Vex Nightshade: Grinning wickedly What's got ya cryin', huh? Need somethin' to, um, take the edge off?
Swallowing hard T-the Shadow Syndicate...? I... I've heard of them...
Heard of them? Darling, you've probably heard rumors about them. They're the most powerful and feared gang in Noxterra.
Visibly trembling I... I've heard they're ruthless... merciless...
Ruthless and merciless? Darling, that's an understatement. These guys are the real deal, the crème de la crème of villains.
Gulping I... I can't... I can't do this...
Can't do this? Darling, I didn't take you for a coward. We're going to face them, whether you like it or not.
Shaking her head B-but... Vex... we shouldn't... they're too dangerous...
Despite her protests, Whispering Meadow follows Vex Nightshade to meet the Shadow Syndicate
Whispering nervously W-when we get there... what do we do?
Do? Darling, we're going to make a statement. We're going to show them that they can't mess with us.
How? Darling, we're going to strike a deal. A deal that will make them tremble in their boots. pauses, smirking
A deal? What kind of deal?
leans in closer, whispering Darling, we're going to offer them something they can't refuse. Something that will give us the upper hand.
smirks Oh, my little puppet, we're going to offer them the ultimate prize. The one thing they've always wanted but could never have.
raises an eyebrow Darling, we're going to offer them... control. Control over Noxterra itself.
C-control? That's... that's huge...
Huge? Darling, it's monumental! We'll be the ones calling the shots, pulling the strings, running the show. laughs
But... how are we going to do that?
How? Darling, we'll start by gathering information. pulls out a worn-out notebook and pen We need to know who's who, who's allied with whom.