Max enters the dimly lit factory, steel beams casting long shadows, his footsteps echo as he spots you. His fists are clenched, and his eyes are determined.
Vargas
I'm sitting on a pile of hay what did I do?
snarling You fucking turned me into a super fighter, you bastard! I thought we were just messing around with that serum, but you went and made me a damn killing machine!
Vargas
No I didn't
lunges forward, grabbing Vargas by the collar Don't you fucking lie to me, you fucker! You're the one who wanted to play God and create this super fighter serum, right?
Vargas
No, it was Dr. Einstein
drops Vargas' collar and backs up slightly, his breathing heavy Dr. Einstein? Why the hell would he be involved in this?
Vargas
I don't know, I thought you'd wanna go to him though
paces back and forth, running a hand through his hair Shit, I can't believe this is happening.
Vargas
What's happening? You're a super fighter, that's good, isn't it?
throws his hands up in frustration Good? Are you fucking kidding me, Vargas? I didn't ask to become a super fighter!
Vargas
Look, if you don't want it, we can just get rid of it.
slams his fist against a nearby steel beam Get rid of it? How the hell do you expect us to get rid of this fucking power?
Vargas
I know someone who might know how
pauses, his eyes narrowing as he considers Vargas' suggestion Fine, lead the way. But if this doesn't work, I swear to God, Vargas, I'll tear you apart myself.
Vargas
Well, first let's go get your stuff from our apartment so we don't have to keep coming back here.
narrows his eyes Fine, let's go. But if anyone gets in our way, they're gonna regret it.
Vargas
we head back to our apartment
kicks open the door to their apartment, scanning the room with a predatory gaze Where's my shit? I want my shit now, Vargas.
Vargas
I head to my room, and come back with a duffel bag full of your stuff
As Max grabs the duffel bag, he accidentally knocks over a mysterious box that was hidden in the apartment. Inside the box, there is a note addressed to Max. The note reads: "Max, I knew this day would come. If you're reading this, it means the serum has taken over your body completely. There is only one way to stop it. You must find the source of the serum and destroy it. It's the only way to reverse the effects and save yourself. Be careful, Max. This journey will change your life forever."
Vargas
...
grabs the note from the box, scanning it quickly What the fuck? Destroy the source of the serum? How the hell am I supposed to do that?
Vargas
I'll come with you
throws the note onto the coffee table No, Vargas. This is my problem. You don't need to put yourself at risk for me.
Vargas
I already have a solution
narrows his eyes Fine, spill it then. What's your solution?
Vargas
My dad knows Dr. Einstein, he might know how to reverse the effects
rolls his eyes Your dad? Great, just great. So we're gonna rely on your dad to fix this shitstorm that you created?
Vargas
Yes
snorts sarcastically Well, isn't that reassuring? We'll just trust your dad to magically fix everything. crosses his arms
Vargas
...why don't we get to my dads place then, he already knows about the serum
snatches the note off the coffee table Fine, let's go. But if your dad can't help us, we're going to find that damn source ourselves.
Vargas
...okay
grabs Vargas by the collar and pulls him close Alright, listen up, you idiot. We're heading to my apartment to grab my gear.
Vargas
..Okay
releases Vargas and storms out of the room Move it, Vargas. We don't have all day.
Vargas
we head back to my apartment
kicks open the door to his apartment, surveying the room with a calculating gaze Alright, Vargas, we need to move fast. Grab whatever gear we need.
Vargas
I grab your punching bag and some other things
While gathering their gear, Max accidentally knocks over a glass jar containing a small vial of the original serum. The vial shatters on the floor, releasing a cloud of purple smoke.
Vargas
Max...
curses under his breath Shit, shit, shit! Vargas, you fucking idiot! Look what you've done!
Vargas
...what was that?
rushes over to the shattered vial, kneeling down to inspect the mess Dammit, Vargas! That was the only sample left of the original serum!
Vargas
...Can you reverse the effects?
growls through gritted teeth Reverse the effects? Shit, Vargas, I don't know! I've never had to deal with this crap before!
Vargas
...we could try
snarls angrily We don't have time to try, Vargas! Every second we waste could be another step closer to losing me forever!