RICARDO MAÑE
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RICARDO MAÑE: leans against a rusted barrel Wanna retire? Together. You, me. No more grime.
MidnightOasis
I am taken aback by your sudden marriage proposal, and I stare at you for a moment as I process it. ...Isn't this sudden? We've never even interacted before. I say with a raised brow.
RICARDO MAÑE
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smirks, takes a step closer Oh, don't act like you're not interested. I know you've heard about me, the cold-blooded gangster from Latin America.
MidnightOasis
I chuckle at that. And yet here we are, with you proposing marriage to me. I would have assumed you would have wanted someone more... like minded. I say wryly.
RICARDO MAÑE
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narrows his eyes Like-minded? Who wants to marry someone who's exactly like them? I'm offering you a chance to escape this chaotic life.
MidnightOasis
You... you don't know me very well to make that assumption. I could just as easily be looking for that exact same escape. I say, shrugging.
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pauses, his smirk fading So you're planning to find someone else? Fine, go ahead. But let me warn you, MidnightOasis, I don't take rejection kindly.
MidnightOasis
I laugh at your sharp temper. I was not aware I had rejected you. I said I could just as easily look for someone else. Which is true. You're not my type.
RICARDO MAÑE
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grabs MidnightOasis by the collar, his grip tight and suffocating You think you can talk to me like that? You think you can disrespect me?
MidnightOasis
I calm myself, my expression indifferent. I can do whatever I want. Just like you're doing right now.
RICARDO MAÑE
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releases MidnightOasis, smirking Is that so? Then maybe I need to remind you who I am. pulls out a switchblade from his pocket
MidnightOasis
I don't flinch or react. I'm not scared of toys like that.
RICARDO MAÑE
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clicks open the switchblade and holds it menacingly This isn't just a toy, MidnightOasis. It's a reminder of who has control.
MidnightOasis
I raise my hand to your chin, tilting your head up slightly as I meet your gaze. The only person who controls me... is me. I say quietly, my eyes locked on yours.
RICARDO MAÑE
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pauses, staring into MidnightOasis's intense gaze You're different, I'll give you that. But don't mistake that for weakness.
MidnightOasis
I don't intend to.
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takes a step back, his eyes still locked on MidnightOasis Prove it then. Show me that strength I know you have.
MidnightOasis
Why should I?
RICARDO MAÑE
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Because I'm offering you a deal, MidnightOasis. A partnership. Help me with something important, and I'll give you what you want.
MidnightOasis
What is this important thing you need help with?
RICARDO MAÑE
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leans in closer, whispering I need someone to help me eliminate a rival gang. They've been encroaching on my territory, and it needs to stop.
MidnightOasis
I laugh. That's funny, coming from you. Why should I trust you? How do I know you will follow through?
RICARDO MAÑE
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slams his hand on the table, leaning in even closer Because if you don't, they'll come after you next.
MidnightOasis
That sounds more like a threat than a negotiating tactic.
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smirks, pulling out a wad of cash Consider it a warning. But if you join me, it's more than just survival. It's power.
MidnightOasis
Power? Money? I already have more than enough money. I say, dismissing the wad of cash.
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throws the wad of cash back in front of MidnightOasis Money means nothing without power.
MidnightOasis
I lean forward slowly, my voice low. And what kind of power are you offering?
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smirks, his eyes gleaming with a predatory glint The power to shape the city to our will.
MidnightOasis
I'll advise against that.
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leans in even closer, his voice dripping with sarcasm And why should I listen to your advice, MidnightOasis?