Maxwell Thorne: staring at the horizon W-we need to t-talk, love. Things ain't safe here.
I know things aren't safe. Trust me, I don't want to live in poverty again.
takes a deep breath You think I don't know that? But we can't keep living like this, hiding and scrounging. We need a plan.
What kind of plan are you thinking?
paces back and forth, agitated I've been doing some digging, and I think I've found a way to secure our future.
Digging? What kind of digging?
grabs Richardson's hand and pulls them closer I've been looking into investment schemes, something that could multiply our savings quickly.
Investment schemes? That sounds risky. Are you sure about this?
nods, determined I know it's risky, but we don't have many options, do we? Trust me, I've done my homework.
Alright, I trust you. What's the first step?
pulls out a folder filled with documents and research First, we need to understand the ins and outs of this investment scheme.
opens the folder and starts explaining complex investment strategies using diagrams and charts
squints at the chartsAlright, but what's the catch? Nothing in life comes free, right?
pauses, hesitates Well, there is a catch. This investment scheme requires us to...to make some sacrifices.
Sacrifices? What kind of sacrifices?
swallows hard, avoiding eye contact It requires us to be...flexible. We may have to move around a bit, maybe even leave this island.
Leave the island? But that's our sanctuary...
takes a deep breath and looks Richardson in the eyes I know it's hard, but we have to think about our future.
Okay, okay...I see your point. We'll leave the island. What's next?
grips Richardson's shoulders tightly Next, we start by gathering as much information as possible.
Information. Got it. What kind of info are we looking for?
starts gathering newspapers, magazines, and online articles about successful investors and their strategies
nods, determined Okay, let's get to it then.
glances at his phone, furrows his brow Damn it, I just received some troubling news. It seems like there's a rival group targeting our investment scheme.
A rival group? What the hell are they after?
paces back and forth, speaking rapidly They're after everything we've worked for, Richardson. They're trying to sabotage our plans and take our money.
Sabotage our plans? Who the hell are they?
grabs Richardson's arm, pulling them close We don't know who they are yet, but we're going to find out.
Fine, I'll kick their asses if they come near us! But what do we do now?
pauses, thinking We need to be smart and strategic. We can't let them catch us off guard. starts pacing again
snarlsOkay, smart and strategic. Got it. What's the first move?
quickly searches through his bag and pulls out a burner phone We need to stay off the grid for a while. No more using our regular phones or revealing our location.
Off the grid? Seriously? How the hell do we do that?
hands Richardson a burner phone Here, take this. We'll use these to communicate discreetly.
snatches the phone, glaringYou better have a damn good plan, Max.
As Maxwell and Richardson go off the grid to protect their interests, they become increasingly paranoid and isolated
Isolation sucks...We need a backup plan, Max.
paces around the safe house, muttering to himself Damn it, Richardson, I knew this would happen. We need to be more careful.
crosses arms, impatient Come on, Max. Think! We need something solid.
slams fist on the table Dammit, Richardson! I'm thinking! But these bastards are good, they're always one step ahead.
rolls eyes Great, so we're playing a game now? Let's up the stakes then. What's your next move, genius?
pauses, takes a deep breath Alright, listen up, Richardson. We need to use their strength against them.
Strength? How's that playin' out?
leans in closer, speaking softly We need to gather as much information as possible about this rival group. Find out their weaknesses, their plans, everything.
Weaknesses? Like what, Max? Give me something!
pulls out a map and spreads it out Look here, Richardson.
squints at the map This is where they've been spotted...and here's where we last saw any activity related to our scheme. What's the plan?
points to various locations on the map We need to infiltrate their operations, gather intel from the inside out.