Dialogue: Ezekiel Saw the Wheel

Ganger

You're dead, bitch!

Owner

What can I get for ya? Somethin' hot? Cold? Coffee? Liquor?

I-i-in all the years I've been runnin' this place, nothing like... Th-th-they're all dead!

Was it worth it – just to save a couple of eddies? G-get out! Get out already!

For years, nobody touches this place, and now this? Where's 6th Street when you need 'em?

Thank God you were here. Order whatever you want – it's on the house!

Owner

What can I get for ya? Somethin' hot? Cold? Coffee? Liquor?

V

3ACould use a buzz. Get me a Calavera.

3BPass on the coffee. I'll have a Spunky Monkey instead.

3CGot time for a quick one. Tiancha'll do the trick.

Ganger

Everyone listen up – this is a fuckin' robbery! Mr. Slick behind the counter? Yeah, you! Shut the fuck up and put your hands up where I can see 'em!

The rest of you – stay where you are and don't fucking move a muscle! If I hear so much as a peep, you'll be gettin' a side order of lead. We clear?

Ganger

Wallets on the table! Keep your mouths shut and nobody gets hurt!

V

Somebody likes being the center of attention.

Ganger

What part of keepin' your fucking mouth shut did you not understand?

How 'bout you go first? Hand over your wallet. Nice and easy.

V

Let's just be cool, all right? Take the eddies. I got twice more than everyone here combined.

Ganger

Well, well! We've got ourselves a real fuckin' saint here! Lucky we ain't makin' you a martyr.

Let's delta, boys!

V

Where are your stars 'n' stripes?

Ganger

The fuck you talkin' about?

V

The army jacket 6th Streeters are always wearin'. Y'know, crew-cuts goin' around with EMP 'nades, protecting people from the big, bad gangs.

Surely, you must be with 'em if you're doin' a stickup on their turf. No gang'd be stupid enough to just waltz in here with guns blazin'.

Ganger

Hey, boss! I think I saw one of 'em by the window! Coulda heard shots!

V

Probably heard you, too. 'Member, they're trained to detect any kind of disturbance.

Ganger

I told you we shoulda gone to Coastview!

Ganger

Quiet, you gonk piece o' shit!

V

Can’t believe you’ve made it this far...

Ganger

You and your shit again?

V

People who don’t judge their competition don’t last too long on the streets.

I met people like you before – they’re all dead now. Know why? ‘Cause none of them could get the spec on me.

Ganger

Nice try. You're bluffin'. Tryna trip me up.

V

I’ve danced with Maelstrom and Arasaka. You think you could so much as scratch me?

You'll die before you can pull that trigger. I guarantee you.

Ganger

Fuck it, let's bail!

V

You're givin' me mixed signals here. How am I s'posed to dig into my pockets if my hands're in the air?

Either I'm reachin' for the ceiling or for my wallet. It's one or the other.

Ganger

Think a sense of humor's gonna get you outta this? You know who always dies first? Funny people... like you.

Wallet with eddies. Now.

V

Stickin' up a diner? Man, that is sad. What'd you do before? Steal old ladies' purses?

Leave 'em alone. These are ordinary people. Slim pickings aren't worth the effort.

Owner

Best espresso in the whole district. Trust me, you'll be shakin' like a corporat on payday!

Ganger

You're dead, bitch!