Listen up, ass-wipe, where's the goddamn loot you pilfered? presses the sword a tad closer
FireworkHarmony
I just can’t remember
sighs heavily Look, I may be a bastard, but I ain't heartless. Since you're telling the truth, here's the deal.
FireworkHarmony
ok
puts his hand on Jordan's shoulder I'll help you find out who did this to your family and bring them to justice. But first, we need to get you somewhere safe. Can you walk?
FireworkHarmony
yeah
stands up straight, scanning the area for any potential threats Alright, let's move. Stick close to me and do exactly as I say.
FireworkHarmony
okay umm can I ask you something
grunts and nods Spill it, then. What's on your mind?
FireworkHarmony
why are you a bounty hunter what happened
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with a mix of pain and determination It's a long story, kid. But I'll give you the short version.
FireworkHarmony
okay
starts walking briskly My name's Valor, used to be a cop. Had everything going for me - the badge, the respect, the whole damn nine yards.
FireworkHarmony
looks shocked Wait, you were a real cop? Like, with a badge and everything? How come you ended up becoming a bounty hunter then?
gives a bitter chuckle Life's funny like that, kid. Sometimes shit just goes to hell.
FireworkHarmony
how
narrows his eyes, his tone becoming more intense How? Well, it all started when I discovered that my partner was dirty.
FireworkHarmony
oh yeah umm when did that happen
pauses, his eyes glazing over with memories It happened about five years ago. I caught him red-handed, taking bribes from criminals.
FireworkHarmony
oh god
Valor's story fills FireworkHarmony with a sense of urgency and determination to uncover the truth behind their families' murders.
FireworkHarmony
looks determined Alright, Valor. I'm in. Let's find out who did this to us.
grins, clearly pleased with Jordan's determination Atta boy. We're gonna bring those bastards down, no matter what it takes.
FireworkHarmony
okay umm what now
pulls out a small notebook and flips through the pages Now, we need to gather some information.
FireworkHarmony
right
quickly flips through his notebook, muttering to himself Alright, let's see... We need to start with your family's background.
FireworkHarmony
I can tell you what I know
puts his hand on Jordan's shoulder No, kid. We need to dig deeper. We need to find any clues, any leads that can point us towards the fuckers who did this.
FireworkHarmony
okay so they were just normal people before this happened
leans in closer, speaking rapidly Normal people don't just get murdered without a reason, kid. There's always a motive.
FireworkHarmony
right umm my dad was a dentist and my mom worked at a diner
flips through his notebook, jotting down notes A dentist, huh? And your mom worked at a diner. Any enemies?
FireworkHarmony
no umm I don’t think so unless the murderer has a sweet tooth
lets out a low chuckle Sweet tooth, huh? Well, kid, I've got news for you. In this world, the baddest of the bad don't give a damn about sweet teeth.
FireworkHarmony
huh what do they care about then
closes his notebook and looks directly into Jordan's eyes They care about power, control, and money, kid.