- They're Fired.
The Nice Guys look at him in horror and begin to explain themselves.
- I made it clear that we have zero tolerance for being late, and you took two hours. -We'll pay you for the hours you put in, but we don't need you anymore. -
The folks walk out with their heads down with their checks that don't even cover minimum wage.
- It's okay guys. -We still have our second job, let's take the day off. -
- I could use a day off. -Supports the snake.
- Hey yeah! -The tarantula exclaims excitedly. When was the last day off we had? -
- I don't even remember. -Says the shark with a smile.
- Let's go see a movie! -says the piranha, getting into the car first.
The others follow him gladly into the car.
- We deserve a break. -The wolf smiles and takes the wheel.
They don't manage to start the car because all five fall asleep.
The sun is already setting when they hear the alarms on their cell phones telling them that they have to go to their other job.
- You've got to be kidding me! -
exclaims the wolf, rolling down the window to pull the ticket off the windshield.
- They could have woken me up and I would have moved the car. -He groans in pain at the sight of the number.
- Shall we notify our probation officer? -Webs asks worriedly.
Office Luggins made it clear to them that any violation of the law will be enough to send them back to jail.
- For safety's sake, call him. -We'll have to save up for a while and look for another job quickly. -
His friends sigh sadly, saying goodbye to their trip to the movies.
He starts the car to leave.
It doesn't start.
They left the lights on.
- Don't worry. -Reassures Wolf, "At times like this it's like a signal to all the Nice Guys in the world. -
As if on cue, a car pulls up beside them.
- Do you need help? -
The five friends of gratitude smile at him showing their sharp teeth.
The stranger screams in fright and speeds away.
A glass hits the guy's head as he flees.
- Snake! -
-I slipped. -
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The five of them rush to their jobs after the bus ride.
In addition, they had to call for a tow truck, which added to the expenses in their tight wallet.
They quickly change into their uniforms and start working in the back of a fast food restaurant.
Now experienced, they skillfully take over preparing the food with a smile.
- Snake goes and throws out the garbage. -The manager tells him after a few hours.
- Oh Oh. -The shark calls out, "Can I join you? I hear there's a gang hanging around. -
- There's a gang? -
- People have been talking about it. -Piranha supports. It's a new gang that came to town. -
- And is it necessary? It's a snake. -
- Hey, snakes are also attacked. -An old lady threw a flowerpot at me this morning. -
- That's all right. -He doesn't feel like arguing, but don't delay. -
Snake quickly grabs the bags and walks out the back of the restaurant into a dreary alley followed by his aquatic friend.
The two exchange glances.
Snake pretends to have trouble carrying the bag and Shark strategically moves to block his friend's image from the security camera.
Then it spits out a sticky plastic tube.
He starts pulling out the almost expired food, wraps it up and then swallows it and repeats the process over and over again.
He has to stop when his stomach was getting too bloated.
With a ''thumbs up'' he tosses the bags into the dumpster.
Shark and Snake return with a smile, this will help with his budget.
He stops at the sound of footsteps.
The reptile sees a shadow glance back at him before walking away.
- Snake let's go. -It's waiting for him inside the building.
- I'm coming. -He enters and closes the door behind him.
Mr. Wolf is rubbing his hand.
- Does it hurt? -His best friend asks.
- Nah, I just felt it falling asleep. -He smiles at him and goes on with his work, ignoring the suspicious glances.
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After an exhausting shift in which they just wanted to get home to sleep.
They remembered to pick up the car.
And at this hour the buses don't run anymore.
- Look for a cab! -He points into the distance.
The five of them signal for it to stop.
And it stops, a few meters away from them.
Then it reverses out of sight.
The Good Guys are left wide-eyed.
- It will be walking then. -Resolves Webs who comfortably sits on the shark's shoulder.
The four with defeated expressions continue on their way while the eldest of the group is still angrily looking in the direction from where the cab escaped.
His eyes stray to the No Littering sign.
He checks that his friends are not watching him, and under his hat he pulls out a candy wrapper and throws it on the ground.
- Pfff. -
He turns his eyes in surprise and sees the same person from the alley in the distance smiling mockingly at his little tantrum.
- Hey buddy, you need something?! -
Piranha exclaims along with the others who ran back to protect their reptilian friend.
