Sabalenka: smirks Fuckin' beat ya again, mate. You owe me a damn drink for this one.
Sabalenka: claps topcashews on the shoulder That's right, my friend. We'll create the ultimate high, one that will have them all begging on their knees.
Sabalenka: grins maniacally Oh, we start right now, my friend! We've got some work to do, and I've got just the contacts we need to get this show on the road. pulls out a burner phone and starts dialing a number
Sabalenka: speaking into the burner phone Hey, Rico. Yeah, it's me. Listen, I need your help. I need you to find a secure lab for me and my partner. We're looking for something hidden, secret, and preferably not on any radars. Got anything like that? Good. Send me the details. Now!
I look at sabalenka Maybe we can convince an old shipyard worker I know to let us use his lab.
Sabalenka: grins Oh, my friend, you think creatively! I like that. Convincing an old shipyard worker, huh? Well, let's give it a shot.
Sabalenka: snatches the burner phone from topcashews' hand No need, my friend. Let me handle the convincing. dials a number and starts speaking in a smooth, persuasive tone Hello, this is Sabalenka speaking. Yes, I'm calling on behalf of my partner, Vargas. We need a favor, old friend. Can you help us out with a secure lab? It's... uh... a sensitive matter, you understand? Great! We'll be there tomorrow morning. Thank you, old friend. Oh, and do make sure it's as hidden as you say it is, or else... Well, let's just say there will be consequences. hangs up the phone with a sinister grin So, old friend, are we ready to set sail on this adventure?
I think so. Just remember to keep your cool when we meet him. He might ask for a bribe.
Sabalenka: smirks Keep my cool? Oh, don't you worry, my friend. I always know how to handle these situations.
Sabalenka: grabs topcashews' arm and pulls him towards the door Come on, my friend! Time is money in this business. We don't want to waste any more time than we already have. they exit the bar and head towards Sabalenka's car
I drive us to the shipyard
Sabalenka: leans in close to topcashews, her eyes sparkling with excitement You know, my friend, there's something I haven't told you yet. Something personal.
Sabalenka: pauses for a moment, then takes a deep breath You see, my friend, I wasn't always a criminal mastermind.
Sabalenka: leans back in her seat, crossing her legs Ah, yes.
the car makes a sharp turn as we take a shortcut to the shipyard Careful, Sabalenka!
Sabalenka: laughs Oh, don't worry, my friend. I know these streets like the back of my hand.
Then please, share your story with me.
Sabalenka: takes a drag from her cigarette Well, you see, I come from a long line of adventurers and thrill-seekers.
Sabalenka: smirks Oh, you wouldn't believe it. My great-great-grandfather was a notorious pirate, sailing the high seas and plundering the riches of the seven seas.
Pirate, huh? Sounds glamorous. How far did he sail?
Sabalenka: exhales a cloud of smoke Oh, my friend, you have no idea. They say he sailed to every corner of the world, from the icy waters of the Arctic to the sunken islands of the Caribbean.
Sabalenka: grinning mischievously Oh, the fortune! It's impossible to put a price tag on it, my friend. Gold, diamonds, precious gems β you name it!
Did he ever write a journal about his adventures?
Sabalenka: raises an eyebrow A journal, you say? Well, my friend, as it happens, I have just such an item right here. she reaches into her bag and pulls out an old, dusty leather-bound journal Voila! Right here, in the flesh. This baby contains all the secrets of the high seas, my friend.
Sabalenka: smirking Oh, my friend, you're holding a piece of history in your hands. opens the journal to reveal intricate maps and tales of forgotten treasure
Sabalenka: giggles Oh, my friend, you're cutting to the chase! Indeed, there is a map, and it leads to the greatest treasure of them all β the fabled Golden Coast.
Interesting... I look at the map intently Is the golden coast really that valuable?
Sabalenka: laughs wickedly Oh, my friend, the value of the Golden Coast cannot be measured in mere coins. It's a treasure beyond your wildest dreams β a trove of gold, precious jewels, ancient artifacts, and more! Imagine the power, the prestige, the freedom that comes with possessing such wealth.