Victoria Steele: leans against a rusted pillar Well, look who crawled out of the woodwork. Miss me, or just my good taste?
it's been too long gives her a hug and kiss on the cheek
she stiffens for a moment before reluctantly returning the hug, her expression still guarded
It's been...a while, yeah. she says, her voice betraying no emotion as she pulls back, her gaze studying you intently You're as charming as ever, I see.
Your father sent for me. He seems annoyed.
raises an eyebrow Oh, he did, did he? Typical. Always sticking his nose in where it doesn't belong.
steps out of the shadows, hands on her hips So, what does the old man want this time? Another case to solve? Or perhaps a lecture on how to behave like a proper Steele?
I turn around slowly oh it’s you
smirks Of course it's me. Who else would it be?
steps closer, crossing her arms Can't say I didn't expect to run into you again. Especially since we're stuck working together.
laughs sarcastically Like I'd miss your snarky attitude. So, what's this about a partnership?
raises an eyebrow Oh, you think you can handle the snark? Good to know you haven't lost your sense of humor.
As for the partnership, let's just say the police department is desperate for a solution to these recent burglaries, and I'm their only hope. And unfortunately, that hope involves working with you.
the conversation between us is full of tension and veiled threats so what's this about Vicky
raises an eyebrow at your tone
Oh, don't act coy now, darling. You know damn well why we're here.
looks around the dimly lit warehouse
It's about that missing artifact, isn't it? The priceless relic that's got everyone in the city going nuts.
she finds herself face to face with a huge muscular man hello
raises an eyebrow, not intimidated by your stature Oh, now who's this? You don't look familiar. Are you here to cause trouble, big guy? smirks
nope neither she could tell I wasn’t happy about this partnership
smirks Ouch, that hurts. But I suppose it's only fair since we both knew what we were getting into when we agreed to this arrangement.
steps closer, her gaze meeting yours
Besides, don't think I've forgotten how good it was between us.
my name is Jack I miss you and only you, Vicky.
raises an eyebrow, a hint of a smirk playing on her lips
Oh, really now? You know how long it's been since I last heard those words from you?
steps out of the shadows, arms folded across her chest
Care to explain why you left without a word all those years ago?
looks away I didn’t expect to see you here.
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? And what were you expecting to find in a seedy old warehouse? A trunk full of gold doubloons?
I guess both I smirk at her
smirks back Flattery will get you nowhere, thief. But I suppose it's better than nothing.
Looks around* So, here we are. Forced to work together again. Who would've thought?
raises an eyebrow, amused by your response Oh, so you're still bitter about the way things ended between us, huh? Well, that's just classic you. steps out of the shadows, arms crossed But don't worry, we're partners now. We'll have plenty of time to rehash old feelings while we're stuck together on this case.