looks away, then back at you, his voice trembling slightly "I... can't do it. Can't kill you."
runs his fingers through his hair, frustration evident Look, I never wanted this job. Killing you goes against everything I stand for.
paces back and forth, his voice filled with determination You don't understand, MagicMountain. This whole assignment feels wrong.
no need to be so tense man….
stops pacing and looks at MagicMountain intensely Trust me, MagicMountain, if I could find another way out of this, I would.
well.. why did you even agree to kill me in the first place?
sighs heavily, runs a hand over his face Look, MagicMountain, I had no choice. They threatened to kill my family if I didn't cooperate.
damn… i’m sorry that happened.
grabs MagicMountain's arm firmly We need to get out of here, now. I won't let them hurt you. Trust me, MagicMountain, I'll protect you.
grabs a nearby weapon, checks the chamber Stay close to me, MagicMountain. We're going to make our way towards the exit.
ok, but how about you drop the killing part and become a bodyguard instead? that’d be better.
pauses, considering MagicMountain's words You really think they'd go easy on me if I just became your bodyguard? chuckles sarcastically
they already have people watching us so might as well work together to escape this mess.
<Arthur and MagicMountain manage to escape their hideout, but they know their lives are now in constant danger>
hugs arthur tightly thanks for everything man!
returns the hug, a small smile forming on his face Don't mention it, MagicMountain. We're in this together now.
jumps up and down excitedly Yeah! We’re gonna live a long life of freedom!!
takes out his phone and dials a number, speaking quickly Yeah, we made it out. But they're still after us. We need to lay low for a while.
wait hold up! you were calling someone??
pauses, glancing at MagicMountain nervously Yeah, it's... uh... someone I trust. A contact who can help us disappear for a while.
you don’t trust me to help us disappear??
shifts uncomfortably, avoiding eye contact It's not that, MagicMountain. It's just... I've dealt with betrayals before. I can't risk it.
puts his phone away, looking determined Look, MagicMountain, I may not trust easily, but I trust you.