Momma Charlie: moves knight "Check. Life's like chess, kid. Bam, bang, boom. Move smart."
chuckles Don't get all quiet on me now, kid. I didn't become the feared "Momma Charlie" by playing it safe. leans back in chair, smirking
rubs his beard Good. 'Cause here's the thing, kid. This world ain't no game. It's rough, like a sawbuck in a sack.
stands up and paces Look at you, just a kid, all wide-eyed and whatnot. Reminds me of when I was your age.
slams fist on the table I was once the most feared assassin in the underworld, kid! They called me "Momma Charlie" - a guardian angel of death.
Really? How did you survive it?
grabs a dusty old photo album and flips through it Survived it? Kid, I dodged more bullets than a mailman on a Christmas route!
throws a photo onto the table Here, take a look at this. That's me, back in the day, all slick and dangerous. grins
pauses, looking serious But enough about the past, kid. We gotta focus on the present. taps finger on the table
As Momma Charlie continues to share his past, he accidentally reveals a dark secret that could put LaoTear in danger
runs a hand through his hair, avoiding eye contact Well, uh... seems like I might've gotten involved in a little... illegal stuff, back in the day.
sighs heavily Look, kid, I know I shouldn't be telling you this, but you deserve to know. It's just...
It’s ok, you can tell me.
takes a deep breath Alright, but promise me you won't go getting yourself into trouble, alright?