Despite resistance, pushes forward.
proceeds in the face of uncertainty.
grabs attention by making a scene.
tries to accomplish the impossible.
demands that make a choice.
tries to learn a closely-held secret.
takes advantage of Chris’s illness.
demands a confession from .
seeks access to a large audience.
amplifies an important message.
rushes to satisfy an urgent need.
refuses to accept discrimination.
learns that is spreading rumors.
is offended by a message from .
responds to Chris’s negative energy.
romanticizes the idea of martyrdom.
is convinced is causing misery.
believes has stolen object (X).
senses that is being insincere.
feels cramped by the surroundings.
resists being manipulated by .
contrives to turn against .
defends against a false accusation.
hears rumors about and .
Hurt by Chris, tries to strike back.
hates being under Chris’s control.
is tired of being hassled by .
is frustrated by Chris’s mistakes.
Confined by Chris, loses control.
responds to an insult from .
tries to put down a nasty rumor.
is accused of being an imposter.
struggles to fix Chris’s mistake.
allows emotion to take control.
is determined to impose order.
blames for Jane’s mistake.
uses in order to hurt .
is tricked by Chris’s deception.
is horrified by Chris’s brutality.
suffers an unexpected setback.
refuses to reconcile with .
fantasizes about hurting .
is blamed for Chris’s mistake.
notices flirting with .
loses a contest against .
grows tired of Chris’s abuse.
suffers arbitrary punishment.
spreads rumors about .
defends high-minded ideals.
is severely beaten by .
gets a guilt trip from .
senses Chris’s disapproval.
is forced to alter a routine.
blames problems on .
is hit by a surprise attack.
catches trespassing.
faces criticism from .
gets stuck in Chris’s trap.
is filled with self-loathing.
reacts to being imitated.
decides to ignore .
hates people like .
suffers intense scrutiny.
is subjected to torture.
catches cheating.
is abandoned by .
tells to go away.
is distracted by .
Alex’s plans are disrupted.
is provoked by .
regrets past choices.
feels misunderstood.
is attacked by .
practices self-denial.
runs out of excuses.
is violated by .
is insulted by .
feels used by .
quarrels with .
lashes out at .
feels abandoned.
confronts .
seeks revenge.
punishes .
blames others.
falls into a rut.
insults .
fights .
is accused.
demands a change in Chris’s behavior.
is ridiculed for going against the norm.
grows tired of Chris’s need for control.
Ignored by Chris, pretends to be aloof.
squanders the opportunity of a lifetime.
suffers when reveals Alex’s secret.
damages something values highly.
is annoyed by Chris’s constant nagging.
tries to get rid of annoying distractions.
In Chris’s presence, is provoked by .
Facing discrimination, demands equality.
is forced to face an uncomfortable truth.
senses that is trying to manipulate.
Experiencing failure, starts feeling jinxed.
senses that is not paying attention.
Delayed by Chris, misses an opportunity.
is miserable obeying the wishes of family.
is frustrated that is so preoccupied.
sees receive an undeserved reward.
Lacking privacy, is unable to concentrate.
catches doing something forbidden.
discovers that has been telling a lie.
hurts more than originally intended.
goes to meet Chris, who fails to show up.
discovers that has a hidden agenda.
is disappointed by the behavior of a child.
finds evidence of Chris’s insidious scheme.
suffers when fails to keep a promise.
takes offense when pries too deeply.
bluntly criticizes the way is behaving.
doesn’t believe that can’t remember.
is forced to deal with a complete opposite.
reacts when solitude is suddenly disturbed.
is injured because of Chris’s reckless move.
is unable to control self-defeating thoughts.
confronts about involvement with .
sees squander a valuable opportunity.
wins a contest but doesn’t receive a reward.
struggles with for control of object (X).
believes that is squandering resources.
discriminates against people of Chris’s type.
resents for stealing attention from .
is surprised that could be so malicious.
is burdened with unreasonable expectations.
seeks revenge against for harming .
As a member of the minority, feels alienated.
resolves to not get pushed around anymore.
learns that has been scheming with .
discovers that is trying to influence .
is unable to go along with accepted behavior.
is stunned when denies a simple request.
suffers consequences for taking Chris’s advice.
is annoyed by an aspect of Chris’s personality.
wastes energy arguing trivial issues with .
is disappointed when refuses to perform.
faces consequences for refusing to pay a bribe.
believes that is trying to distort the truth.
Tired of Chris’s demands, ends the relationship.
threatens to leave unless makes a change.
becomes violent in response to Chris’s betrayal.
is frustrated when is unable to understand.
Suffering pressure from Chris, wants to explode.
is targeted for reasons doesn’t understand.
is told not to do something that likes to do.
Visiting a familiar place, is treated as an outsider.
Unable to confront Chris, communicates indirectly.
blames for something when really it was .
is frustrated when progress is interrupted by .
feels drained by Chris’s constant need for attention.
sees desecrate something feels is sacred.
is annoyed when fails to respond to a gesture.
Alex’s masterpiece is threatened by corruptive influences.
To satisfy an immediate need, must pay a steep price.
