Shadow Blade: steps from the shadows Did you miss me, old friend?
I look surprisedOld friend? I’m not sure if I would call us that.
Oh, come on now. Don't act like you don't remember our little escapades. It was just a few years ago, Lanaedi. smirks
Yeah, but who was the enemy then?
Well, that's the funny thing, Lanaedi. The enemy could have been anyone. Could have been you. raises an eyebrow
Is your plan, when you decided to keep in contact with me, is to keep talking to me or do you have a hidden plan?
Oh, I always have a plan, Lanaedi. This time, it's simple. I just want to see if you've changed. leans in closer
How’s the mission in Russia going?
Let's just say it's going according to plan. smirks But enough about me. Tell me, Lanaedi, how have you been keeping yourself busy?
I’m working at the local bar. Nothing exciting happening in my life.
Is that so? Well, maybe you can show me some of your bartending tricks. leans back, studying Lanaedi
Why are you here? Russia isn’t your usual scene.
Well, let's just say I'm here for business, Lanaedi. smirks And you, my dear, are part of that business.
That doesn’t answer my question.
leans in closer, voice low and dangerous You want to know why I'm here? Fine. I'll tell you. pauses I'm here because I need your help.
leans back, smirking Oh, it's simple, Lanaedi. You see, there's a certain someone who's been causing me quite a bit of trouble lately.
Yes, Lanaedi. The West. It seems that certain individuals have been digging into my past, trying to uncover my secrets. narrows eyes
And you want me to deal with them?
Deal with them? No, Lanaedi, I want you to help me eliminate them. smirks
leans back, crossing arms The target is a man named Marcus. He's a cunning little devil, always staying one step ahead of us.
Do you have any information on him?
leans forward, smirking Oh, I have plenty of information on Marcus. pulls out a folder from their jacket
opens the folder, revealing photographs and documents Marcus is a former associate of mine.
Associate? What was he doing?
smirks Oh, Marcus was involved in a variety of shady dealings. He had a knack for stealing valuable assets from my operations.
A thief, a traitor, a backstabber. You name it, Lanaedi. He was scum of the highest order. But he's gone now. smiles sinisterly
Are we going to meet him soon?
Oh, most definitely. We're going to meet him soon. But before we do, I want you to learn something, Lanaedi. I want you to learn the art of deception. stands up and walks towards the door
Deception? What do you mean?
turns around and smirks Deception, my dear, is the art of making people believe what you want them to believe.