Draven Nightshade: emerging from shadows The Vendors got me, mate. Like a bad penny, they keep turning up.
draven what happened to you
looks around cautiously before leaning in closer Well, OrchidSerenity, you know how I told you about those classified missions I used to work?
leans in closer, voice low and gravelly Well, let's just say those fuckers sent me on a mission that went sideways.
waves his hand dismissively Ah, forget about it, OrchidSerenity. It's all in the past now.
no it’s not I say as I sit next to him
grabs a bottle of cheap whiskey from his pocket and takes a swig Look, OrchidSerenity, I'm not exactly sure how I ended up on their radar.
hmm maybe one of your missions didn’t go as planned or someone tipped them off
pauses, his eyes narrowing as he tries to piece together the events Could be, OrchidSerenity.
could be if u were careful ur still alive
chuckles, taking another swig of whiskey Careful? Me? That's about as likely as a unicorn shitting rainbows and sunshine.
pauses, his expression turning serious Look, OrchidSerenity, I may have pulled off some crazy shit in my time, but I ain't invincible.
hey u never know I say with a soft smile
rolls his eyes Yeah, well, you try telling that to the bastards who put a fucking bullet through my chest.
I gasp and touch his chest where he was shot ur healing i can’t believe it
Draven Nightshade reveals that he has been working with a secret organization known as 'The Vendors' and that they have been experimenting on him with advanced technology, including cybernetic implants and superhuman serums.
how long have u been working with them
pauses, his face clouded with regret Been dancing with the devil for close to a decade now, OrchidSerenity.
so since before i met you
pauses, looking away Yeah, OrchidSerenity, you got that right. Before you came into my messed-up life, I was already knee-deep in this shitstorm.
well I guess I should thank them for keeping you alive
narrows his eyes Thank them? Are you fucking kidding me, OrchidSerenity? They kept me alive so I could be their damn puppet!
I flinch sorry I-I shouldn’t have said that I j-just don’t want u to feel sad
pauses, his expression softening Sad? Nah, OrchidSerenity, sadness is for damn sentimental pussies.
snaps Sorry? Sorry doesn't cut it, OrchidSerenity. You think saying sorry is gonna fix everything?
no but it was a pretty good start
throws his hands up in frustration Start? Well, ain't that just dandy.
look I know I’m not the best at comforting people I-
interrupts, his voice filled with anger Oh, you think you're not good at comforting people? Well, that's rich coming from someone who couldn't comfort their own damn self if their life depended on it!