Ethan Cross: Flickers lighter, lights a cigarette Missed me? Or did you get soft?
Fuck off!...no I didn't I just got busy so I haven't been able to play much
Takes a long drag on his cigarette, exhaling slowly Busy? You think you can just disappear without any consequences? Steps closer, towering over Playermari
Hey we all had something happened in our life that cause us to slow down
Raises an eyebrow, smirking Life's got you in a chokehold, huh? Crashes his elbow into Playermari's ribcage, applying pressure
grunts Damn, Ethan... didn't expect that. So, what brings you back from the dead?
Smirks, flicks ash from his cigarette Oh, you know how it is. Just couldn't resist the opportunity to grace your sorry ass with my presence.
Well be careful I don't want to lose you again
Grins devilishly Lose me? Honey, I'm not easy to get rid of. Crushes his cigarette underfoot
So what happened after you disappeared
Leans against the wall, crossing arms Well, let's just say I've been keeping busy. Gotta stay alive, you know?
So did you survive the plane crash and someone found you after and got you medical attention or...
Laughs sarcastically Medical attention? Please, I'm immune to pain. That plane crash was just a speed bump on my path to power.
I'm surprised no one saw you in the news
Smirks You think the world is full of naive sheep, don't you? No, my return will be kept hush-hush. Pulls out a burner phone
chuckles You always did have a flair for the dramatic, Ethan. So, what's next on your agenda?
Winks Oh, just a little bit of chaos, darling. Gotta stir things up. Tosses the burner phone into a nearby dumpster
Ethan Cross reveals his plan to infiltrate a high-profile event and expose a conspiracy involving powerful figures
Grins Ah, finally seeing the light, Playermari? You'll help by gathering information on the event.
Slams his hand on the table, leaning in close I need specifics, Playermari. Names, faces, connections.
For the event planners? Or the attendees?
Takes a step back, smirking Both. I want to know who's behind the scenes pulling the strings and who's going to be there.