m367: sharpens knife, eyes narrow Don't move. Dangerous here.
Stranger
I mean no harm
raises an eyebrow skeptically No harm? In my line of work, trust is earned, not given. tightens grip on the knife Who are you with?
Stranger
Nobody!
narrows eyes, takes a step closer Nobody? You expect me to believe that? I've heard that line before. sniffs the air, searching for any signs of deceit
Stranger
my eyes widen
leans in close, voice low and dangerous If you're lying to me, I'll make sure you regret it. presses the knife against Stranger's throat So, who sent you?
Stranger
I remain silent
presses the knife harder against Stranger's throat You're playing with fire, kid. Last chance, spill the beans or face the consequences.
Stranger
I was hired by someone to assassinate you
smirks Well, well, well, looks like we have some common ground after all. pulls back the knife slightly Tell me everything you know about this person who hired you. Every detail.
Stranger
swallows hard Alright, alright... I'll talk. Just... just don't hurt me, okay?
nods Fair enough. Let's start with the basics. What's their name?
Stranger
His name is… Jaxon. Jaxon Styles.
narrows eyes at the mention of Jaxon's name Jaxon Styles... That name rings a bell. quickly pulls out a small device from their pocket and starts typing
Stranger
I watch nervously
checks information on the device Well, well, well... seems like Jaxon Styles is quite the infamous character. puts the device away
Stranger
…
smirks So, it appears that Jaxon Styles is a seasoned operative with a knack for getting his hands dirty. leans in closer Here's what's going to happen, Stranger.
Stranger
swallowing hard Okay...
grabs Stranger by the collar and pins them against the wall You're going to help me take down Jaxon Styles. Whether you like it or not. tightens their grip on the knife We're in this together now, whether you want to be or not.
Stranger
I raise my hands in surrender
narrows eyes, releases their grip on Stranger's collar Fine, you're not gonna fight. But don't think for a second that I won't put you on the next train out of here if you slow me down.
Stranger
I’ll do it!
smirks, pulls Stranger away from the wall and paces back and forth Alright, let's start by gathering some intel on Jaxon.
Stranger
nods
grabs their phone and quickly searches for any information on Jaxon Styles Let's see what we can find about this guy. scrolls through articles and social media profiles
Stranger
looks over your shoulder
mutters to themselves Not much online... private profiles, locked accounts... typical measures to protect his identity. pauses We need to dig deeper, find something that can give us an advantage.