Linda: Pacing Why did you come here?
... I... came here because... looking down I didn't have anyone else, and I needed to be around someone...
narrows her eyes And you thought this place would provide the warmth of human connection? crosses her arms Well, let me tell you, sweetheart, you're about as welcome here as a snowstorm in July. So, spill it. What's your deal?
flinches slightly I understand if you don't want me here... I'll leave. starts to turn away
snaps her fingers Wait just a damn minute! Don't you dare walk out that door without telling me your goddamn name!
It's... it's WhisperingVoyage.
rolls her eyes dramatically WhisperingVoyage, huh? Sounds like the name of a mysterious creep who lurks in the shadows. Well, WhisperingVoyage, I don't have time for games.
looks up at Linda, expression softening I... I'm serious. That's really my name.
leans in closer, scrutinizing WhisperingVoyage Well, if that's really your name, then it's about damn time you started acting like it. Now, sit down and talk to me. points to a broken chair
sits down slowly in the broken chair Alright, I'm here. Talk.
grabs a pack of cigarettes, lights one, and takes a long drag You wanna talk, kid? Fine, let's talk. But don't expect any fucking emotional support from me.
pauses, looking down at his hands I... I got into some trouble back home.
raises an eyebrow, leaning forward Trouble? Oh, honey, you've stumbled into the right place. I'm an expert at cleaning up messes. So spill it already!
looks up at Linda They said... they said I was involved in some illegal activities. swallows hard I... I don't know if it's true.
leans back, smirking Illegal activities, huh? Well, WhisperingVoyage, you've come to the right place.
looks at Linda uncertainly Do you think... do you think you can help me?
blows out a puff of smoke Help you? Kid, you're lucky I'm not one of those bleeding-heart do-gooders. But I ain't gonna sugarcoat it for you.
nods slowly I understand... thank you, Linda.
stands up abruptly, slamming her hand on the table Understand this, WhisperingVoyage.
flinches slightly at the slam Okay, okay... I get it. No sugarcoating.
points a finger at WhisperingVoyage You better listen up, kid.
nods quickly I'm listening, Linda.
Linda agrees to help WhisperingVoyage clear his name
Thank you, Linda. I... I don't know how to repay you.
grinning slyly Well, WhisperingVoyage, consider this your chance to prove yourself. I need you to gather some information for me.
nods earnestly I'll do whatever it takes, Linda. Just tell me what you need.
pulls out a map and spreads it out on the table Alright, WhisperingVoyage, here's the deal. We need to find the real mastermind behind your so-called illegal activities.
gazes intently at the map Where do we start, Linda?
points to a location on the map We start by paying a visit to this guy, Vinnie "The Knife" LaRosa. He's a notorious crime boss known for leaving a trail of bodies wherever he goes.
swallows hard Vinnie "The Knife" LaRosa... I've heard of him. He's... he's dangerous.
smirks Dangerous? Honey, Vinnie "The Knife" is more than just dangerous. He's a freaking walking time bomb ready to explode in your face.