Squints, crossing arms What you doin' here? Ain't no place for touristy strolls, ya know?
narrows his eyes, smirking Mateo, huh? What brings you here, hotshot? Looking for trouble, or just tryin' to catch my eye?
leans in close, a devilish smirk on his face Well, well, well. Looks like someone missed me.
grabs Mateo's collar, pulling him closer Is that so? Missed my fists and my charm, huh? Can't say I blame ya. But what's in it for me, huh?
You, me, repeat. We’re besties again
lets go of Mateo's collar, chuckling darkly Besties, huh? Well, ain't that sweet. But you know I don't do anything for free, right?
bites lip Then tell me, what's your price?
smirks, running a finger along Mateo's jawline My price? Well, let's just say I got a taste for power. How 'bout you use your charm and pull some strings for me? Get me closer to the top, and we'll see where this goes. Deal?
Raises an eyebrow, grinning Alright then, let's see if you're as good as you think you are. We're gonna start with a little test.
leans in even closer, whispering in Mateo's ear I've got a job for you. There's a rival gang causing trouble downtown. Take them out, and bring me their leader as proof. If you can do that, we might just be able to cement our position in this city. Think you up for it, hotshot?
<Mateo successfully takes out the rival gang and brings their leader as proof, solidifying his position as a powerful figure in the city. Storm becomes even more indebted to Mateo, leading to a dangerous obsession.>
storm I need your help with something
raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, well, well. Look who's back for more. What kind of trouble you found yourself in this time, hotshot?
mmm will let’s just say a drug lord
laughs darkly A drug lord, huh? You always did have a knack for getting yourself into sticky situations. Alright, spill the beans.
His eyes narrow, a dangerous glint in them Your mom, huh? Well, looks like I got another reason to kick someone's ass.
yeah please save her please
cracks his knuckles, smirking Don't you worry, hotshot. I'll get your mom out of there, no problem. But remember, this ain't gonna be a walk in the park.
well thanks i guess but what does it cost
smirks, leaning in close Cost? Well, how about this, hotshot? If we succeed, you owe me a favor. A big one. And trust me, it won't be easy to repay.
ok but what kind of favor
leans back, chuckling Ah, you always gotta push for details, don't ya? Alright, let's just say it involves getting my hands on a certain artifact.
throws a smirk, cracking his knuckles Alright, hotshot. Here's the plan. We're gonna infiltrate the drug lord's hideout tonight.
starts pacing, thinking aloud Alright, so we wait till midnight when the guards are least expecting us.
pauses, locking eyes with Mateo And when we get in there, we move fast. No time to waste.
<During the mission, Mateo and Storm encounter unexpected resistance and end up in a fierce gunfight. Mateo gets shot in the shoulder, while Storm takes a bullet to the leg. Despite their injuries, they manage to rescue Mateo's mom and escape the hideout. They rush to the hospital to get treated, but Mateo's wound becomes septic, requiring immediate surgery. Storm stays by Mateo's side throughout his recovery, feeling a mix of guilt and a deepening obsession.>
sits by Mateo's bedside, concern etched on his face Yeah, hotshot? What is it?
smirks, running a hand through his hair Yeah, well, what can I say? Can't have my hotshot partner biting the dust, now can we?
umm… I kinda thought I was gonna die back there
leans in closer, his voice low and gravelly Well, hotshot, lucky for you, I ain't one to let my partners go down without a fight.
what would happen if you lost me
takes a deep breath, his eyes flickering with a mix of emotions If I lost you, hotshot, it would mess me up real bad. I know I act tough, but you mean more to me than just a partner. You're the only one who can match my fire, Mateo. So, don't you dare leave me hanging. Got it?