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##10-21-44
**Hops Deli
20:23**
*Isaac lays his head down as he sleeps on the job*
*The door chimes ring out as a new customer enters the deli*
*They look surprised to see the cashier*
Zachary: Oh shit Isaac! It's really you! It's been a minute since i've seen you bro!
*Despite Zachary's outburst, Isaac doesn't move an inch. Zachary starts to snap his fingers in Isaac's face, hoping for some kind of response.*
Zachary: *Chuckles* Man is knocked the fuck out.
*Zachary starts poking at Isaac face*
Zachary: Isaaaac, buddy. Come on man. I'm fiendin' over here...
*Zachary still gets no reaction*
*Zachary thinks of a genius idea. He takes cover crouching below the counter*
Zachary: AAAAAHHH!
*Isaac shoots up looking around the store*
*Isaac hears laughter below him and looks down*
Zachary: *Laughs while saying* I had to man, I'm sorry.
Isaac: *Slightly Smirks* Uh huh.
*Zachary stands back up*
Zachary: How you been Isaac? It's been like a year since I last saw you.
Isaac: I'm tired as hell man; bunch of crackheads be coming in here talking about some bullshit.
Isaac: You want one of those Wintree Sweets right? I remember you always used to get those.
Zachary: Let me get the mango cream one.
Isaac: Aight, hold up.
*Isaac goes to get the item*
Zachary: How's Tommy been holding up?
Isaac: He's doin' good. But we've been pretty busy lately which is why you haven't seen us.
Isaac: He's been taking care of our little sis making sure she don't get in any trouble while I work here.
*Isaac grabs the item and heads back to Zachary*
*Zachary looks down with guilt in his face*
Isaac: You good?
Zachary: I didn't say it when I should've but...thanks.
*Isaac looks at Zachary with confusion*
Isaac: What did I do?
Zachary: Back when the gang broke up remember? I was about to get shot but you got in the way.
Zachary: *Smugly says* I mean I probably could've tanked that shit no problem but you still reacted.
Isaac: Oh yeah, not gonna lie I've been trying to forget that whole thing.
Zachary: *awkwardly puts his hand behind his neck* Oh... my fault.
Isaac: Nah, it's fine.
*Isaac rings Zachary up*
*Zachary hands Isaac 5 dollars*
Zachary: If you ever need help with something just hit me up. There's only a couple real people I know Isaac and you're one of them.
Isaac: *Smiles* Appreciate it Zack. Actually, you could help me out right now.
Zachary: Whatchu need?
Isaac: I need that damn 50 you owe me.
Zachary: ...
*The door chimes as Zachary leaves*
Zachary: *Voice fades away* Ay I'll catch you later man! Get some sleep Isaac I think your memory is getting a little funky!
*Isaac leans over the counter*
Isaac: *Isaac laughs as he says* Yeah right! Next time you better have my money!
Isaac: *Chuckles*
*Isaac sits back down on his chair*
Isaac: *Groans* What time is it?
*Isaac looks at the clock*
Isaac: (Just a half hour left.)
**01:18**
*The door chimes as someone enters the deli*
*Isaac isn't asleep this time around and sees his co-worker walk in*
Deacon: Hey Isaac, sorry I'm late I had to take care of something.
*Isaac stares at Deacon*
Deacon: ...You staying for more overtime?
Isaac: No I'm not staying for more overtime. I already got 4 hours cause you came late.
*Isaac hops over the counter and shoves the store keycard onto Deacons chest*
Isaac: Only reason I didn't leave is because I got some respect for Hops. If you got some stuff to do, do it on your own time, not mine. Got it?
Deacon: Right, sorry.
*Isaac looks at his phone as he leaves the store*
Isaac: G'night.
Deacon: *Deacon pops his neck as he says*
Goodnight Isaac.
**Tyson ave
1:21**
Isaac: *Sigh* (Guess I could walk around for a bit, but I'd rather just go home.)
*Isaac walks to his apartment complex and see a couple enforcers guarding it*
Isaac: (There's more enforcers here tonight. Usually there's only two of them.)
Enforcer 1: Got a problem Isaac?
Isaac: Nah, just wondering why there's five of you guys. It's usually just two on guard.
Enforcer 2: A dealer is coming through later, lookin' to sell some product. We're just here to make sure nothing bad happens.