With a sudden bold gesture, makes a point with .
resents for bringing up something from the past.
walks away instead of trying to communicate with .
senses that is biased against people of Alex’s type.
saves .
forgives .
protects .
sees Chris’s pain.
shares with .
gives mercy.
avoids hurting .
grants Chris’s request.
allows to go free.
gains by helping others.
regrets betraying .
hates to see suffer.
tries to ease Chris’s pain.
defends against .
senses that is lonely.
accepts Chris’s limitations.
sees that is impaired.
answers Chris’s cry for help.
realizes has problems.
contributes to Chris’s cause.
is moved by Chris’s devotion.
helps survive a disaster.
tries to respect Chris’s needs.
feels better by helping others.
agrees to do a favor for .
helps get away from .
tries to make peace with .
spends time with a dying .
feels sick seeing get hurt.
takes blame for Chris’s actions.
refuses to reveal Chris’s secret.
tries to compromise with .
promises to keep Chris’s secret.
makes a huge sacrifice for .
regards as a kindred spirit.
shields from a painful truth.
resists taking advantage of .
goes out of the way to help .
constantly seeks to please others.
endures hardship rather than do something that hurts .
makes a confession in order to protect Chris’s reputation.
provides assistance to while remaining anonymous.
hesitates before doing something that will hurt .
hides the reality of a difficult situation from .
tries to stop from making a reckless move.
squanders an opportunity trying to assist .
tries to stop the spread of rumors about .
tries to provide with a sense of security.
tries to prevent from making a mistake.
feels responsible for what happened to .
helps cope with a traumatic experience.
tries to correct a misconception about .
realizes can’t control certain behavior.
allows an opportunity for redemption.
tries to see things from Chris’s perspective.
senses is headed toward a tragic fate.
spontaneously performs an act of kindness.
senses that had a difficult childhood.
tries to help make a difficult choice.
wants to give something back to society.
experiences what it feels like to be .
is sad to learn about Chris’s misfortune.
tries to prevent Chris’s self-destruction.
Realizing is desperate, intervenes.
tries to prevent from hurting .
feels guilt for not treating better.
believes is being treated unfairly.
tries to nurture Chris’s transformation.
feels responsible for Chris’s problems.
provides with critical resources.
feels compelled to take care of .
helps overcome past mistakes.
resists the temptation to hurt .
tries to repay a debt owed to .
provides with an opportunity.
gets entangled in Chris’s problems.
makes a show of respect for .
avoids disturbing Chris’s solitude.
adopts some of Chris’s mannerisms.
has a strong urge to provoke .
tries to appear impressive to .
experiences the onset of addiction.
Afraid of success, goes off course.
becomes absorbed in a tiny detail.
compensates for lonely thoughts.
seeks the secret of eternal youth.
learns a complicated set of rules.
Feeling lucky, takes a wild guess.
avoids having high expectations.
seeks a commitment from .
causes to feel inadequate.
starts over from the beginning.
argues trivial issues with .
struggles to live up to an ideal.
is desperate to know the truth.
struggles to feed an addiction.
refuses to let go of a delusion.
avoids exposure to impurities.
feels better by helping others.
disobeys an order from .
struggles to maintain control.
survives by obeying the rules.
is obsessed with appearance.
reveals Chris’s secret to .
refuses to perform for .
indulges in sensual pleasure.
suffers self inflicted wounds.
inflicts punishment on .
enjoys impersonating .
looks for another challenge.
makes a deal with the devil.
indulges a fetish with .
tries to forget about .
compensates for a phobia.
causes to feel guilty.
promises change to .
enjoys breaking the rules.
seeks flattery from .
refuses to alter a routine.
is thrilled by taking risks.
reveals a secret to .
puts on a pedestal.
suffers an intense desire.
intervenes in Chris’s life.
takes a circuitous route.
secretly observes .
forces to perform.
tells a false story.
ritualizes the mundane.
tries to provoke .
enjoys annoying .
tries to emulate .
is afraid to fall asleep.
tries to impose order.
tries to control .
resists the forbidden.
competes with .
strives to be perfect.
tries to ignore .
worries about death.
enjoys hurting .
practices self-denial.
puts to a test.
embellishes a story.
interrogates .
is unable to sleep.
enjoys telling lies.
seeks perfection.
obeys orders.
seeks pain.
forbids from doing something.
Feeding an addiction, losses control.
spills energy trying to please others.
tries to keep happy at all costs.
tries to force to reveal a secret.
is obsessed with Chris’s imperfection.
rushes to achieve an urgent objective.
finds reasons to put off the inevitable.
is unable to stop thinking about .
tries to force to keep a promise.
refuses to give in to Chris’s argument.
refuses to violate a deeply-held belief.
Afraid of freedom, creates boundaries.
urges to correct an imperfection.
tries to live up to Chris’s expectations.
concentrates with single-pointed focus.
does too many things at the same time.
imagines getting revenge against .
tries to get rid of annoying distractions.
pursues something that is unobtainable.
makes an extravagant promise to .
secretly examines Chris’s private things.
Avoiding distraction, spends time alone.
refuses to let go of a conception of .
inadvertently reveals an important secret.
refuses to give up despite obvious futility.
seeks distraction from troubling thoughts.
creates a story in order to conceal a habit.
risks everything in a contest against .
tries to preserve something from the past.
Experiencing failure, falls into an old habit.
uses self-discipline to