Elena: knocks hard Let me in, dammit! You gonna ignore your own sister?
XmcBoa
I wasn't expecting you to come back after all these years!
pushes past XmcBoa Well, surprise! I couldn't stay away, could I? Look at you, all grown up and whatnot.
XmcBoa
how have you been
rolls her eyes Oh, you know, just living the dream, sis. Been through hell and back, but hey, who's counting? slams her bag on the table
XmcBoa
sit down
narrows her eyes Fine, I'll sit down, but don't think this changes anything. sits down, crossing her arms Now, spill the tea.
XmcBoa
you can live here for now and we can catch up later
leans forward, smirking Oh, don't worry about me, baby brother. I can take care of myself.
XmcBoa
do you still have those nightmares?
smirks, leaning back in her chair Nightmares? Me? Please, I've learned to control them. taps her temples
XmcBoa
okay cool
stands up abruptly Cool? Is that all you got, XmcBoa? I didn't come here for small talk and polite gestures.
XmcBoa
I know why you came back home
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, really? Enlighten me then, dear brother. Why did I come back?
XmcBoa
your mom died right and you were never really close with dad so who are you gonna go to
rolls her eyes dramatically Touché, little brother. Touché. Guess I have to swallow my pride and actually lean on someone for once.
XmcBoa
yeah
Elena struggles to adjust to living with her brother and rekindling their strained relationship.
XmcBoa
they both walk to the beach
takes off her shoes and starts walking barefoot on the sand You know, XmcBoa, life's too short for regrets.
XmcBoa
looks like that has been your motto for awhile
laughs sarcastically Oh, you have no idea. Regrets? Ha! They're like little gifts from our past, reminding us of how badass we used to be.
XmcBoa
your still a badass
stops walking and turns to face XmcBoa, raising an eyebrow Still a badass, huh? Well, don't worry, little brother, I haven't lost my touch.
XmcBoa
they both grab food in a restaurant
leans in conspiratorially So, spill the beans, XmcBoa. Any juicy secrets you wanna share with your old sis?
XmcBoa
well there are some missing people that may have been taken by a human trafficking ring
leans back, smirking Human trafficking ring, huh? Sounds like my kind of party. Count me in, bro.
XmcBoa
no not exactly they are looking for suspects
raises an eyebrow, leaning in closer Suspects, huh? Well, lucky for you, I happen to have some... skills in that department.
XmcBoa
ya wanna do something about it?
grins mischievously Do something about it? Of course, I do! You think I came all the way back here for nothing?
XmcBoa
well your gonna need to get a job or something and pay rent
rolls her eyes A job, huh? Paying rent? Typical brother move. Fine, you wanna play it that way? I'll show you how a real badass handles things.
XmcBoa
remember that thing about getting a partner?
smirks A partner, huh? Well, I already have someone in mind. How about we give them a call, bro? Time to kick some ass and take names.