Isaac: Sellin' at midnight?
Enforcer 2: It's a special order. Some strong psychedelic shit from Guntria.
Enforcer 1: Hence the extra muscle.
Isaac: Ah okay. Goodnight guys.
Enforcer 2: See ya bro.
Isaac: (Guess they're expanding out to more exotic drugs now.)
*Isaac enters the building*
Isaac: (Perkins is gonna be asking for his payment soon. Barely managed to get enough this month.)
*Isaac walks into the elevator and heads to his apartment*
*Isaac opens the door and sees his little sister with her possessed teddy bear trying to sneak out*
Rayla: Evoker we must walk quietly. We can't afford to awaken the beast from his slumber, our plan would go to rui-
*Rayla sees isaac staring at her*
Rayla: ...
Rayla: Maybe if we stand still he won't see us.
Isaac: What were you gonna do with those fireworks?
Rayla: ...Nothing.
Isaac: Uh-huh, Rayla how many times do I need to talk to you about this.
Isaac: Listen If you go out there without us knowing what do you think is gonna happen?
Rayla: My mere presence would scare off any would-be challengers.
Isaac: *sighs*
Isaac: I'm serious, Rayla. you're gonna drag the attention of some bad people. People that might take advantage of you and if we don't know where you are, me and Tommy can't help.
Isaac: You get what I'm saying?
*Rayla looks down with disappointment on her face*
*The teddy bear blankly stares at isaac*
Rayla: Yeah but you said we could use them soon...that was weeks ago.
Isaac: ...How about we go to the carnival this Saturday? They got a spot where we can light those fireworks.
Rayla: Really?!
Rayla: You hear that Evo?! We're going to the carnival!
Isaac: Alright now go to sleep. It's way past your bedtime.
*Isaac enters his room*
Isaac: (Gotta wake up again in a couple hours for another shift so ima take all the sleep i can get right now.)
*Isaac flops into his bed*
RING RING
RING RING
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*Isaac stares at the phone with disdain before he picks it up*
Isaac: Hello?
Perkins: Hello Isaac.
Isaac: ...Perkins?
Perkins: Correct, do you have the money ready?
Isaac: Yeah I got it. You're calling a bit earlier than usual though. Something happen?
Perkins: Yes, unfortunately some of my clientele are irritated that we have run low on Siphono cores. I'm sure you know but your kind do make for some beautiful jewelry.
Isaac: You mind getting to the point Perkins?
Perkins: *Chuckles* Right, I apologize. For December's payment, you are required to pay your debt in full.
Isaac: What? ...what do you mean by that?
Perkins: Yes I know it sounds a bit drastic but by December 31st you are required to have fully paid off $1,127,352.
Isaac: That's bullshit! How the hell am I supposed to do that?!
Perkins: I suggest you do what you have to.
*Isaac is stunned for a second*
Isaac: What if I don't get the money?
Perkins: Well if you don't have the money required by then, three more cores will be arriving to my office soon.
Perkins: And I wouldn't suggest running. Living life constantly looking over your shoulder is no way to live, Isaac.
Isaac: ...
Perkins: So on the 31st of October and November have the ten thousand ready as usual and have the rest on 31st of december.
Perkins: Good luck and goodbye Isaac.
*Perkins hangs up*
Isaac: ...
Isaac: Goddamnit!
*Someone knocks on Isaac's door*
Isaac: *sighs* Come in.
*Isaac's big brother Tommy comes into the room*
Tommy: The hell happened?
Isaac: Perkins called.
*Tommy sits in Isaacs desk chair*
Tommy: Shit what did he say? He askin' for the money? Cause I mean we got it ready.
Isaac: Yeah nah...He's asking for the entire thing. Gotta have it ready by the end of December.
*Tommy looks stunned*
Isaac: And if we don't get it they're gonna hunt our asses down...Maybe that's what happened to Mom and Dad.
*Isaac looks down with solemness on his face*
Tommy: ...You gotta quit that job Isaac. There's no way in hell we're making that much legit.
Isaac: Yeah, I know, I know. I'll quit tomorrow... I thought we could get away from that other shit, you know?
Tommy: I get it. You just...you gotta remember what we're fighting for, alright?
Isaac: Mmhmm.
*Tommy gets up*
Tommy: Get some sleep. We'll figure out what we can do tomorrow.
