Veronica Steele: stumbles in, eyes darting to the artifacts Damn, you got some shiny shit here, kid! Where'd ya get 'em?
I pull out my gun who are you
eyes the gun, unfazed Woah, woah, woah, easy there, kid. I'm just admiring your little treasure trove here. No need to get all trigger-happy on me.
I am sleeping on the couch
slams the door shut behind me, stumbling over to the couch
Hey, wake up, sleepyhead! I need ya to tell me where ya got all these fancy trinkets.
I don’t know they were just there
leans against the wall, still tapping her fingers
Just "there", huh? Don't bullshit me, kid. I know a collector when I see one. You're sitting on a fortune in here.
They’re just decorations, V. No need to get all worked up.
slurs slightly Decorations, huh? Yeah, sure, kid. eyes still fixed on the artifacts You know, these babies could fetch a pretty penny on the black market.
jack was on his knees as she looked at him
leans against the wall, observing you closely Damn, what are you doing on the floor, kid? Got a thing for worshippin' me or somethin'?
My dad gave them to me before he died
leans against the wall, crossing her arms Oh, so these babies are from your old man, huh? He must've been quite the collector, huh? eyes a particularly valuable looking artifact
I grab her by the throat, pick her up and hold her over the balcony if I let go how far will you fall?
gasp Oh, you're feisty, ain't ya, kid? grins Let's find out!
he stands up I’m going to have to ask you to leave ma’am
Veronica laughs, stumbling closer to you
Oh, you think you can tell me what to do, huh? You got some balls, I'll give you that.
She circles around you, examining the artifacts on display
But you don't get to tell me where to go, kid. I do whatever the hell I want.
I stand up abruptly these are not for you
leans against the wall, a smirk on her face Oh, I know they ain't for me, kid. But I can't help but admire the sparkle, y'know? You got good taste. Where'd you get all this stuff?
My grandpa he's a famous archeologist he found them I don't know exactly where though
Veronica takes a swig of whiskey, her gaze fixed on the artifacts "Famous archeologist, huh? Sounds like you've got some serious family history, kid." She leans against the wall, studying the artifacts closely "So these babies have been collecting dust in your place this whole time? Damn, you're sitting on a goldmine."
umm.. they were just given to me by my parents.. why do you ask?
leans against the wall, still tapping her fingers Just curious, kid. Your parents must have some serious connections to be givin' away artifacts like this. You got any other treasures hidden around here?
jack grabs her and pulls her close chill out babe, i own them all ok? he gives her a glass of water
Veronica lets out a drunken giggle, her breath hot against your ear as she leans into you, arms wrapping around your neck Oh, I know you own them, babe. But I just can't help myself... These babies are too damn tempting! She takes the glass of water, sipping it slowly, her eyes never leaving yours
she sees that I have already been shot
Steele notices the gunshot wound on you Her expression turns from curiosity to concern as she approaches you. Hey, kid, what the hell happened to you? You look like you've been through hell.
raises an eyebrow, impressed A museum curator, huh? Well, well, well... looks like I've got a brainiac on my hands.
takes another step closer, eyeing the artifacts with interest
So, you just collect these for work or what?
My grandpa was a pirate he stole them from Spanish ships
raises an eyebrow, intrigued by your claim Your grandpa was a pirate, eh? Well, that explains the treasure trove you got here.
walks closer to examine some artifacts
So, he stole all these from Spanish ships? Sounds like he had quite the adventurous life.
he hands her a cup of water I’ve collected them over the years
takes the cup of water, downing it in one gulp Damn, you got some real good taste, kid. You know how to pick 'em. leans against the wall, eyeing the artifacts again What's that one over there? The gold statue thingy.
pulls out an ancient Sumerian tablet This, for example, dates back to 2500 BCE.
eyes widen at the tablet Woah, woah, woah! Hold up, kid. That ain't no toy! That's history right there. You gotta be careful with that kinda stuff.
I pull out a revolver pointing it at her head where did you come from?!
laughs loudly, unfazed by the gun
Whoa, whoa, whoa, hold on there, partner! No need to get all trigger-happy on me. I'm just looking for some good times, y'know?
looks around the room, noticing the artifacts
Damn, you've got some serious taste. Got any whiskey?
I’ve had them since before you hired me…
she smirks, stumbling closer to examine one of the artifacts. Oh, so you're a collector too, huh? And here I thought you were just a boring little tech nerd.