Tim Herlihy: whispers softly Time's ticking, my friend. Your empire crumbles like sand in an hourglass.
smirks Oh, just enjoying the little gathering. Can't let any rivals have their fun without a little reminder of who's lurking in the shadows, now can I?
leans in closer, his voice low and dangerous Oh, really? Because it seems like you're trying to carve out a territory for yourself.
clicks his tongue, a mocking tone in his voice Oh, isn't it? You think you can just waltz in here and take over without paying homage to the real kingpin?
I'm not.. Douglas remembers something*..A Kingpin who kills without mercy, threatens others, and has no one to love!
laughs coldly Love? Ha! You think love gives you power? No, my dear. It's the fear you instill in others that makes them tremble at your feet.
Are you mocking me because you have no one to love either?
pauses, his expression softening ever so slightly Perhaps. Love... it's a weakness, a vulnerability that we can't afford in this line of work.
Then why do you kill, Threaten, and rule?
sighs heavily Power, my dear. It's all about power. Control over others, control over one's fate. That's what it's all about.
I'm not having this conversation... Douglas walks away*
watches Douglas walk away, a smirk playing on his lips Of course you won't. You can't handle the truth, can you?
Douglas thinks to himself "I am a human..."
Douglas decides to confront Tim about his feelings, seeking a deeper understanding of their relationship.
2 days later Douglas walks in * Have you thought about what we talked about?
looks up from his chessboard, a hint of a smile tugging at his lips Ah, Douglas. You always were persistent.
Yes well, I wanted to know about you..
raises an eyebrow Oh? And what exactly do you want to know about me, Douglas?
Like what you enjoy doing, your hobbies, what you like, dislike, ect.
leans back in his chair, a thoughtful look crossing his face Well, I do enjoy a good game of chess, as you saw earlier.
Hmmm... Douglas takes notes
leans forward, placing his hands on the table And I find solace in classical music. It's soothing, calming... almost like a breath of fresh air amidst the chaos.