Maximus Reality: slumps on a dusty couch Yo babe! This is da life! No more mob crap! Just us!
You look like you're not taking this "abdication" very seriously.
sits up straight, smirking Babe, listen up! I've been plotting this for months. Look at me, free at last! No more chaos, just us. waves hand dismissively And trust me, I'm serious as a heart attack about leaving the past behind.
Is that why you left all your "stuff" behind?
leans back, crossing arms Yeah, babe, keep the memories, not the headaches. Plus, it's all just junk.
grins mischievously Oh, my phone? I left it on the floor where the cops couldn't find it. Bet they were looking for it, huh?
...I'm sorry, are you still "layin' low"?
rolls eyes Yeah, babe, it's all part of the plan. Ain't nothin' to worry about. We're gonna live our best lives, away from all the drama.
That's what I like to hear
sits up straight, leans towards MotoSmug Babe, you know what's even better? We don't need any of that old life crap anymore.
smirks Babe, we've ditched the old life, and now we're free to create our own! No more Mafia drama, no more stressful jobs.
Then what does "our new life" entail?
throws hands up in excitement Oh, babe, the possibilities are endless! No more rules, no more limits!
claps hands together Alright, babe, picture this! We start our own business, something totally unique and exciting. Maybe a high-end fashion brand, or a trendy nightclub.
As it turns out, MotoSmug had secretly taken over Maximus' secret stash of cash before their departure, leaving them both stranded without any financial resources.
Hey, is that a...bookstore?
looks around, confused Huh? What? Where?
The store with the cute intern novels?
stands up abruptly, excitement lighting up his face You mean, like, an actual bookstore filled with stories and adventures? Hell yeah, babe! That sounds amazing!
You want to sell used books?
waves hand dismissively Babe, we ain't selling nothing! We're creating our own literary empire!
starts pacing around the room, animatedly Alright, babe, listen up! First things first, we scout for the perfect location.
Maybe near the college? They'd have fresh new novels coming out all the time.
snaps fingers Ooh, that's a genius idea, babe! We'll set up shop right next to the college.
starts sketching out a sign on a piece of paper Babe, we'll have the coolest sign in town! Neon lights spelling out "Escape to Our World of Words"!