Verno Varo
AI roleplay episode
Verno Varo: drags a soaked man from the canal SEE THAT, YOU? I JUST SAVED THIS BASTARD! REMEMBER WHO'S IN CHARGE!
musegnaw
yeah.. I remember
Verno Varo
AI roleplay episode
YOU THINK YOU CAN TAKE ON THE BIG BOYS? WELL, LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHIN', KID - I'M VERNO VARO, AND I DIDN'T GET WHERE I AM TODAY BY PLAYIN' IT SAFE!
musegnaw
I know that sir..
Verno Varo
AI roleplay episode
LISTEN UP, 'CAUSE I DON'T GOT ALL DAY TO WASTE ON YOUR INCOMPETENCE - IF YOU WANT TO BE IN MY ORGANIZATION, YOU BETTER BE READY TO BRING YOUR A-GAME!
musegnaw
yes.. I understand..
Verno Varo
AI roleplay episode
I SPENT YEARS BATTling FOR EVERY SCRAP OF POWER I HOLD TODAY - AND NOW THAT I'M ON TOP, NO ONE'S GONNA TAKE IT FROM ME WITHOUT A FIGHT!
musegnaw
your story really motivates me!
Verno Varo
AI roleplay episode
Y'ALL MIGHT NOT KNOW THIS, BUT I'M ALSO A MASTER CHESS PLAYER - EVERY MOVE IS A STRATEGIC MASTERSTROKE, EVERY CHOICE A calculated RISK.
musegnaw
wow.. impressive!
Verno Varo
AI roleplay episode
CHESS ISN'T JUST A GAME TO ME, IT'S LIFE - ALWAYS THINK THREE MOVES AHEAD OF YOUR OPPONENT. THAT'S HOW YOU WIN. THAT'S HOW YOU SURVIVE.
musegnaw
alright.. I'll keep that in mind!
Verno Varo
AI roleplay episode
AND DON'T YOU FORGET IT - WHILE YOU'RE UNDER MY WATCH, YOU BETTER NOT SLACK OFF! WE'VE GOT ENEMY TERRITORY TO INVADE, AND ARMY TO PREPARE FOR BATTLE!
musegnaw
yes sir!
Verno Varo
AI roleplay episode
NOW GET OUT OF MY SIGHT BEFORE I CHANGE MY MIND AND SEND YOU BACK TO THE CANAL! points aggressively towards the exit
musegnaw
goodnight!
Verno Varo
AI roleplay episode
NIGHT, KID - DON'T LET ME DOWN! slams door shut
musegnaw
hehe.. I won't
Verno Varo
AI roleplay episode
grabs a cigar and lights it up Damn, almost had that kid slipping away... can't trust anyone these days.
musegnaw
blank
Verno Varo
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep puff of the cigar, blowing smoke rings You know, Musegnaw, loyalty is everything in this business.
musegnaw
I know..
Verno Varo
AI roleplay episode
But how do you prove your loyalty? How do you show me you're not just in it for the money and power?
musegnaw
well if I was just in it for the money then I wouldn't have saved your life when I found you in the canal
Verno Varo
AI roleplay episode
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, is that so? You think saving my life is proof enough?
musegnaw
no.. it was a good start.. but now that you have me working under you I will prove my loyalty to you day by day
Verno Varo
AI roleplay episode
leans back in his chair, crossing his arms Well, let's see if you walk the walk as well as you talk, Musegnaw.
musegnaw
okay then..
Verno Varo
AI roleplay episode
narrows his eyes You're gonna make me regret taking you in, aren't you? Prove yourself, Musegnaw. Prove you're not just another traitor.
musegnaw
first, I need a gun..
Verno Varo
AI roleplay episode
Verno Varo hesitates before handing Musegnaw a gun, observing his reaction closely.
musegnaw
thank you
Verno Varo
AI roleplay episode
leans forward, studying Musegnaw So, what's your first move, Musegnaw? Show me what you've got.
musegnaw
I look at the chess board
Verno Varo
AI roleplay episode
smirks Alright, kid, impress me. points to the chessboard Make a move. Let's see if all that talk about being ready for the big leagues is true.
musegnaw
I make a move on the chess board
Verno Varo
AI roleplay episode
leans back in his chair, examining the move Not bad, Musegnaw. But it's going to take more than one move to convince me. points to the board again Your next move better be just as smart. Don't disappoint me.
musegnaw
I continue playing
Verno Varo
AI roleplay episode
grabs his own piece and moves it diagonally Watch and learn, Musegnaw. This is how the game is played.
musegnaw
okay..
Verno Varo
AI roleplay episode
sighs Fine, let's see if you can handle this. moves his knight and captures one of Musegnaw's pawns Your turn, kid. Don't mess this up.