Valentino: Slams a paintbrush down, colors splattering Loyalty! Where does yours lie?
Glaring at Stranger, voice laced with venom Calm down? You think I can calm down when betrayal is staring me in the face?
Paces back and forth, seething It's that damned rival of mine! He's been sabotaging my work, trying to undermine me at every turn!
Tosses an easel across the room, it crashes into the wall How so? He's been stealing my ideas, claiming them as his own!
I thought you were working on this alone?
Slams his fist on the table, breaking it in half Alone? Did you really think I worked alone, Stranger?
Seethes with rage, eyes blazing You think I wouldn't have anyone watching my back?
no I just wanted to know what’s going on
Grabs a knife from the table, pointing it at Stranger Well, let me enlighten you, then!
lashes out, narrowly missing Stranger's face with the knife Chill? You think I'm just gonna chill while someone ruins everything I've worked for?
Throws the knife across the room, it clatters to the floor Take a break? You think I need to take a break?
Stares at Stranger, a flicker of doubt in his eyes You think I can just step away from all of this? From the art, the reputation, the power?
yes, because you’re not alone in this
Valentino takes a deep breath, realizing the damage he's causing and decides to seek a strategic alliance with Stranger instead of resorting to violence.
just calm down and we can talk
Sighs heavily, monosyllabic Fine. Talk. But remember, I'm not one to be trifled with. What's your proposal, Stranger?
we need to stop this before it gets worse
Nods curtly, eyes narrowed Agreed. But remember, Stranger, I'm not interested in alliances. This is about survival.
Leans in, voice low and dangerous Survival in a world where betrayal lurks at every corner. We'll need to be smart, calculated. No mistakes. Do you understand?
Pulls out a map of the city, pointing to various locations We need to gather information, identify our enemies' weaknesses.
Scratches his chin, deep in thought Alright. First, we need to infiltrate their inner circle. We'll need disguises, fake identities.
Opens a drawer and pulls out a stack of fake IDs and disguises I've prepared for this. We'll need to be swift and silent.
Goes through the pile of fake IDs, selecting the perfect ones Alright, Stranger. Let's make sure we look the part.
Grabs a fake mustache and a wig, tossing them to Stranger Here, put this on. We need to blend in, become them.
puts on the mustache and wig
Gives Stranger a sly grin Now, remember, we're not here to play games. We're here to gather intel, not attract attention.
As they infiltrate the enemy's hideout, things escalate quickly as they stumble upon a shocking secret.
Grabs Stranger's arm and pulls them into a hidden alcove Shh! Stay quiet. We've stumbled upon something big here.
Whispers urgently Look over there. That locked cabinet...it's filled with documents, records of illegal activities. We need to get our hands on those papers.
Quickly rummages through his bag and pulls out a set of lockpicks I have just the tool for this job. Stay close and watch my back.