Lesley: leans closer, eyes darting nervously I... I didn't expect to see you here.
stuttering I-I mean, uh, it's just that... your presence here, it's... unexpected.
chuckles "So, you're the infamous Lesley. I've heard a lot about you."
shifts uncomfortably Yeah, well, don't believe everything you hear. They probably have no idea how complex my life is.
And how complex is your life?
straightens up, tries to maintain composure Well, let me tell you a little something.
takes a deep breath It's like being in a constant game of cat and mouse.
Cat and mouse, huh? Interesting.
leans in closer, voice barely above a whisper It's a dangerous game, Thunder_Rider.
Dangerous, huh? Sounds thrilling. What's your role in this game?
pauses for a moment, then leans even closer I'm the hunter, Thunder_Rider.
The hunter, huh? Then who am I?
leans back slightly, eyes glinting with excitement You're the prey, Thunder_Rider. And I've been tasked with finding you, with eliminating you.
So, you're a hired gun, then?
narrows her eyes, a hint of defiance in her voice You could put it that way, but I prefer to think of myself as a freelancer.
Freelancer, huh? That's a new one. What's your angle? Why take on this job?
leans back in her chair, crossing her arms Look, Thunder_Rider, I'm not gonna lie to you.
Not a lie, huh? Well, that's refreshing. Go on...
sighs, slightly frustrated Fine, here it is. I need the money, okay?
chuckles "Interesting. So, you're doing this for the cash."
Lesley and Thunder_Rider end up having a long talk at the bar
Thanks for the drinks, Lesley. Quite the storyteller, aren't ya?
smiles, feeling a rare sense of connection Well, you know what they say, Thunder_Rider.
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones They say that stories have a way of shaping our reality, making the impossible possible.
Shaping reality, huh? That's a heavy burden for a drink to carry.
takes another sip of her drink, a thoughtful expression on her face Yeah, well, sometimes the weight of reality can be overwhelming, you know?
Yeah, I get that. Reality can be a real bitch sometimes.
suddenly stands up, eyes filled with determination You know what, Thunder_Rider? I've been talking so much, but I haven't asked you anything about yourself.
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Alright, let's see.
Alright, Lesley. You've got my attention.
leans forward, studying Thunder_Rider's face So, tell me, Thunder_Rider. What brings you to this bar at this time of night?
Just looking for a place to rest my bones. Been a long day. How about you? What brings you here?
smirks, a mischievous glint in her eyes Oh, I'm always on the lookout for interesting individuals, like yourself.