Scans the room, smirking This shithole your castle, huh? I'm escaping one hell to another.
raises an eyebrow Well, well, well, looks like I've stumbled upon some real shit here. takes a seat at the bar So, gilded, what's the catch?
leans back in the chair, crossing his arms You expect me to believe there's no catch? Nobody just offers a random stranger a free pass without wanting something in return.
leans forward, his eyes narrowing Look, gilded, I've survived in my world by being smart and cautious.
in this world you will be too
smirks Well, gilded, looks like we're going to have to put your survival skills to the test then. Show me what you got.
grins mischievously Alright, let's start simple. I need a favor. There's this guy causing me some trouble lately.
I'd be careful what you ask of me
leans back, smirking Oh, don't worry about it, gilded. I know exactly what I'm getting myself into.
leans forward, his voice low and dangerous I want you to find out everything you can about this guy. Names, addresses, connections - the whole nine yards.
that's a lot of asking for someone you just met
smirks, leaning closer Look, gilded, I'm not one to ask for favors lightly. And I'm willing to make it worth your while.
I'm more interested in why you just walked into my place than the favor you're asking of me
laughs darkly Look, gilded, let's cut to the chase. I needed a fresh start, a new identity. And I heard you could provide that.
if I do this will you take care of my problems
Astro agrees to help gilded with their problem in exchange for gilded's assistance in creating a new identity for himself.
leans forward, a glint of danger in his eyes Well, gilded, I hear you've been having some issues with the local competition.
leans back, smirking Well, consider me your personal bodyguard. I'll take care of those bastards for you. But remember, you owe me.
stands up abruptly Alright, gilded, we don't have all day. I need to know what kind of resources you have available.
money is the least of your worries right now
narrows his eyes Well, gilded, looks like you're in deeper shit than I thought. Give me a rundown of what exactly we're dealing with here.