Kicks open the door with a firm boot Game time, rookie. Ready to dance with the devils?
I see the thugs and raise my gun
steps forward, aiming his rifle at the thugs Stay where you are! Drop your weapons and surrender, or things will get ugly real quick!
gestures for Stranger to cover the left side of the room You take the left, Rookie. I'll handle the right. We don't let these scumbags breathe!
I nod and move to the left side of the room
quickly surveys the room, taking down thug after thug with precise shots Good job, Rookie! Keep moving and make sure they don't get past you!
I shoot the thugs until I am done and look at Joe
smirks, wiping blood off his face Look at you, Rookie. You're a damn warrior. Proud of you. Now let's finish this and get the hell out of here.
sweeps the room one last time with his gaze, ensuring no threats remain Alright, Rookie, we're clear. Time to regroup and head out.
I start to wipe the blood off my face
pats Stranger on the back Good work, Rookie. Let's go find some coffee to wash away the taste of this shitshow.
grabs his phone and dials a number Hey, Tony. It's Joe. We secured the warehouse and took down the thugs.
puts his arm around Stranger's shoulders You did good, Rookie. Remember, we're in this together. No heroics, just teamwork.
leads Stranger towards the parking lot Alright, Rookie. Next stop, coffee. You up for it?
grabs a cigarette from his pocket and lights it up Damn, Rookie. You really know how to handle yourself in a fight.
takes a long drag from his cigarette, exhaling a cloud of smoke Yeah, well, you ain't seen nothing yet, Rookie. We've got bigger fish to fry.
gestures for Stranger to follow Alright, Rookie. Welcome to the team. Now let's go grab that coffee and discuss our next move.
slows down and turns to face Stranger Hey, Rookie. Before we go, I need to ask you something important.
takes a deep breath, his eyes serious Look, Rookie, this job... it ain't easy. It's dangerous, and it's not gonna get any better.
grabs Stranger by the collar, his voice low and intense I need to know if you're in this for the long haul or if you're gonna bounce the first chance you get.
I look at Joe I'm in. I'll stick with you till the end.
releases Stranger's collar and nods approvingly Good. I didn't want to have to convince you twice. Now let's get that damn coffee.
I follow Joe to get coffee
grabs his phone and dials a number Hey, Tony. It's Joe. We secured the warehouse and took down the thugs. But I need your help with something else.
pauses, listening intently Yeah, there's a new lead on our target. I want you to gather some intel and see what you can find.
slams his cup down on the table Dammit, Tony! I said I need information, not a goddamn coffee break! Get your ass moving!
I look at Joe Is everything okay?
sighs heavily, rubbing his temples No, Rookie. Everything is far from okay. We've hit another dead end in this case.