*Tommy leaves*
**Next morning**
*Isaac finished getting dress*
Isaac: (I can already tell this is gonna be a messed up couple of weeks.)
*Isaac goes to the living room*
Rayla: This flavor bombardment is unmatched, sir, Tommy. Isn't it, Evoker?
*Evo blankly stares at the bacon and pokes it with a fork*
Tommy: It's just bacon Rayla.
Rayla: *Angrily says* Do not reject my compliment, Tommy.
*Tommy sees Isaac*
Tommy: Hey Isaac, here's your sandwich.
*Tommy throws Isaac a bacon egg 'n' cheese*
Isaac: Thanks.
Tommy: I'll try to make a couple of calls when I can. Think I know someone that can help.
Isaac: Alright.
*Isaac calls his boss*
RING RING
RING RING
Boss: Hello?
Isaac: Hey Hops, just calling to let you know I'ma be quitting. Kinda been forced to under some uuh... certain circumstances.
Boss: Oh... Funny thing is I'm actually laying all of you guys off.
*Isaac immediately has a confused look on his face*
Isaac: What? You closing the store or something?
Boss: Yeah, Aiden raised the kickback in Flatbush awhile ago and I can't pay it anymore.
Isaac: Oh damn, what are you gonna do now?
Boss: I'm going to donate what I can to the Shelter before he comes to take the place.
Isaac: Oh okay.
Boss: Yeah. shouldn't take too long plus the Shelter could use the supplies.
Isaac: Aight man, sounds nice but listen I gotta go. It was nice working with you.
Boss: Wait! before you hang up, I could use your help with packing up some of this stuff.
Boss: I'd pay you for your time of course. Think of it as being your last paycheck.
Isaac: Uuuh.
Isaac: ...Sure why not.
Isaac: I'll be there in a bit.
Boss: Alright thanks Isaac.
Isaac: No problem.
*Hangs up*
*Isaac walks into the store and see's Deacon, one of the other employees, and his Boss*
Boss: Ah there you are, Isaac. We were just getting started.
Isaac: Surprised you got the others here too.
Jamal: I mean shit we're gonna get paid for this aren't we?
Isaac: *Sarcastically says* Nothing important came up this time Deacon?
Deacon: *Sighs* No, it should be pretty quiet today.
Boss: I appreciate you boys comin' today. Things will go a lot quicker now that you're here.
Boss: Put all the food and drinks you can into the cardboard boxes here and we'll put them in the van and unload them at the shelter.
Jamal: Beast House won't mind us doing this?
Deacon: Once the shelter gets the supplies they can't do anything about it. Monarchy made sure of that.
Isaac: I doubt they'd care, they're just gonna make this place a trap house anyways.
Jamal: Aight, let's get started then.
*The four start packing the food and drinks into the boxes*
*They work until the afternoon and then drive over to the Shelter*
Boss: Alright we're here boys.
*Isaac and the others hop out of the car*
Jamal: Finally, I was starting to get car sick.
Isaac: That was just a six minute drive.
Jamal: Felt like twenty for me.
*Isaac looks at the Shepherd mercenaries guarding the shelter*
Isaac: (Monarchy made these guys guard all shelters and schools across Bronsten after the attack happened.)
Isaac: (Rayla is still affected by what happened. I just hope she gets through it soon.)
*Isaac enters the building*
Caretaker: Hello, how can I help you?
Boss: Just here to drop off some supplies. Do you know my store? Hop's Deli?
Caretaker: Can't say I have. I appreciate what you're doing but why exactly are you helping us? It's a little out of nowhere if you ask me.
Boss: I can't keep my store open anymore, so I might as well give some of the supply away while I can.
Caretaker: Oh okay, you can drop off your donations in the room down the hall, third room to your left.
Caretaker: One of the workers will be checking what you bring in of course. Can't be too cautious nowadays.
Boss: That's fine by me. You heard her boys start unloading the truck.
*The group bring the boxes in and keep working until it's evening*
Deacon: That's the last of it.
Jamal: My back...is in pain. *Groans*
Boss: That's because you were lifting with your back. I told you to lift with your legs.
Isaac: He was too busy looking at that girl's ass.
Jamal: Dude!
Caretaker: Right...well thank you very much. I'll have the manager know about this. She'll be very grateful for what you've done.
