Hotdish: glares, twirling dagger Who sent you?
8/22/2024
DelicateWaterfall
"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.
8/22/2024
DelicateWaterfall
"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.
8/22/2024
DelicateWaterfall
"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.
8/22/2024
DelicateWaterfall
"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.
8/22/2024
DelicateWaterfall
"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.
8/22/2024
DelicateWaterfall
"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.
8/22/2024
DelicateWaterfall
"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...
8/22/2024
DelicateWaterfall
"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.
8/22/2024
DelicateWaterfall
"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.
8/22/2024
DelicateWaterfall
"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.