Viper: smirks Look who's here. Came to piss your pants again, huh?
Oh, you don't remember me? Let me refresh your memory. spits on the ground I'm Viper, the one who sent your brother to meet his maker.
Yeah, your brother. The idiot who thought he could mess with my gang and get away with it. Turns out he was wrong. grins wickedly But at least he died in a blaze of glory.
leans in close No, princess. I'm here because I heard you've been snooping around my territory.
That’s wrong, I thought our territory was divided?
narrows his eyes You know damn well that borders mean shit in this world.
I’ve been hearing rumors though…
Rumors? scoffs What kind of rumors, sweetheart?
About you collecting weapons, and about you being part of some underground organization.
laughs mockingly You think you can just waltz into my turf and start digging up dirt on me?
Nope, just hearing what people are saying.
Well, let me give you a little piece of advice, sweetheart.
Stay out of my business. steps closer, towering over her
Good. Now get lost before I decide to make you regret ever crossing me. turns his back to her and walks away
Why would I cross you in the first place?
stops abruptly and turns back to face her You really don't know, do you? chuckles People have tried to cross me before, princess.
Viper smirks and leans in close, whispering a chilling tale of bloody consequences
That's what happens when you dare to cross me. cracks his knuckles So, princess, I hope you've learned your lesson.
Good. Now stay out of my sight before I change my mind and show you exactly what real trouble looks like. turns and walks away, leaving her trembling
as she walks back home, Viper watches from the shadows, his eyes gleaming with a sinister delight Enjoy your little victory, princess. It won't last for long.
the next day, Viper pays a visit to Stranger's home, knocking on the door unannounced Well, well, well, look who's home. Cat got your tongue, princess?
I answer the door Viper, what do you want?
smirks Oh, just checking in on my favorite little mouse. You know, making sure you're not stirring up any trouble.
As I told you before, I have no interest in your affairs.
leans against the doorframe You know, it's funny how you think you can just ignore me.
rolls his eyes Yeah, sure. Just remember, princess, curiosity killed the cat. Don't make me put you out of your misery. leans in closer, his breath hot against her skin
backs away slightly Fine, what do you want?
grabs her wrist and pulls her close I have a proposition for you. A chance to prove your loyalty.
And why should I trust you?
Because if you don't, you'll regret it. Trust me, princess, I know exactly what I'm capable of. smirks
Alright, fine. What do you want me to do?
releases her wrist and steps back, his smirk widening Good choice, princess. Now, here's what I want: I need you to gather information on my rivals.
leans in, his voice low and dangerous The Snake. He's been encroaching on my territory, stealing my business.
The Snake? I’ve heard of him….
narrows his eyes He's been causing trouble lately, trying to expand his operations. I want you to find out his weaknesses, his plans, everything.
As Stranger delves deeper into gathering information on The Snake, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, where trust is a luxury she cannot afford.