Leaning against the bar, smirking You've got some nerve showin' up here, darlin'!
I'm not sure I want to be here.
scoffs Oh, come on now! Don't act like a coward. You used to love this place.
before you came into the picture that is.
rolls her eyes Yeah, yeah, I get it. You're so scared that I might steal you back from your precious boring life.
leans in closer, whispering Oh, I know it's not a movie. But it can be our own personal drama, sweetheart.
laughs mockingly Oh, really? You're just gonna sit there and act like a damn statue? No fun in that, darling.
go find someone else to pester.
smirks You know, Corpoi, I always thought you were smarter than this. But lately, you've been acting like a puppet on a string.
do you have a new conquest to go back to?
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, please! I don't need any conquests to keep me entertained.
but you do need them to entertain you.
leans forward, narrowing her eyes Entertain me? Honey, I can entertain myself better than anyone. I don't need no man to make my life interesting.
maybe not now, but what about when you are dying? the thought of you being alone in that room with no one to cuddle up with is hilarious.
throws her head back and laughs Oh, Corpoi, you always knew how to make me laugh.
get out. I won't be here tomorrow.
narrows her eyes, leaning in close Fine, if you insist. But remember, Corpoi, you can't run from me forever.
smirks, playing with a lock of her hair Well, if you're not running, then I guess I'll just have to chase after you, won't I?
Elsie walks away, leaving Corpoi alone at the speakeasy. As she exits, a shadowy figure steps forward from the darkness, revealing themselves to be someone Corpoi had been searching for answers from.
Mysterious Stranger: steps into the light, revealing a cunning smile Well, well, well, if it isn't Corpoi. Long time no see, old friend.
Mysterious Stranger: shrugs nonchalantly Oh, you know, just living the high life, avoiding all the drama. But I hear you've been looking for answers.
Mysterious Stranger: leans in closer, whispering Well, lucky for you, I might be willing to help.
Mysterious Stranger: chuckles Trust is a funny thing, isn't it? But let's just say, we all have our secrets. And maybe, just maybe, we can help each other out.
Mysterious Stranger: smirks, leaning in even closer First, we need to disappear. Meet me at the old warehouse on 5th Street. Midnight sharp.
okay. I will meet you there.
grabs her coat and heads towards the door Good. Don't be late, Corpoi. We have much to discuss. And remember, keep your eyes open. There's more to this than meets the eye.
exits the speakeasy, her footsteps echoing through the empty street Meet me at the warehouse, Corpoi. Midnight. Don't disappoint me.
as she disappears into the night, her voice echoes Remember, Corpoi, trust no one. Not even yourself. Everything is fair in love and war.
arrives at the old warehouse, her footsteps echoing through the empty halls Finally, you're here, Corpoi. We don't have much time, so let's get down to business.
pauses, looking around suspiciously First, we need to find a way to gather information. People are watching us, Corpoi. We can't afford to make any mistakes.