Boss: No problem. Alright boys, let's get out of here.
*Isaac and the others leave the building*
Boss: Okay, where did I put- Ah, here it is.
*He pulls out four envelopes*
Boss: Here's your last payment from me. Ricky didn't come so I'll split his pay between the three of you.
Jamal: Niiice.
Isaac: I could use the extra money right about now.
*Deacon looks at Isaac when he says that*
Boss: Does anybody need a ride home?
Jamal: Sheeeit, I'm not tryna to walk my ass home. let me in.
Deacon: I don't need a ride.
Isaac: Same, I'm good.
Boss: Okay...good luck to the both of ya.
Isaac: See ya.
*As they drive off Isaac lights up one of his cigarillos*
Isaac: Well Ima head out. Stay safe Deacon.
Deacon: You too.
*Deacon watches with interest as Isaac leaves*
**Rayla's room
20:46**
Tommy: (Finally, she's asleep.)
*Tommy goes to call one of his few friends*
RING RING
RING RING
Kendrick: Tommy? Damn it's been a minute since we talked.
Tommy: Hey Kendrick, how you been? Everything good?
Kendrick: Yeah I'm alright. Me and my girl got into a little argument though, but it's not that big a deal. She'll get over it. Hopefully.
Kendrick: Besides that though, why'd you call? I don't mind talking but there's usually a reason other than catching up.
Tommy: I'm...not doing too good right now man. I need money. A lot of it.
Tommy: Not looking for a handout. Just wanna know if you got any high paying jobs.
Kendrick: Oh, well we got some on the list. No one really touches some of these cause of the risk, but I feel like you and Isaac could handle 'em.
Tommy: You think you could hold some of them for me?
Kendrick: Uuuh *sighs*.
Tommy: It's fine if you can't. I get it.
Kendrick: Nah nah, I can hold some of them but only a couple. Some of these got a due date, you know, can't hold them forever.
Tommy: Yeah that's fine Kendrick I appreciate it, seriously.
Kendrick: No problem. Listen I gotta go, got some people coming in.
Tommy: Aight talk to you later man.
Kendrick: Peace.
*Hangs up*
*Tommy puts a hand on Rayla's head*
Tommy: I wished things were different, Rayla, but it'll probably just get worse from here on. You gotta be strong for me, okay?
**Pier 14
21:18**
Isaac: (I got eight weeks after the payment next week. That means I need about uuuh)
*Isaac uses his phone to calculate*
Isaac: (115,000 every week.)
Isaac: How the hell are we gonna get that much?
Deacon: You're quite the smoker, Isaac. Is that your fourth one today?
*Deacons voice startles isaac*
Isaac: Deacon?! I thought you went home.
Deacon: I did, but just for a little while.
*Walks over to Isaac and leans on the bench*
Deacon: I heard you mention while we were working that you needed money. That's why I'm here.
Isaac: *Looks at Deacon suspiciously* I need a lot of it. Waaay more than whatever you're gonna offer.
Deacon: Are you sure?
*Sits next to Isaac*
Deacon: I need some reliable people to help me with something.
Isaac: With what exactly?
Deacon: Returning stolen supplies. We'd have to raid a small warehouse, something you'd have a lot of experience in.
Isaac: ...How much are you paying?
Deacon: Hmm...If everything goes well then you'd get around 100k.
*Isaac looks at deacon wide eyed*
Isaac: You fucking with me?
Deacon: No, it's a risky job. You could get killed if things go bad.
Isaac: *Scoff* I didn't think you'd be involved in this type of shit.
*Deacon stands up*
Deacon: Here take this. *Gives Isaac a piece of paper with his phone number*
Deacon: Call me when you make up your mind.
*Deacon starts to walk away*
Deacon: I know you dislike this type of work but how else will you pay off that debt of yours?
*Deacon leaves after saying that*
*Isaac stares at the paper before getting up*
Isaac: (Never mentioned it was a debt.)
Isaac: (Guess he wasn't as clean as I thought. I knew something was off about him.)
*Isaac heads to his apartment*
**Apartment living room
21:38**
*Isaac walks into the apartment and sees Tommy watching tv drinking beer*
Tommy: Hey Isaac. You remember Kendrick? I gave him a call while you were out.
Isaac: What did he say?
Tommy: He's gonna hook us up with some jobs.
