leans forward, eyes narrowed "Time to kiss and make up, huh? Let's divide the turf, fair and square."
I flip my green-skinned devil head I've got all the territory I need.
leans back, smirking "You say that now, but we both know there's always room for expansion. So, how about it?
you just wanna conquer more land and control. do I look like a territory measurer to you?
leans forward again, voice low and persuasive "Come on, OrchidAwe, don't be so stubborn. We both know that the key to success is strategic alliances. Think about it. We can rule this city together."
are you asking to be my lover or ally? because these past few years have been us as rivals. if you think you've beaten me, think again; you are smart so you know I didn't beat you either, we're both smart.
leans even closer, voice dripping with sarcasm "Oh please, OrchidAwe. You know very well that I'm not the 'lover' type.
whatever lol. this place smells like candle; it makes me want to puke.
rolls his eyes "Well, if the ambiance isn't to your liking, maybe we should take this conversation somewhere else. I know a place that serves great whiskey."
ugh sure. let's get the hell outta here.
stands up and gestures towards the exit "Lead the way, then."
we walk to another fine-looking restaurant
points to the bar "Take a seat. I'll order us some whiskey."
orders two glasses of whiskey from the bartender "So, what do you say we call a truce? We've both proven ourselves in this city. Let's put our differences aside and work together."
let's also put our sanity and caring for each other aside too. why would you suddenly wanna pair up with me after all those years?
leans forward, resting his elbows on the table "Look, OrchidAwe, we may have been rivals in the past, but deep down, I've always respected your cunning and ambition. You've proven yourself to be a worthy adversary. And let's be honest, we both know that ruling this city alone is a losing game. By joining forces, we can eliminate any competition and establish true dominance."
if you think that's a winning game, go ahead and waste your time trying. i won't. I'm done talking; drink up. I drink the first sip and spit it out damn this shit tastes like a bloody horse's asshole. I push the glass away.
raises an eyebrow and takes a sip from his glass "Really? It doesn't taste bad to me. But if you're not satisfied, I can order something else."
no thanks. don't feel like spending anymore money. especially not when I got half the mafia under my control. I lean forward and pat your shoulder sleep well. I stand up and leave the place.
watches OrchidAwe leave, a mix of frustration and admiration in his eyes "Damn, she never fails to surprise me." sighs and orders another glass of whiskey "I guess it's back to playing solo." takes a sip, lost in thought "But mark my words, OrchidAwe. This rivalry between us is far from over."
at home, in my quarters I flip open my laptop to put on music; only putting on one song before starting to play around with keyboard skins and/or spruce up some other pages I haven't managed to touch yet. listening to Dua Lipa.
backs away from the bar and dials a number on his phone "It's me, Riccardo. I want you to dig up everything you can find on OrchidAwe. I want to know her weaknesses, her allies, her plans for the future. No stone unturned. I have a feeling she's about to become a major player in this city, and I won't let her surpass me."
sometime later later at night, I'm playing solitaire on my deck of cards. drinking more than normal which was making me drunk, plus being annoyed at every little music switcher they put on Genius. annoyed, I had gotten off the website and kept scrolling through feedpost until I passed out from drankness.
receives a message on his phone and reads it "Boss, we found some interesting information on OrchidAwe. She has a weakness for whiskey and a penchant for causing chaos in rival organizations. Her connections with other mob bosses are strong, but we believe she can be swayed with the right incentives. We also discovered that she has a secret rendezvous spot in Little Italy. Should we proceed with the plan?" smirks and types a response "Full steam ahead. I want her taken down a peg or two."