They must admit that their image didn't improve when the person hiding in the darkness decided to leave without saying goodbye.
- And who was that? -Webs asked.
- I don't know, I just saw him standing there. -
- You'd better not split up, I don't want to see you turn into a nice pair of boots. -advises Mr. Wolf.
The snake laughs falsely.
They continue their course, but first Shark picks up the candy wrapper.
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Now it's time for the moment they've been waiting for.
Sleep.
As soon as their heads touched the leather of the seats their brains shut off like removing a plug.
And they light up at the sound of a sleepy Piranha's loud fart.
The car sinks from a cloud of green gas.
Amid screams they escape from the car but are still trapped in the poorly ventilated self storage unit compartment.
They can barely open the roll-up door and escape before they drown.
Now they're out in the open shivering with cold, this place isn't exactly built to keep warm.
- We'd better make the most of it and empty our bladders. -suggests the wolf.
They can only use the restrooms at the gas station six blocks away.
It's been a good day.
They started with a relaxing soak in the gym showers only to discover that there were bargains a few blocks away.
Two whole boxes of Instant Noodles for only $20. It must be their lucky day!
Until they are stopped at the door of the supermarket.
- Sorry Mr. Wolf, you can't come in. -
- Why?! -
Embarrassed the security guard points to the sign; No Dogs Allowed.
- Mmm It is my citizen's duty to tell you that I am not a dog. -He takes it with humor.
- He reads the small print. -
Or other types of canines.
- Oh come on! -
- Sorry, I just follow the rules. -
His friends start complaining unhappily to the poor man.
- No, no. -He's right, you guys go ahead, I'll wait for you in the car. -
He is smiling but his team is hardly consoled by his words.
Reluctantly they get in, they were in the mood to look at the things they can't buy (Nor steal) but now they will just get what they need and leave.
Snake stops at the fruit stand.
He checks the cameras.
He picks up a bunch of grapes and hides in the blind spot.
He returns, and leaves the fruit in its place, no one noticed a few grapes were missing.
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That night.
He reluctantly throws the still edible food in the trash.
- They're not taking it away today? -
The figure you saw a few nights ago is encouraged to stand under the small light escaping from the door.
- I thought the light burned you or something. -The snake replies.
- I brought that one on myself. -He smiles in amusement.
- What do you want? -
- Straight to the point. I just wanted to know if you'd be willing to give me lessons. -
- Of. . . . ? -She looks at him suspiciously.
- Safecracking. -
- No. He decides to leave.
- Wait, wait. -I know how it looks, but I only work in a safe factory and we want to improve security. -
- Safe factory. -
- Yes. -
- Improve security. -
- Yes. -
- And is it more convenient to ask me in an alley at night and at the expense of my friends? -
- Yes, it is. -
- Then why don't they hire me instead of teaching you? -
- Hey, it was my idea; I want the credit and the recognition. -Answer. I'm not going to give someone else the job I want. -
- You're smarter than I thought. -Start walking away.
- I saw what happened with the cab. -He gets your attention again. - That was really ugly, no wonder you're so angry. -
- I'm always angry. -
- But you want justice. -
- Everybody wants that. -Deflect your eyes. -I'm still processing the real world. -
- I totally understand. -Smile. Why make the effort if you're going to be treated like dirt anyway? -
- I'm not like you. -He looks at him angrily. I'm a Nice Guy. -
- Of course you are! A Good Guy who helped out a Safe Maker. -He smiles sweetly. That's all you need to know and say; if the police ask you. -
They're hanging out sunbathing outside their "home".
- Look at this. -They're giving work in a supermarket More food to take us ethically! -
- Let me see! -Oh, it's at the place where they don't accept canines. -
The enthusiasm vanished.
- We'd have more food. -But I don't feel comfortable supporting that kind of place. -
- What do you think Webs? -
Her friend is distracted in her mind.
- Webs! -
- What's wrong?! -She wakes up.
- Practice sleeping with your eyes open another day. -He shows her the phone. What do you think? -
- You've got to be kidding. -He says after reading the ad.
- I say we should give it a try. -The one in green insists. Maybe there is something else. -
- You only think about the free candy. -Claims the shark.
- They downgraded Wolf to a pet. -The Ms. reminds him.
