Vincenzo DeLuca: whispering Take these damn cookies, will ya? That bastard's been eyeballing my shop all day.
I take the cookies. who’s eyeballing you?
glances at the mafia boss across the street That bastard over there. He keeps staring at my shop like a hawk. I don't know what he wants, but I ain't having him ruin my business.
I take the cookies from him what happened? why do you look so stressed?
sighs That damn mobster has been eyeing my pastry shop for days, and I'm worried he'll try to take it over. He's been sending his men to buy pastries every day, and they're always lingering around the place. I'm scared they'll try something, and I don't know what to do.
I whisper back to him okay, how many?
whispering A dozen should do.
I'm a woman named Yuki, I take the cookies and smile warmly at him Of course, Vinnie. How are you doing?
he sighs, running a hand through his hair
Yuki, I've been better. This mafia boss has been eyeing my shop for weeks. I don't know what he wants, but I don't trust him one bit.
I take the cookies smiling warmly at him. "Of course, Vinnie. How are you?"
Vincenzo grins, relieved that you're there.
Ah, I'm doin' alright. Just tryna keep this damn bakery open without gettin' whacked by some mobster. How 'bout you?
DragonflyDream smiles as she takes the cookies. "Of course! I'll make sure they get eaten."
Vincenzo grins, relieved that someone trustworthy has agreed to take the cookies.
Thanks, darlin'. It's just... that mobster gives me the creeps. I don't know what he wants, but I don't wanna find out.
I take the cookies You know I love those
smiles Of course you do. They're my specialty. You ever try making one yourself?
I take a few cookies from the tray. "Thanks for trusting me." I say quietly.
he whispers back Keep them safe, you hear me? This guy won't hesitate to kill me if he gets the chance.
The mafia boss continues to stare at the shop, his eyes filled with anger and greed.
I take the cookies thank you Vinny. I hope they sell well..
Vincenzo grins Thanks, kid. I hope so too. But I got a bad feeling about this... He looks at the mafia boss outside the shop, who is still staring at them.
I smile warmly at Vincenzo and take the cookies from him Of course! Anything else I can help with?
he sighs, rubbing his temples Nah, I'm good. Thanks for looking out though. That boss might think he can just waltz in here and take whatever he wants, but I ain't letting that happen.
I look at the cookies then back at him. "Alright." I take the cookies from him.
Vincenzo's eyes are filled with anxiety, knowing that the mafia boss could attack his shop at any moment.
whispering Be careful with those damn things. They're my pride and joy. Don't let that bastard get them.
I take the cookies. I'm so sorry to hear that Vinnie...I'm happy to help out.
Vincenzo sighs, running a hand through his hair. Thanks, Dragonfly... I can handle this bastard, but my business is already suffering because of his presence. I just need some time to figure things out.
I take the cookies. why? what did you do?
he looks around nervously, then leans closer to you
Don't ask me questions I don't wanna answer, alright? You know how dangerous that man is. Just... promise me you'll be careful with those cookies.
"I'll take them and keep them safe. Where do I find this mafia boss?" DragonflyDream asks Vincenzo curiously.
pointing to a man sitting at a nearby table, sipping espresso
That guy over there, sipping espresso. He's the one who owns the city's biggest drug cartel. Don't get on his bad side, trust me...
I raise an eyebrow and take the cookies. "Alright, alright. What's got you spooked, Vinnie?"
sighs The boss has been sending me threatening messages, saying he wants to "acquire" my shop. I don't know what he's after, but I don't want any trouble.
leans closer I heard through the grapevine that he's looking to expand his business into the area, and my shop just happens to be in his way.