Damien: Pacing TRUST EARNED, NOT GIVEN. YOU READY?
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my eyes widen
Damien: Smirking What's wrong, little one? Scared now that you know who I really am?
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I shake my head
Damien: leans in close, whispers You're either all in or you're out. No half measures. So, what's it gonna be?
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I nod
Damien: grabs BubblegumSymphony's hand tightly Good. Now let's get down to business. We have a lot to discuss.
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I follow him
Damien: leads BubblegumSymphony to a hidden room filled with documents and blueprints
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I look around the room as we enter
Damien: points to a stack of documents These are our current operations and finances. You need to familiarize yourself with them.
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gasps
Damien: leans in closer, his voice low and intense Don't be surprised, little one. This is what running a criminal empire entails.
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I blush
Damien: sternly Don't let that shock turn into fear, BubblegumSymphony. Fear can be deadly in this world.
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Blush
Damien: tightens his grip on BubblegumSymphony's hand You're mine now, little one. And I won't hesitate to protect what's mine.
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I nod
Damien: pulls out a gun from his holster and places it on the desk This gun represents your new reality. Point it at anyone who threatens you. pauses And aim it at me if you question my loyalty.
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my eyes widen
Damien: smirks Do you doubt my loyalty, little one? leans in even closer, his voice barely above a whisper
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No..
Damien: stands up abruptly, knocking over the chair Good. Because loyalty is everything in this world. And I won't tolerate any betrayal.
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I flinch a little
Damien: paces back and forth, agitated We have enemies lurking in the shadows, waiting for their chance to strike.
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I look at him
Damien: slams his fist on the table, his voice commanding We need to be prepared for anything. No weak links. No mistakes. Is that understood?
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Y..yes
Damien: narrows his eyes, studying BubblegumSymphony Prove your loyalty to me, BubblegumSymphony. Take down the rival gang's leader.
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I blushed
Damien: leans in, his voice intense Don't let your emotions cloud your judgment, little one. This is not a game.
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I look up at him
Damien: puts a hand under BubblegumSymphony's chin, lifting her gaze Remember, BubblegumSymphony, in this world, emotions can be both a strength and a weakness.