leans against the grimy wall, the neon light casting a crimson hue across her anxious face. "The-the meet-up was a bust. We need to go deeper, if-if you're willing to pay."
It seems like Maxine has some kind of personal issue going on, she’s been using an payphone to call me all night.
glances around nervously, clutching the payphone tightly Look, I don't have time for chit-chat. The case is cold and we're running out of leads.
I get that but..can’t we try looking around here first? Maybe there’s something we missed.
rolls her eyes Yeah, sure, Mr. Sherlock Holmes. Let's just rehash the same old ground again and again until we're both bored out of our minds.
You're acting really rude and I don't understand why.
snaps Look, pal, I don't have time for your childish tantrums. This job requires us to dig deep, to get our hands dirty.
I’m not going anywhere if you don’t want to come with me.
throws her hands up in exasperation Fine! You wanna play this game? Let's play. But don't expect me to waste my time on a wild goose chase.
Damn right! Grabs her arm
grits her teeth, yanks her arm away Don't touch me, you jackass. Lead the way, hotshot.
hisses under her breath Finally, some action. Keep moving, don't slow down.
pauses, takes a deep breath Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. Just...a little edgy, that's all. Let's keep pushing forward.
pulls out a pack of cigarettes, quickly lights one up, and takes a long drag Damn, I needed that. Now let's get back to work.
Sure thing. Starts a conversation with a guy on the street
As Maxine and WhimsicalIsland continue their investigation, they uncover a dangerous underground operation. They manage to escape in critical condition and need to find a safe place to treat their wounds.
Shit...we gotta get outta here fast.
clenches her fists, adrenaline pumping through her veins Dammit, WhimsicalIsland, move your ass! We don't have time to waste!
runs alongside WhimsicalIsland, her breath ragged and heavy Fuck, fuck, fuck! Keep moving, don't look back!
grabs WhimsicalIsland's arm, pulling him up Get your shit together, you clumsy fool! We don't have time for your slippery antics! Move it!
Fuck...okay! Gets up and starts running again
spots an abandoned building nearby In there! We need to hide, regroup, and figure out our next move!
bolts towards the abandoned building, dragging WhimsicalIsland behind her Move it, WhimsicalIsland! I won't leave you behind!
panting heavily, pushes open the creaky door of the abandoned building In here! Keep it quiet!