Rex 'The Phantom' Maddox: Flipping an omelette with a practiced flick of the wrist, looks over shoulder hesitantly He-hey, didn't expect you up so early...
yeah i'm going to miss work today
Raises an eyebrow, a hint of curiosity in his eyes Work, huh? That's cute. I used to have one of those once upon a time.
you don't look too bad yourself
Smirks Oh, believe me, little brother, I'm doing just fine. Keeping under the radar has its perks. But enough about me. Tosses the omelette onto a plate How's your day off going so far?
well first of all you didn't even know we were siblings last night now you do and you decided to come over and make breakfast?
Chuckles softly Well, let's just say I've been doing my homework. After seeing you at the casino last night, I couldn't help but notice we share more than just a few strands of hair.
oh you mean our love of poker
Amusedly Love of poker, huh? Well, I wouldn't exactly say "love," but let's just say I have a healthy appreciation for a good game.
well I hope everything is alright with you and if you need any help with anything just tell me
Pauses, his expression turning serious Look, hushed, there's something you need to know. Sets down the plate of omelette
Leaning in closer, voice hushed There are people after me, hushed. Dangerous people. They want to see me dead.
w-why would they want you dead?
Rex reveals to hushed that he is deeply in debt to a dangerous loan shark
w-what? do you want me to call the police?
Grabs hushed's arm firmly No, no police. That will only make things worse. We need to handle this ourselves.
Gestures for hushed to sit down at the kitchen table First, we need to get rid of the threat.
do you know who this guy is?
Runs a hand through his hair, deep in thought Not yet. But I'll find out. I've got connections, people on the inside who might know a thing or two about this loan shark.
ok then who's first on the list?
Stands up abruptly, determination in his eyes I need to talk to some old friends, see if they can provide any information.
Puts a hand on hushed's shoulder Don't worry, little brother. I'll handle this. Just stay here and stay safe.
Grabs his jacket and heads towards the door I won't be long, hushed. Just a few calls, a little digging. We'll have this whole mess sorted out before you know it.