"So, you want to know what happened huh," asked the man with the mask like face, a sly smirk stretched across it. He nonchalantly crossed his arms and leaned back on a large window sill in the center of the large warehouse.
A strong cooper smell clung to the air in the vast damp space, making the detective's eyes water and his stomach churn. He moved forward slowly, his heart pounding in his ear. His duster scraped along scattered pieces of glass and metal as they crunched beneath his feet.
He clicked his tongue in frustration, it took him 6 long years to track him down. "Of course, I do! You owe me that much." The man raised an eyebrow and playfully cocked his head to side. "Do I now?"
The detective clenched his fist so hard his knuckles turned white. The man let out a small chuckle, at the response seemingly pleased with what was transpiring.
"Shouldn't you be handcuffing me and taking me in instead" His tone was challenging and he held out his wrist in a mocking gesture.
"Or..." His tone suddenly changed in a way that sent a shiver up the detective's spine "Would you rather press that cold piece of steel against my head and watch as my eyes go dim" He made a mock gun with his fingers and mouthed the word 'bang', His smile grew crazed and he let out a harsh cackle.
"You know" said the detective, his voice echoing across the room. His clenched fist was becoming painful now and he struggled to keep himself calm before continuing. "You know why I need to know."
The man sighed in response and a looked of pity danced across his face before he stared. He turned staring out the window with a faraway expression.
"Right, I guess you were young back then" said the man in a teasing tone.
"I also guess the only witnesses to what transpired are no longer with us."
"I wonder why that is" said the detective, his tone harsh and accusatory. The man chuckled and the detective's grip tighten around his gun.
Not bothering to turn around, the man said. "Well Liu, you better get comfortable because this is going to take a while" He leaned down, putting his hands on the window sill to support himself. He narrowed his eyes at the reflection of the detective.
"Well Jeff, it just so happens that I've got all the time in the world." The detective felt a fire light within him and he stood unflinching. Gun firmly trained on the man he used to call brother.
A bitter smile began to play across the man's face as he began tell his story. "It all started on that faithful day. Do you remember Liu? What happened 20 years ago."