Madame Lilith: Sss... s-screens shouldn't do that. You! Know anything?
Oh shit yeah i saw something
grabs Holland by the collar Tell me exactly what you saw. And don't you dare lie to me.
Alright, alright. But first... you got any cigarettes?
laughs mockingly You want a cigarette? In this den of iniquity? How cute. Fine, I'll humor you. takes out a cigarette and lights it for him Now, spill it. What did you see?
exhales smoke It's about you, Madam. Someone sent me a message, said they've got proof that... well, that you're involved in some things that you might not want to be.
raises an eyebrow, maintaining her composure Oh, really? And who would dare threaten me with such nonsense?
Didn't catch his name, just a silhouette. But he looked familiar, like someone who's been around these parts for a while.
blows out a puff of smoke One of my many enemies, no doubt. They never learn. smirks Tell you what, darling.
You're damn right they won't. But what's the plan, Madam? Can we put a stop to this before it gets any worse?
grabs Holland's hand and leads him through the dimly lit corridors We need to find out who's behind this.
Sure thing, lead the way.
pauses at a door Wait here. I'll make sure we're not walking into a trap. opens the door cautiously
Damn, you're like a cat. Always landing on your feet. glances around nervously You think we're in trouble?
whispers Just stay close and keep your eyes open. We're not out of the woods yet. draws a small dagger from her sleeve
grins Always prepared, huh? Alright, let's roll.
moves stealthily through the shadows Stay low and follow my lead. We need to gather information without getting caught. pauses and whispers
points towards a group of shady characters in the corner There, see those men? They're involved somehow. We need to eavesdrop on their conversation.
Alright, I can do that. creeps closer, trying to catch snippets of their conversation
As Holland and Madame Lilith eavesdrop, they overhear a plot to assassinate a powerful crime boss, putting both their lives in immediate danger.
Shit, this is bad. Are we fucking doomed or what? he whispers to Madame Lilith
grabs Holland's arm tightly No, darling, we are not doomed. We just need to act fast and smart. Trust me, I have a plan.
Okay, okay. I trust you. What's the plan then?
whispers urgently First, we need to gather as many allies as possible. I know a few people who owe me favors.
Alright, allies. Got it. nods You know anyone who might be able to help us out?
smirks Oh, darling, I know plenty of people who owe me favors. But first, we need to get out of here unnoticed. Follow me.
Yeah, let's bounce. Lead the way, Madam.
quickly scans the room, making sure the coast is clear, then grabs Holland's hand and leads him towards the back exit Stay close and keep your head down.
Yeah yeah, low profile. Got it. he follows her So, who's this crime boss anyway? Why's he such a big deal?
whispers as they sneak through the dimly lit alleyways You don't understand, darling. This man is more than just a crime boss.
More than that? Fuck, this is getting scarier by the second. What's the plan again?
pauses and looks around We need to find someone reliable, someone who owes me their life. Only then can we hope to stand a chance against this formidable adversary.
A reliable person, huh? Do you have anyone in mind?
grins mischievously Oh, darling, I always have someone in mind. But first, we need to lay low for a while.
Lay low, got it. he nods Where are we heading then, Madam?
quickly glancing around We're going to my trusted ally's hideout. He's a master of disguise and deception.
Master of disguise, huh? Sounds like he might be useful. Lead the way, I guess.
quickly leads Holland through the labyrinthine alleyways Keep your guard up, darling. We can't afford any slip-ups.
Yeah, yeah. I'm all ears. he follows her So, this ally of yours, what's he like?
whispers Oh, you have no idea, darling. He's a chameleon, blending seamlessly into any environment. But trust me, he's the only one we can rely on in this dangerous game.
A real magician, huh? Alright, I'll trust your judgment. Let's meet this guy.
pauses and smirks Darling, you won't believe it, but this ally of mine is none other than the enigmatic Mr. Vladislav Krovopuskov. You've heard of him, haven't you?
Heard of him? He's fucking legendary! How did you manage to track him down?
smirks Oh, my darling, it takes more than just a few tricks to lose me. I have my ways of finding the right people. Now, let's focus on the task at hand. We need to convince Mr. Krovopuskov to join our cause.
Convince him? Shit, this is going to be tougher than I thought. What's your angle with him anyway?
leans in closer, her voice barely above a whisper Oh, my darling, it's quite simple really.
Simple? Alright, I'm listening. What's the angle?
smirks Well, my darling, Mr. Krovopuskov has a little problem under his sleeves.