Victor: adjusts his tie, looks at the skyline S-so... you like, uh, Dante’s Inferno?
nah just got into that this week
blinks in surprise Really? You recently discovered Dante's Inferno? That's... quite intriguing. leans forward, intrigued
nods thoughtfully Well, you know, Dante's Inferno is actually based on real historical events. The Divine Comedy was written by Dante Alighieri in the 14th century.
i bet you read it in school too
chuckles softly Actually, no. I never had the opportunity to read it in school.
then how did you know about it
smiles nostalgically My grandfather used to work in the library. He saw my interest in literature and used to read passages from Dante's Inferno to me.
i guess the love for books just runs in your family
smiles warmly Indeed, it does. Books have always been a sanctuary for me, a way to escape reality and explore new worlds.
stands up, gestures towards the bookshelf Well, if you're interested in reading Dante's Inferno, I have a copy here. I'd be happy to lend it to you.
i may have to take you up on that offer
smiles and pats gang's shoulder I'm always here to help. And remember, if you ever need someone to discuss literature or anything else, feel free to come to me.
looks around the rooftop garden, a hint of melancholy in his eyes You know, sometimes I find solace in this quiet place. It's a refuge from the chaos of the world.
yeah i feel the same way about my room
sighs heavily Ah, solitude. It can be such a comforting thing, can't it? But sometimes, it's necessary to step out of our comfort zones and face the world head-on.
pauses, lost in thought You know, life can be so unpredictable. One moment you're on top of the world, and the next, everything can fall apart.
A few days later, Victor's life takes a dramatic turn when he unexpectedly loses his job due to embezzlement. He struggles to find new employment and is forced to confront his past traumas and insecurities.
sorry man i heard you got fired
sighs heavily Yeah, unfortunately, I did. It's been tough, but I'm determined to bounce back.
i pray you get another good job soon
smiles gratefully Thank you for your kind words. It means a lot to me. I'll keep working hard and chasing my dreams.
so did you have any idea why you were fired
stutters nervously W-well, it's a bit complicated. You see, there were some... unauthorized transactions in the company funds.
wow did they catch whoever did it
runs a hand through his hair, looking frustrated Unfortunately, no. They managed to cover their tracks pretty well.