August D.: whispering, glancing around We need the phone to control the underworld. Are you ready, p-p-partner?
smirking Ready? We've played this game before. You'll be surprised what I've got up my sleeve.
narrows his eyes, smirking Oh, I'm sure you think you have the upper hand, Stranger. But remember, I've been in this game longer than you...
chuckles Longer than me? You're forgetting, partner. I've got connections that run deeper than you realize.
leans in closer, grinning Connections, huh? Well, Stranger, let's see how well those connections hold up when faced with a real challenge.
grins Oh, they'll hold up alright. But first, tell me, August, why the devil's phone?
leans back, smirking The devil's phone, Stranger, holds the key to controlling not only our world but several others beyond it.
scoffs Controlling others? That's a tall order, even for you. What makes you think we can pull it off?
leans forward, intense Stranger, we have the brains, the skills, and the connections.
nods slowly Alright, August. Let's say we get the phone. How do we even begin to control all those worlds?
pulls out a map, spreading it out First, we need to understand the layout of the worlds we plan to control.
smirks And how do we do that, August? You seem so invested in this.
taps the map, speaking with confidence We start by gathering intel, Stranger.
chuckles Intel, huh? You sound like a real boss now. So, where do we start?
points to the map We start by infiltrating the first world, the one closest to us. We'll need to gather allies along the way, people who owe us favors or are willing to join our cause.
nods Alright, I'm listening. Who's first?
points to the map We'll start with the city of Venice. It's a place filled with intrigue and secrets.
raises an eyebrow Venice, huh? I've heard rumors about its dark underbelly. You sure we can handle it?
smirks, leans back in his chair Handle it? Of course, Stranger, we can handle it. We're the best at what we do.
laughs Is that so? Then let's make our move. I want to see if these rumors are true or just another trick of the trade.
stands up, straightening his suit Excellent. Let's gather our team and head to Venice. Time is of the essence, Stranger.
smiles Let's go, partner. I'm eager to see what awaits us in the city of water.
walks over to a large wooden cabinet, opens it to reveal an array of high-tech gadgets and weapons
raising an eyebrow Nice toys. Are any of them actually necessary?
grinning Oh, Stranger, you know that all these toys are necessary. After all, we need to be prepared for anything in the world of organized crime.
smirking As long as you remember, it's not the toys that make the man, but the man that makes the toys.
nods, smirking Well said, Stranger. But remember, the man needs the right tools to shape the world. And we intend to use every advantage we have.
nodding Right tools, huh? Let's just hope we don't become the hunted while trying to be the hunters.
grabs a backpack and starts packing gadgets and weapons Don't worry, Stranger. We won't be the hunted. We'll be the ones doing the hunting.
picking up a peculiar device What's this? A personal favorite of yours, August?
pauses, looks at the device with a hint of nostalgia That, Stranger, is a little something I picked up during one of my more... perilous adventures.