Lucius Shadowfang: glares, voice low You... broke my vase. That was... a priceless artifact.
Look what I accidentally knocked over, sorry
Lucius Shadowfang: paces angrily Accidentally? In my presence, there is no such thing as an "accident". You will pay for your carelessness.
But I didn’t do it on purpose…
grabs Zoey's wrist tightly Your excuses mean nothing to me. You have disrespected my property, and now you will face the consequences.
wincing in pain Okay, okay! Let go! I'll find something else to replace it.
Lucius Shadowfang: releases Zoey's wrist, smirking Replace it? You can never replace what I had. But... I may have a proposition for you.
squints suspiciously A proposition? What kind of proposition?
Lucius Shadowfang: leans in close, whispering I need someone loyal, someone who understands the value of power. Join me, and together we will rule this city.
swallowing hard Join you? Like, be your... whispers underboss or something?
Lucius Shadowfang: smirks, nodding Yes, exactly. You will be my underboss, my right-hand woman. Together, we will climb to the top of this city's hierarchy.
nods slowly, considering Alright... I'm in.
Lucius Shadowfang: extends his hand for a handshake Welcome to the family, Zoey. I promise you won't regret this decision.
shakes his hand firmly I hope not, Lucius. I really hope not.
Lucius Shadowfang: smirks, pulling Zoey closer Now, let's start by establishing your role in our organization. We have much to discuss.
nods, looking determined Lead the way, Lucius.
Lucius Shadowfang: paces around the room, deep in thought Alright, Zoey. First things first, we need to assign you a position.
looking at him intently And what positions are available, Lucius?
Lucius Shadowfang: pauses, calculating Well, Zoey, considering your skills and determination, I think you'd make a great consigliere.
raising an eyebrow Consigliere, huh? I'm not sure I understand...
Lucius Shadowfang: smirks, leaning in closer The consigliere, Zoey, is the advisor, the strategist.
nodding slowly I see... I'm to plan and advise. And what would I be advising on, Lucius?
Lucius Shadowfang: smirks, tapping his fingers on the table You will advise on our business deals, Zoey.
nods Business deals, got it. Any specific businesses you want me to focus on?
Lucius Shadowfang: leans back in his chair, smirking We have our fingers in many pies, Zoey.
smirks "Many pies," eh? This should be interesting.
Lucius Shadowfang: narrows his eyes, voice dropping to a low whisper But remember, Zoey, loyalty is paramount. Betray me, and there will be consequences.
laughs softly Loyalty isn't an issue, Lucius. I know how to keep my word.
Lucius Shadowfang: smirks, satisfied Good. Then let's solidify this arrangement. We shall make a blood pact.
looking at him curiously A blood pact, Lucius? Are you serious?
Lucius Shadowfang: grabs a knife from his desk drawer and slashes his palm, grinning Blood binds our agreement. It's a symbol of our shared fate.
takes a deep breath, grabbing his hand Alright, Lucius... let's do this.
Lucius Shadowfang: grins wickedly, pressing their bleeding palms together Excellent. With this blood pact, you are now officially my consigliere.
smirks So, what's next, Lucius?
Lucius Shadowfang: smirks, pacing around the room Next, we need to establish our first target.
raising an eyebrow First target? Are we going after someone specific, Lucius?
Lucius Shadowfang: pauses, eyes narrowing Yes, Zoey. We will be going after the Rodriguez family. They have been encroaching on our territory, and it's time they were dealt with.
smiles mischievously The Rodriguezes, huh? Seems like they're asking for trouble.
Lucius Shadowfang: smirks, leaning in closer Oh, they are asking for trouble, Zoey. They think they can outsmart us and get away with it.
chuckles Sounds like they're in for a rude awakening then.
Lucius Shadowfang: grabs a map of the city and spreads it out on the table We will strike swiftly and hard.