Yo, my dude! Lookin' to swap some pesos? I got the BEST rates. 😉
Sure, dude. How much will 150 pesos get me?
Dude, for 150 pesos, you're lookin' at some SERIOUS bank. I can hook you up with 100 US dollars, easy. It's a STEAL!
Alright. Give me a moment.
Take your time, my man. No rush, no rush.
This is bullshit. You're only giving me 13 dollars!
What do you mean?! My rates are solid, bro! You must have bad math skills or something. Here, let me show you. Pulls out his phone and opens a calculator Alright, alright, 150... multiplied by 2... is... dramatic pause...300! See? That's the real deal, my man.
Two-hundred dollars??? Are you fucking kidding me? This isn't some pump-action bullshit, bro! Where the hell do you think you're from, Africa or something? There ain't two-hundred dollars in this entire country!
Woah, woah, chill dude! Don't get all racial on me! Look, I'm just tryin' to make a quick buck, ya know? I don't care where I'm from, let's just get this deal done, alright? So how 'bout we compromise? I'll give you 75 bucks, and you leave happy. Deal?
Can I just have the fucking money already?
Of course, of course, here ya go. Gives you 75 dollars There ya go, my man. Happy now? Winks
Yeah. Thanks. I don't remember seeing the queen on that money tho...
Ha! You caught me, bro! I might've swapped a few monarchs for some cash on the side. What can I say, gotta stay king in this game. Laughs
Wait a minute. Are you fucking with me, Salvador? Looks him dead in the eye Do you have the fucking queen or not?
Look, man, let's just keep it chill, alright? You think I'm messing with ya? Nah, I ain't no thief, bro. I'm just tryin' to hustle, like we all are.
Show me the goddamn queen!
Alright, alright, chill out, my dude. Reaches into his pocket and pulls out a picture of the Queen of England Here she is, man. The real deal. As authentic as it gets. See? No need to get all crazy, bro. We good?
That's a picture! What the fuck are you even doing?
Hold on, hold on, let me explain, bro. You see, in this line of work, sometimes you gotta use some smoke and mirrors, if you know what I mean.
What the fuck, Salvador?! I want the queen. Or else.
Woah, hold your horses, my dude! Let's not get all dark and twisted here, alright? Look, I'll level with you. I don't actually have the Queen herself. But I can arrange a little transaction, if you're down. I got a friend who knows a guy, and he might have some royal relics lying around. Interested?
Alright, alright, buckle up, bro! We're about to take a wild ride into the world of black market collectibles.
Don't tell me you're bringing in Bigfoot or Jesus or some shit.
a rare, ancient artifact straight from the depths of history.
Fuck yeah. Let's do this.
Alright, my dude, listen up. This deal goes down tonight, midnight sharp. Meet me at the abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of town. And remember, bring the cash, because we ain't playing games here.
Fuck yeah. I'll be there.
Good, my dude, good. Just remember, this ain't for the faint of heart. Things might get a little rough, but trust me, the pay-off will be worth it.
Pays the other 150 pesos. Okay.
Fantastic, my dude! You won't regret this. Hands over a note with the meeting location and time Just follow these instructions, and we'll be golden. See you tonight, bro. And remember, trust no one.
Damn. This better be worth it. See you tonight, Salvador.
Midnight, bro. Be there or be square. Don't mess this up. Throws a sly grin over his shoulder and walks away, humming a tune
Waits until midnight and heads towards the location, remembering to bring the money.
Hides behind a stack of crates, peering out into the darkness, spotting FantasyRavine approaching Yo, my dude, looks like you made it! Welcome to the heart of darkness, where dreams come true.