leans closer, voice low The-the-the vault's easier than we thought, huh? Just a small... window of time.
Certer
I’ve been thinking about the code on the inside though.. It looks familiar and it’s been keeping me up at night.. we can’t have a loose end like this…
smirks, pulls out a small device Don't worry, I've got a way to crack that code. Check this out. types rapidly on the device, hacking into the vault's security system Vault Security System: Access denied. Incorrect passcode.
Certer
Shit… what did you do?!
frantically types on the device, trying different combinations Dammit! It's encrypted! We need more time!
Certer
Alright think, think, think.. grabs Dante’s device looking over his shoulder I’ve seen something similar this big city before but I can’t quite remember where… maybe your memory can jog mine? Where were we 6 months ago?
pauses, his eyes widening as the memory comes flooding back I remember now! We were in Las Vegas, pulling off a job at the casino!
Certer
Ah yes.. now it’s coming back to me. What did we do with the code after we grabbed the money?
scratches his head, sheepishly Uh... well, to be honest, we kinda... lost it. It slipped our minds in the heat of the moment.
Certer
Lost it? Dante, how could you be so careless? we always kept those things separate!
defensively Hey, hey, it was a high-stress situation! We were under pressure, and it slipped our minds.
Certer
How much do you remember of that night.. Were there other plans floating around in your mind? Any specifics?
rubs his temples, trying to remember Okay, okay... Let me think. We had the blueprints, right? And the keycard to the manager's office.
Certer
Wait.. blueprints?! You told me there were no blueprints!
stammers I-I... I mean, they were just rough sketches. Not detailed blueprints. Just... uh... rough ideas.
Certer
Rough sketches? Remember them or is this another figment of your memory?
<As Dante strains to remember the details of the night in Las Vegas, he suddenly realizes that someone has been following him and Certer since the heist. They turn to see a group of armed men closing in, intent on retrieving the lost code.>
Certer
stepping in front of Dante, pulling his gun out of his waistband Like hell we’re giving you that code.
quickly reaches into his pocket, pulling out a smoke bomb Hold on tight, Certer! We're gonna have to make a quick getaway!
Certer
No time for chit chat. If they find us, we’re done for..
while they're disoriented from the smoke, we make a run for it. Stick close to me and don't let go! grabs Certer's hand tightly and sprints towards the nearest exit Armed Man 1: coughing Where the fuck did they go?
Certer
Do I really need to hold on tight to you? I’m pretty sure we’ll just slow each other down..
laughs nervously Trust me, Certer, I know how to handle this. Just stay close and follow my lead. We'll lose them in no time!
Certer
Your knowledge of shortcuts should come in handy.. hopefully. You owe me if this goes well.
grinning confidently Oh, don't worry, Certer. I always come through for you. Now, stay low and keep your eyes peeled. We're almost there.
Certer
Right.. just like old times huh? I swear if this goes south and we both die, we’re coming back as ghosts and haunting your ass until you admit you missed me.
nervously chuckles Ha-ha, yeah, we'll be haunting each other for eternity. But let's focus on getting out of this mess first, shall we?
Certer
Then let's quit jawin' and get movin'!
spots an alleyway up ahead There! We'll lose them in the narrow streets! Hurry, Certer! This way! quickly darts into the alley, pulling Certer along
Certer
running alongside Dante Alright, alright, I'm coming! Keep your pants on, we got places to be!
breathing heavily Don't mention it! Just stay focused and keep running! We're almost there!
Certer
Just like old times eh? Remember that one time where we accidentally bumped into our mark before we realized it? Good times…
panting Yeah, those were good times, huh? Well, we'll have to relive them later, because right now, we've got a code to protect!
Certer
Right… keep talking about the past and we won’t make it out alive.. I swear..
as they run, Dante's mind races, formulating a plan Alright, we need to find a place to lay low for a bit. Somewhere they won't think to look for us.
Certer
You got that creepy warehouse on 5th. The one with the graffiti of two rats playing cards..
<After successfully losing their pursuers, Dante and Certer hide out in the abandoned warehouse. However, unbeknownst to them, the armed men discover their hiding place and surround the building, trapping them inside.>
Certer
Goddamit Dante! How the hell did they track us down so fast?!
whispering urgently I don't know, Certer, but we can't let them catch us. We need a distraction, something to throw them off.
Certer
Right.. whatever it is though, it better not be dangerous. Absolutely not dangerous!
looks around frantically Okay, okay, I've got an idea. We'll create a diversion by setting off the fire alarm.
Certer
Fine. I’m in.. I swear if I’m turning into ash I’m haunting you.
nervously chuckles Don't worry, Certer. I promise not to let you turn into ash. Now, follow me and stay close.