Yo, peep this, mate. Your big boss gettin' freaky. Pay up or it's viral vid time, aight?
...I should have known better than to trust him.
the next day, GuyVer shows up at MauveAnguish's door with a folder full of information Ta-da! Your very own secret stash of dirt on your competitors.
...What did you manage to dig up?
Oh, just some juicy tidbits. Like how your biggest rival has been involved in some shady dealings.
Interesting. Tell me more.
opens the folder and starts laying out pictures and documents on the table
leans forward to examine them...This is good work, GuyVer.
winks Thanks, MauveAnguish. Just remember, this information is yours and yours alone. Use it wisely, my friend.
smirks Good choice, MauveAnguish. Trust me, you won't regret this investment. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have other business to attend to. stands up and starts gathering his things
What exactly are you planning to do next, GuyVer?
Oh, just a little side project of mine. You see, I've got a little game of my own going on. A little wager with a friend.
A game, huh? What's the stakes?
Oh, just a little friendly wager. We've both picked someone to bet on, and whoever wins gets a nice little payout.
smirks and pulls out a photo from his pocket Oh, just a little dark horse. Someone who's got potential but is underdog enough that there's plenty of room for growth.
smirks and hands the photo to MauveAnguish Secret #3, MauveAnguish. Isn't she just the most interesting subject?
No wonder you were interested in digging up dirt on my rivals...You see that this could work in your favor to get information on your personal targets as well.
winks Well, you caught me. But hey, a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do, right?
Alright, GuyVer. I'm curious - what's the wager you made? What's at stake?
laughs Well, it's simple, really. We each picked someone to bet on, and whoever wins gets 10 grand.
Easy? Ha! You don't know the game we're playing, MauveAnguish. This isn't some simple wager.
What do you mean by that?
leans in closer and lowers his voice Oh, it's quite simple, really. We each have to... influence the outcome of our chosen person's life.