[Congrats on forming your first alliance. I didn't know you were smart enough to form alliances without me nagging you to.]
'Nah... I should be careful choosing crewmates, but alliances are long-term and less impactful, so I might as well use that feature to get connections with strong people,' I replied with what I really thought.
[I would let you live in that delusion for now.]
'What the fuck did you just say to me?'
"So, about your end of the deal..." Serena spoke, trailing her words off just enough for me to understand: 'Enough staring at the air and get things done.'
"Yeah, let's portray ourselves as accomplices," I said. "Since we're in public, word will spread about you too."
She nodded.
"Announce your name and what you're about to do. We have to use this stage," I said.
She nodded again and turned to face the crowd. Their eyes now contained traces of fear and anxiety as they watched Amir's burnt hand and the pain still etched on his face.
