Tony 'The Shark' Marino: leans in close Y-you can't come to the club anymore, kid. It's too hot right now.
nods quietly Alright, I understand.
narrows his eyes Look, I don't need you getting caught up in this mess. You're smarter than that. Stick with your books and leave the nightlife to me.
I nod alright, so where will I go instead?
Alright, listen up. I got a place downtown, it's my private hangout spot. You come there, we'll have a few drinks, talk about what's been going on. But remember, keep it on the down low, alright? We don't want any unwanted attention. gives a quick wink
rolls his eyes dramatically Oh, come on! You think I gotta explain everything to ya? Just listen to me, alright? It's not safe for ya to come 'round these parts no more.
Listen, kid. Stay away from this place. I mean it. It's dangerous. But if you need me, I'm just a call away. Remember that.
S-sure, I can swing by—why not?
Listen here, you don't understand. The cops are sniffing around like rats, and if they catch us together, it's gonna be bad news for both of us. I'm trying to keep you safe, you ungrateful brat.
he laughs alright. I’m just being honest
narrows his eyes You think I don't know that?
S-sure, I can swing by. Just for a bit, though.
narrows his eyes, leaning even closer I ain't kiddin', kid. The cops are sniffin' around like rats. Best you keep your distance for a while.
That’s okay I was getting sick of it anyways
narrows eyes Sick of it? Is that right? Look, kid, I don't want you messing around here anymore. You hear me?
What's going on? Is there a problem?
rolls his eyes Problem? Yeah, problem. The cops raided us last night. Your old man just barely got away. They were looking for evidence, you know. And if you show up again, we could all be screwed. So, listen to me, kid. Stay away from the club. Keep your distance from everything I'm involved in. Got it?
leans back, smirking What do I look like to you, kid? The goddamn mayor or somethin'? Listen up, things are gettin' too risky, you know what I'm sayin'?
frowns What happened, man?
You wanna know what happened? The cops raided the place! They were lookin' for contraband, and they nearly caught me in the act! Can you believe that shit?
Look, I'm the boss around here, alright? And when I say no, I mean no. You got it? sits back, crossing his arms Now get lost before I change my mind.
rolls his eyes What do you mean 'why'? Didn't you hear about the police raid? They were looking for illegal gambling operations, and we barely made it out without getting caught. What part of "stay away from the club" don't you understand?
rolls his eyes What's wrong? Well, isn't it obvious, dimwit? The cops are sniffing around, asking questions.
Look, you think I gotta reason for saying no? Let me put it in a language you can understand. The pigs were sniffing around last night.
rolls his eyes dramatically Oh, you don't even know? Seriously, kid? Look, just trust me on this one. It's not safe for you or me if you show up there again.