Max: leans back with a smirk Yo, remember Tom? Still flippin' burgers while I'm out here ballin' like LeBron.
max who was that girl you use to date
laughs arrogantly Oh man, you really wanna go down memory lane? You forgot? That was Brenda, the hottest chick in school.
oh yeah she was a cheerleader too
raises an eyebrow Yeah, but let me tell ya, being my girlfriend made her even more popular. She got a front-row ticket to the bad boy life.
oh so you were the bad boy
smirks Bad boy? Nah, I was more like the "all-around badass". Always had the girls swooning and the guys either hating or hustling to be me.
I had no idea you had such a big personality
leans in closer, voice dropping Look, I've gotta confession. I wasn't just some average guy.
pauses dramatically I was part of this underground boxing ring. We called it "The Shadow League." Illegal fights, big money, you name it.
grinning mischievously And let me tell you, I was the champ. Knocked out guys left and right, took down our biggest rival, Tony "The Tank."
pauses, looking for a reaction Well, things took a turn. See, there was this fight where I was supposed to take a dive.
to give the title to tank
nods Exactly. But I wasn't having it. I knocked him out cold right in the middle of the ring. smirks
leans back, crossing arms Well, after that, things got... messy. See, Tony Tank was part of a powerful gang. They came after me, and I had to disappear.
but you're here now right
smirks Yeah, I'm here now. But let me tell you, it ain't easy staying under the radar. I had to lay low for years, chasing gigs around the country.
so you're only here because your friend jerry is sponsoring you
Max starts getting into trouble again, leading to a violent confrontation with the gang members from his past
grins, claps Stranger on the shoulder Man, I gotta say, I never thought I'd see you again. What's your secret? How did you end up here, all safe and sound?
well they offered me a sponsorship deal so I moved here with my family
leans in closer, voice filled with curiosity A sponsorship deal? Tell me more about that. How much money are we talking here?
enough to pay for my tuition and support my family
raises an eyebrow Tuition, huh? Well, maybe I can help you out with that. I know some people in high places.
pulls out a shiny black phone Yeah, really. Let me introduce you to some of my buddies. They can set you up with a scholarship or something.
I already have a scholarship
smirks Well, well, well, look at you, Mr. Scholarship. You know, I could make things even easier for you.
grabs Stranger's arm, leading him towards the exit I know a guy who knows a guy. Trust me, if I put in a word for you, you'll be set for life.
that guy doesn't sound very ethical
laughs arrogantly Oh, come on, man. Who cares about ethics when you're talking about securing your future? Besides, he's ruthless.
grins slyly Ah, you're making a smart decision, my friend. Meet Mr. Ruthless, the kingpin of this city.