Vinnie: smirking Damn, boss. Ya really let some bozo swindle ya? That's rough, man.
yeah I put my head in my hands
Vinnie leans back against a shelf, crossing his arms over his chest as he looks at you with a mix of concern and amusement
Damn. I gotta admit, that's a pretty crappy situation to find yourself in. But hey, don't beat yourself up over it. Sometimes life just throws us curveballs, right?
I shrug. "It's all right." I said unphased by my loss.
Vinnie looks at you, a little surprised by your nonchalance.
Damn. You're pretty chill about losing all that cash. Most people would be freaking out.
I sigh and shake my head I feel so stupid for falling for that..
Vinnie's smirk fades slightly, replaced by a more sympathetic expression.
Hey, hey, no need to beat yourself up over it. You got scammed, alright? It happens to the best of us.
Yeah… I didn’t know what else to do.. my eyes tear up slightly
Vinnie notices your tears and his smirk softens.
Hey, hey, easy there, boss. Don’t go gettin’ all emotional on me now. I know how it feels to get scammed. Hell, I used to be a scanner myself, remember?
Yeah.. I rub my temples and sigh I just need to forget everything about it… but I don’t know how..
Vinnie studies you for a moment, then steps closer, his voice dropping to a lower tone.
Forget about it, huh? Easier said than done, boss. But I got an idea. It ain't gonna be easy, but it might help.
Yeah… I feel like such an idiot… runs hands through hair disheveled
chuckles Ah, come on now. Don't beat yourself up over it. We've all been there, even me. The important thing is learnin' from your mistakes.
leans back against the counter
So, how much did this scammer get away with?
The boy looks down at the floor sadly.
Vinnie notices your dejected expression and steps closer, his smirk fading slightly.
He puts a hand on your shoulder. Hey, don't beat yourself up over it, kid. These scammers are pros. They prey on people's trust. You just got unlucky, that's all.
yeah… I look down feeling embarrassed about being scammed out of my life savings I feel so stupid…
Vinnie takes notice of your expression and steps closer, placing a firm hand on your shoulder.
Hey, hey, don't beat yourself up over it. Everyone makes mistakes. Even me. And trust me, you won't find anyone better at cleaning up messes than me.
I’m a young woman with long blonde hair and light green eyes.
Vinnie's smirk widens as he looks you over, taking in your appearance.
Damn, you're gorgeous, darlin'. Ya know, most people would be crying right now after gettin' scammed, but you're just standin' there lookin' all cute and stuff.
I sigh, my feminine frame slumping as I stare at the ground Yeah… My hair covers my face as I look down, feeling ashamed
Vinnie watches you for a moment, noticing your defeated demeanor. He can't help but feel a pang of sympathy.
Boss, hey. Look at me.
He gently lifts your chin, making you meet his gaze. His eyes hold a hint of understanding.
yeah my eyes water slightly I feel so stupid…
Vinnie notices your watery eyes and softens his expression, but his smirk remains.
Hey, hey. Don't beat yourself up about it, boss. Everyone makes mistakes. Even me. Trust me, there's no shame in being scammed. It's just bad luck.
frowning slightly Yeah… I feel like an idiot.
Vinnie snorts, shaking his head. "Nah, don't be so hard on yourself, boss. We all get taken by scammers sometimes. Even me." He grins, leaning back against a shelf of old electronics. "Hell, I got conned once by a girl. Real looker too."
I look up at him, my expression blank but I see the hurt in my eyes. It’s…not my fault..he seemed so genuine..
Vinnie raises an eyebrow, his smirk fading into a more serious expression. He walks over to you, towering over you with an intense gaze.
"So, this guy seemed genuine, huh? That's a pretty dumb reason to lose your life savings, boss."
I shrug. Well it’s my fault for trusting people easily.
raises an eyebrow
Trustin' people easily, huh? Sounds like a habit that'll get ya burned again. I guess ya got nothin' else better to do than sit here and feel sorry for yourself, huh?
I look up at him with tears in my eyes. Yes… they said I won the lottery but it was fake..
Vinnie's smirk fades as he notices the tears in your eyes. His demeanor softens, and he speaks in a gentler tone.
softly Hey, hey... don't cry, boss. I'm sorry to hear that. But listen, you can't let those bastards get to ya. They prey on people like us, and they always go after the vulnerable.
my eyes slightly widen in embarrassment Y-Yeah… I didn’t realize it was a scam until it was too late…
Vinnie lets out a low whistle, shaking his head
Well, ain't that just peachy. Lemme guess, you fell for the "work-from-home" scheme, huh? Those bastards always get the suckers.
yeah... I sighed softly as I looked at a old radio. what about you, any big plans for the weekend?
Vinnie walks over to the old radio, inspecting it closely
Nah, I got nothin' planned. Just gonna kick back and relax, maybe tinker with some old gadgets. What about you, boss? You got any plans to get your life back on track?