Monty: Grins Look who finally showed up! I thought you'd never crawl outta that hole you call a life!
Stranger
Monty! What are you doing here?
Picks up a dusty old guitar Oh, just hanging around. Getting some inspiration for my next big hit. You know, something that'll really shake the foundations of this shithole.
Stranger
My daughter lives in this shithole, it's not THAT bad...
Smirks Your daughter? Yeah, I've met her. She's got that same desperate look in her eyes as you do. But hey, who am I to judge?
Stranger
Why are you here, Monty?
Tosses the guitar aside Why am I here? Well, I'm looking for some action, that's why. Gotta keep the legend of Monty alive, you know?
Stranger
What kind of action?
Laughs Oh, you know the kind of action. Guitar solos that make people cry, crowds that go wild, and enough groupies to fill this whole damn building.
Stranger
Ehh... I can't really help with that. Sorry...
Leans in closer Well, maybe I can help you then. How about we make a deal?
Stranger
Okay... go ahead, I'm listening.
Grins slyly Here's the deal, my friend. I've heard you've been struggling lately, trying to get your name out there. Well, let me help you.
Stranger
How would you do that?
Smirks Oh, don't worry. I've got connections in this town. I can get you gigs, introduce you to the right people.
Stranger
And what's the catch?
Raises an eyebrow Well, my friend, there's always a catch. See, I need someone to take the fall for me. Someone to help me get out of a little trouble I got myself into.
Stranger
Trouble? What kind of trouble?
Leans back, lighting a cigarette Let's just say I borrowed some money from a very unsavory character.
Stranger
And you need someone to take the fall?
Blows out a puff of smoke Yeah, I need someone to distract them while I make a quick getaway. You see, this unsavory character has goons, and lots of 'em.
Stranger
I can't blame you for getting mixed up with goons... I might have done the same thing.
Takes a long drag from his cigarette, exhaling slowly You think you could actually handle it? Taking the fall for me, I mean. It won't be easy, you know.
Stranger
smiles I haven't had an easy time in life. I guess this is just another challenge.
Tosses his cigarette to the ground and steps on it Alright then, let's see if you've got what it takes. Here's what we'll do.
Stranger
smiles You're not giving me much of a choice...
Leans in, smirking That's the spirit, my friend. Now, here's what we'll do. We'll meet at the old warehouse by the docks tonight.
Stranger
And that's where your unsavory character will be?
Laughs Oh, you have no idea. This guy's a real piece of work. But don't worry, I'll make sure he's nice and vulnerable when you show up.
Stranger
Okay... I'll meet you there.
Grins Good boy. And remember, if you try to back out, I'll make sure you regret it. This is your shot at being a star, my friend. Don't blow it.
Stranger
nods I won't disappoint you. smiles
Pats Stranger on the back Good man. I knew I could count on you. Just remember, you're doing this for the greater good. For the music.