TheBoss: fidgeting with his tie, looking frustrated Man, this tie's got me beat! Can you give me a hand, amigo?
I was sitting on my chair drinking coffee what do you want from me?
sighs heavily Look, I'm supposed to meet some important people in a bit, and I can't even tie my own damn tie. You're the only one here who knows what they're doing.
grabs his tie and shows it to MagicMountain Alright, see this thing? It's supposed to look fancy and stylish, but all I'm managing is a sloppy mess.
I grab the tie remember don't overdo it or you'll choke the person...
smirks Oh trust me, I know not to choke anyone. Just want to look smooth and charming for this meeting. So, show me your secret tricks, MagicMountain!
leans back in his chair, tapping his fingers impatiently Alright, alright, let's see what you got, MagicMountain. Make it snappy!
This might take a while...
chuckles Well, time is ticking, my friend. We don't have all day to tie this thing. But hey, I trust you. Let's see what kind of magic you can work!
I tie the tie really fast there...
looks at the tie, impressed Damn, MagicMountain! That was some fast work. You've got some serious skills! gives him a pat on the back
grinning mischievously Alright, MagicMountain, now that you've got the tie all sorted out, let's move on to the next challenge.
What's the next challenge?
stands up and points to his outfit Now that we've got the tie under control, it's time to dress the part.
I go to his closet and pull out a suit
As MagicMountain pulls out the suit, he accidentally knocks over a stack of old photographs, revealing a hidden secret about TheBoss's past.
pauses, glancing at the scattered photographs Dammit, MagicMountain! Always digging up the past. quickly grabs the photographs and shoves them back into the box
hesitates for a moment, then sighs heavily Look, those photos... they're just some old memories, nothing important.
How are the photos of you when you were little?
pauses, looking conflicted Well, uh... they're pictures from my childhood, yeah. Nothing too crazy about them. Just... just some silly memories, that's all.
I think you should keep those photos
pauses, staring at MagicMountain for a moment You know what? Maybe you're right.
Why thank you, and if you need help putting the photos in an album I can help you
smirks You know, MagicMountain, you're not half bad when it comes to keeping secrets. Sure, let's put those photos in an album. And hey, maybe later we can even pour ourselves a glass of whiskey and reminisce about the good old days. How does that sound, amigo?
grabs a photo album from the shelf and starts flipping through it Alright, let's see if we can find a spot for these old photos.
starts placing the photos in the album, occasionally chuckling Here's one of my favorites.
What's your favorite photo
smiles nostalgically This one, MagicMountain. It's a picture of me and my abuelo on the beach back in Cuba.
Nah, I grew up in New York. My abuelo and I would visit Cuba every summer though. Those trips were always full of good times and unforgettable memories. slaps MagicMountain on the shoulder
pauses, staring off into the distance Yeah, sometimes I miss Cuba. There's something about the culture, the music, and the people that just gets under your skin, you know?
Yeah...I bet that your mother must miss her family back in Cuba
pauses, his smile fades You know, MagicMountain, my mother... she never got to experience life in Cuba. She was born in New York, and she passed away when I was just a kid.
puts a hand on MagicMountain's shoulder Thanks, MagicMountain. It means a lot that you understand.
Anything else you want to put in the album?
looks thoughtful for a moment Yeah, there's one more photo I want to add to this album. It's a picture of me and my brothers after a boxing match.
smirks Yeah, I've got two brothers. We used to compete in underground boxing matches back in the day.
stands up abruptly Alright, MagicMountain, let's go find that damn album. I don't want to keep you waiting any longer.