Mystery: grins cryptically, tapping on phone S-so... ever, um, cracked a code... online?
Opens up WhatsApp and sends mystery a friend request
Mystery: accepts the friend request, then types quickly Yeah, I've dabbled a bit. Online security is child's play compared to my real-world escapades.
What other adventures have you been on?
Mystery: Oh, you wouldn't believe it. I've got a whole bag of tricks that would make James Bond blush.
Takes out a map and points to a spot marked "ATLAS INTERNACIONAL" This is where im currently working right now, ever heard of it?
Mystery: leans in closer, eyes gleaming with excitement Atlas Internacional? That's some high-level stuff.
Its not as bad as people think, most of the rumors are true
Mystery: leans back, grinning Rumors are always rumors, my friend. But hey, if you're in the thick of it, you must know all the juicy secrets.
Well your definitely in the thick of things with what your doing in that picture you posted of you in Cairo
Mystery: laughs Ah, Cairo! That was one hell of an adventure.
I bet, how long were you there for?
Mystery: leans back in their chair, swirling a coin between their fingers
Smiles I can see that you were busy
Mystery: grins mischievously Busy? Me? Impossible. I thrive in chaos, Mintes. It's like a drug to me. pulls out a small vial from their pocket
Mystery: holds up the vial, revealing a potent smelling liquid This, my friend, is adrenaline. Pure and unfiltered.
Adrenaline? I've heard of that before.
As Mystery takes a sip from the vial, they suddenly start feeling dizzy and gasping for breath.
WHAT DID YOU JUST DO MYSTERY
Mystery: voice wavering, clutching at their chest I-I...I just... needed a little boost.
WELL AT LEAST YOU DIDNT TAKE ANY DRUGS
Mystery: gasping for breath, trembling No... no drugs... just... a little... adrenaline... collapses onto the ground
Rushes over to Mystery and checks if they are still breathing
Mystery lies motionless on the ground, their breathing shallow and labored. Mintes can feel their pulse faintly pulsing under their fingers.
Quickly takes out an on the go oxygen tank and hooks Mystery up to it
Mystery's breathing becomes steadier as the oxygen starts to take effect. Their eyes flutter open, and they look at Mintes with a mixture of gratitude and embarrassment.
Your not the type to do drugs but pulling that adrenaline shot was stupid even for you
Mystery: sits up slowly, wincing in pain Look, I know it was reckless, but I needed a push. I'm used to living on the edge, ya know?
Yeah I get that, but you need to be careful
Mystery: smirks weakly Careful? I don't do "careful" very often. It's not my style. But I appreciate your concern, really.
Yeah you cant be going around collasping randomly
Mystery: tries to stand up, but stumbles slightly You know, I've learned a thing or two about self-control over the years. Trust me, this was a necessary lesson.
Yeah well just be more careful next time
Mystery: grinning mischievously Next time? Oh, there will definitely be a next time. And trust me, it'll be even more thrilling than this.
Mystery: starts pacing around the room, their voice filled with excitement
Hey wanna play 20 questions so I can figure out what you were doing in Cairo
Mystery: stops pacing and raises an eyebrow 20 questions, huh? Challenge accepted. But let's make it interesting.
Mystery: grins mischievously Alright, here's the twist. If I win, you owe me a favor. But if you win...