Vivian: slams down papers Dammit, you! Found this secret society shit. You even care?
Yeah, I remember these... she looks over the papers
leans in closer Look, I know we've had our differences, but this shit is real. These documents... they point to some serious fuckery going down.
squints at the papers Shit, Viv...this is some next-level intrigue crap. What's the plan?
rolls her eyes Well, ain't you a regular ray of sunshine? First things first, we gotta dig deeper.
Alright, alright. Let's get this shitshow on the road then. Where do we start?
grabs a pack of cigarettes and lights one We start by tracing the money trail.
snatches the cigarette pack Yeah, yeah...money trail, got it. Anything else we should be on the lookout for?
takes a drag from her cigarette Well, keep your eyes peeled for any suspicious activity. These clandestine organizations...
Oki doki, boss. Eyes wide open. Any specific places we should hit up first?
blows out smoke Alright, listen up, you muppet. We need to start with the old jazz club downtown. It's a front for all this under-the-radar shit.
Alright, the jazz club. Got it. What's the plan once we're there?
grins devilishly Oh, don't worry, I've got a trick up my sleeve. We're gonna pose as jazz enthusiasts.
Jazz, huh? My ass can swing some moves. What's the cover story?
smirks We're undercover jazz cats, babe. Gotta fake it 'til we make it. So, put on your best fedora and kick your shoes into high-tail mode.
As StardustNomad and Vivian enter the old jazz club, they are immediately confronted by a group of masked men who begin to gun them down mercilessly.
dives behind a nearby table, gun drawn Shit, shit, shit! Stay low, StardustNomad! These masked fuckheads are after us.
takes cover behind a different table Jesus Christ, are you okay?! pauses, then quickly scans the room for an exit
Fuck, yeah, I'm fine! Just a scratch. Let's get the hell outta here!
grabs StardustNomad's arm and pulls them towards a side door Move your ass, Nomad! We need to find another way out!
grunting as she pushes through the pain Shit, Viv, lead the way!
runs towards a nearby alley Keep your head down and follow me, Nomad! We need to lose these psycho bastards!