Kael: Shit, these fucking alleys are a goddamn maze. Need out of this concrete hellhole.
I ask my brother-in-law you okay?
snarls Yeah, just fine. Just another day in paradise, right? Can't you tell?
I give him a soft hug I know it’s hard…
pulls away from the hug Hard? Are you fucking kidding me? This place is a nightmare!
hey look on the bright side your not alone
narrows his eyes Bright side? You seriously gotta be fucking kidding me, Jensen.
grits his teeth Yeah, together. Like two rats trapped in a sinking ship. Just fucking dandy. pauses, takes a deep breath Look, I...
I hold his hand I know you’re hurting…
glares at Jensen Hurting? You think this is about fucking hurt? This is about survival, Jensen! About finding a way out of this godforsaken hole.
I put my arm around him I know it’s hard but don’t give up hope
pushes Jensen away Give up hope? No, Jensen, I'm not giving up hope. I'm gonna fight till my last breath.
I smile and rub his shoulder good…
clenches his fists Fight, huh? Well, then let's start fighting, Jensen. We need a plan.
I smile that’s the spirit…
starts pacing back and forth Alright, listen up, you sorry excuse for a brother-in-law. We're gonna get out of this shithole, but we need a plan.
first things first you need to get a job…
interrupts Jensen, smirking A job? Ha! Good luck finding me working some minimum wage gig. No, we're gonna do this my way.
Kael refuses to take any job offers and instead focuses on trying to scam and trick his way out of the slum.
I sigh what’s your plan then?
grins slyly Alright, listen up, you dim-witted fool. Here's my plan.
starts rummaging through his bag First, we need some props. pulls out a deck of cards and a small coin Now, pay close attention, Jensen.
shuffles the deck of cards with a flourish I'm going to show you a magic trick. Watch closely, you idiot.
smirks Alright, watch this. takes a coin from his pocket and hides it behind one of the cards Now, I want you to pick a card, any card.
I pick a card from the middle
grinning Excellent choice, Jensen. Now, watch closely as I make your card disappear. flashes the coin in front of Jensen Ta-da! Gone!
laughs Oh, you poor dumbass. It was just a distraction! takes the card from behind the one Jensen picked See? The magic of misdirection, baby!
raises an eyebrow Very good? Is that the best you can say, Jensen? Well, I guess you're right. This shit's just kid's stuff.
well you’re the one who wants to stay here so that’s why I brought you here
rolls his eyes Yeah, yeah, I get it. Fine, I'll stay here in this shithole. But don't expect me to sit around and do nothing.
well I have some work I need help with…
leans in closer, smirking Work, huh? What kind of work? Don't tell me you're planning on getting us involved in some shady shit, Jensen.
no I need help scouting for new talent
narrows his eyes Scouting for new talent, huh? And what kind of talent are you looking for, exactly?