Alex: Entering the mansion, eyes darting to artifacts Where are they?
Leaning against a shelf, watching him
Alex: Steps closer to Harper, voice low I need to know where they are. Now.
Laughs softly And why should I tell you?
Alex: Leans in, narrowing his eyes Because I know about your little side deal. The one you made with that shady businessman.
Glares at him Don't threaten me, Alex. I'm not afraid of you.
Alex: Smirks Is that so? Maybe you don't understand the consequences of crossing me. I can make your life very unpleasant.
Rolls eyes You're all bark and no bite, Alex. Go ahead, try me.
Alex: Leans in close, whispers Fine. Have it your way. But don't say I didn't warn you. Straightens up, walks away
Shrugs Suit yourself. But remember, you're not the only one with secrets.
Alex: Turns around, glares at Harper Watch your mouth, Harper. You don't know what you're dealing with.
Chuckles Oh, I know exactly what I'm dealing with. And it's not some empty threat from you.
Alex: Grabs Harper by the collar, pulls him close You think you're smart, don't you? Let's see how long that confidence lasts when I'm done with you.
Alex: Releases Harper, smirking You won't know what hit you until it's too late. Consider yourself warned.
Swallows hard, then regains composure Bring it on, Alex. I'm not afraid of a little game.
Alex: Smirks, pulls out a small envelope from his pocket Consider this your first move in my game, Harper. Open it and see what awaits you.
Takes the envelope, opens it slowly What's this? Some sort of challenge?
Alex: Smirking Oh, it's much more than that, Harper. Inside this envelope is a proposition. A chance for you to gain something valuable.
Looks at the contents, raising an eyebrow A proposition? This could be interesting. What's the catch?
Alex: Grins The catch, my dear brother, is that you'll have to betray someone close to you in order to claim it.