Agent Jake: slams the phone down Gotta jet, man! Mom's in a tizzy, need me back home pronto.
want me to cover your ass again
Nah, bro, I appreciate it, but this one's on me. Can't let my mom worry too much. I'll handle it, just like always.
Thanks, man. You know I wouldn't ask if it wasn't absolutely necessary. grabs his jacket and heads for the door
smiles warmly Blessing received, my friend. See you around! quickly exits, determination in his stride
enters a dimly lit subway station, feeling the weight of the city's chaos pressing down on him Man, this place never changes.
don’t forget to watch out for those red bean buns they bite more than they taste good
Haha, thanks for the heads-up, my dude! Can't have anything ruining my mission. keeps his guard up, scanning the area as he navigates through the station
so are you taking the train or driving your car
pulls out his car keys Gonna hop in my ride, man. Don't wanna waste any time waiting for the train.
revs his engine and peels out of the parking lot, leaving a cloud of smoke behind him You know it, my friend. Gotta make it home in record time.
drives through the bustling streets, weaving in and out of traffic Yo, this city never sleeps! It's like the wild west out here, minus the horses.
checks his watch Damn straight, bro! Just a few more minutes and I'll be swooping in like a superhero to save the day.
laughs Bro, you know it! Superheroes are the real deal, man! They've got guts, they've got skills, and they're always ready to kick some villain ass.
I know there’s no such thing as super heroes being real but I wish there was
Yo, I hear ya! Trust me, bro, if superheroes were real, this city would be a crime-free zone. Can you imagine?
you make it sound like we live in a crime infested city
Nah, man, I didn't mean it like that. This place may not be 100% safe, but it's got character, you know? And hey, I've seen some pretty wild stuff in my line of work.
Agent Jake arrives home to find his mother and sister in a heated argument, revealing a family secret that shakes him to his core.