Isaac: Nice, is Rayla asleep?
Tommy: Yeah, she's knocked out. We went to the park while you were gone.
Isaac: Aight.
*Isaac takes a seat on the coach next to Tommy*
Isaac: I got offered a job while I was out.
Tommy: What are they paying?
Isaac: They said if everything goes good we should get around 100k.
*Tommy does a spit take*
Tommy: Shit really?!
Isaac: Yeah, he said it was risky but we can't really be picky right now.
Tommy: Did he mention what job it was?
Isaac: Didn't give me the specifics but I think it might be a smash and grab type of deal.
Isaac: Probably will only tell us the details right before we get to doin' it.
Tommy: You got his number?
Isaac: Yeah I'll hit 'em up now.
*Isaac calls deacon*
**Abandoned warehouse
21:42**
*Deacon sits on a table in a dimly lit room looking at a board covered with photos with red string connecting several papers*
Deacon: (Finally going to make my first move, this needs to go off without a hitch.)
*Deacon hops off the table and walks over to the board*
Deacon: (It would take too long to find someone else that can help me with this. And I need the money.)
*Deacon flips the board to the other side and looks at a photo of Isaac and Tommy*
Deacon: (They should be pretty reliable though. They've handled worse before.)
*Deacon's phone rings and sees it's Isaac*
Deacon: *Picks up* What's your decision?
Isaac: I'm in, so is my brother.
Deacon: I see. I suggest you get one more person to help. Someone you don't mind splitting the money with.
Tommy: Okay but what's the job though?
Deacon: That's Tommy right?
Tommy: Yeah.
Deacon: We'll be taking back some drugs that were stolen from Beast House.
Deacon: A dealer that works with Beast House was tricked and lost a lot of the drugs he was responsible for.
Isaac: *Chuckles* That sounds about right.
Deacon: I'll go into more detail tomorrow in a meeting. I'll send you the address in the morning.
Isaac: Alright we'll see you tomorrow then.
Deacon: Goodbye.
Isaac: See ya.
*Hangs up*
Isaac: What do you think?
Tommy: Doesn't sound that bad to be honest.
Isaac: Who do you think stole the drugs though? Might be a big group.
Tommy: We're strong as hell man, we shouldn't have too much trouble with whoever is gonna be there.
Isaac: You're probably right, but just incase I know someone else that could help us too.
Tommy: Who?
Isaac: Remember Zachary? I met him yesterday. Said he'll help out if I ask him.
Tommy: Aight, go get some rest for now though cause I'm not gonna lie...
Tommy: You're starting to look like a bum.
Isaac: I could look like a bum and still get more bitches than you.
Tommy: Didn't your last girl cheat on you?
Isaac: Aight chill out bro.
##10-23-44
**Apartment
08:46**
*Isaac finishes getting changed and looks at the mirror*
Isaac: (Do I look like a bum?)
*Isaac's phone beeps indicating that he got a message, he checks to see who it is*
Deacon: -Meet me at 38th street in the Train yard.-
Isaac: (Guess he wants us to be alone, makes sense.)
Isaac: (Need to see if Zachary will join up.)
*Isaac calls Zachary*
**Elderly Home
08:36**
*Zachary is seen pushing a ladies wheelchair*
Woman: These toys you kids use these days are so fun! Zachary, how could you hide this from me?!
Zachary: *chuckle* Hide? I tried to show you this awhile ago, remember?
Woman: ...Huh, I probably never gave it a chance. You said we could play this game together, right?
Zachary: Yeah this place has internet, so it could happen. Gotta buy myself one first, though.
Woman: Oh, okay. well let me know if you managed to get one next time you visit.
Zachary: Sounds like a plan.
*A lady walks up to them*
Caretaker: It's time for your medication Ms. Hudson.
Ms. Hudson: Oh right, listen Zachary why don't you go buy another one of those devices if you can and come back when you have the time?
*Zachary nervously rubbed the back of his head*
Zachary: Okay Ma.
Ms. Hudson: Alrighty, you make sure you get some sleep too, you're still a growing boy after all.
Zachary: *Smiles* I'll make sure, Ma.
**Myrtle ave
08:58**
*Zachary is sitting on a bench smoking a blunt*
*He suddenly hears his phone going off*
Zachary: (Someone's calling me?)
