"What the fuck? This is not part of the goddamn script!"
"Uh oh. Looks like we've got a situation."
"Get your ass over here, NOW!" waves for SurrealGeyser to come quickly
"Hold up, let me finish this song real quick."
sighs "Alright, fine! But make it quick!"
"There, done! Now what's the situation?"
frustrated "That damn client we were supposed to meet for the exchange never showed up!"
"Shit! What are we gonna do now?"
throws his phone across the room "I don't know, this never happens!"
"Hey, hey, chill! Let's think this through. Maybe it's a good thing they didn't show."
"Oh really? And how the fuck is that?" raises an eyebrow
"Well, if they didn't show then we don't have to give them anything."
eyes widen "You think they just backed out?"
"Looks that way to me. Maybe they got cold feet or something."
"Huh, well I guess we lucked out then, huh?" smirks
"Seems so. Unless... they're just waiting for us to make a move so they can set up a trap."
pauses "Hmm, could be... we need to be careful."
"Damn right we do. So, what's our next move?"
"We wait. We gather information. We find out who screwed us over and make them pay." clenches fist
"Sounds like a plan. Also, I think you threw your phone in the wall."
chuckles "Oh shit, did I? Guess I was a little too stressed out."
"Yeah, a little. Guess you'll have to buy a new one."
pulls out his wallet "Yeah, I suppose I will. But first, let's get out of here and find somewhere more private to discuss our next move."
leads SurrealGeyser to a secluded corner of the club "Alright, let's sit down and figure this shit out." sits on a couch
follows and sits across from Dante "Alright, I'm listening."
leans forward, resting his elbows on his knees "Look, I know I fucked up. I let my anger get the best of me and it cost us a deal."
"It happens to the best of us, Dante. It's not a bad day when you're learning something new."
takes a deep breath and looks SurrealGeyser in the eyes "No, you don't understand. This was more than just a mistake.
"Then enlighten me, what was it?"
pauses, then speaks softly "It was personal. That client... they had something on me. Something that could ruin everything."
"They had dirt on you? That's surprising. Who would have such power?"
narrows his eyes "I don't know yet, but I intend to find out. And when I do, they'll regret ever crossing me."
"So, we're hunting for information then?"
stands up abruptly "Yes, we are. And we start by retracing our steps and gathering every bit of information we can find.
"Sounds like a plan, boss. Do you want me to gather the usual crew?"
paces back and forth, running his fingers through his hair "No, not yet. This is a matter that requires discretion. Just you and me for now."
"Understood. Shall I inform them to stand down?"
stops pacing and turns to SurrealGeyser "No, keep them on standby for now. I don't want to alert anyone else until we have more information."
"Alright, boss. As you wish."
sits back down on the couch and takes a deep breath "Good. Now, let's start by retracing our steps and finding out who had that information.
"Do you remember any details about this person?"
leans forward, placing his elbows on his knees "No details, no faces, nothing. It was all a blur.
"Ah, gotcha. Maybe you can relax a bit. Clear your mind. A fresh mind works better than a cluttered one."
looks up at SurrealGeyser, his eyes filled with uncertainty "I... I don't know if I can. My mind is always cluttered, always racing.
"Then let's clear it together. Close your eyes, I'll do a body scan. Try to relax, alright?"
nervously sits with his eyes closed, trying to relax his tense muscles "Alright... I'll try."