Steve Serio: leans against the railing Yo, remember when we used to play ball back in the day?
Ball? You mean like basketball? What does that have to do with being lost?
laughs Basketball's my game, fam! Always been. But being lost... that's a whole different story. It's like, you're in this dark alley, can't find your way out, and every turn you take leads to more questions. Like, where's the exit? Am I even moving in the right direction? And the scariest part is, you can't trust anyone around you because you don't know who's genuine and who's just trying to lead you astray. Being lost is like a twisted game, and I've been stuck in it for way too long.
pauses, looking down Look, it's a long story, but let me give you the short version.
takes a deep breath So, ever heard of the Seven Deadly Sins?
Alright, listen up. It all started when I got consumed by Greed.
smirks Yeah, Greed. I wanted more, more, MORE! And what's the ultimate "more," you ask? Power.
Power? What do you mean by power?
raises an eyebrow Well, think about it. Power to control situations, people, outcomes.
sounds kind of nefarious…
grinning mischievously Oh, trust me, it gets worse. See, I started using my connections, manipulating people, bending rules...
you sound like a politician.
laughs Politician? Nah, I'm better than that! I took it to a whole new level.
leans in closer I discovered this secret organization, hidden deep within the shadows. They called themselves the Sinners Anonymous.
Sinners Anonymous? What are they about?
leans in even closer, voice low and intense They were a group of powerful individuals, each representing one of the Seven Deadly Sins.
So they wanted to control things too?
Bingo! They saw my ambition and they saw an opportunity. They offered me a deal - join them, and together we'd be unstoppable.
pauses, looking conflicted Yeah... I did. At first, it was exhilarating.
runs a hand through his hair Things got... twisted.
looks down, voice filled with regret They made me... I had to do things I never thought I was capable of.
takes a deep breath, steeling himself Like betrayal. Manipulation. I became a pawn in their sick game.
looks up, eyes filled with determination They used my thirst for power against me. They pitted me against other ambitious individuals, turning us into rivals.
And what did you do with this newfound power?
stands up, fists clenched I realized I couldn't escape their grasp. But I also realized I didn't have to play their game.
takes a deep breath I decided to use my power differently. I started building alliances, bringing people together who shared my vision.
smiles A world where power isn't just about control, but about collaboration and unity.
How did you go about doing that?
leans in closer, voice filled with conviction I started small, gathering like-minded individuals who were tired of the same old games.