“Find it?” I chuckled, the sound echoing despite the noise coming from the bar just outside our private room. “you’d wish I simply found it.”

His head flicked up and down, between me and heavy contents inside.

“This is millions of dollars. Hundreds times more than what you owe.” He rushes out, digging his hand inside to pull out a diamond covered bracelet, decorated with sapphires — one of many.

“Then take what’s needed to pay the debt, maybe a gem for yourself, and return me back what remains.”

Silence stretched across us, heavy and thick. I could feel his eyes on mine, consideraing his own options, even if blinded by the shadows of his hood.

I leaned forward, resting my elbows on the smooth wooden surface as my hands met in front of my chest. I striked my best serious face.

“I wish to resolve this peacefully, Sir.” I say, my next words coming out in a quick mutter, “or ma’am, I suppose…”

“No, you don’t—“ he rasped out, before I pulled out my gun.

BANG.