*Sees it's Isaac*
Zachary: Oh. *answers the phone* Yeeeeer.
Isaac: Yeeeeeer.
Zachary: Wassup man?
Isaac: I have this job I need help with. Expecting the pay to be big, wanna join up?
Zachary: Word?
Isaac: Yeah, come to 38th street in the train yard if you want in.
Zachary: Say less, I'm heading over right now.
*Hangs up*
**38th street Train yard
09:36**
Isaac: This should be the spot.
Tommy: Where is he then?
Isaac: I don't know. I think I see Zachary though.
*Tommy looks over and sees Zachary walking around the yard not sure where to go*
Tommy: Yo Zack! Over here!
*Zachary sees Tommy and jogs up to the brothers*
Zachary: What's up man? It's been a long ass time since I last saw you.
*Zachary and Tommy dap each other up*
Tommy: Been busy, man. I've been busy.
Isaac: We hired a babysitter to take care of our little sister while Tommy is with us.
Zachary: Oh okay, are we supposed to meet someone here?
Isaac: Yeah I'm not sure where he is though.
*Isaac sees deacon inside one of the train carts*
Isaac: Nevermind I see him.
*The other two follow Isaac into the train cart*
Isaac: Could've told us you were gonna be in here.
Deacon: But, that wouldn't have been as fun would it?
*Tommy looks visibly aggravated by that*
Tommy: Just tell us the plan already.
*Deacon lays some paper on the floor of the cart*
Deacon: Circle around.
Deacon: This is a rough floor plan I sketched out for where they're hiding, it's a small abandoned warehouse and there are two floors, but you'll mainly need to focus on the first.
Deacon: The main job for the three of you will be simple. Bust through the front and drag the attention of the people inside the building.
Zachary: That's it?
Deacon: Yes, the thieves inside are pretty strong so it's not exactly a walk in the park.
Deacon: While you guys are distracting everyone I'll sneak in and steal the drugs.
*Everybody looks at deacon with suspicion*
Tommy: Aight bro, really?
Deacon: What?
Tommy: You could just leave with the shit while we're dealing with everybody.
Deacon: I could but...I won't.
Everybody: ...
Isaac: Yeah that's reeeal convincing Deacon.
*Before they could say anything else a scuffle is heard in the cart next to them*
*Everybody looks at Deacon with confusion on their faces*
*Deacon walks up to the source of the sound and listens in to what's happening*
???: Stop! let go! Let go of me!
???: (*Laughs*) how are you gonna act like this now? What happened to all that freaky shit you was saying earlier?
*Deacon enters the cart*
???: Who the fuck is this?
Deacon: Let go of her.
*The group look at Deacon in disbelief*
???: (*Laughs*) This guy serious?
*One of the thugs walk up to Deacon and grabs him by the collar of his shirt*
*Isaac and the guys try to help but Deacon stops them*
???: Don't try to be a hero. We could jump ya ass right now, but I'm in a good mood. Get to steppin' and I'll act like I never even saw you.
Deacon: That's a tempting offer.
*Deacon looks at the scared girl with mascara running down her face*
Deacon: But I'll have to decline.
*Deacon draws a pistol from his hidden holster and shoots the thug in the dick two times*
*Everybody in the cart is stunned by the sudden gunshots *
*The thug grabs his crotch and falls down yelling in agony*
*Deacon looks over to Isaac and the guys*
Deacon: Well...this would be a good time to shake off some of that rust don't you think?
*One of the three remaining goons goes to grab Deacons gun but is interrupted when Isaac grabs him by his legs and lifts him up*
*Isaac slams the guy onto the floor head first while Tommy rushes the remaining two*
*In quick succession Tommy lands three well placed punches knocking both of the remaining goons out cold*
???: *Growls* You couldn't have just left it alone?! You could've just minded your fuckin business!
*As he rants he goes to grab his gun but is interrupted when a summoning circle appears below his hand, a tentacle shoots out of the circle and grabs the thugs hand holding him down*
*Deacon looks back at Zachary who's hands are currently glowing with a dark green aura*
Deacon: Thanks Hudson but that wasn't necessary.
*Deacon stomps on the thugs head twice knocking him out*
*The girl gets up with wobbly legs and hugs Deacon*
Girl: T-thank you...Thank you so much!
Zachary: Well, shit, we weren't about to let that happen.
