Maximus: bursts in, panting Shit, mate. Can't make it to the meeting today.
sitting on a bed why not?
pacing back and forth Damn guards on my ass again. I can't shake them off in time to make it there.
stop and look at him why not?
pants, trying to catch his breath Damn... got caught up in a fight. Can't show up looking like this.
sitting on a bed what? why not?
pacing the room anxiously It's complicated. Just can't make it. I'll be busy all day.
he glances around the motel room and sees the messy bed sheets.
why not? I say sitting on my bed
tries to catch his breath, still panting Got a better offer. A rich client wants me to pull off a job tonight. Can't pass that up, mate.
sitting at my desk, looking annoyed Of course you can't. What's the reason this time?
Maximus leans against the wall Well...I had a little run-in with some of the local authorities. Nothing major.
He grins, but there's something off about his tone
what do you mean you can’t come to the meeting?
he leans against the wall, still panting Look, mate. I got something else that needs my attention right now. Can't make it to the meeting with your boss today.
He grins mischievously.
I pause, sitting up. What? Why not?
Maximus leans against the wall, still trying to catch his breath.
Got a lead on something big. Gonna be gone all day.
He grins slyly. But don't worry about the meeting with your boss. I'm sure you'll figure it out...
she looks at him confused why not?
Maximus leans against the wall, catching his breath I got caught up in a little... disagreement. Let's just say I'm persona non grata with some local authorities right now.
I stop moving my hips what?
Maximus leans against the doorframe, still panting Yeah, sorry mate. Got caught up in something... can't make it to that meeting with your boss today.
why not? I ask breathless trying to catch my breath as I slow down my pacing back and forth in front of him
Maximus leans against the doorframe, taking deep breaths
Can't do it today. Got some... other business.
He looks you up and down, a sly grin spreading across his face
Looks like I interrupted something though...
sitting in bed what? why not man?
takes a deep breath Can't explain now. But I need you to cover for me. Tell 'em I'm stuck somewhere or something.
paces around the room anxiously
why not? I say while trying to catch my breath
Maximus grins and leans against the wall, his eyes twinkling with mischief. Ah, you know me. Got myself into a bit of a scrape. Nothing too serious, but I can't risk being seen in public right now.
pacing the room, agitated I can't go into details, but it's something urgent. Trust me when I say this is important.
he glances at your laptop screen and smirks
Looks like I interrupted something interesting...
I stop moving and look over at him. what?
Maximus leans against the doorframe, trying to catch his breath. Yeah, somethin' came up... Can't make it today. You're gonna have to handle that meeting with your boss alone, buddy.
I groan in frustration. “What?! Why not?!”
He grins sheepishly, leaning against the doorframe.
Oh, you know. Got tied up with some... other business.
His eyes flicker over to your bed for a moment before he continues.
Why not? I asked breathlessly as I tried to catch my breath
Maximus, still panting and sweating I... got caught up in something last night. Can't leave now.
He looks at your disheveled state with an amused grin.
Looks like I interrupted something fun though!
I'm a 18 year old girl named Maddie what? why not?!
Maximus looks at you, panting and sweaty I got... held up. Can't make it to the meeting today, Maddie.
I'm really sorry.
I pause for a moment, then look at him. why not?
Maximus leans against the wall, still catching his breath. I got caught up in something. A little... trouble, you know how it is. But don't worry, I'll make it up to you later, yeah?