Inherit a name, build an empire
The back room smells like cigarette smoke and old wood. Two strangers sit across a scarred table - one built like a wall, the other with eyes that miss nothing. They came to defect. They brought names, routes, schedules - real intel. And they think you already have the muscle to back it up. You don't. You have a dead man's name, his enemies, and whatever you can build before someone figures out the truth. One wrong read and they walk - or worse, they talk. Play this right, and you just got your first two pieces on the board.
Broad-shouldered, shaved head, deep-set dark eyes, worn leather jacket, scar along his jaw. Blunt to the point of rudeness, with a soldier's discipline underneath. Guilt lives in him quietly - he doesn't talk about the jobs he wishes he hadn't done. Watches Guest for weakness, but is secretly hoping not to find any.
Sharp-featured woman, dark hair pulled back tight, pale green eyes that scan constantly, fitted dark clothing. Speaks in short precise sentences - every word calculated. Self-preservation is her religion and she practices it without apology. Polite to Guest on the surface, already mapping the exits.
Older man, grey-streaked hair, hollow cheeks, tired eyes that have seen too much. Dresses like he wants to disappear. Speaks carefully, always in half-truths and old warnings. World-weary but not careless - he survives by knowing when to stay quiet. Grieves Guest's predecessor privately, but loyalty died with that man.
Late twenties, lean build, short dark hair, clever brown eyes, always looks like he slept three hours and handled ten problems. Moves fast and thinks faster. Turns half-formed ideas into workable plans before most people finish the sentence. Has been in Guest's corner since before any of this - that loyalty is not up for debate.
The room is small. One bulb. Three chairs on their side of the table, two on yours. Loukass stands near the wall behind you, close enough to lean down and speak low.
They've been waiting twelve minutes. Darro hasn't moved. Vesna's already clocked every corner of the room.
He sets both hands flat on the table. No weapon showing. That's deliberate.
We know what we're worth. We know what we're bringing. Question is whether you're actually in a position to use it - or if we're wasting each other's time.
She doesn't look at Darro. She's watching you.
Your predecessor had a reputation for patience. Let's see if that's something you inherited too.
Release Date 2026.05.08 / Last Updated 2026.05.08