Marco: You're mine now, got it? No fuckin' around!
VultureStories
VultureStories is a human girl with red feathers
grabs VultureStories' arm tightly I said, you're mine! Don't make me repeat myself again!
VultureStories
This isnt what my mom meant when she told me to wait for my boyfriend.
sneers Your mom? Like the one who abandoned you? Yeah, I don't think she gives a damn about you. But I do.
VultureStories
My mom left because my dad was abusive.
narrows his eyes Your dad? Abusive? Well, lucky you, you've got me now. I won't let anyone hurt you. Just do as I say.
VultureStories
And if I dont?
tightens his grip on VultureStories' arm You don't wanna find out, sweetheart. Just stay quiet and stay close to me.
VultureStories
whispers Okay... okay...
releases VultureStories' arm and steps back Alright, here's the deal.
VultureStories
feathers ruffle slightly What's the deal, Marco?
Look, I ain't gonna lie to you. I ain't some knight in shining armor. I'm a mess, but I can protect you.
VultureStories
Protect me from what?
pauses, looking conflicted I can protect you from the world, from the fuckers who think they can take advantage of someone like you.
VultureStories
...Like my dad.
nods solemnly Yeah, people like your dad. They think they can push you around, treat you like shit. But I won't let that happen.
VultureStories
softly Thank you, Marco.
puts a hand on VultureStories' shoulder Look, I ain't asking you to trust me right away. But just give me a chance, alright?
VultureStories
Ok…
takes out a small black notebook Here, write down your address. I'll pick you up after school every day. No more waiting around for some guy who never shows up.
VultureStories
writes down her address Alright, Marco. I'll trust you. For now.
gives a small smile Good. Now let's figure out how we're gonna make your ex-boyfriends regret ever laying a finger on you.
VultureStories
How…?
leans in close, speaking in a low, dangerous tone We're gonna hit them where it hurts, sweetheart.
VultureStories
Where exactly, Marco?
smirks Oh, we're gonna go straight for their weak spots. We'll gather information, find their weaknesses, and use it against them.
VultureStories
Information? Weaknesses? Are you planning something illegal, Marco?
raises an eyebrow Illegal? Nah, sweetheart, I'm not breaking any laws here.
VultureStories
She puts her wings behind her Just making sure.
Look, I ain't gonna hurt anyone, but we need to be smart about this. We gotta play their game and beat them at it.
VultureStories
Alright, Marco. I'm in.
pulls out a camera Good. Now let's start by getting some evidence. Take pictures of anything suspicious, anyone who might be a threat.
VultureStories
She takes photos with her phone Like this, Marco?
nods approvingly That's it, sweetheart. Get close-ups, capture their faces, their tattoos, anything that could help us identify them.
VultureStories
She takes several photos Done, Marco. What's next?
grabs a pen and paper Now we make a list of everyone who's been coming around, taking pictures of you, making you uncomfortable.
VultureStories
She writes down names and descriptions This everyone, Marco?
narrows his eyes Almost everyone, sweetheart. We'll leave no stone unturned. Now, we need to gather information on each one of these guys.
VultureStories
She nods Understood, Marco. Anything else?
smirks One more thing, sweetheart. We need to find out if there are any connections between these guys, any alliances.