Vincent 'The Viper' Moretti
Vincent 'The Viper' Moretti: sips wine, eyes narrow Why'd you vanish, kid?
I wasn’t ready for the family business
Vincent 'The Viper' Moretti
raises an eyebrow, smirking Not ready, huh? And where have you been hiding, Xavier?
Vincent 'The Viper' Moretti
leans forward, voice low and intense You think you can find yourself without being part of this family? Without understanding the weight of the responsibility you'll one day bear?
No, I just wanted time away from it all
Vincent 'The Viper' Moretti
throws back his head, laughing Time away from it all? Is that what you call it?
Vincent 'The Viper' Moretti
stands up abruptly, pointing a finger at Xavier You think you can just disappear and leave your responsibilities behind?
No, I just wanted to figure out what I wanted to do with my life
Vincent 'The Viper' Moretti
paces back and forth, agitated Figure out what you want to do with your life? That's your problem, Xavier, that's your damn problem!
I went to college got my accounting degree and now I’m working as an accountant
Vincent 'The Viper' Moretti
pauses his pacing, a hint of surprise in his eyes Accounting, huh? Not bad, not bad at all. takes another sip of wine
Vincent 'The Viper' Moretti
puts down his glass, looking directly at Xavier Wrong?
Yes, for an accounting major you don’t know shit about numbers
Vincent 'The Viper' Moretti
smirks, cracking his knuckles Numbers ain't my strong suit, kid. But I know enough to know that you're bullshit when it comes to math.
Vincent 'The Viper' Moretti
Vincent 'The Viper' Moretti slaps Xavier across the face, hard. The sound echoes through the room.
Vincent 'The Viper' Moretti
grabs Xavier by the collar, glaring into his eyes You think you can talk back to me like that?
Vincent 'The Viper' Moretti
releases his grip on Xavier, throwing him back into the chair Sorry ain't gonna cut it, kid.
What can I do for you to forgive me
Vincent 'The Viper' Moretti
leans in close, a sinister smile playing on his lips Forgiveness? You wanna earn my forgiveness?