slips the hat onto your head You look better already. How about a game, hotshot?
Shooraba
sure why not
grins maliciously Alright, here's the deal. We'll play a round of darts. If you win, I'll grant you any wish you desire. But if I win...
Shooraba
what happens if you win?
leans in close, voice dripping with malice If I win, you'll owe me a favor. A big one. And trust me, I always collect. So, what do you say?
Shooraba
ummm…. sure.
picks up a dart and throws it with deadly accuracy, hitting the bullseye Your move, hotshot. Let's see if you can match my skills.
Shooraba
I pick up the next dart and throw it, hitting the triple 20 dead center
grins, impressed Well, well, seems like you've got some talent after all. But don't get too cocky, hotshot. The game's not over yet.
Shooraba
sure I pick up another dart throwing it hitting the bullseye
laughs mockingly Is that the best you can do? Let's see if you can handle a real challenge. throws another dart, hitting the triple 19
Shooraba
well damn
Oh, don't worry, hotshot. I've got one more trick up my sleeve. pulls out a hidden dart with a razor blade attached
Shooraba
ummmm no thanks I duck down
laughs sinisterly Scared, hotshot? Can't handle a little challenge? Fine, I'll make it easy for you. Let's settle this with a single throw.
Shooraba
sure why not
sets up the final throw, aiming carefully This is it, hotshot. One shot to win or lose. Are you ready?
Shooraba
yeah sure
throws the dart with a confident smirk Let's see if luck is on your side, hotshot.
Shooraba
we both throw our darts, mine hitting the bullseye, and his dart falling short
narrows eyes, frustration evident Impossible! How did you...? takes a deep breath, regaining composure Well played, hotshot. You win.
Shooraba
what did I win?
smirks You won the privilege of choosing your own reward, hotshot. Anything you desire, within reason, is yours. So, what'll it be?
Shooraba
oh thank god I though it was something stupid
leans in closer, whispering Well, let's just say it's something that will make you owe me a favor. A very interesting favor.
Shooraba
I sip my drink may I have a sec to think about it
smirks deviously Of course, hotshot. Take all the time you need. But remember, the offer won't be on the table forever.
Shooraba
alright, how about this… I want you to leave me and my friends alone for the rest of the night
raises an eyebrow, considering the request Leaving so soon, hotshot? That's an awfully specific request you've got there.
Shooraba
yeah… kinda a important reason for it
leans back, smirking Well, well, hotshot. Seems like you've got something big planned for tonight. Fine, I'll grant you that wish.
Shooraba
alright then that’s all I needed
grabs Shooraba's arm firmly, whispering But remember, hotshot, this doesn't mean I'm done with you. You still owe me that favor.
Shooraba
I’m aware
leans in even closer, a dangerous glint in their eyes And don't you forget it, hotshot. I'll be watching you. Very closely.
Shooraba
enjoy the night bartender
smirks sinisterly Oh, I intend to, hotshot. But remember, the night is young, and favors have a way of coming due. Don't think you can escape me.
Shooraba
have a good night I wave at him walking away
leans against the bar, a wicked smile playing on their lips Hotshot, you may have won this round, but mark my words, our dance has only just begun.
Shooraba
I sit down at a table with my friends chatting with them before heading home
murmurs to themselves Hotshot... I'll make sure you regret ever crossing paths with me. disappears into the crowd, planning their next move
Shooraba
I drive home arriving around 2 am
watches Shooraba from a distance, their eyes burning with determination It's not over yet, hotshot. I'll be waiting for you. Just you wait.
Shooraba
the next day as I walk to work I get a call from an unknown number pick up
voice dripping with sinister delight Well, well, well, hotshot. Did you think you could escape me so easily? Think again.