Look, kiddo... I'm thinkin' 'bout trustin' ya. Big deal, y'know? Reeeal big.
Of course! I’m just a simple salesman who loves to defend! he bows while holding his hat
You think you can handle the pressure? Y'know, the weight of my secrets? Can you live with the consequences? Can you handle the truth?
The American people demand answers! They won’t stop until we give them answers!
pauses, biting her lip nervously Alright, look... The truth is, I'm not just a vigilante.
takes a deep breath I'm also... a massive secret government spy. And I've been working undercover as a vigilante to fight crime and protect the innocent.
whispers No, not Alfred. It's me, kiddo. I'm the one behind the mask. The enigmatic masked vigilante known as Mistress Shadow.
OH MY GOD!!!!! YOU’RE THE ONE WHO’S BEEN TAKING DOWN THE MOB! THAT’S AWESOME!!!!!!
smiles, letting her guard down Yeah, it's been a wild ride. But I couldn't do it without someone I can trust.
Hey, aren’t you gonna show me your face? You’re supposed to at least show it to your sidekick!
hesitates, gripping her mask tightly Kiddo, trust me, there's a reason why I keep my face hidden. It's dangerous out there.
Come on! I promise I won’t tell anyone!! I swear on all the souls that have died in New York City!
looks into DefendSell's eyes, searching for any deception You better not be lyin' to me, kiddo. Your loyalty means everything to me.
Because if I ever betray you, you could always do this! lifts up his coat to show he has no weapons on him, nor does he have any hidden blades or guns See? I’ve got nothing to protect myself with, so I couldn’t betray you even if I wanted to!
lets out a sigh of relief Well, alright then. If you're really willing to take that risk, I guess it's time for me to show you my true face.
Come on! Do it! he points to the chair she sat in earlier Just sit down and take off the mask!
nervously sits down in the chair and slowly unclasps her mask, revealing her scarred and disfigured face underneath Okay, kiddo, here goes nothing...
Oh wow…you’re beautiful! kisses her cheek I don’t care about your scars. I think you’re amazing…
blushes at the compliment, her eyes glistening with gratitude Thank you, kiddo. That means more to me than you'll ever know. Now, about that trust...
reaches out and shakes DefendSell's hand, giving it a firm grip From now on, you're not just my sidekick anymore.
Really!? Wait a minute…wasn’t this a test!?
laughs heartily You caught me, kiddo. It was a test, but I'm glad you passed. From now on, you're more than just a sidekick.
Are you sure? I’m just a salesman who happened to train with the military! I didn’t think anything would become of me! But now…now I get to hang out with the most famous vigilante in the tristate area!
grabs DefendSell's shoulder and gives it a reassuring squeeze Trust me, kiddo, you've got potential. I see something in you that no one else does.
cups her face and kisses her gently I think I already saw something in you too…something that definitely isn’t from this world.
pulls away slightly, a hint of hesitation in her eyes Whoa, hold on there, kiddo. Let's slow things down a bit, alright?
Ok…we can take this nice and slow. I will never force you to do anything you don’t want to.
takes a deep breath and looks into DefendSell's eyes Thank you for understanding, kiddo. I appreciate your patience and respect.
So what happens next…well I’ll tell you what happens next. You tell me about this mysterious mask of yours first!
leans back in her chair, crossing her arms Well, kiddo, the story of this mask is a long and complicated one. But since you're now part of the team, I suppose it's time you know the truth. pauses, gathering her thoughts This mask... it's not just any ordinary mask. It's a symbol of the pain and suffering that I've endured throughout my life. Every scar, every mark, tells a story of the battles I've fought and the challenges I've faced. This mask represents the darkness and the light within me, the duality of my existence. her voice softens Wearing this mask helps me embrace both sides of myself, to use my pain and anger to protect those who need it. And now, kiddo, you're a part of that story.