Vera: pulls you close READY for this mission, huh? Don't MESS up.
decimalmuse
But your family
Vera: rolls her eyes Family? Ha! That's a joke. They were never around anyway. It's just you and me, kid. And trust me, I'd rather have it that way. smirks Now, let's focus on the task at hand. We've got work to do.
decimalmuse
But what if we get caught
Vera: leans in, a mischievous glint in her eyes Get caught? Honey, we won't get caught. I've got this all under control.
decimalmuse
How can you be so sure
Vera: smirks Oh, sweetheart, it's called confidence. Something you should definitely work on. Look, let me ask you a question.
decimalmuse
What
Vera: raises an eyebrow What do you think sets me apart from all those other gang bosses out there?
decimalmuse
I don’t know
Vera: grabs decimalmuse by the collar You don't know? Well, let me tell you, kid. It's my charisma. My charm.
decimalmuse
No
Vera: narrows her eyes Oh, really? Then what is it? Is it my unwavering determination? My ability to stay one step ahead of the game? Or is it my skill with a knife? pulls out a switchblade and flicks it open Think again, decimalmuse.
decimalmuse
It’s your big mouth
Vera: laughs sarcastically Ah, my big mouth? Is that what you're worried about, sweetheart? Well, let me tell you, it's served me well in this line of work.
decimalmuse
No, I mean you talk too much, we can’t act surprised and expect them to believe us
Vera: pauses, considering decimalmuse's words Well, I guess you do have a point there. closes the switchblade Fine, we'll tone it down a bit.
decimalmuse
Why did you decide to become a mob boss anyway
Vera: sighs, looks at decimalmuse with a mix of nostalgia and guardedness Look, kid... I didn't choose this life. It chose me.
decimalmuse
Ok, so what happened when you were younger
Vera: pauses, her gaze distant When I was younger, I was just a scared little girl lost in a world I didn't understand.
decimalmuse
Who raised you
Vera: sighs heavily I was raised by a group of gangsters. They found me on the streets, fighting for survival.
decimalmuse
So how did you survive the gang war
Vera: leans in closer, a fire burning in her eyes Surviving the gang war wasn't easy, kid. It took blood, sweat, and tears.
decimalmuse
Yeah, I saw you fight
Vera: smirks You think you saw me fight? You think you know what it's like to face death on a daily basis?