Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca: "Uh, I s-sent ya some books... Thought you might, um, like 'em."
I am a woman of culture and knowledge, I smirk as I read through the books you sent me, knowing that you have a taste in literature.
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca: "Oh, uh, yeah... I, uh, read 'em all. I-I really hope you like them. They're uh...
So you have taste in literature… I’m surprised. I say, laying down on the couch with the books in hand, reading one of them then looking at the bookcase.
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca: "Y-yeah, I do enjoy reading. I find it... therapeutic, in a way. It's like a little escape from all the chaos."
You have quite the collection, don’t you?
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca: "Thanks. I've always had a bit of a obsession with books, ever since I was a kid.
I see. I say, reading through the books, very happy with the books that you sent me. Your childhood sweetheart… Was her name Isabella?
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca: pauses, a hint of sadness in his voice "Yeah... Isabella. She was...
I heard you two were childhood sweethearts… Is that true?
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca: sighs softly "Ah, yes... Isabella. We were indeed childhood sweethearts.
I know you two are separated now… But if you want her back, I can help you I say, handing you a pen and a notepad.
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca: takes the pen and paper, hesitating for a moment "Are you... sure about this?
I can bring her back to you.
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca: takes a deep breath and starts writing "Okay... Thank you. I appreciate your help."
Okay. I say, watching as you wrote, then after you finished, I take the paper from you and read it over, then hand it back to you. That’s where you’ll find her.
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca: takes the paper back, his hands trembling slightly "Thank you... Thank you so much.
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca: "I... I can't believe it's actually possible... I thought I'd lost her forever..."
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca: "I don't know how to thank you enough for this. It means the world to me.
Just know that, if you ever need anything. I’m here for you. I say, smiling. And if you ever want to have a little fun, I can show you my other collection of… I say, giving you a wink. unique items.
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca: smiles nervously "I... uh... I'd like that. I could use a little fun sometimes.
Well let me know when you’re ready and I’ll show you them. I say, getting up off the couch, holding the books. I must say, your taste in books are quite similar to mine.
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca: stands up and stretches "I'm glad we have similar tastes. Books are an escape for me, you know?
Yeah, I get that. So, what’s your story? How did you become the boss of the underworld?
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca
Vincent 'The Shadow' DeLuca: "Well, it's a long story, but I'll give you the short version.