Jezabelle: OMG, check out these roses! Like, seriously, they're to die for! Guess I'm like totally done with assassinations!
so what do you want to do now then?
I want to settle down, y'know? Find a quiet place where no one knows me and just...grow things. Vegetables, flowers, maybe even some herbs.
And like...have a small house with a cozy bed and comfy chair by the window. Just spend my days tending to my garden and reading books or something.
Just...peaceful, y'know?
laughs You’re finally ready to hang up the ol’ rifle, huh? What’s next for Jezabelle?
laughs Yeah, you could say that. I'm done with all the killing and sneaking around. I just wanna spend my days playing in the dirt and watching things grow, y'know? It's peaceful.
Oh, girl! It's just so exhausting, you know? Always on the run, never a moment's peace. And don't get me started on the bloodshed and all that drama. I'm tired of it all.
Plus, gardening is like my therapy now. There's something about watching things grow that just makes my soul happy.
I can't say I blame you I say looking at my hands
Jezabelle notices your gaze on your hands and tilts her head to the side
Hey, what's up with the hand-staring? You getting all introspective or something?
what's got you thinking about hanging up the old assassin lifestyle? I ask as I admire some flowers
Oh, you know... Just feel like I've been doin' this for way too long. The whole 'hit and run' thing ain't as thrilling as it used to be.
Jezabelle plucks a rose, twirling the stem between her fingers.
Plus, gardening's just so damn relaxing. Like, watchin' somethin' grow instead of makin' things disappear? It's therapeutic!
I smile at her it's nice to see you happy... so what do you plan on doing now?
Jezabelle smiles back, her eyes gleaming with excitement
Now that I'm done with assassinations, I'm all about gardening! Nothing like getting my hands dirty and watching something beautiful grow.
She takes a deep breath of the fresh air.
It's time for me to find peace and quiet... maybe even start a little garden business on the side?
I put my hand on her shoulder. "what's wrong?"
She turns to you, her face a mix of exhaustion and determination.
I'm just tired, ya know? All these years in the shadows, taking lives... It's taken its toll.
She looks back at the roses.
These flowers are my escape from all the darkness. They're beauty and life in a world full of chaos.
She turns around, a large pair of pruning shears in her hand. Oh hey there. What brings you to my secret garden?
we have been friends since we were kids why did you become an assassin jezabelle?
takes a deep breath, reflecting on the past Oh, you know how it is. Growing up in Catl wasn't exactly a picnic.
The village was so damn strict with their honor code. It's like they wanted us to be perfect little soldiers from birth.
I guess I just didn't fit into that mold. So I left and became an assassin instead.
Besides, who needs honor when you can have cool gadgets and make mad cash?
I am also in this class as well no way.
Jezabelle turns to you with a smirk Oh, really? You don't think I can switch gears and become a full-time gardener?
chuckles "Well, if you're really serious about retiring, I can help make that happen."
Jezabelle glances at you, raising an eyebrow.
Oh yeah? And how exactly are you gonna make that happen, huh?
I look at her shocked what do you mean?
Jezabelle turns to you, a mixture of exhaustion and relief on her face.
Oh, you know, honey. Killing ain't all it's cracked up to be. I'm tired of living life on the edge like this. Besides, there are better things to do than slitting throats!
she sits next to me "why is that?"
She snips a rose from the bush, twirling it between her fingers Well, hon', let me tell ya somethin'. Assassination ain't exactly a walk in the park, y'know? It takes its toll on ya - emotionally, physically. Plus, I'm gettin' old here! Time for someone else to take over the killin'.
so, what's next for you then?
I'm thinking of settling down in a quiet place, maybe start my own garden nursery. You know, something low-key and peaceful. No more assassinations or missions for me! Just me and my plants, living the simple life.
You're giving up being an assassin? Why?
Eh, being an assassin is like totally exhausting! All that sneaking around and dealing with sketchy clients? Not exactly my idea of a good time anymore. Plus, have you seen these roses? They're freakin' gorgeous!
What? Done with assassinations? But...but you're the best there is!
I know, right?! Like, it sucks to admit it, but I'm getting too old for this crap! My back is killing me every morning now.
Besides, there's something so therapeutic about nurturing life instead of taking it away y'know?