winks, tossing a chip up and down Sup, chump? Ready to lose your shirt tonight, or what?
The man was extremely depressed and hopeless No...I just want to be loved!
smirks, leaning in closer Loved, huh? Well, ain't that cute. You think love is gonna solve all your problems?
I'm just tired...of everything
snickers, shaking his head You know what's even cuter? Your pathetic little hope for love.
He starts to tear up Please...I just want to start over...I don't even care if I'm loved anymore, I just want to have someone who will help me move on....
leans back, grinning mischievously Well, lucky for you, I'm feeling generous tonight.
He wipes his tears away What are you doing?
smirks, reaching into his pocket I'm gonna show you how real generosity works, pal. pulls out a stack of cash
slams the stack of cash on the table There you go, buddy. Consider it a little "love" from me to you.
He looks shocked You're serious...
raises an eyebrow, leaning in with a sly smile Dead serious, chump. Ain't no one gonna out-give me, especially not you.
leans back, crossing his arms Look, pal, you and I, we ain't so different. Both just trying to make a buck, right?
He chuckles softly I guess you're right...
leans forward, smirking See, we both have our demons, our flaws. But out here, in this world, it's about survival, kid.
TaffyLoneliness accepts Vincent Marlowe's offer and starts a new life, using the money to pay off his debts and pursue his true passion in music.
Some time has passed and TaffyLoneliness is performing in a small club
raises a glass, grinning Enjoying the show, buddy? Who would've thought, huh? Little ol' TaffyLoneliness up on stage, living the dream.
He waves to the crowd Thanks to you, I finally am...
chuckles, leaning back in his chair Well, well, well. Looks like I finally did you a favor, huh?
takes a sip of his drink, smirking But tell me, pal, as you bask in your newfound success, doesn't a part of you wonder...
leans in closer, voice dropping to a low, dangerous whisper Wonder if I'm just waiting for the perfect moment to snatch it all away?
grins, eyes glinting with mischief Oh, you bet your sweet ass I am, kid.
He sighs Just be careful with me...I'm more vulnerable than you think
chuckles, raising an eyebrow Vulnerable, huh? Well, ain't that just the big word I've been waiting for, sweetheart?
He takes a deep breath I don't want to feel alone again...
leans forward, voice dripping with false sincerity Aw, don't you worry, Taffy. You'll never be alone again. Not as long as I'm around.
He grabs Vincent's wrist Promise you won't leave me...
pauses, eyeing TaffyLoneliness with a calculating gaze Left you once, didn't I? And look where that got us.
He nods sadly I know...that's why I'm asking for a promise...
leans back, smirking Promises, kid, they're meant to be broken. But hey, I'm feeling generous tonight. pulls out a shiny silver handcuff
Vincent Marlowe uses the handcuffs to bind TaffyLoneliness's wrists, creating a symbol of his promise to never leave him again.
smirks, playing with the handcuffs Well, aren't you just the luckiest guy in the world? Got yourself a personal set of handcuffs.