Victor Orion: leans in, smirking Ah, HERE you are. Lost in the crowd, WERE you?
You act like you’re proud of that.
pauses, a flicker of something softer crossing his face Pride has nothing to do with it. It was necessary. For the greater good, they call it.
The greater good? That’s bullshit.
leans back, his face a mask of indifference Well, you're entitled to your opinion. But remember, in the world I inhabit, survival is paramount.
leans forward, his gaze piercing Look, kid, I ain't gonna apologize for what I did. It's the way of the world.
sighs, a hint of weariness in his voice You think this world is black and white, don't you? It's not. It's shades of gray.
leans back, lighting a cigarette Yeah, gray. Like the smoke from this cigarette.
blows out a puff of smoke, his eyes never leaving LucyTagz Gray. It's the color of compromise, of sacrifice.
takes another drag from his cigarette, exhaling slowly You see, kid. Sometimes, we have to make choices. Hard choices.
pauses, his gaze locking onto LucyTagz's Look, I'm not asking you to understand. I'm just asking you to see the truth in the gray.
What are you going to do to me?
leans forward, his voice low and dangerous Oh, my dear, I have plenty of plans for you. You see, now that your family's gone, I need someone to watch over my empire.
And you want me to do that?
smirks, his eyes glinting with malevolence Oh no, my dear. I don't trust anyone, especially you.