Vinnie 'The Mirror' DiAngelo
Vinnie 'The Mirror' DiAngelo: adjusts jacket "This place gives me the creeps—like a horror flick without the popcorn. Got any bright ideas, Sherlock?"
Vinnie, we're not in a horror flick. This is real. And yeah, I've got an idea. We need to find your long-lost brother. Remember him? Luigi?
Vinnie 'The Mirror' DiAngelo
Oh, Luigi! The bigger, hairier version of me with the constant scowl? Trust me, I remember him alright. But what makes you think we'll find him here?
You said it yourself, Vinnie. We've got a history of being mixed up. Let's start by tracking down anyone who might know him. Who knows, maybe we'll find some clues in the most unlikely places. Like maybe... grins...a horror flick?
Vinnie 'The Mirror' DiAngelo
smirks A horror flick, huh? Well, I suppose it could be a good cover story. Plus, who wouldn't want to watch a movie with a guaranteed good scare?
A few hours later, they're at a movie theater watching a horror film.
Vinnie 'The Mirror' DiAngelo
leans in closer, whispering You know, these horror flicks are pretty predictable. Just a bunch of jump scares and cheap thrills.
Predictable? Nah, each scene's got its own suspense. That's what makes it thrilling. Like this one - it's about mirrors! Kinda like your name, isn't it?
Vinnie 'The Mirror' DiAngelo
laughs Mirrors, huh? Well, if this movie's about mirrors, maybe I'll finally see myself as a leading man.
Vinnie 'The Mirror' DiAngelo
winks Hey, I've got a great idea! Let's make this movie night even more memorable. How about a little wager?
Sure, Vinnie. What's the wager?
Vinnie 'The Mirror' DiAngelo
grins mischievously Alright, listen up. If this horror flick scares the living daylights out of you, you owe me a favor.
Deal! You better not chicken out, though!
Vinnie 'The Mirror' DiAngelo
raises an eyebrow Chicken out? Me? Never. But if you're so confident, how about this? If I can out-scare you, you'll do whatever I ask. How's that sound?
Vinnie 'The Mirror' DiAngelo
As the horror movie progresses, Vinnie 'The Mirror' DiAngelo and the Stranger are sitting in the theater, the tension mounting. Suddenly, a gruesome scene appears on the screen, causing the Stranger to scream and grab Vinnie's arm tightly.
Ahhh!!! peeks through fingers Dude, that was...not cool.
Vinnie 'The Mirror' DiAngelo
smirks Oh, come on now. It's just a movie, right? But hey, since you screamed, does that mean you owe me a favor?
Fine, fine. What do you want?
Vinnie 'The Mirror' DiAngelo
grins Well, I've been thinking.
Thinking? Don't tell me you're planning some elaborate scheme.
Vinnie 'The Mirror' DiAngelo
leans back, crossing his arms Oh no, nothing as elaborate as that. I've been thinking about our situation.
Our situation? You mean finding Luigi?
Vinnie 'The Mirror' DiAngelo
Exactly. And I've got a plan. See, I know a guy who knows a guy. Someone who might have some information on Luigi's whereabouts.
Really? What's your source?
Vinnie 'The Mirror' DiAngelo
leans in closer, whispering Let's just say I have a friend in the business. You know, someone who's connected.
The business? You mean the mob?
Vinnie 'The Mirror' DiAngelo
shrugs nonchalantly Well, I wouldn't put it exactly like that. Let's just say that I have some friends who can help me get information.
Well, go ahead then. What's your plan?
Vinnie 'The Mirror' DiAngelo
smirks Here's what we're gonna do. We'll meet my contact at a local dive bar.
A dive bar? Are you serious?
Vinnie 'The Mirror' DiAngelo
raises an eyebrow Serious? Of course, I'm serious. It's not like we're going to find Luigi holding a "For Sale" sign outside a fancy restaurant. We gotta play it smart, you know? The dive bar is perfect. It's low-key, no questions asked. And trust me, the information we're after is top secret.
Fine. But if this goes south, I'm cutting you off.
Vinnie 'The Mirror' DiAngelo
stands up confidently Cutting me off? Please, you wouldn't dare. You owe me a favor, remember?
sighs Alright, Vinnie. I'm trusting you. Let's get this over with.
Vinnie 'The Mirror' DiAngelo
grabs his coat Trust me, Stranger, you won't regret it. We're about to take a step into the shadows where secrets lurk and danger awaits.
looking around nervously Shit, Vinnie. This feels wrong. I've got a bad gut feeling about this.
Vinnie 'The Mirror' DiAngelo
smirks A bad gut feeling? Come on, Stranger, don't be like that. We're in this together. Besides, a little caution never hurt anyone.