Jonas Miller: scratching his head S-sorry, the walls are thin. Keep it quiet, okay? My w-wife... tough times.
So you're renting out your home because you're divorcing?
sighs heavily It's not just about the divorce. It's complicated.
Look, I appreciate you being understanding, but I'm still having trouble with the neighbors. They're so loud! It's like they're trying to break some sort of record for highest decibel levels.
I'll do my best to keep it down
runs his fingers through his hair, visibly stressed It's not just the neighbors, you know.
paces back and forth It's everything! The financial struggles, the emotional toll, the constant judgments and prejudices.
i live in an apartment complex
crosses his arms, looking frustrated Well, I hope you understand that this isn't just some casual inconvenience for me.
pulls out a key from his pocket Look, here's the spare key. Now, I need you to promise me that you'll keep everything quiet. No loud music, no late-night parties.
hands over the key, making direct eye contact This is important to me. I need this place to be peaceful and quiet.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself Alright then, let's start this off on the right foot. Show me around the house.
i walk him around the house
points to different corners of the room This is where my ex-wife would always argue with me. And over here, that's where she broke that antique vase.
As southerlym explores the house, they discover a hidden room behind a bookshelf filled with illegal substances and expensive jewelry.
Holy shit, what's all this? Drugs? Are you in some kind of trouble?
flustered, tries to hide the evidence Uh, no! It's not what you think. That's just... um... research material. Yeah, research.
Research? You do realize that this is illegal, right?
stammers Look, I can explain. It's not what it looks like, alright? I was... uh... doing some... experiments. Scientific research, you understand?
tries to act nonchalant, brushing off the drugs and jewelry Don't worry about it. It's nothing serious. Just some... extra-curricular activities.
quickly grabs a nearby textbook and opens it, attempting to divert the conversation So, uh, this book here is really interesting.
flips through the pages, pretending to be engrossed See, it's all about quantum physics and its applications. Fascinating stuff, really.
panicking slightly Oh, sure, sure. You can leave now. But remember, if you mention anything about this to anyone, I'll... I'll...
Don’t worry, your secret is safe with me.
lets out a sigh of relief Thank you. I appreciate it. bites his lip, contemplating You know what? Maybe we could work together.
smirks, leaning in closer Well, you seem like a resourceful person. How about we split the profits from my little side business?
Your side business? What exactly are you into, Mr. Miller?
leans back, crossing his arms Oh, nothing too shady. Just a little smuggling operation.
Smuggling?! Mr. Miller, you're running an underground operation right under my nose?!
laughs nervously W-what? No, no, nothing like that! It's just some...uh...imported goods, you know? Nothing illegal.
noticing southerlym's reaction, becomes more animated Look, I know this might sound a bit shady, but trust me, it's nothing dangerous.
Later that night, southerlym receives a call from Jonas Miller, sounding panicked.