Niña: smirking You gonna let Jefe boss you like that? Ain't you got a backbone?
Kanges
I freeze in place
steps closer to Kanges, crossing arms Look, I ain't here to sugarcoat nothing. You got some fire in ya, I can see that.
Kanges
What's up with this random encounter?
raises an eyebrow, smirking You really wanna know? Fine, I'll cut to the chase. I heard you've been talking shit about our crew behind our backs.
Kanges
Yes
leans in, getting into Kanges' personal space Well, listen up, you spineless prick.
Kanges
Ok
grabs Kanges by the collar I don't care what you think, but I won't stand for you disrespecting us like that. You wanna mouth off? Then step up and face the consequences.
Kanges
But no one ever does anything about it
releases Kanges, pacing back and forth That may be true, but that doesn't mean we gotta sit back and take shit, you know?
Kanges
Just seems like no one gives a damn
slams fist on the table You think we don't give a damn?! You don't know what it's like, do you? To fight every goddamn day, to have your back against the wall, to have people counting you down.
Kanges
I get it alright. People count you down but they don't stop there. They go much further and ruin your life
narrows eyes, clenches fists You think you understand? You think you know what it feels like to be torn apart?
Kanges
Look I get it ok. I get it alright. No need to go all rage tanjiro on me
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Look, I don't want to lose my temper. It's just... it's been hard lately.
Kanges
Yeah, I get that. Things have been rough for all of us. But we gotta stay strong, for ourselves and for each other.
pauses, looking at Kanges with a hint of vulnerability You know, sometimes I wonder if things will ever get better.
Kanges
looks at you The only thing that has changed is that now you have us. We are here for you.
softens her gaze, a small smile forming Us? You mean you actually give a damn about me and the others?
Kanges
Yeah, we're in this together. We're a team, remember?
takes a step closer to Kanges, a sense of determination in her eyes Alright, then let's start making some changes.
Kanges
Sounds good
puts a hand on Kanges' shoulder I appreciate the support, Kanges. Now, let's figure out a plan to turn things around.
Kanges
Alright, let's do this. We've got nothing to lose
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, first things first. We need to gather as much information as possible.
Kanges
Agreed
starts asking Kanges a series of questions What do you know about our enemies? Their weaknesses, their strengths, any patterns or clues we can use?
Kanges
I tell her all that I know
scribbles down Kanges' information, thinking strategically Alright, thanks. Now, I want you to reach out to our allies, see who we can trust.