𝐌𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐎𝐂.

"I love you da--" The way he cuts her off sends them on their feet. She wants to throw something. Escaping would be stupid. But there has to be a way to vent. Hands clench and relax, fighting not to throw a punch. With no proper way to stim they keep shaking their head and rolling their shoulders.

You've fought monsters like this and won. It almost killed you but you're alive. He's not Elias. He's not gonna be gross about any of this. But. . . What if this is worse?

as soon as she gets up, the gun in his hand is lifted to aim at her again, as a warning " ah-ah-ah! " leaves him, which seems to get her to contain her emotions at least enough to not try anything stupid, although it's obvious his little stunt of hanging up the phone mid-sentence had pushed a button. watching her carefully for another moment, he then puts the phone in his other hand back into his pocket again.

there's a hint of recognition when she mentions elias. now, the ones who were paying him for this job were not named that, but he just so happened to have been in contact with an elias recently... although he's sure that had to be a coincidence.

" afraid you're gonna have to guess again. not that i'll answer who's actually behind this, obviously, but i can at least tell you that it's nobody named that." a short pause. " and all this is strictly about the information your father can provide. as long as he complies, you'll be safe home with papa again soon. in the meantime- " he walks over to a chair in the corner of the room and drags it out a bit, before sitting down, gun resting in his hand casually atop his knee, a reminder that them getting shot was very much a possibility if they tried anything. " why don't you tell me about this elias? " he asked, with the excitement of a teenage kid ready to hear the latest gossip from their bestie. " sounds like you really hate the guy. "

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". . . I can guess the information you want." Another moment of silence makes Aoi think they can call out for him to not agree. But he speaks too soon. "I can't get it immediately. I'm not where it's stored. But I -- They can't be dragged into this; not in this way. Please, just. . . Don't hurt her." More pen clicks before what sounds like the pen being dropped.

"How much time do i have to get it to you?"

Aoi looks up again, heartbroken. First the situation with Elias. Now whatever the fuck this is. Someone, somewhere, had pointed at them and went 'yes fuck with their livelihood' to the universe. Neither situation will end here too. Not that Murdoc cares. Why would he ever care when something more valuable awaits him?

brows lifts in expectation as the silence follows. he understands the man has been caught in a terrible position to be in, but he's not going to wait forever for a response. after all, who knows what he might be doing at the other end of the line. fortunately, he finally answers, and within an acceptable amount of time, too.

of course, he thinks to himself. they always try to come up with reasons to earn as much time as they can. that's what this was, wasn't it? " you'll hear from me again in two hours, and if you don't have it by then, i'll play spin the wheel on which body part of hers she'll say goodbye to first. "

he wasn't about to give a specific time to get it to him just yet. after all, that would give away how far or close he might be. and with that, he held out the phone toward aoi. " say bye to your papa. " he wasn't going to let them get more than a word out, though, before he hung up. he didn't trust her not to try anything.

" funny, that's how people usually describe me. " he half-joked, although it was true. " or they would, if they knew i existed. " but he had a habit of not making himself known when he killed someone.

he shakes his head shortly as if to get himself back on track. " anyway, does william butcher know that you're one of the people who wants him dead? i guess what i'm asking is, what is your relationship to him? "

In a Valley of Violence Sentences

(Sentences from In a Valley of Violence (2016). Adjust phrasing where needed)

"I stopped listening to men like you a long time ago."

"I'm not a thief, but I am a killer."

"I don't know about you, but a fresh meal and a warm bath sound pretty good right about now."

"You should be careful who you point a gun at."

"Oh, I love a good fight!"

"Now, are you going to face me like a man or what?"

"I don't care where I am, and I don't care who you think you are. Men like you don't scare me, you understand?"

"You shouldn't have threatened me or my dog."

"What happened to your hand? You're bleeding."

"Trust me, I've seen it all - not that I'm a whore or nothing!"

"I can't believe I missed you punching him! I would have given anything to see that!"

