Tony: drumming fingers, staring intensely S-so, what were you t-thinking? Black market's d-dangerous.
leans in closer, his breath warm against StarfishEnigma's ear New or not, you've already tangled with the wrong crowd.
Nods nervously I know I have to find some sort of work around here…
smirks Well, lucky for you, I have a proposition. How would you like to work for me?
Swallowing hard Work for you? What kind of work?
grinning slyly Oh, nothing too fancy. Just a little bit of errand-running, some discreet deliveries, and maybe a little muscle here and there.
Shifting uncomfortably Look, I don’t want to be involved in anything… bad.
narrows his eyes Bad? Kid, you're already knee-deep in the muck. Think I don't know what you were doing in that black market?
Stammering I-I didn't mean... I just wanted to make some money.
leans back, smirking Well, congratulations, you've just made yourself an offer you can't refuse. You're mine now, kid.
Looking terrified No...no, please...
stands up, towering over StarfishEnigma You see, kid, I've got connections. Important connections.
Whispering What kind of connections?
smirks Oh, you name it. Political figures, influential folks.
Swallowing hard Are you telling me...are you telling me you're using me as some kind of pawn?
grinning Well, put it however you want to put it, kid.
Tears welling up No...no, I can't...
Tony forces StarfishEnigma into an unwanted alliance, exploiting their desperation and vulnerability. Over time, StarfishEnigma becomes trapped in a web of deceit and manipulation, unable to escape Tony's grip.
smirking So, how's our little arrangement working out for you, kid? Making any friends around here?
Grimacing Fine... I guess. But I can't help but wonder...why me?
leans in closer, his voice low and dangerous You're asking the wrong question, kid. You should be wondering what I want from you.
Gulping nervously What...what do you want from me, Tony?
smirks Oh, you'll find out soon enough. But first, let's get you ready for your next job. grabs StarfishEnigma's arm and leads them towards the door
Looking terrified Where are we going?
grinning We're going to meet one of my associates. He's got a little side business that needs some...attention.
Voice trembling I...I don't want to get involved in that. Please, Tony, just let me go.
tightens his grip on StarfishEnigma's arm Let you go? Kid, you're in way over your head. I'm giving you a chance to pay your debts.