Dialogue: Gig: An Inconvenient Killer

Scene 1 V, Bouncer

Bouncer

Whoa! Think fleas like you just get in for free?

V – choose a reply1A[Pay] Here you go.1BScouting fresh talent for illegal braindances.1CGot any VIP rooms?

V

1AJust chill, all right? Here.

1BHear me out, choom. I'm hittin' up NC's preemest joints for some fresh XBD talent – chicks 'n' fellas who aren't afraid to show a little skin for quick and easy eddies – you follow?

Bouncer

1BNot interested.

V

1BOh, you're about to be. For every actor comes out with me, you get ten percent of their fee. Guaranteed eddies, zero risk. Whaddaya say – you in or out?

Bouncer

1BHuh... All right, fine. Go ahead.

V

1CYou got VIP rooms here? Y'know, for private shindigs?

Bouncer

1CHm. Reserved for the boss and co.

V

1CThink he could use a little more company, hm?

Bouncer

1CDon't try to play me. Either I see eddies, or your ass is walking.

Scene 2 Angry Guest

Angry Guest

Place is dead, man. Told ya we shoulda gone to the Afterlife.

Angry Guest

OK, if we go there, will you promise to quit pissing in my fuckin' ear?

Scene 3 Dino

Dino

Heard whispers Mausser bit the concrete. Nicely done.

Gig's sealed – and your boy Dino needs a drink. Later, V.

Preem work, V! Seriously, mad respect. Closin' the gig and sendin' the eds.

You persuaded Mausser...?! Fuckin' hell, if I knew you could wag your tongue like that I coulda made you NC's richest drink-slinger. Wastin' your talents on the street 'stead of behind a bar.

But cool, cool – if Mausser's gone, so's the problem. You get your eddies, I close the gig. All good? All good.

Shit, V...

Supposed to end Mausser, not just give him a headache. Sorry, no cred for that move.

Scene 4 Dino

Dino

V, got a guy I need gone. Used to be iron-for-hire, still acts like it. But the eddies are worth the risk, trust me.

Need more intel, check the attachment. Waitin' on your sig. Thanks.

Scene 5 Johnny, V

Johnny

Sweet Jesus... You hear that? Do ya hear what they're playin'?

V

Each to their own, Johnny.

Johnny

That's what peeps with bad taste always say.

Don't know what he did to deserve what's comin', but his music taste is reason enough to drop him.

Scene 6 V, Bouncer, Dozy

Dozy

Nobody gets through this door, do you understand? Not a fuckin' soul.

Bouncer

You got it, boss. Nobody.

Dozy

Good man. How's the missus? Recoverin' from those implants?

Bouncer

Doin' a lot better. Thanks for your help again, boss.

Dozy

What the-- Who the fuck are you?! How'd you get in here?!

V

Quiet down, or I'll have to cut our convo short.

Dozy

Oh, I get it. Got a bounty on my head, have I? Who hired you? Militech? Asukaga? Or was it that wanker, Dino?

V – choose a reply1ASimmer down – let's talk.1BI'd like to see you try.

V

1ASiddown, Jack. I'm extending a fuckin' courtesy here. The fact that you're still alive means I'm open to parley.

Dozy

1AHah! Parley-vous go fuck yourself! Chit-chat's for assholes, so let's get it over and done with – you versus me, come on!

V

1ASay you win. Say you put me outta commission. You think your problems'll just vanish into thin air?

1AYou crawled under a lotta people's skin. Said so yourself – Militech, Asukaga, Dino... They won't stop 'til your head falls at their feet.

Dozy

1ASo what? I'm s'posed to blow my fuckin' brains out?

V – choose a reply2ALeave Night City.2BGood idea. I'll save on bullets.

V

2ANo. All you have to do is leave Night City. I'll tell 'em you took lead 'tween the eyes and none'll be the wiser. You can start over – a brand new life.

Dozy

2AYeah? Start with what? Everything I got's here – my club, staff, my girls...

V

2AAnd everyone who wants you dead.

2AThis isn't a multiple fuckin' choice. You're livin' on borrowed time.

Dozy

2AShit! Motherfuckin' bleedin' cunt asshole!

V

2AWas that a yes or... a no?

Dozy

2AJust piss off and tell 'em the job's done.

V