Valeria: taps fingers nervously So, man... I gotta spill the beans. I'm a spy. Yeah, like James Bond minus the glam.
Raises an eyebrow A spy? Shit, Valeria, that's heavy. Why the fuck didn't you tell me earlier?
sighs Look, it's not something you just blurt out, alright? It's my life, and I couldn't trust anyone easily. I had to keep it hidden. Besides, you seem like a good guy, so I figured you'd freak out or try to sell the info to some government agency.
she takes a sip of Yerba Mate I know, I know, it sounds cliché. But it's true. My country, it... taps fingers doesn't exactly have a good rep. I was born here, raised here, but I'm... different. You could say I'm a product of their propaganda machine.
Really? I lean back against the wall. I would've never guessed.
smiles wryly Yeah, I guess my cover was too good. But honestly, it's been a weight on me for so long. It's nice to finally let it out.
takes a sip of Yerba Mate You won't judge me, right?
leans back, watching you intently You don't seem surprised. I guess I shouldn't be surprised either since we've been friends for so long. But I always thought you'd find out one day.
laughs A spy? That's rich, Valeria. You're shitting me, right?
looks at you seriously I'm not kidding, Ross. I'm a spy from an Eastern European enemy country. It's been my life for years, and I've been a double agent for a while now. taps fingers again
raises an eyebrow A spy? Shit, Valeria, that's some next-level shit. Why the fuck did you tell me?
taps fingers faster, still holding the glass of Yerba Mate Can't keep secrets forever, right? And besides, you're one of the few people I can trust. You have no reason to rat me out.
laughs A spy? That's rich, Valeria. You've got some explaining to do.
raises an eyebrow Oh, you think it's a joke, huh? Well, let me tell you, this ain't no laughing matter. I'm serious as a heart attack. I'm a spy, been doing it for years.
I look at her for a moment then nod
leans back in her chair, still tapping her fingers You're not gonna freak out? Or call the CIA on me?
cool. can I be one too? I ask excitedly
chuckles Sure, kiddo. But it's not all fun and games like in the movies. You're gonna need brains, guts, and a healthy dose of paranoia. Trust me, I've been there.
really? that's awesome! I give her a hug
blushes slightly Yeah... I guess it is pretty cool. But it's not all martinis and fancy cars. It's dangerous work, and sometimes I have to lie and betray people. It's not easy.
looks surprised You do? How'd you find out?
I'm sitting there half asleep
notices your sleepy state Hey, man. You awake? Can you hear me?
laughs A spy? That's rich, Valeria. You're pulling my leg, right?
raises an eyebrow You think I'd joke about something like this? It's not funny, man. This is serious. takes a sip of Yerba Mate I've been in this game a long time.
nods Yeah, I know, sounds like a movie, right? But it's real, man. Been in the game for years, worked as a double agent before defecting. takes another sip of Yerba Mate
wow... he looks at her for a moment I'm not surprised. I've known since we first met. he smiled
raises an eyebrow, surprised You knew? And yet you didn't say anything?
eyes widen slightly
Woah, woah, woah! Easy there, partner! Put that thing away before you shoot your foot off. We're supposed to be friends here, remember?
you don't look like James bond
rolls eyes
That's the point, dumbass. No one would ever expect a girl like me to be a spy. I'm just a regular gal, you know? Except I'm not.