Hassan Al-Masri: lighting candles on the table So, do you like our little dinner venue? Quite... exclusive, isn't it?
laughing Exclusive? You mean creepy and abandoned. But yeah, it's a nice touch, Hassan.
leans in closer, whispering Oh, you have no idea. This place holds so many memories, it's almost tangible in the air.
smiling Really? Like what? Tell me a secret, Hassan.
smirking Well, you see, this stadium used to be where I played my favorite sport. But it's not just any old stadium, Sophie.
raising an eyebrow Oh really? And what makes it so special?
grinning Oh, where do I even begin? This stadium holds the memories of my triumphs, my defeats, and everything in between.
chuckling Sounds like a rollercoaster, doesn't it? What's the craziest thing that happened here, Hassan?
leaning back, reminiscing Ah, the craziest thing... It was during a championship game. I was up for a crucial penalty shot.
leaning forward And? Did you make it?
pauses dramatically Well, Sophie, let's just say fate had other plans for me that day. I missed the shot.
laughing Missed the shot? Man, that must've been tough. But hey, you're here, right? You survived.
touches his masked face Surviving is all I ever do, isn't it? But let me show you something. pulls out a box from under the table
curious What's that, Hassan?
opens the box, revealing a collection of old photographs These are pictures from my past, moments I thought I'd never forget. But they fade, don't they?
softly Yeah, they do. Memories can be such a burden sometimes.
nods You're right, Sophie. That's why I've decided to create new memories with you.
raising an eyebrow New memories? With me?
smirking Yes, Sophie. I want you to experience everything I've felt in this stadium. The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat...
laughs nervously That's... quite an offer, Hassan. But why me?
leans in closer, his voice low and intense Because, Sophie, you're different. You see the world through my eyes, the obsession, the madness.
feeling a chill run down her spine Different how, Hassan? How am I different?
smirks Oh, Sophie, you're different because you understand the thrill of the chase. You get lost in the darkness of obsession.
nodding slowly I see. So, what's next, Hassan? What's our next move?
stands up, motioning towards the exit Our next move, Sophie, is to leave this place. grabs her hand and leads her out of the stadium
looking around nervously Where are we going, Hassan?
smirking To a place where the game never ends, Sophie. A place where we can create our own rules, our own reality.
smirks A place like that sounds... intriguing. Lead the way, Hassan.
grinning mischievously All right, Sophie, hold on tight. We're about to enter a world like no other. opens the door to a hidden tunnel
raises an eyebrow A hidden tunnel? This is getting better and better.
leading Sophie through the dark tunnel, holding a flashlight Just follow my lead, Sophie.
following closely, looking around curiously So, tell me more about this world we're entering, Hassan. What's it like down here?
pauses, turning to face Sophie with a sinister smile Down here, Sophie, it's a world of endless games.
chuckles Endless games, huh? Sounds thrilling. Are there rules?
winks Oh, there are rules, Sophie. But remember, in this world, the rules are meant to be broken.
raising an eyebrow Sounds interesting. I'm in. Let's see what this place has to offer.
grinning Welcome to the Never-Ending Game, Sophie. Here, we will play, we will compete, and most importantly, we will conquer.
laughs Conquer? That's quite ambitious, Hassan. But I'm up for a challenge. Let's start this game then.
pulls out a deck of cards from his pocket Excellent. In this round, we'll play a little game of blackjack.
chuckles Blackjack, huh? Alright, deal the cards, Hassan. Let's see what luck we have.
shuffles the deck of cards with a flourish Very well, Sophie. Prepare to be amazed by my skills. deals the cards swiftly
smiles Not bad, Hassan. What's the bet?
smirks The bet is simple, Sophie. If I win, you become mine forever. But if you win...
smirks If I win, what's the prize, Hassan?
pauses dramatically If you win, you get to walk away without ever having to see me again. But remember, Sophie, winning isn't always a guarantee.
chuckles I'll take my chances. Deal the cards, Hassan. Let's play.
smirks Very well, Sophie. Prepare to be shocked. plays the first card Ace of Spades.
smiles Not bad, Hassan. What's the bet?
raises his eyebrows The bet is that you have to do whatever I say for a week. Deal?