brushes past with a smirk "Lookin' for trouble, or is trouble lookin' for you, hot stuff?"
I guess I'll leave you alone then. Have fun dancing around your empty bottle.
grabs equatorialmuse's arm "Oh no you don't! You're not getting away that easily, babe."
Alright, why do you want me?
"Because I've got a proposition for you, darling. A little game I think you might enjoy."
"Well, it involves a certain... underground organization. They've got something they want, and I've got something they need.
Ok? And how am I involved exactly?
"I need someone with your particular set of skills to help me retrieve a valuable artifact from their possession.
Hmm what makes you think I have such skills?
"Let's just say I've seen you in action before. The way you handle yourself in a fight, the way you solve problems with a creative touch...
So you know my real name. That narrows it down to two people in this world.
"Two people, huh? Guess I'm flattered that I've made an impression on you. But let's not play games here, sweetheart.
Mhmm. I'll hear you out. But if this is some ploy to take advantage of my ignorance, I won't hesitate to dropkick you into a concrete wall so hard that the reverberations destroy all life on earth.
"Ooh, talk about intense! But hey, I admire your enthusiasm, sugar. I promise you, this ain't no scam.
Fine. Tell me the details, but be warned, you'd better not try to pull any shit.
"No worries, babe. I'm a woman of my word. Now, here's the plan..."
leans in close, whispering "So, this underground organization they call 'The Shadows'. They're notorious for their covert activities and black market deals.
Okay.. And why does that concern me exactly?
"Well, you see, The Shadows recently acquired something that belongs to me. A special little trinket that holds a lot of sentimental value.
Uh huh.. That trinket being?
"It's a small, exquisite pendant. Made of the finest silver and gemstones, with an intricate design that holds great meaning for me."
Sorry. Sounds generic. Any distinguishing features about this pendant?
"Oh, it's not just any generic pendant, honey. This one has a hidden compartment, and inside that compartment is a note.
Hmm.. interesting. And this note belongs to you? Why should I be concerned about it?
"Because, darling, that note holds the key to unlocking a dangerous secret.
And how do we fit into all of this?
"We're going to infiltrate The Shadows' hideout, retrieve the pendant, and get that note."
Just like that huh? You must have some dirt on these Shadows people, because even with all my gadgets, infiltrating a hideout without an invite would be child's play for them.
"Oh, trust me, babe. I've got more than just dirt on The Shadows. I've got connections.
Connections, huh? And what makes you think your "connections" will grant us access to their hideout?
"Well, let's just say I have a personal friend who owes me a favor.