*Tommy looks at Zachary smirking*
Tommy: You looked kinda scared for a sec there, Zack.
Isaac: I mean he shot his ass outta nowhere so I don't blame him. That shit got me, too. *Chuckles*
*Deacon gently pushes the girl away*
Deacon: Get out of here. We were suppose to be having a private meeting.
Girl: O-oh okay, thanks again.
*The girl picks up her stuff and leaves stumbling*
Isaac: I'm surprised you stepped in there.
Tommy: Yeah you got some balls, I'll give you that much.
Zachary: So what do we do about these guys?
Deacon: Well... it sounded like they knew her personally so they'll probably go after her again... Plus they might've heard us talking about our plans.
*Deacon puts his gun away and pulls out a knife*
Deacon: Might want to go back to the other cart if you don't want to see this.
*The three silently look at Deacon before Tommy puts his hand on Isaac's and Zachary's shoulder*
Tommy: Come on... let's go.
*Isaac, Tommy, and Zachary all exit the cart leaving Deacon alone with the four thugs*
*About a minute passes before Deacon joins up with the others without a speck of blood on him*
Deacon: Okay, where did we leave off?
Zachary: Talking about this shady ass plan, remember?
Deacon: Right, listen you're just going to have to trust me.
Deacon: I'm not forcing you to help me. But considering your situation with Onyx Dice I don't think you really have a better option.
Tommy: How the hell does he know about it?
Zachary: Know about what?
Deacon: The brothers owe some money to Onyx Dice, a lot of it actually.
*Tommy pushes Deacon against the wall*
Tommy: Who the fuck is this guy, huh?! Isaac?!
Isaac: Tommy, calm down man!
*Tommy tries to throw a punch but Deacon diffuses into a cloud of smoke before the punch can land*
*The cloud of smoke distances itself from the group and reforms back into Deacon*
*Zachary holds Tommy in place*
Deacon: Guess I pressed the wrong buttons, or maybe the right ones depending on how you look at it.
Isaac: I've been meaning to ask you how you knew about our debt.
*Deacon adjusts his blazer a bit*
Deacon: I've been looking for a small team to work with me on a couple of jobs. And I wouldn't just hire anyone off the street. I've done my homework on you two. Including you, Hudson.
*Zachary looks surprised*
Deacon: Now I think if we work together we could make quite the team. You'll get your money and I'll get to finish some of my own goals...Sound fair?
*Deacon reaches his hand out to Tommy*
*Tommy glares at Deacon before sighing*
Tommy: Fine.
*Zachary releases Tommy and Tommy grabs Deacon's hand*
Tommy: I still think you're one shady mothafucka, but aight.
Isaac: As long as we get an equal cut of the money I'm down.
Deacon: Hudson?
*Zachary things for awhile*
Zachary: I'm in. We're not doing anything too fucked up right?
Deacon: No, I'm not sure what you three think of me, but I know what I am. And I'm not a monster I can tell you that much.
Tommy: *Scoff* Okay.
Deacon: Alright, let's get back on topic.
Deacon: The plan is as simple as it gets, you three bumrush the place and get the attention of everybody and I'll grab the bags.
Deacon: We're doing this tomorrow, I'll text Isaac the meeting spot. Do whatever you have to do to get ready.
Isaac: Aight.
Deacon: If you three have any questions Isaac has my number.
Deacon: Goodbye.
*Deacon as leaves Zachary sits down on one of the train seats*
Zachary: Whatchu guys about to do?
Tommy: Imma have to get some boxing practice in and probably eat a bunch for tomorrow.
Isaac: Same.
Zachary: Also uh, how much do you guys owe? If ya don't mind telling me.
*Isaac and Tommy look at each other*
Isaac: A little more then a million.
Zachary: Goddamn! How'd that even happen?
Tommy: Something involving our parents.
But since they're missing the debt fell onto us.
Isaac: We didn't even know about it till one of the debt collectors contacted us in person.
Zachary: Oh shit.
Tommy: Yeah it's been crazy man.
*Isaac and Tommy go to leave the train cart but notice Zachary staying behind*
Isaac: You comin' Zack?
Zachary: Imma actually stay here for a bit. Gonna light up some za.
Isaac: Aight see ya later, Zack.
Zachary: Peace.
*Zachary stays in the cart and lights up a blunt*
