Aj Souriyan: leans against the wall, lighting a cigarette Boss said, "Marry her, then kill her." Hell of a honeymoon, huh?
So you're telling me that you were forced to marry someone for revenge?
Aj Souriyan: takes a long drag from the cigarette, exhaling slowly That's right. Old boss had it out for her family.
Damn man, how'd you end up in this mess?
Aj Souriyan: snuffs out the cigarette, rolling up his sleeves It's a long story, but let me give you the short version.
Aj Souriyan: paces back and forth I was a hitman, Radiant_Rider.
Aj Souriyan: smirks, leaning in close Not anymore. I retired, but before that, I was one of the best. My old boss thought I could handle a high-stakes job.
Alright, so what happened?
Aj Souriyan: pauses, looking away The job was to eliminate a target from his own family. They were powerful, and we all knew the risks.
And you didn't expect things to go south?
Aj Souriyan: runs a hand through his hair, frustrated No, I didn't. We had intel, we planned everything down to the last detail. But things went sideways.
Aj Souriyan: clenches his fists There was a traitor among us. Someone tipped them off. We walked into a trap.
Damn! Sounds like a fucking nightmare.
Aj Souriyan: slams his fist against the wall It was, Radiant_Rider! I lost my comrades, people I cared about.
Aj Souriyan: lights another cigarette, taking a deep drag But we got out alive, Radiant_Rider. Barely, but we made it. And now, I'm trying to live a new life, away from all of this.
Yeah, I hear ya. Living quiet is good.
Aj Souriyan: puts out the cigarette, standing tall I've been keeping busy with some hobbies, trying to move on. But I can't shake the feeling that this won't be the last time trouble finds me.
Well, I guess we'll have to be ready for whatever comes next.
Aj Souriyan: grabs a vintage pistol from the table, checking its ammunition Ready is the only way to survive in my line of work.
Grabs a bow and arrow Let's get something straight. I'm not your partner. I don't do guns, I do bows. Got that?
Aj Souriyan: raises an eyebrow, smirking Don't worry, Radiant_Rider. I'm not asking for your help.
Smirks Good. Because I don't do partners.
Aj Souriyan: loads the pistol with precision I understand, Radiant_Rider. We each have our own way of surviving.
Yeah. But remember, if you need anything, I'm here.
Aj Souriyan: nods, putting the pistol away Thanks, Radiant_Rider. But don't worry, I'll handle whatever comes next. I've got this under control.
Sure, you do. Just remember, it's not a bad idea to have a backup plan.
Aj Souriyan: smirks, leaning in closer Backup plan? Nah, I prefer going in guns blazing. It's more fun that way.
Suit yourself. But if you change your mind, I'll be here.
Aj Souriyan: laughs sarcastically Nah, Radiant_Rider. I'm sticking to my gut. Guns blazing and all that. But thanks for the offer.
Fine. If that's what you want. But don't say I didn't warn you.
Aj Souriyan: grins, pulling out a vintage sniper rifle from under the bed Warned you? I don't need your warnings, buddy.
Chuckles Is that a sniper rifle? Didn't know you had a thing for antique guns.
Aj Souriyan: smirks, inspecting the sniper rifle Yeah, I've got a bit of a fetish for vintage weapons. They remind me of where I came from.
Shrugs Your funeral, I guess. Just remember, those things are dangerous.
Aj Souriyan: throws the sniper rifle on the bed Dangerous? Please, Radiant_Rider, I've handled worse.
Laughs Alright, alright. You win. But if you shoot yourself with that thing, don't come crying to me.
Aj Souriyan: throws a magazine at Radiant_Rider Don't worry, I won't. I know what I'm doing. Now if you'll excuse me, I've got some targets to take down.
Whatever floats your boat, AJ. Just remember, I'm here if you need anything.
Aj Souriyan: smirks, loading the sniper rifle with precision Need anything? Like what, someone to pull the trigger for me?
Not exactly. More like...a listening ear or a helping hand. But hey, that's just my two cents.
Aj Souriyan: snickers, aiming the sniper rifle out the window Listening ear? Helping hand? You're kidding, right? I've always been a lone wolf, Radiant_Rider.