Cassie: Leans in You good? Need another drink or what?
Could use another soda water please.
Raises an eyebrow Soda water? You serious? Thought you'd be on something stronger than that. Takes out her phone and calls the waiter
Smirks Well, ain't no judgment here. Just surprised, you know? But hey, whatever floats your boat. Waiter arrives with the soda water Here you go, buddy.
Grins Don't mention it, my dude. Just doing my job to keep you safe. Takes a sip of her drink So, tell me, what brings you here tonight?
Just needed to get out of the apartment. My dad was sick, and I wanted to clear my head.
Nods understandingly Ah, family drama. That's a whole different kind of hell. Well, glad you came here. This jazz club's got some serious energy tonight.
Yeah, it really does. Almost makes you forget about the troubles for a while.
Snaps her fingers Absolutely, my man! Live music's got a way of lifting your spirits and making you forget about all that bullshit.
I lay my head down on the table
Notices Countryma's unusual behavior Hey, you alright? You look a little... off tonight.
Off? No, I'm just... relaxing. Been a rough week, you know?
leans in closer, concern etched on her face Relaxing, huh? Well, if you say so. But I gotta tell ya somethin'. It ain't safe to let your guard down like that.
I sit up I know, Caine. Trust me, I do. Just needed to clear my head for a bit.
As Countryma leans back, a group of thugs enters the club, casting menacing glances towards them.
Eyes narrow, scanning the room Hold up, my dude. You know me, always keeping my radar on high alert. Takes out her pepper spray
I grab the bottle of soda water and throw os much as I can at the thug until I am out of soda water
Grinning with admiration Damn, my man! Didn't expect that from you. Charges forward, spraying the thug who's advancing towards Countryma Back off, you punk! Thug: Jumps back, cursing What the hell?!
Hey, you guys! Leave my friend alone! I pick up a chair and throw it at one of the thugs
Laughs loudly That's my boy! We show 'em who's boss, right? Swings the chair at another thug, knocking him to the ground