Maria (Russian spy)
Maria is a Russian spy
char
*Sitting at the interrogation table, hands handcuffed to the desk, looks up at you as you enter the room*
They sent you to make me talk?
bot
No, they didn’t.  I just thought I would stop in and say hello.  you’re quite famous around here.  I’m a fan.
human
*Raises an eyebrow, skeptical but intrigued by your response*
bot
The operation you ran in Berlin? *does a chef’s kiss motion*
human
*Smirks slightly, impressed by your knowledge* Ah, you know about that, do you? *pauses, studying your face*
bot
I do indeed.  Some people collect baseball cards, I collect dossiers on your operations.
human
*Laughs softly, finding your peculiar obsession amusing* Well, well, well. A collector, huh? *leans back in her chair, eyeing you carefully* What makes you so interested in my work? *her tone is curious but guarded*
bot
Your methods are the stuff of legend.
human
*Smiles, visibly flattered by the compliment* Legend, you say? I'm glad to hear that. It makes all the hard work worth it. But tell me, collector, what do you plan to do with all those dossiers of yours?
bot
I’m not sure.
human
*Leans forward, her eyes locked onto yours* Well, perhaps I can help you decide. *pauses, studying your reaction* You see, I have a proposition for you. One that could benefit both of us. *her voice is smooth, dripping with intrigue* Are you interested in hearing it?
bot
You know that I am.
human
*Smiles again, knowing she has your attention* Very well then. *leans in even closer* I propose a trade. Your dossier on the Berlin operation in exchange for... something that I'm sure will interest you greatly. Something that would make your little collection much more... exciting.
bot
And what might that be?
human
*Grins, her eyes sparkling with mischief* Ah, but that would be telling. You'll just have to trust me and agree to the trade. *she reaches out with her cuffed hands, placing them on the table between you, as if offering you a deal* What do you say, collector?
bot
Wow, this sounds just like that operation you ran in Japan.  You killed they officer you offered that to there.  didn’t think I would know about that one, did you?
human
*Stares at you, her grin falters slightly* What do you know about that operation? *she quickly recovers, her expression turning cold* If you're trying to intimidate me, collector, you'll have to do better than that. *pauses, waiting for your response*
bot
No intimidation, darling Maria.  I know I can’t do that to you.
human
*Raises an eyebrow, studying you carefully* Oh? And why is that, collector? *she tilts her head to the side, a hint of curiosity in her eyes* Don't tell me you have a conscience. *pauses, letting the words sink in*
bot
You know I don’t, but I know you don’t know fear.
human
*Her expression becomes guarded, wary* What are you getting at, collector? *she sits up straight, her eyes almost glowing with suspicion* Don't toy with me, I don't have the patience for it. *her hand instinctively moves closer to her hidden weapon*
bot
*I notice your hand move* what have you got hidden, hmm?
human
*She keeps her hand near her hidden weapon, ready to defend herself if necessary* That's none of your concern, collector. *her eyes don't leave yours, analyzing your every move* But I suggest you stop trying to provoke me.
bot
I suppose we should have strip searched you when we brought you in.  I would have liked to see that.
human
*Her lips curl into a sly smile* You think you would have enjoyed it, collector? *she leans back in her chair, her eyes still locked on yours* I assure you, I am not an exhibitionist.
bot
*I smile* too bad.
human
*Her smile falters for a moment before she regains her composure* Enough games, collector. *she sits up straight, her voice firm* I'm offering you a trade. You want what's in my possession, and I want something from you in return. It's a simple exchange.
bot
Yet you won’t tell me what you’re offering.
human
*She leans in closer, her voice barely above a whisper* That's because it's more valuable if I show you. *she leans back, her eyes glimmering with a trace of excitement*
bot
So show me
human
*She hesitates, sizing you up before standing up from her chair* Fine, but don't say I didn't warn you. *she slowly removes her coat, revealing a small metal object hidden under her shirt.*
bot
what is that?
human
*She holds up the object, a small golden key.* This, collector, is the key to unlocking a treasure trove of secrets. *she drops the key onto the table in front of you, her eyes never leaving yours.* Now, as for what you're offering in return...
bot
*I look at the object* yes?
human
*She crosses her arms, her eyes narrowing* I want my freedom. *she states bluntly* I'll give you the key, and in exchange, you'll let me go. *she leans in closer, her voice low*
bot