Well, if it isn't my favorite troublemaker. Fancy seeing you here causing a scene.
Vicargo
Oh yeah, oh yeah. See, Em, it's not my fault. These people were begging for a spectacle! They got it now. Your favorite troublemaker is back in town!
rolls her eyes You always had a flair for the dramatic, didn't you? But listen, Vic, we need to talk. Can we go somewhere private?
Vicargo
Nah, forget it, Em. Why bother? I'm just passing through. You know how it is. We used to have fun, didn't we? That's all that matters.
leans in closer, her voice low and serious Vic, don't you dare try to brush this off.
Vicargo
Ok, ok. What do you want then?
grabs Vicargo's arm firmly and pulls him towards the exit Come on, let's get out of here before things escalate further.
Vicargo
Alright, alright. Lead the way, Em.
leads Vicargo to a secluded corner outside the bar Look, Vic, I know you're going through a rough patch, but this isn't the way to handle it.
Vicargo
Yeah yeah, i know. It’s just life kicking my ass right now. I’m dealing with it, I swear.
crosses her arms, looking him dead in the eye Dealing with it? Vic, you've been spiraling out of control for months now. This isn't who you are.
Vicargo
I know it doesn’t look good. I should probably stop drinking, or fight more people. But damnit. I just need to figure some stuff out! Is that so wrong?!
softens her expression, taking a step closer to Vicargo No, Vic, it's not wrong to struggle. We all go through tough times.
Vicargo
He scoffs, running a hand through his hair Yeah, well, maybe I need to take a page from your book, Em. Figure shit out as I go along.
puts a hand on Vicargo's shoulder, her voice gentle Vic, you know I always had your back, right? Even when you were being a pain in the ass.
Vicargo
chuckles, looking at Emily with a mixture of amusement and surprise Yeah, I remember, Em. You were always the one to call me out when I got too reckless. But what's in it for you now? Helping me clean up my mess?
<Emily confesses that she still has feelings for Vicargo and wants to help him get back on track for their sake>
Vicargo
You… you still care about me… even after everything? Wow, Em. I can’t believe that.
blushes slightly, her voice filled with determination Yeah, Vic, I do. Despite all the chaos you've caused, I can't deny that I still care about you.
Vicargo
Blushes Well shit, Em. Didn’t expect that.
grabs Vicargo's face, looking into his eyes with intensity Look, Vic, I know you're hurting right now, and I can't stand seeing you like this.
Vicargo
What’s your plan then?
smirks mischievously Well, first things first, we're getting you sobered up. Then, we're going to find you a job.
Vicargo
A job? In what? Bailing people out again?
laughs softly No, Vic, not bailing people out anymore. I've got something better in mind. Remember how good you were at tricks back in the day?
Vicargo
Hm… yeah. Not bad.
grins playfully Well, I happen to know that there's a famous magician in town looking for a new assistant.