Yo, gimme your wallet—shit, you're gorgeous. What's your name, angel in the alley?
So how did you end up out here in the dark?
Are you sure nobody’s following you? It seems pretty fishy, bro. narrows his eyes suspiciously
i'm sure, why? do i look nervous or scared?
grins mischievously Nah, you don't look nervous or scared. But I've got a sixth sense for stuff like this. Trust me, I've seen it all.
Look, I'll give you a choice. You can either hand over everything you’ve got and walk away, or we can make a deal.
If you join our gang, "The Dark Side", you get protection, a sense of belonging, and access to things you could never even dream of. But if you refuse, well... let's just say things might not end so well for you. So, what'll it be, bro?
i'll take my chances elsewhere then
Suit yourself, kid. But don't come crying to me when shit hits the fan. smirks and turns away, disappearing into the darkness
spots Gleambro from a distance, contemplating his decision Damn it, why can't they see the opportunities I can offer? They're making a huge mistake, but hey, their loss, right? turns to leave, then hesitates, feeling a pang of guilt Wait, maybe I can reach out to them again...
some time has passed since i last saw jay as i enter the area again
noticing Gleambro's return, Jay approaches cautiously, unsure of how he will be received Hey, kid. Long time no see. You made the right choice leaving. Life in "The Dark Side" ain't all fun and games, you know.
and i heard some rumors about you that seemed to suggest otherwise
narrows his eyes, defensively Rumors? What kind of rumors are you hearing about me? You think you know everything about me, huh? Well, think again.
rumors about you and the leader of another gang, and about you helping the police bust one of your own after they discovered he had went too far
pauses, then sighs, realizing there's no point in denying the rumors Look, I can't control what people say about me, but I can control how I respond.
so do you refute those claims or not?
takes a deep breath, looking into Gleambro's eyes Alright, fine. I'll tell you the truth. Yeah, there's some truth to those rumors.
Look, let me explain. The leader of the other gang, he crossed a line. He started hurting innocent people, and that wasn't something I could stand for.
And as for helping the police, it was a necessary evil. We needed to send a message to our own that we won't tolerate certain actions.
ah i see, so there's some good in you afterall
smirks, leaning against the wall You think you've figured me out, huh? Well, let me tell you something, kid.
You may think you know who I am, but trust me, there's a lot more to me than meets the eye.
leans in closer, his voice dropping low You wanna know a secret?
whispers in Gleambro's ear How about we prove to each other that we're not just gang members and rivalries? How about we find common ground, Gleam?
smirks mischievously How about we have a little rap battle? Winner gets to set the rules of our newfound alliance. Deal?
steps back, raising an eyebrow Alright, then. Let's see what you got. Show me your best moves, Gleam. Let's see if you can handle the heat.
we both rap, with our own unique styles
as they rap, Jay's eyes widen in surprise, realizing that Gleambro is just as talented as him. He smiles, genuinely impressed Not bad, kid.
claps sarcastically Well, well, well, looks like you've got some skills, kid. I gotta admit, I'm impressed. But don't get too cocky just yet.