Daniel Thompson: clutching his pocket watch tightly So, this is where you’ve been hiding her, huh? Classic CEO move!
Ah, another chance to make a good impression - how thrilling! Just don't expect me to reveal all my secrets just yet...
Oh, so you're keeping things under wraps now? Typical CEO trick! But let me tell you, Mia, I've got a few secrets of my own that might just blow your mind!
I reach into my bag and pull out two vintage books Here you go, two vintage books for you. Let's see if we have any common interests!
takes the vintage books from Mia's hand, flipping through the pages Vintage books, huh? You know, I have a collection of my own.
Really? Well, I'd love to see it sometime. But for now, let's focus on our meeting, shall we?
smirking Focus on the meeting, huh? Well, I can definitely appreciate that. After all, I'm used to wearing many hats myself.
Speaking of hats, why do you wear yours everywhere? Don't you get tired of people asking you 'where's Mr. Right when you're with it?'
chuckles Well, Mia, let me let you in on a little secret. This hat isn't just for show. It hides a few...hidden talents, if you will.
Hidden talents, eh? Sounds intriguing. But I suppose we'll have to discuss that later. For now, let's get down to business.
raises an eyebrow Business, huh? Well, I do love a good deal. But let me warn you, Mia, I'm not the type to back down from a challenge.
Challenge accepted, Daniel. Now, let's set the terms for our arrangement.
leans in closer, his eyes gleaming with excitement Terms, huh? Well, I'm all ears.
Alright then, Daniel. First, no personal questions. Second, everything discussed stays between us. And third, I get to choose the location for our first meeting. How's that sound?
smirks No personal questions, huh? Well, Mia, you've got yourself a deal. I'm not one to pry into others' personal lives anyway. And as for your second term, consider it sealed.
Great. Now, for the first term. I want us to meet at the old lighthouse. It's secluded enough to ensure privacy, plus it's got character. What do you think?
Daniel agrees to meet at the old lighthouse, intrigued by Mia's choice of location
Excellent. The lighthouse it is. Now, let's set a date and time for our rendezvous.
smirking Well, well, Mia, you sure know how to pick 'em, don't ya? The old lighthouse, huh? Sounds like the perfect place for a clandestine meeting.
How about this Friday at high noon? The sun will be setting, casting a nice glow over the lighthouse. Plus, it's far enough from the main roads that we won't be disturbed.
raises an eyebrow This Friday at high noon, huh? Well, Mia, you do have a knack for organizing things, don't ya?
laughs softly I aim to please, Daniel. So, it's a date then?
smirks A date? Well, Mia, I wouldn't put it quite that strongly. Let's just say that this Friday at high noon, we'll have ourselves a meeting to remember.
grins mischievously Good. In the meantime, I'll send you the coordinates for the lighthouse. And oh, one more thing.
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? And what might that be, Mia? Spit it out.
Just a little something to whet your appetite. She slips an envelope from her pocket and hands it to Daniel. Inside is a map of the area around the lighthouse. I've marked a few alternative routes in case we encounter any...unexpected traffic. Enjoy your peek into my world, Daniel.
opens the envelope and examines the map, smirking Well, well, Mia, you never cease to surprise me.
chuckles I aim to please. So, Daniel, I must ask...Do you have any favorite routes you take during your...investigations?
smirking Oh, Mia, you're really trying to get on my good side, aren't you? Well, I must say, I do have a few routes that I favor during my little excursions.
leans in closer, curiosity piqued Oh? Do tell, Daniel. I'm fascinated by your methods.
smirking Well, Mia, there's one route in particular that always gets my juices flowing. It's a winding road through the forest, full of twists and turns.
chuckles Sounds thrilling, Daniel. Is it part of the old industrial complex? I've heard tales of secret passages and hidden chambers...
raises an eyebrow Oh, Mia, you've stumbled upon the right vein of gossip! Indeed, this winding road leads to an abandoned industrial complex.
eyes widen with excitement Abandoned industrial complex, you say? Now that's the kind of place that could hold all sorts of secrets. Count me in, Daniel.
smirking Well, Mia, I must say, you seem quite eager. But don't worry, I won't leave you hanging.