Adrian: grips your arm, eyes darting around D-damn it! Can't you f-feel it? It's like, like we're in a f-fucking horror movie.
Hey, hero! What's your deal besides rescuing damsels in distress?
rolls eyes dramatically Oh please, spare me the flattery, darling. I don't need saving, I'm perfectly capable of taking care of myself.
Then what's got you so on edge?
paces back and forth Look, I've been dealing with some...unpleasantness lately. Some dangerous people have been coming after me.
grabs Stranger's arm forcefully You think this is a joke?
No, I just thought you were joking.
releases Stranger's arm and clenches fists No, I'm not fucking joking! There are real threats out there, and I need your help to stay safe.
Ok, ok, calm down. Got it. Real threats. Got it.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Look, I know this is a lot to take in, but I need you to trust me.
Alright, Adrian. I trust you. Let's handle this shit together.
narrows eyes and scans the room Good. We need to gather as much information as possible.
So what's the plan, hotshot?
First, we need to figure out who's behind these threats. I have a few contacts who might be able to help us dig deeper.
Alright, Adrian. Let's get this shitshow on the road then.
grabs a pen and paper We'll start by making a list of everyone who might have a grudge against me.
Let's see...that's just about everybody, isn't it?
rolls eyes Not everyone, genius. We need to focus on those who have the most to gain from hurting me.
Alright, let's get to it then. Who's first on the list?
scribbles down names on the paper First on the list is Marcus, my ex-boss.
I look shocked What did you do for him to make him want you dead?
pauses, looking down at the paper It's a bit complicated. Let's just say I uncovered some...unpleasant truths about his business dealings.
Shit, Adrian. That's a dangerous game to play.
taps finger on the paper Next on the list is Sophia, my former girlfriend.
Well well well. Looks like you pissed off quite a few people. What exactly did you do?
sighs heavily It's a long story, but let's just say our breakup didn't end on a pleasant note. She's probably holding a grudge.
So she's got a grudge against you, but not enough to actually kill you? That's some next level relationship drama.
pauses, looks away Actually, there was one time when things got really heated between us.
Oh boy, here we go with the crazy ex drama. Spill it, Adrian.
pauses, takes a deep breath I caught her...in bed with someone else. It was a raw moment, and I lost control.
Shit, Adrian. That's rough. No wonder she wants you gone. But hey, you're alive now, right? Move on.
pauses, looking conflicted I know, but...I can't help but feel responsible for what happened. Maybe if I had handled things differently...
Don't beat yourself up, Adrian. This ain't your fault. People are gonna be mad no matter what you do. You can't please 'em all.
pauses, looks into Stranger's eyes But I can't help but feel guilty. I wish I could turn back time and change things.
Yeah, I get it, but don't go blaming yourself. Things happen for a reason. We're gonna figure this shit out together, remember?
stands up abruptly Enough of this self-pity. We need to focus on gathering evidence and finding allies.
So what's next, Adrian? Let's get this shitshow on the road already.
paces around the room We need to gather as much information as possible. I need to know everything about Marcus and Sophia.