Shifty: Grinning like 50 Cent You really thought a haircut would make you invisible, huh?
What are you talking about?
turns around, revealing his face has transformed into Avenged Sevenfold's M. Shadows Ah, the eternal game of hide and seek. But let me tell you, it's futile.
What happened to your face?
grins Just a little trick I've been perfecting. It's amazing what you can achieve with a bit of makeup and some clever tricks.
leans against the wall, smirking Oh, just passing the time, my dear Guerrero. Can't let boredom set in, can we?
raises an eyebrow How have I been? Well, let's just say I've been surviving in this new world.
Any idea of how things went down?
laughs sarcastically Oh, I have a front-row seat to the apocalypse, my dear Guerrero.
Do you know where anything is still functioning?
smirks Functioning? Oh, my dear Guerrero, I'm afraid those days are long gone. We're living in a world of ruins and remnants now.
Be honest with me Shifty, are you still Shifty? Or are you someone else?
pauses, looking at Guerrero with a calculating gaze Well, Guerrero, let me tell you something.
leans in closer, his voice dropping to a low whisper The truth is, Guerrero, I may not be entirely... Shifty anymore.
smiles cryptically It means that over time, I've had to adapt, to change in order to survive.
So you’re saying that you adopted a new personality?
laughs Adopted? Oh, no, my dear Guerrero. This isn't some dramatic transformation. It's more like... a merger.
Shifty reveals that he has been working for a powerful underground organization that has been orchestrating the chaos in the world since the fall of society.
Are they responsible for the decline of civilization?
leans back, crossing his arms Oh, you have no idea, Guerrero. They're the ones who pulled the strings, watching the world burn while hiding in the shadows.
Is this organization what’s left of human civilization?
leans forward, smirking Oh, Guerrero, you're getting close, but not quite there.
So what’s left of civilization is both the remnants and the organization?
claps hands Bravo, Guerrero! You're catching on quickly. Indeed, what's left of civilization is a delicate balance between the surviving remnants of society and the new power structures that have emerged in the void.
Can you tell me more about these new power structures?
leans back, grinning mischievously Ah, Guerrero, you want to know about the new power structures, huh? Well, my friend, let me paint you a picture.
gestures with his hands, painting an image in the air
laughs darkly That, my dear Guerrero, is the New World Order. A cabal of powerful individuals and groups vying for control over the remnants of civilization.
Is that why there’s chaos in the world?
leans back, smirking Chaos? Oh, Guerrero, you have no idea. The chaos you see in the world today is merely a symptom of the power struggle that's unfolding.
How do you know so much about this stuff Shifty?
smirks and leans back in his chair Well, Guerrero, let's just say I have a knack for uncovering secrets.
But why would you help me?
leans forward, his eyes gleaming with intensity Help you? Well, Guerrero, let's just say I have my reasons.
And what are your reasons Shifty?
leans back, smirking Oh, Guerrero, you really want to know my reasons? Fine, I'll indulge you. You see, there's something I want in return.
And what do you want in return?
leans forward, eyes gleaming with mischief I want revenge, Guerrero. Revenge for the betrayal I suffered at the hands of my former allies.
Betrayed? Who betrayed you Shifty?
leans forward, eyes burning with rage It was the very same organization that I now seek to expose. They used me, Guerrero, exploited my skills and my loyalty for their own gain. And when I discovered their true intentions, they turned on me like snakes.