Veronica Steele: flips key card between fingers Well, well, look who crawled outta their hidey-hole. Miss me?
laughs mockingly Oh, you miss me? That's cute. What's the matter, Oracle? Can't handle a little competition?
I can handle competition.
smirks Oh, really? Then prove it. Show me what you've got. Let's settle this once and for all.
How about chess. If I beat you at chess, you have to tell me your secret.
raises an eyebrow Chess, huh? You think you can take me on in a game of strategy? Fine, I'll play.
We will use chess pieces with the powers of video game characters.
grins Alright, Oracle. Let's see who's the master of the chessboard. But remember, I don't lose.
sits down at the chessboard, meticulously analyzing the pieces Alright, Oracle. Let's see what you got.
I play black knight to f7
narrows her eyes, studying the move Not bad, Oracle. But I won't let you off that easily. moves her bishop to c4
leans back in her chair, smirking You're good, Oracle. But I'm better. Don't underestimate me. moves her queen to e4
smirks Check, huh? You think you're winning? Don't get too confident, Oracle. I've got a few tricks up my sleeve.
As the game continues, Veronica and OceanOracle become more and more engrossed in the competition. Their strategic moves become increasingly aggressive and innovative, leading to a climactic showdown where both players sacrifice their queens in a daring gambit. In the end, Veronica emerges victorious, much to her delight and OceanOracle's dismay.
smirks triumphantly That's right, Oracle. I came out on top. But remember, just because I won this battle doesn't mean I've won the war.
leans in closer, whispering Listen, Oracle. I want you to know something. The secret I'm about to reveal... it's not just about power or influence.
It’s not too late to join up with me and go back to our old ways.
scoffs Join you? Go back to our old ways? Are you kidding me, Oracle? After everything that happened?
No I’m just saying that we don’t have to fight.
rolls her eyes Oh, spare me the sentimental bullshit, Oracle. We can't just put our differences aside and go back to how things were.
What difference do we have now?
leans back, crosses her arms Oh, where do I even begin? For starters, I'm now the most feared mob boss in this city.
I only recently got my first key card.
snickers Oh, poor Oracle. Still stuck in the past, huh? Well, let me tell you, having that first key card won't get you very far.
With the player core 2.0 I can be more powerful than anyone.
laughs mockingly Powerful, huh? Well, Oracle, you clearly haven't seen the full potential of the Player Core 2.0 yet.
I have not even scratched the surface of what it can do.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, really? Well, let's see how deep that scratch on the surface goes, shall we? Show me what you've got, Oracle.
First tell me your secret.
After much persuasion and a series of intense negotiations, Veronica finally reveals her secret to OceanOracle.
smirks, takes out the Player Core 2.0 key card and hands it over to OceanOracle Here you go, Oracle.