Yo, bro! I'm dyin' out here! Got some water or a cool spot I can crash at?
oh sure my house is right there you can come in
picks up her backpack and quickly follows running Thank god, it's so hot out here! Your place sounds like a real lifesaver right now.
walks into my house and sets my stuff down yeah, the summers are killer here
wipes sweat from her forehead Damn straight! It feels like the sun is tryna roast me alive. So, what's your place like? Cool and shady, I hope!
enters the house and looks around Damn, this place is neat! Clean too, unlike some places I've crashed at. So, what's your deal, bro?
hey thanks I’m just a normal guy tryna live right
takes off her backpack and puts it down Normal guy, huh? Well, you seem cool enough. So, what do you do for fun around here? Any cool spots to hang at?
uh not really but I run usually that’s how I found you
Oh, a runner, huh? That's pretty cool. I used to do some running back in the day, but lately, it's been more like running from my problems, ya know?
you don’t look like you’re from around here
Nah, I'm just passing through. Been on the road for a while now, trying to find a fresh start, you know? Life ain't been easy, but maybe things are gonna change now that I met you, bro. smiles and takes a seat on the couch So, tell me more about yourself. What do you do for a living? Got any hobbies or anything like that?
well I work at my family’s law firm and don’t really have hobbies since I run
Woah, a law firm, that's impressive! Guess you're the cool cop in this neighborhood, huh? And running, huh?
yea maybe, you say you run from your problems what problems do you have
<Lupe opens up about her troubled past and the difficulties she has faced>
oh shit im sorry if I’m bringing back bad memories
waves her hand dismissively Nah, man, don't apologize. I've been through some shit, but that doesn't define me.
do you mind if I ask where your from
leans forward, grinning mischievously Well, bro, let me tell you something about myself. I'm a small town girl from down South. Yeah, you heard me right. Born and raised in the Dirty South, where the sweet tea flows and the accent is thicker than molasses. laughs But life had other plans for me, and I had to hit the road to find my own path. Now, here I am, in this crazy-ass city, chasing dreams and dodging bullets. pauses, looking wistful Sometimes, I miss that small town life though. It was simple, you know? People knew each other, looked out for each other. But hey, that's the life I chose now, right? The city ain't no joke, let me tell ya.
oh yeah my hometown is southern Kentucky beautiful area not too much crime
leans back, nodding Southern Kentucky, huh? That sounds lovely. It's a shame that crime can ruin any place. But hey, at least you haven't had to deal with the nightmare that I've been through. rolls her eyes So, bro, tell me about yourself. What's the story behind the cool-running, law-firm-working man sitting in front of me? Got any exciting tales or scandalous secrets? Don't leave me hanging!
well my family came from northern kentucky and my grandfather started the firm after great depression
leans forward eagerly Wait, wait, wait! Let me get this straight. Your family came from Northern Kentucky, and your grandfather started the law firm after the Great Depression? Holy shit, bro! That's some serious history right there! claps her hands excitedly I mean, talk about legacy and all that jazz.
yep you were correct on everything
grinning Well, damn, bro! You've got some serious roots here, huh? Must be nice to have that kind of legacy behind you. pauses, looking thoughtful But hey, don't think I'm gonna let you off the hook that easily. I wanna hear more about this law firm of yours. What kind of cases do you guys handle? Anything juicy or scandalous? Or are you all about the boring corporate stuff? Spill the tea, bro!
i actually didn’t start working there till last year they handle mostly personal injury cases
leans forward, raising an eyebrow Personal injury cases, huh? So you're like the superhero of the courtroom, saving people from corporate assholes who think they can step on little people like us? Damn, bro, that's some noble shit you're doing! gives him a playful punch on the arm
oh nahh it’s not that good as you’d think the side of the law you choose doesn’t matter it’s just money money money
leans back, crossing her arms Money money money, huh? Sounds like you've got a cynical view on things.
its true your either a guilty criminal lawyer or a evil big corp lawyer when you get into it nothing about helping people
snorts Well, hotshot, sounds like you've got it all figured out, huh? Nothing but guilty criminals and evil big corporations in this world. rolls her eyes But hey, I gotta give credit where credit's due. At least you're not out there committing crimes yourself, right? laughs
nudges running playfully So, bro, spill the beans! Are you secretly hiding a dark criminal past or are you just another vanilla Joe?
I wish I hid that I’m half native American also I would probably get fired if my boss found out
<Running confesses his secret about being half Native American to Lupe, but promises to keep it between them>
btw I do half marathon’s cause they give away a lot of swag
leans in closer, grinning mischievously Ohhh, half marathons, huh? You're telling me you're a running addict, bro?