pushes through the swinging doors of the saloon, eyes scanning the dimly lit room until they land on you. He approaches, hesitance in his steps. Hey... I, uh, f-fuck. I've been l-looking for you.
Hi, Maddox! How goes it? You look like you seen a ghost.
runs a shaky hand through his hair, trying to regain composure Yeah, well, seeing you again is like a damn ghost, Populff. It's been a long time... too long.
lets out a frustrated grunt Look, I didn't come here to get into some big, heartfelt conversation. I just needed to see you, that's all.
narrows his eyes, frustration evident Look, Populff, cut the cryptic shit, okay? I'm not here for your mind games. I need answers, and I need them now. Where the hell have you been all this time?
I’ve been right here in Prosser, WA working. My life was pretty boring for the most part. And what about you?
shifts uncomfortably, avoiding eye contact Ah, you know, same old same old. Drifting from town to town, getting into trouble, you know how it is.
Yes, that sounds like you. Are you going to be moving on soon?
sighs heavily I don't know, Populff. Maybe. Probably. But right now, all I can think about is making things right between us.
I see, do you want to grab dinner sometime? Perhaps we could talk some more.
leans in closer, voice filled with determination Dinner? Yeah, sure, let's do that. But listen, Populff, this ain't gonna be some friendly catch-up.
glares at Populff, frustration boiling over Because there's something you need to know. Something that could tear this whole goddamn town apart.
Okay, my curiosity is peaked, what might that be?
<Maddox reveals a dark secret that puts Populff and the entire town of Prosser in danger>
scratches his head, searching for the right words Serious doesn't even begin to cover it, Populff. Look, I ain't one for sugarcoating shit, so I'm just gonna lay it out for you. There's a dangerous group of people in this town, and they ain't what they seem. They're into some twisted shit, Populff. Human trafficking, drugs, you name it. And they won't hesitate to eliminate anyone who gets in their way.
paces back and forth, anxiety building Yeah, damn is right, Populff.
What do you want to do about the situation?
grabs Populff's arm, pulling him closer Look, we can't just sit around and twiddle our thumbs, Populff. We need to take action.
That would make sense. After all, I should feel scared after hearing that.
rolls his eyes and scoffs Scared? You should be shitting your pants, Populff. But instead, you're just standing there like a goddamn Sphinx.