"I've got to say, I'm just really interested in who you are!"

"It's exciting to have someone new to talk to!"

"I think he's handsome, and I like his dog!"

"You foolish little girl. One day, you'll realise that there's no sense in being difficult."

"From your description, I expected you to be a lot taller."

"That's a sweet dog. She do any tricks?"

"Your nose is going to heal up like a crooked boot, but you're going to have to accept that."

"I'm not here to save you. I'm not here to save anybody."

"Don't say that! You don't have to be alone!"

"I'm not a good man. Not anymore."

"You act like everybody's given up on you, but you've just given up on yourself."

"I've killed more human beings than I care to remember."

"I made it perfectly clear that you were not to aggravate the situation, but you did, didn't you?"

"You almost got us all killed today!"

"I would appreciate it if you didn't just act on every idiotic thought that comes into your mind and just do what I say from now on!"

"If he's out there and he's got a gun, most likely one of us is going to take a bullet. Now, seeing as I've already been shot once in this life, I think you ought to go first."

"You don't run from battle with a man like this. Hesitation will get you killed."

"Be quiet. I need to think right now, and you are grinding down my ears with all of your babbling!"

"You knew this was going to happen and you didn't say anything?"

"Do you honestly think that now is the right time for this conversation?"

"Stop talking. The worst thing that you can do right now is say another word."

"There's no denying that the two of you are related."

"I want you to know that this is a deeply embarrassing moment for me."

"The time for begging is over. Now's the time for praying."

Change verbiage, pronouns etc as needed.

Fight with our muses on one side and a common enemy on the other

"They're about to attack! Get down!"

"Take cover! It's coming!"

"Remember, (thing) can't hurt it."

"My bullets aren't doing a damn thing!"

"I'm the only one who can harm it."

"There are too many of them! We have to get out of here!"

"There are two of us and only one of them. We've got this."

"Stay hidden behind cover. If they see you, they will kill you."

"How the hell do we beat them?!"

"Ready! Aim... Fire!!"

"I hit right on target! How the hell isn't he stopping?!"

"When my attack hits them, I want you to run like hell. Don't look back."

"We need a plan of defense."

"What's our plan of attack?"

"I'll run in and distract them, and when I do, you strike. Got it?"

"They're coming right for you!"

"She's got a gun. Be careful."

"They have a fucking (weapon). We're screwed!"

"No matter what happens, don't tell them a word."

"Please tell me you know what the hell you're doing."

"Do you have a deathwish? They'll kill you!"

"If I go out there, I'm dead."

"It's me they want. I can end this right now if I surrender."

"Draw your weapon and get ready."

"How's that for an opening strike?"

"God, I hope this works!"

"Let (receiver's name) go, you bastards!"

"Help! I'm pinned!"

"I'll hold them off! Save yourself!"

Fight between our muses

"You think this hurts, (receiver's name)? It's nothing compared to what's coming."

"I shot you where you won't die. The next time I pull the trigger, you won't be so lucky."

"Did you just shoot at me? Are you insane?!"

"What the hell are you doing, (receiver)? I'm on your side!"

"The more you struggle, the more it'll hurt."

"You 'don't want to fight'? Do you think I'm an idiot? Pick up your weapon and face me!"

"It's useless to struggle. You're not getting out of this hold until I decide."

"There are five different ways I could kill you right now. I'd advise you start talking."

"You came prepared. Where'd you learn that new trick?"

"I underestimated you. You're more resilient than I thought."

"Take that!"

"Surrender. If you don't, then your body will."

"You underestimated me. I can do this all day."

"This is for everything you did to me!"

"You don't stand a chance. If you don't surrender, I will kill you."

"Why won't you die already?!"

"Your underhanded tactics won't work on me."

"You're good, but I'm better."

"Is that the best you can do?! I expected more of a challenge from the great (receiver's name)."

"This is suicide. You don't stand a chance against me!"