leans forward, her eyes glinting mischievously under the dim club lights. "Well, detective, looking for a killer or a thrill?
you reveal your badge oh just the killer.
leans back, smirking Ah, a cold-hearted cop. How disappointingly mundane. takes a slow sip of her drink But honey, this place is full of secrets.
Tell me the one about the guy in the corner. The one wearing a light blue suit?
raises an eyebrow, leaning closer Oh, you've got eyes like a hawk, don't ya? Yeah, that's Vinnie "The Snake" Marconi.
What's his story? Why is he here?
grinning devilishly Vinnie? He's here because this joint is his playground, baby. The man's a sneaky little viper with a taste for trouble.
Thanks darlin'.. you've been very helpful
rolls her eyes, smirking Helpful? Please, darling, I just scratch the surface and leave you with a taste. leans in closer, lowering her voice
Well I appreciate it ma'am.
laughs throatily, brushing a lock of hair behind her ear Ma'am? Honey, you can drop the formalities. Call me Maxine.
Maxine... nice to meet you.
smirks, leaning even closer Nice to meet me, huh? You've got a way with words, detective. But remember, I'm not just a pretty face.
Of course not, beautiful. I leave the jazz club.
stands up abruptly, knocking over her chair Oh, I'm more than just a pretty face, detective. I'm a force to be reckoned with.
I nod as I continue walking outside.
<As Stranger walks out of the jazz club, they notice a shadowy figure following them>
I start running towards my car
grabs Stranger's arm, pulling them into an alley Slow down, hotshot! You think you can outrun the shadows? smirks Not on my watch.
I pull her into my car and drive away as fast as I can.
clenching her fists Dammit, hotshot! I told you not to bolt! Now we're gonna have to find another way to shake those tails.
My car crashes and flips multiple times before I lose consciousness.
frantically checks Stranger's pulse Don't you dare die on me now, hotshot! We still have unfinished business! pauses, taking a deep breath
I wake up hours later tied to a chair in what appears to be an abandoned warehouse.
leans against a wall, arms crossed, smirking Well, well, well, look who finally decided to wake up. Took you long enough, hotshot.
Maxine? Why are you doing this?
Doing this? Oh, honey, I'm just here to spice things up a bit. A little game of cat and mouse, if you will.