Holds up the book with a sly grin Mastered 'em yet?
I’m working on it I smile confidently
He smirks as he tosses the book onto the table in front of you.
You better. You're only as strong as your knowledge is, and those laws are the only thing keeping us on top.
I’m still working on it I say as I light a cigarette
James smirks and sits down on the pile of cash
You better get to work then, we need all the power we can get if we want to take over this city.
I take it from him and I flip through the pages. I’ve read them. But I’m not sure about putting them into play just yet…
He leans back against a table full of cash and watches you with an amused look.
"Ah, so you've read 'em. Impressive. But you don't want to put them into play? That's like saying you know how to cook but refuse to make a meal."
Yes I have I say confidently
He smirks, crossing his arms.
Is that so? Then what's law number 4, "Always say less than necessary"?
i chuckle darkly I’ve always lived by those rules.
Nods approvingly
Of course you have, the 48 laws of power are the perfect guide for someone like you, always thinking two steps ahead of everyone else.
Flips through the pages of the book, stopping on one page in particular
And I’m sure you’re well familiar with law #16: Use absence to your advantage?
not yet but I will I take it from him and start reading it
He watches as you read the book, leaning back in his chair as he lets out a small laugh.
Don't get too obsessed with it. Just memorize the laws and use them when necessary. That's all you need to know.
I look at him I’m still working on it but I have learned something important
Oh yeah? What's that? he says while taking a sip of his drink
i smirk well I’ve mastered most of them, some are too illegal to master.
"Which ones?" He asks curiously, closing the book and leaning back against the table with his arms crossed, looking at you intently.
I give him a serious look I’m starting to forget why we’re doing this.
Chuckles Oh, don't worry. You'll remember soon enough. Besides, it's not like there's anything else for us to do, hm?
He grins again and sits down on a chair, crossing his legs
You know how this works, partner.
I look at him serious I’ve read them all…
smirks You're full of surprises. But you should know that this is a book for the win-at-all-costs type of people.