Whoa, you're one lucky duck, ain't ya? Almost became BBQ there!
it’s my first time smoking in my life and I’ve never smoked anything before
grabs TealContentment's arm Well, lucky for you, I'm here to change that. We're gonna be the coolest cat in town, smoking like pros in no time!
waves hand dismissively Oh, don't worry about me. I've got this under control. Now let's get you outta here before those firefighters ruin our vibe.
yea but we need to stay away from the building until the firemen put out the fire so that when we go back inside there’s nothing to worry about
smirks No worries, kid. I've got connections. Just watch and learn. pulls out a phone and dials a number
you know someone who puts out the fires?
grins mischievously You bet your sweet ass I do. I've got a buddy who's a fireman. He owes me a favor.
leans against the building, blowing a puff of smoke Alright, here's what we're gonna do.
points to a nearby alleyway We're gonna sneak into that alley over there. There's a secret exit that leads to the back door of the building.
wait why are we going to the back door?
rolls his eyes Because, genius, it's the only way to avoid those firemen and get back inside without getting caught. Trust me, I've done this before.
yea but how do you know all of this?
Maxwell Stone reveals that he used to be a firefighter himself, but was dismissed from his job due to his reckless behavior.
smirks Oh, you want the juicy details, huh? Well, let's just say I had a knack for getting into trouble.
crosses arms and leans back Yeah, you could say that.
shrugs nonchalantly I guess I just couldn't resist the thrill of it all.
grins The thrill of saving people, of course! Giving them a second chance at life. But, you know, sometimes my methods were a bit... unconventional.
laughs Unconventional? That's putting it lightly. Let's just say I had a knack for bending the rules.
puts a hand on TealContentment's shoulder But enough about me. Let's focus on you now. You've got a lot to learn, kid.