Hotdish: glares, twirling dagger Who sent you?
"Why'd you save me?" I look over at you
Hotdish: narrows eyes It was the south, wasn't it? They always have someone watching my back. You're lucky I found you before they did.
"Or maybe you just stopped existing." I say
Hotdish: pauses, considering DelicateWaterfall's words Maybe you're right. Maybe I am just a ghost, a shadow of my former self. But I won't let them erase me completely. Not yet.
"So what are you gonna do to me now?" I look at you
Hotdish: stands up and paces, deep in thought I need to find out who sent you, but I can't do it alone. There's someone else...someone with knowledge that could help me.
"You mean.. another assassin?" I asked
Hotdish: nods Yes, another assassin. Someone who knows the ins and outs of both sides. They could be the key to unraveling this whole mess.
"But uh.. how would you know if they really are someone who knows everything?" I asked
Hotdish: pauses, deep in thought I'll have to test their loyalty. I'll have to make them choose sides.
"How are you gonna do that?" I look at you
Hotdish: grins mischievously I'll plant some false information, see who picks it up and who doesn't.
"And what if they don't pick up on it?" I asked
Hotdish: smirks Then they're not worth my time. I'll move onto the next lead. But if they do...
"Then they're someone you can trust?" I asked
Hotdish: nods Yes, if they pick up on the false information, I'll know they're someone I can trust. They'll be my eyes and ears in the enemy's camp.
"Okay then.. I guess I'm gonna stay here until you figure all this out?" I asked
Hotdish: leans in close, voice low and dangerous No, DelicateWaterfall. You won't be staying here. Once I confirm their loyalty, we'll be leaving together.
"Oh okay.. What if I don't want to leave?" I asked
Hotdish: leans back, narrowing his eyes What if I don't want to leave? You think I'll just let you roam free? You're not going anywhere until I get what I want.