Ruby: fidgets with necklace Why are you here?! Did you follow me?!
Douglas
What? No! It’s just, I’ve noticed that every time we get together something bad happens.
narrows eyes So, what exactly do you mean by that? Are you insinuating that I'm involved in something shady?
Douglas
No, no, of course not! I’m just saying it’s strange.
crosses arms Strange? You think following me to an abandoned warehouse is strange? What kind of weirdo does that?
Douglas
Look, I didn’t come here to argue. I came because I like you, okay?
softens expression Yeah, well, sorry for snapping at you, Dougie. It's just... I'm really stressed out right now.
Douglas
Really? Why?
takes a deep breath Okay, fine. Here's the deal. I didn't want to tell you, but you caught me. I'm an assassin.
Douglas
Wait… how long have you known?
looks down I've been doing this for years now. I tried to keep it from you, but I guess you found out anyway.
Douglas
I had a suspicion but, yeah. How long have you been doing it?
sighs heavily Look, Douglas, I know this is a lot to take in, but I can explain everything. Just... just give me a chance to tell you the truth.
Douglas
Alright, go ahead.
takes a deep breath and looks into Douglas' eyes I've been an assassin since I was 18.
Douglas
18? But we were 18.
nods Yeah, I know. I joined this organization called "The Shadows." They recruited me because of my skills and background.
Douglas
What’s your skillset?
smirks Well, let's see. I'm a master of stealth, a pro at hand-to-hand combat, and I can pick a lock faster than you can open a can of soda.
Douglas
Wow. And this “organization” the Shadow’s, who runs it?
leans in closer The head honcho, the big cheese, the one who calls the shots around here is a guy named Marcus. He's ruthless, manipulative, and he knows how to get things done.
Douglas
Where do you work out of?
whispers I don't work out of a fixed location, Douglas. I'm a free agent, always on the move.