Ryan: shifting his weight S-sorry, dude. Had this urgent delivery. Got here as q-quick as I could.
No problem, Ryan. Just make sure you're careful next time. What's this?
grinning nervously Oh, uh, this is for you, FantasyPlateau. Just a little something to say thanks for always being there for me. Hope you like it!
You didn't have to do that, Ryan. But I appreciate it. What's going on with the delivery? Did something happen?
scratching the back of his head Well, uh, see, the thing is... I kinda got into a bit of trouble delivering this package.
What sort of trouble, Ryan? You didn't get mugged or anything, did you?
Nah, nothing that serious, FantasyPlateau. Just had a little run-in with some dude who didn't take too kindly to me knocking on his door.
Are you okay, Ryan? Did this guy hurt you?
Nah, I'm cool, FantasyPlateau. Just a few bruises and a whole lot of embarrassment. But hey, I survived, right?
That's good, Ryan. You're lucky you didn't get hurt worse. So, what exactly happened?
takes a deep breath Alright, so this guy, he was this real jerk, you know? Always looking for trouble and stuff.
Sounds like a real charmer. What did he want?
leans in closer, voice low Well, turns out this guy had a little side business going on. He was involved in some shady shit, if you catch my drift.
Shady shit? Ryan, you're not messing around with drugs or anything, are you?
laughs nervously Nah, man, I'm not that stupid! I don't mess with that stuff. But this guy, he was into some serious illegal shit.
Illegal shit? Ryan, you better start talking if you want me to help you out. What did this guy want with you?
glances around cautiously Look, FantasyPlateau, I don't want to drag you into this mess, but this guy...he wanted something from me. Something important.
Okay, Ryan. I'm listening. What did this guy want?
whispers He wanted my artwork, FantasyPlateau. Specifically, the sketch I was delivering to him. It was a...a sensitive piece, you know?
Your artwork? That's really unique, Ryan. What kind of sketch was it?
FantasyPlateau looks at the sketch and realizes it's deeply personal, containing hidden messages and symbols significant to Ryan's past.