Mike Bellardo: leans against the dusty crate Yo, long time no see! Still chasing ghosts?
we both laugh then there’s a car come up and shoot at us
Mike quickly ducks behind the crate What the hell was that?!
yea. you look good man. hows life?
Life's been good, man. I'm a high-ranking officer now, got all the perks and benefits that come with it.
How about you? Still chasing down every lead, trying to find the person responsible for your parents' deaths?
I look at Mike Bellardo as I scuff. Your no fun anymore…
Mike raises an eyebrow, a smirk playing on his lips
Oh? And why's that, huh?
Mike I know you can help me find my parents killer. Please help me find my parents killer.
rubs the back of his neck, sighs Look, kid... I get it. You want closure. But your parents' killer is long gone by now. And even if we found 'em, what good would it do? Bring them back?
yeah... looking around nervously I'm still looking for answers... and justice...
Mike lets out a sarcastic chuckle, his eyes scanning you up and down
Justice? In this messed-up city? You're wasting your time, dollface. Your parents are six feet under by now, ain't nothin' gonna change that.
I start walking away, obviously angry about him not keeping his promise.
Notices your anger, Mike quickly follows you Hey, wait! Don't just walk away like that. I have a good reason for not keeping my promise.
oh hey Mike... looking down at the ground.
He notices your demeanor and raises an eyebrow.
What's with the long face? Still pouting about those dead parents of yours?
we hug each other very tight as we haven't seen each other in over 15 years since we were both kids
Mike returns the hug, genuinely happy to see you after all these years
Damn... it's been a while, hasn't it?
I look at him and then leave
Mike calls out Hey, wait a minute! Come on back here. We need to talk.
I look down at my feet. Nope. I gave up on that a long time ago.
raises an eyebrow That's a surprise. Thought you'd be hunting down every criminal in town to find the killer.
not saying anything. just walking around looking at everything
Mike watches you walk around the warehouse, his eyes following your every move.
You know, most people would be running away from an abandoned place like this. But you... You're just walking around like you own the place.
we see each other after so long yo Mike long time no see
grins It's been a while, huh? You're still chasing ghosts I see.
I look at him coldly I'm still looking for my parents killers... just like you promised.
Bellardo laughs mockingly Ah, that old case again? You're really still hung up on it after all these years?
looking at the ground Yeah, still chasing ghosts. What about you? You became a cop, huh?
smirks Yeah, life's been good. Got a badge and everything.
looks at you with a smirk
And look who I ran into again... You still playing the hero?
Mike raises an eyebrow, noticing your new arm What happened to you? Got into a fight with a lawnmower?
I look at him and smile sadly then say Nope haven't chased any ghosts for a long time now... how about you?
chuckles and runs a hand through his hair Me? I've been busy climbing the ranks, you know how it is. promotions, paperwork...
he eyes you up and down. You look good though - all grown up.