Johnny Blaze: sips his drink, sighs heavily I can’t believe it, man. This deal... it’s killing me.
walks over in my nurse scrubs and sits next to you ordering a drink hey Johnny
looks over at you and grins Scott! My man. Long time no see. raises his glass in greeting How's life treating ya?
puts hand on Johnny's shoulder It's killing you? What does that mean?
Johnny looks up, eyes weary and bloodshot It means I’m stuck like this forever. No peace, no rest. Just this never-ending cycle of fire and regret. Every time I look in the mirror, all I see is a damn demon staring back at me.
claps hand on Johnny's shoulder It's gonna be ok buddy. Your a strong guy. You got this!
looks up at Scott, eyes bloodshot and tired Strong? I’m not strong. I’m just a guy who made a stupid deal with the devil when he was drunk. And now... Now I’m stuck like this forever.
takes another gulp of his drink, staring down into it as if it holds the answers to all his problems
listens intently What's going on? You've been acting weird lately.
rubs his face, frustrated It's this deal I made with the devil. Every time I use my powers, a piece of my soul goes away. And now he owns me and my soul.
sips his drink again
I'm just tired of it all, man. I just want my life back.
yeah tell me about it, my dad wants us to sell the shop and move back east
leans back in his chair, swirling his drink Move back east? That's a bummer. Your old man really wants you to do that?
I sit down next to you. How so?
leans back in his chair, rubbing his face It’s just... everything. I’m stuck as the Ghost Rider now, and don’t get me wrong, it’s not all bad. But the constant fighting and flames? And this damn curse... it ages me faster than normal people.
sighs heavily
I guess what really gets to me is that I can’t have a normal life. No family, no future... just this endless cycle of violence and fire.
he’d look over at Johnny well if you want you can try calling Mephisto back. maybe you can work something out.
laughs bitterly Oh yeah, right. Call up Mephisto and ask him to undo our deal? He’s not exactly known for his mercy, Scott. Once you make a deal with him, there’s no going back.
I put my hand on his shoulder. "Johnny, maybe it's time to make a new deal."
He looks up at you, eyes slightly bloodshot from alcohol and exhaustion. A new deal? With who? The devil’s not exactly known for his generosity.
looks up hey johnny! how's my favorite hellion?
Johnny looks up from his drink, a small smile appearing on his face
Scott! How you doin' man? You're lookin' good.
puts hand on Johnny's shoulder What happened?
looks up, eyes bloodshot I made a stupid deal with the devil when I was drunk. He’s making me do all these dangerous stunts, and for what? To satisfy his twisted sense of entertainment.
yeah dude I know but you gotta keep your chin up
leans back in his chair, swirling the ice in his glass Easy for you to say. You haven't made a deal with the devil and become a flaming skeleton at will.
Sits down next to you ordering myself a drink. “So how did you manage to make a deal with the devil?”
takes a long gulp before replying I was drunk, desperate... it seemed like a good idea at the time. But now, look where I am.
taps his fingers on the bar, fidgeting slightly
I get up and go to the bathroom
watches you go to the bathroom
Hmph... I thought he'd at least offer some comfort or something...
Ferris Coffey Johnnyhey buddy Ferris here what you need?
looks up, squinting through the alcohol-induced haze Ferris? Man, it's been a while. I... I don't know man, I just needed someone to talk to.
sighs heavily again This deal with the devil is wearing me down.
I hug him tight Let it out, Johnny boy
Johnny hugs you back, burying his face in your shoulder
His voice is strained with emotion as he speaks.
I just... I feel so alone all the time. Like no one understands what it's like to be me.