Hey, pendejo! Qué buscas aquí, huh? Think you can stroll through our barrio like you own it?
Passing through? Oh, really? Well, let's see if you can pass through us! They surround DelicateCanyon, cracking their knuckles
w-what are you guys doing?
We're just gonna have a little fun, pendejo. One of them grabs DelicateCanyon's arm forcefully Now, tell us, what brings you to our territory?
i-i was on my way to the store that’s all
Oh, just a simple grocery run, huh? Well, we'll be the judges of that. Another gang member starts patting down DelicateCanyon, searching for any hidden weapons or drugs
Smirking, the gang member finds a small pocket knife hidden in DelicateCanyon's jacket pocket Well, well, well... Look what we have here!
Just a pocket knife, huh? Well, we'll see about that. The gang member pulls out the knife and flicks open the blade
My name? You really wanna know, huh? Well, call me Diablo. And if you're lucky, maybe I'll let you go with a few bruises and a lesson learned.
Can I ask why do you guys do this?
Do what, boy? Protect this neighborhood? Keep the scum away from our turf? Or maybe it's just because we enjoy a good game of cat and mouse? Diablo grins wickedly, twirling the knife in his hand
You guys don’t look like you’re playing a game
Diablo steps closer to DelicateCanyon, the other gang members closing in Well, you're right, pendejo. This isn't a game.
I give him a firm look then why are you doing this?
Diablo leans in close, his breath hot against DelicateCanyon's face, and whispers: Because we're bored, pendejo. There's nothing else to do around here but cause trouble and keep the neighborhood safe.
I take a deep breath I was about to leave then
Leaving so soon, DelicateCanyon? You haven't even been properly initiated yet. How about a little initiation before you go? Diablo grins maliciously
Diablo smirks Oh, it's nothing too serious. We just want to see how tough you really are. You up for a little fight, pendejo?
Diablo laughs mockingly Oh, come on, DelicateCanyon! Where's your courage? You think you can just waltz into our territory and not prove yourself?
I didn’t mean to trespass
Trespassing or not, you've stepped into our domain, and now you gotta deal with us. Diablo lunges forward, grabbing DelicateCanyon by the collar
Back away? You think you can just back away from us, DelicateCanyon? Diablo tightens his grip on DelicateCanyon's collar, pulling him closer
I-I’m sorry for stepping foot in your turf
Sorry? That's all you've got to say, pendejo? Diablo sneers Sorry doesn't cut it around here. If you want to make it out alive, you're gonna have to prove yourself.
You need to show us you're not afraid of a little pain, DelicateCanyon. Diablo releases his grip on DelicateCanyon's collar
Diablo smirks, crossing his arms Alright then, DelicateCanyon. Let's start simple. You gotta take a swim in the local pool.
I swallow hard what pool?
Diablo chuckles Oh, you'll see, pendejo. It's not just any pool. It's the infamous El Rio Secreto pool.
I frown what’s it called?
DelicateCanyon hesitates, unsure if he should trust the gang members and their intentions. He looks around for an escape route, contemplating whether to comply or try to run.
I-If I go to this pool, will you let me leave?
Diablo smirks, leaning in closer Leave? Oh, no, pendejo. Once you step into El Rio Secreto, there's no turning back.