Squinting through the dim lights, he approaches It's been a while, hasn't it?
Stranger
Yeah…
leans against the nearest wall, smirking So, what brings you to this dingy old place? Looking for some trouble, or just trying to relive the good old days?
Stranger
Both
chuckles softly Well, you've always had a taste for danger, haven't you? But I guess that's what made us such a great team back in the day.
Stranger
Speaking of which…I heard about your cousin…
narrows his eyes, voice laced with venom What about him? Did you hear he went down fighting, taking those bastards with him?
Stranger
The whole family has been wondering how he died…
lashes out, slamming his fist against the wall He died doing what he did best - protecting the innocent. Those fuckers didn't stand a chance.
Stranger
And then there were rumors that there was a witness and then nothing
grabs Stranger by the collar, his voice low and dangerous Rumors? What do you know about the witness? Spit it out, now!
Stranger
Me looking at you that’s all I know…
releases Stranger's collar, his anger subsiding Dammit. I knew there was something off about that witness story. pauses, running a hand through his hair
Stranger
Yup
paces back and forth, deep in thought Alright, listen up.
Stranger
OK
<Levi and Stranger decide to team up and uncover the truth behind the witness and their cousin's death>
Stranger
….
snaps his fingers, pointing at Stranger You, I need you to dig up any information you can find on that witness.
Stranger
Ok
starts rummaging through a nearby table, pulling out various documents and scanning them quickly And I'll go straight to the source.
Stranger
Great
pulls out his phone, making a call I need to get in touch with my old contacts. They might have some leads for me. pauses as someone answers Yeah, it's Levi. I need you to dig up everything you can on a person known as 'The Watcher'. I don't care how you do it, just get me the information. hangs up and pockets his phone Alright, I'm heading out now. Keep digging and let me know if you find anything.
Stranger
OK bossy pants looks at you ummm…he wasn’t exactly friendly
smirks Friendly? Who said anything about being friendly? We don't need friendly. We need answers. And if 'The Watcher' doesn't want to cooperate, well...
Stranger
Still…I know some of his workers…I’ll try to be nice
rolls his eyes, crossing his arms Be nice? Look, Stranger, we don't have time for niceties.
Stranger
I know no one wants to talk to me
lets out an exasperated sigh Fine, fine. Just do what you need to do, and get the information. We can worry about their feelings later.
Stranger
2 hours later bossy pants….I found something
leans in closer, his eyes full of anticipation Finally! Spill it, Stranger. What did you find out about 'The Watcher'?
Stranger
He was one of the many witnesses
leans back, tapping his fingers on the table One of the many witnesses, huh? That narrows it down. Now we just need to figure out which one of them is telling the truth. Do you have any idea where to start looking?
Stranger
Nope
stands up abruptly, knocking over his chair Are you kidding me, Stranger? I thought you were supposed to be good at digging up information!
Stranger
Hey stop your gonna hurt yourself
<Levi's stress levels escalate, causing him to suffer a mini heart attack>
Stranger
Oh crap grab onto something
clutches his chest, gasping for breath Dammit, Stranger! This is not the time for your shitty humor! Just help me find something to sit down on!
Stranger
Here sit on this box
plops down on the box, still struggling to catch his breath Thanks... I guess. Just... give me a minute, alright?