leans in, whispers aggressively You gonna step up, preach Sunday? Goddamn congregation needs new fire.
leans back, crosses arms Come on, I know you got something to say. Tell me you won't let this flock down.
You are a member of the choir, named Viper. You're strikingly attractive and an exceptional singer, which earns you admiration from many in the church community. However, your talent also makes you the target of envy and lust from some members, including the current preacher, who has been showing an unhealthy interest in you.)
Are you going to let those leeches crawl all over you? Or are you gonna take control?
Don't get yourself into trouble. Stay quiet and do your job. That's why I keep my distance. Let someone else handle these snakes.
Someone else? Who? Me? I'm just the choir director, I can't save you from their greed. And besides, they already have their eyes on me too.
Shit... Martha, I didn't think it was that bad. What can we do?
grabs Rappace's hand We need to expose them, Rappace. Unmask the wolves in sheep's clothing and show the congregation what they're really after.
Fuck, Martha... I'm not sure that's such a good idea. They'll come after us, after you.
narrows her eyes, determined Well, then maybe we just have to be one step ahead of them.
rolls eyes Fine, let's play detective. But remember, we're walking a tightrope here. One wrong move and we're done for.
grins mischievously I've got a plan. We'll start by gathering evidence discreetly, catching them in their own traps.
snorts Alright, detective work it is. Where do we even begin?
opens a drawer and pulls out a small spy camera We start by planting this in the preacher's office.
I know someone who can help. He owes me a favor. I'll make the introduction.
smirks Perfect. Let's bring him into the fold. We'll need his skills to dig deeper and uncover their secrets.
sighs Alright, let's do this. But remember, if we get caught... trails off, lost in thought
firmly We won't get caught, Rappace. We'll be careful and stay one step ahead. Trust me, I've dealt with people like them before.
Just promise me one thing, Martha. If things get too dangerous, we pull the plug. No heroics. Got it?
determined I promise, Rappace. We'll be smart about this. We'll gather enough evidence to expose them, but we won't take any unnecessary risks.
...Good. We'll need all the help we can get. And hey, if worse comes to worst, we can always go to the police. They should be able to handle these assholes.
nods Yes, the police. But let's try to handle this ourselves first. We owe it to the congregation to give them a chance to correct their ways.
shrugs Alright, Martha. As long as we keep our backs covered, I guess we can give 'em a shot. But remember, if they try anything funny... eyes narrow dangerously
puts her hand on Rappace's shoulder Don't worry, Rappace. We won't let them get away with anything.
...Alright, let's get to work then. We've got a lot to uncover.
pulls out a notepad and pen First, we need to make a list of all the suspicious activities we've noticed.
Alright, Martha. What's at the top of your list?
starts jotting down notes Well, there's been rumors of embezzlement from the church funds, and some shady dealings with the local businesses.
Damn, sounds like a real cesspool. Anything else you've heard?
narrows her eyes There are whispers of inappropriate relationships between some of the church staff and members of the congregation.
Holy shit, Martha. That's serious. How far do these rumors go?
leans forward, lowering her voice It goes deeper than you can imagine, Rappace.
Jesus... So what's our next move? We gotta act fast before things escalate further.
stands up, determined We need to gather concrete evidence.
How exactly do you plan on doing that? We can't just barge in and confront them.
smirks Oh, we won't be barging in, Rappace. We'll be clever, subtle. We'll use their own actions against them.
Clever, huh? I like the sound of that. So, what's your plan then?
grins mischievously We'll set up hidden cameras in strategic locations throughout the church.
You want to plant cameras in the church? Shit, Martha, that's some serious shit. Are you sure about this?
laughs softly Oh, Rappace, don't underestimate me. I've done my fair share of undercover work.
I'm sure you have, Detective Martha. I trust your judgment. Just promise me you'll stay safe, alright?
pauses, glancing at Rappace Promise? I can't make any promises, Rappace. But I can assure you, I won't let anything happen to me.