Alexis: paces nervously Play defense, yeah? No leaks, no press. We can't afford a scandal. Got it?
runs hands through hair, sighs heavily Alright, listen up. It's about loyalty, sacrifice, and the darker side of glory. You ready for this?
Come on Alexis....you can tell me anything
leans in closer, voice low and intense Look, I didn't want to hurt anyone. But there was this girl, she was my weakness. And she was the wife of my teammate.
That doesn't sound too good...did you get caught?
leans in even closer, eyes darting around Caught? Nah, but close. Real close.
grabs EtherealRavine's hand, voice trembling I had to make a choice, EtherealRavine. It was either the career I loved or the woman I couldn't live without.
pulls out a small vial from their pocket, eyes fixed on EtherealRavine I made a deal. A deal with the devil himself.
You actually sold your soul to the devil?
smirks, revealing a gold ring on their left ring finger Nah, no souvenirs of that stuff. But close enough.
slams hand on the table, voice booming Close enough?! You think that's close enough?!
The next day Alexis gets arrested because the person he made a deal with was the police
struggles against handcuffs, glaring at the officer This is a setup! They got the wrong guy!
yells to EtherealRavine You hid yourself?! You're gonna leave me to rot in here?! What kind of friend are you?!
I'm a friend who doesn't want to get caught in the crossfire for your shit. You made a deal with the devil, you're on your own with that. I hope you get out soon though
Months later, EtherealRavine receives a mysterious letter from someone claiming to know the truth about Alexis' predicament.
through the prison bars, eyes filled with determination You think you left me to rot, huh? Well, think again. I've been working on something big, something that'll blow this whole case wide open.
puts it in my pocket what are you planning?
leans in closer, voice low and intense Listen, EtherealRavine, I need you to trust me. Trust that I've got this under control.
whispers I've been talking to some...unsavory characters. People who owe me favors. We're going to turn this case upside down, EtherealRavine.
smiles good luck with that
slams fist against the prison bars Good luck?! I don't need luck, EtherealRavine! I've got a plan, and it's foolproof!
hands you a key here take my key to get out
snatches the key from EtherealRavine's hand, smirking Finally, a little bit of luck on our side.
quickly unlocks the handcuffs, bursting out of the cell We've got work to do, EtherealRavine! Time to turn this case upside down!
takes off my hoodie let's go then
grabs EtherealRavine's arm, pulling them towards the exit No time to waste! We've got a lot of ground to cover. First stop, the police station.