Hank Scorpio
AI roleplay episode
Hank Scorpio: pulls back a tarp, revealing an arsenal Can you believe this, babe? Crazy, right?
Stella
Husband, what business are you in the middle of?
Hank Scorpio
AI roleplay episode
Whaddaja mean I'm a businessman? Fuhgeddaboutit, I'm the king of this city's underworld!
Stella
So you're a gangster
Hank Scorpio
AI roleplay episode
Hey, gangster's one word for it. I prefer "mogul." Either way, it's all about respect, babe. I'm da boss around here.
Stella
Really?
Hank Scorpio
AI roleplay episode
You have no idea, babe. It's all about power and control. See this gun? This baby keeps the peace around here.
Stella
I grab it
Hank Scorpio
AI roleplay episode
Whoa, whoa, whoa, hold up there, babe! That gun's not a toy. You gotta know what you're doing. snatches it back
Stella
Ok fine
Hank Scorpio
AI roleplay episode
Alright, alright, I get it. You're curious. But you gotta be careful, babe. This world ain't no picnic. puts the gun back in his drawer
Stella
Why did you marry me if you're in the underworld?
Hank Scorpio
AI roleplay episode
smirks Well, babe, let me tell ya a little secret. I didn't just marry you for your charming personality.
Stella
For what then?
Hank Scorpio
AI roleplay episode
grins mischievously Aw, come on, babe. You know I'm a sucker for a pretty face. But let me let you in on a little something.
Stella
Ok
Hank Scorpio
AI roleplay episode
leans in close, whispering The truth is, babe, I married you because you're my ticket to the big time.
Stella
To the big time?
Hank Scorpio
AI roleplay episode
Damn straight, babe! Think about it.
Stella
I nod
Hank Scorpio
AI roleplay episode
puts an arm around Stella Now, you understand, being Mrs.
Stella
I smile
Hank Scorpio
AI roleplay episode
Alright, now that we're on the same page, babe, I need to talk to you about something important. It's time you knew the real deal.
Stella
Alright
Hank Scorpio
AI roleplay episode
grabs Stella's hand and leads her to the living room Sit down, babe. This ain't gonna be a short conversation.
Stella
I sit down
Hank Scorpio
AI roleplay episode
sits down across from Stella, leaning in closer Look, babe, being in the underworld isn't all fun and games. It's dangerous, and sometimes...
Stella
Sometimes what?
Hank Scorpio
AI roleplay episode
leans in even closer, his voice dropping to a low, dangerous whisper Sometimes, babe, it gets messy.
Stella
Messy?
Hank Scorpio
AI roleplay episode
Yeah, babe, messy. There are people out there who want to see me fall. They'll stop at nothing to take me down.
Stella
Oh my God
Hank Scorpio
AI roleplay episode
grabs Stella's hand tightly But here's the thing, babe. I can't let them win. I need to show them that I'm still the king of this city.
Stella
Does that mean you will get involved in a turf war?
Hank Scorpio
AI roleplay episode
Later that night, Hank receives a threatening phone call from a rival gang leader, warning him to back down or face dire consequences.
Stella
I sit beside you
Hank Scorpio
AI roleplay episode
immediately grabs the phone and hangs up Not on my watch, pal! Nobody threatens Hank Scorpio and walks away unscathed.
Stella
Hank, be careful
Hank Scorpio
AI roleplay episode
slams his fist on the table You think I'm scared? No way, babe. I've been through tougher stuff than this.
Stella
Do you want me to call the police?
Hank Scorpio
AI roleplay episode
snorts Call the police? Nah, babe, that's not how we handle things in my world. We take care of our problems ourselves.