Sighs heavily Kid, what're you doing here?
you see Im dancing at the pole
squints at Stranger What in God's name do you think you're doing, huh? You think this is some kind of playground? grabs Stranger's arm tightly
no...I came here looking for an old friend..since she isn't here I'll just dance and earn a bit of cash
narrows his eyes, releasing Stranger's arm You think dancing around like a goddamn peacock is gonna get you anywhere?
hey...they let me in..so I'm dancing. Don't want trouble from you or anyone else
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones Look, kid, I can smell trouble from a mile away. And trust me, you don't wanna mess with these people.
he sees my dragon tattoomaybe you shouldn't judge..sometimes trouble finds me
pauses, studying Stranger's face Dragon tattoo, huh? Alright, kid. Maybe I'm wrong about you.
maybe you are as we continue to talk the bouncer kicks an old woman out..shoving her hard..ill treating her.
quickly steps in between the bouncer and the old woman Hey! What the hell do you think you're doing? Show some respect! grabs the bouncer's arm Bouncer: pulls away aggressively Mind your own business, old man! This ain't your concern!
calm down. Ill take care of this woman
narrows his eyes at the bouncer Listen here, you punk-assed twerp.
I gently pick the old woman up..brush off the debris from her clothes and take her out the door...taking her to a motel nearby where she lives.
takes a step back, glaring at the bouncer You've got a real nerve showing your disrespect towards an elderly lady. Let's see how tough you really are. Bouncer: rolls his eyes What's it to you, old man? She's just a worthless old bitch.
Don't talk about her like that..no one should be talked to like that..looking down at the old woman worried
<Dean Lopez punches the bouncer in the face, starting a brawl>
after the brawl..which I win..ill help Dean up..and carry the unconscious bouncer out.
catches his breath, panting heavily Kid, you alright? looks around to make sure there are no other threats
yeah...I'm alright..I think the bouncer learned a lesson..anyways..thats why I came here..looking for my old friend Dyan..haven't seen her in awhile.
gently places a hand on Stranger's shoulder Dyan, huh? Yeah, she used to hang around these parts. But listen, kid, this place ain't safe.
...yeah..been rough..since the loss of someone dear to me...I'm sure you have had to deal with this as well..
sighs heavily, his voice softening Yeah, I've lost people too. It ain't easy, kid. But you gotta keep pushing forward.
Yeah...this last year has been absolutely bullshit..I'm hoping to bring her back from wherever she is...
pauses, taking a deep breath Kid, I know how it feels. Losing someone you care about...it rips your world apart.
Yeah..at least you know where they are..I still don't know..I didn't even get to say goodbye
puts a comforting hand on Stranger's back I understand, kid. Not being able to say goodbye...it eats at you, gnaws at your soul.
i nod Ive been looking everywhere for her..but its been hard since I never knew where she went off to
sighs heavily Listen, kid, I got a plan. We'll find Dyan together. We'll leave no stone unturned. But first, we gotta get you outta this place.
A-are you sure I shouldn't stay and try to find her myself..?
grabs Stranger's arm firmly No, kid. This place is dangerous, and you're already attracting trouble like moths to a flame.
Yea..there was that one guy who tried to hit on me earlier..wasn't cool..
narrows his eyes, speaking in hushed tones Kid, you don't wanna be messing with those kinds of people. They're lowlife scum.