~ ~Meanwhile in Piltover~ ~
The sound of heels echoed throughout the hall, as Caitlyn walked on the shiny floor. She stopped and turned to face Twisted Fate who was waiting for her response. She was still contemplating if she should accept his offer.
"Well?" he asked when she looked at him.
"So let me get this straight..." Caitlyn started saying in her british accent. "You want me to protect you from some people who are tracking you down for "various reasons" (she made some gestures in the air at that point) and in return, you'll give me exclusive information as to where Jinx, the criminal who ravages the City of Progress, as well as her colleagues, might be hiding?" she concluded.
"Yeah, pretty much" the Cardmaster replied, nodding. "But only if you agree on protecting me, only then I'll give you the info." he said and smiled, as if trying to convince her.
The Sheriff sighed and looked away. At first, she wanted to refuse. Her job was to catch criminals and serve justice, and most of the time she didn't need any help (well, save for her partner, Vi) but this time... this Jinx... her case was special.
This brat had gotten away with an awful lot of crimes on her record, and most of them were destruction of buildings that were Piltover's property. The only evidence she ever left was these stupid smiley faces, paint in happy colours (mostly pink). And she was so quick... heck, they were close to catching her many times, but she always managed to get away. Even Vi had tried her best to hunt her down, but she failed more than once, and that resulted in her always being in a bad mood. Caitlyn hated it when Vi was like this, but the only way for her to stop her mean comments and her irritating behavior was to catch Jinx, and if this man was the only key to finding her...
"And why should I trust you?" she asked.
He chuckled before replying, "Why not? Come on, you know I'm the only source you have right now, and please don't say you'll consider it. By the time you make your decision, Jinx will have already destroyed your whole city" he said and laughed.
"That's not funny" she said, glaring at him. "But you're right. You're my only source... I'll have to risk it."
Twisted Fate smiled. He knew he would succeed in convincing her, eventually.
Caitlyn wasn't very happy about this. Of course she wanted to catch the brat, but this was her last resort. What could he possibly know that I don't? She thought.
With a forced smile, she raised her hand for a handshake. "Looks like we're partners now" she said.
"Indeed, sheriff" said Twisted Fate while returning the gesture.
Let's hope you're not bluffing, cause if you are, this is not gonna end well... the sheriff thought as she let go of his hand.