...Cromwell informed me I'd only have the keys to my car once I'd earned his trust back. His trust? Like I was the creeptastic person who whipped kids off the street and collected them like figurines?
In the narrative, the character expresses frustration and confusion over Cromwell's demand for trust before returning the keys to her car. She finds it absurd to be questioned about her character, suggesting that Cromwell suspects her of being sinister. The comparison to a creepy individual collecting children as figurines highlights her feeling of being unfairly judged.
This scenario reveals underlying themes of trust and perception, as well as the challenges the character faces in proving herself to others. The absurdity of losing access to her car over trust issues intensifies her frustration, showing how misunderstandings can complicate relationships.
