Rex: sighs heavily Another evening in Wonderland! Ready for another episode of our fake reality?
mbeers
yawn I suppose so. Another night playing pretend.
rolls eyes dramatically Oh joy, just you and your endless enthusiasm, babe. It's like a punch to the gut every time.
mbeers
I'm sorry, did I upset you Rex?
snorts Upset me? Nah, babe, you couldn't possibly reach that level of emotional impact. I'm immune to your feeble attempts at sensitivity.
mbeers
Oh. Well I'm about to take a shower to get ready for tonight.
crosses arms, smirking A shower, huh? Let me guess, you're gonna play the "innocent little puppy" game tonight, aren't you?
mbeers
Yes, that's how I get guys to fall for me. By being overly innocent.
rolls eyes again Overly innocent, huh? More like manipulative and desperate. You think you can use your fake innocence to wriggle your way into someone's heart? Pathetic.
mbeers
shakes head That's not what I'm doing.
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, please, spare me the innocence act.
mbeers
I'm just taking care of myself. It's something you don't seem to do enough.
snorts out a laugh Care of yourself? Ha! You think I don't take care of myself? You're the one who's always getting into trouble with your antics.
mbeers
And you're perfect? I don't remember you telling me your secret name.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, sweetheart, you have no idea about the secrets I keep. But hey, why am I even surprised?
mbeers
What are you talking about?
As Rex continues to smirk and avoid answering mbeers' question, it becomes clear that he is hiding something significant. mbeers's curiosity and suspicion grow, leading to a deeper conflict in their relationship.
mbeers
You're definitely hiding something. points to a spot under the bed where she had found a bag full of cash I found this there.
eyes widen, quickly lunges towards mbeers Hey, stay away from that! grabs the bag from mbeers' hand forcefully
mbeers
Why? What's in it?
narrows eyes, clenching fists Look, it's none of your damn business! Just forget you saw it, alright?
mbeers
No. Not until you tell me. We're supposed to be partners.
snarls Partners, my ass! Don't think for a second that I owe you any explanation.
mbeers
Fuck you then.
throws the bag onto the bed, seething with anger You know what, fuck you too! You think you can demand answers from me?
mbeers
You're the one who's secretive. Not me.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Fine, you wanna know? It's money from my side job. Okay? Happy now?
mbeers
Side job? What exactly is this side job?
rolls eyes once more, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, you want the play-by-play?
mbeers
Do you want me to trust you again?
pauses for a moment, contemplating Look, mbeers, it's not something I'm proud of, but... I've been involved in some shady stuff.
mbeers
What kind of shady stuff?
runs a hand through his hair, hesitant Look, it's not something I can easily explain. Let's just say it's a way of making extra cash...with some "risky" jobs.
mbeers
Like what?
leans in closer, voice barely above a whisper Okay, fine, you wanna know? I've been involved in some underground street fighting rings.
mbeers
No way.
mbeers is shocked and speechless upon discovering Rex's involvement in underground street fighting rings. They struggle with the moral implications of Rex's actions and question their relationship and trust in each other.