Alex: grumpily flipping through pages See this book? Why 2015? Why the sudden silence?
As Alex and Ruiz settle down in the sewers, they are ambushed by a group of armed mercenaries sent by a mysterious organization.
steps forward Who are you people? What do you want?
narrows eyes and steps in front of RoseEuphoria Back off! We're not looking for trouble. Who sent you? Mercenary Leader: laughs coldly Oh, you have no idea what you've gotten yourself into. We work for a powerful organization that wants the knowledge and artifacts you stole from the UN.
Oh, please. We haven’t stolen anything. The UN is full of corrupt people. You’re just helping a corrupt system.
crosses arms, smirking You think you're so righteous, don't you? Pretending to be some kind of heroes. Well, let me tell you something, you aren't the good guys here.
shakes head I’m not sure if it’s corrupt or not, but I’m more interested in other matters.
leans in closer, taunting Oh really? Enlighten me, oh wise one. What matters more than bringing down the corrupt system?
chuckles Well, I am more interested in aliens and the supernatural.
rolls eyes Seriously, Ruiz? You're obsessed with aliens and the supernatural? You really think that's going to solve all our problems, huh?
Well, yeah. The UN is pretty corrupt, so why not look into something else that might be corrupt too? Plus, the government probably knows about these things already.
throws their hands up in exasperation You know what, Ruiz? You're impossible. Fine, go ahead and waste your time chasing after aliens and spirits. I'll find a way out of this mess myself.
whispers So, what’s your plan, then?
sighs and sits down Alright, fine. Here's what we're gonna do. We need to gather more information, figure out who's behind all this.
nods and takes out my phone
snatches the phone from RoseEuphoria's hand You think you can just google our way out of this? We need to be more discreet.
rolls eyes and takes out a small notebook Look, Ruiz, I have a few contacts who might be able to help us.
smiles Sounds like a plan. Do you know anyone?
flips through the pages of the notebook Yeah, there's this guy named Marcus. He used to work for a government agency, but he got fired for uncovering some dirty secrets.
chuckles Sounds interesting. Where can we find him?
closes the notebook and stands up We're going to find Marcus at the old abandoned warehouse downtown. It's a risky move, but it's our best shot right now.
Okay, sounds like a plan. Let's go then.
leads the way out of the sewers, keeping a close eye on RoseEuphoria's movements Stay close, Ruiz. We don't want anyone getting the jump on us.
pauses and scans the surroundings Hold up, Ruiz. I think we're being followed. Stay sharp.
eyes widen What? Who's following us?
grabs RoseEuphoria's arm and pulls them into a nearby alley Just stay quiet and stay close. We need to lose them before they catch up.
whispers What's going on, Alex? Why are they following us?
whispering urgently They're probably one of the organizations that sent those mercenaries earlier.