- I'll ask Wolf. -He doesn't give up.
They roll their eyes to the sky in surrender.
Then they jump in fright as a car falls from the sky inches away.
- Hi, guys! -The wolf greets them as he gets out of the car.
His friends with their backs against the wall are barely recovering from the shock to wave back.
- I accidentally got involved in a chase with the officers. -
- WHAT?! -
- Calm down, it wasn't me they were looking for. -
He wipes the non-existent dust off his suit.
- Being a Good Guy made me realize how bad crime is in this town. -
- You realize that so far? -
- I saw it as competition and not a problem. -
He scratches his head in embarrassment.
- Look at this. -He shows him the job offer.
- Great, we'll have more food if you hire them! -
They stare at it in amazement as the piranha rejoices in its victory.
- You're sure?! It's the place where. . . -
- You don't have to worry about me, I'm fine. -Smile. I actually bring you good news from my visit with Diane. -
- I hear wedding bells. -Mentions Shark.
- What? -his friends shout.
Then they also hear the bells.
A car of newlyweds speeds by.
- How beautiful! -Alava the Master of Disguise.
Wolf clears his throat to get his attention back.
- As I was saying; I talked to Diane, and she says she's been fighting to convince the board to give us a government job. -
Her team seems to have stars in their eyes.
- As janitors! -He finishes enthusiastically.
His friends look at him like they're eating a lemon.
- What did they expect? Don't be ungrateful, the pay is pretty good. -
They accept because he's right.
- But it's not definite yet, so it might be a good idea for them to go for the job interview at the supermarket. -
- And what are you going to do? -
- Diane gave me the idea! -I signed up for a ridesharing app. -
He gets horrified looks in response.
- Are you sure you're right for the job? -
- What are you implying? -
- Your car fell out of the sky a few minutes ago. -
- If people wanted to have a quiet life, they wouldn't be living in this beautiful city. -
They accept because he's right again.
- And Snake? -
- He went to teach art classes. -
- Was it today? Why didn't you tell me? I was able to take him. -
- They called him when you were with Diane. -
- Ah, next time. You guys want to go for a ride? -
- Do you have to teach today? -Play with the car keys. Do you want a ride? -
- Isn't this your weekly outing with Diane? -
- That was when I didn't have a job. -
- And you don't have to work? -
- Yes, I do. I do. -
- What? He senses something's wrong.
- I was fired five minutes ago. -He smiles sadly.
- Why?! -
- Seems word got out that they hire ex-cons and that didn't help the image. -
- Oh Wolf I'm sorry. -
- I'm fine. -He insists. I couldn't make much anyway, most of my passengers would rather jog than get in my car. -
- But you said you met people and gave autographs. -
- Those were the ones who weren't scared to see me. -
- Why didn't you say so? -Snake doesn't look happy.
- Oh, take off that sad face. -He pinches his cheek. I was the one who got fired. -
- Mmm. . . . I could use a lesson now. -
- What enthusiasm! -He says optimistically.
- Huh? Oh, yes, yes! He forces himself to smile.
- That's all there is to it. -He presses the button to unlock the car.
- Wait, wait! It's not a fixed schedule, his job is. . . . Irregular, he calls me to let me know when he has time. -He's lying.
He spits out a phone.
- I'll call to find out. -
It takes him less than a minute to answer.
- Good morning, I wanted to ask if there will be classes today. -
- Since when do you say hello when you talk on the phone? -The wolf looks at him with one eyebrow raised. -
Even he doesn't get that courtesy.
- Shhh! -He shuts him up angrily. ...Yeah, okay, I'll see you another day. -
He hangs up.
- Next time. -He swallows the phone.
Luckily the "Manufacturer" noticed (as well as Wolf) that I was talking differently, and postponed the class, picking up the signal.
- Too bad, we can still go for a walk. -Resolves with encouragement the canine.
- Mmm. He averts his eyes.
- What?
- I'd really like to have a day to myself, now that the kids are working at the supermarket it's the perfect time. -She still doesn't look him in the eyes.
- . . . Okay. -
He's stunned by that answer he never expected. . . .
- . . .I guess, moving here took away what little privacy we had. -
He gives her an uncomfortable little smile.
- Well. . . . Then I'll go with Diane. -
- Good idea! -He says excitedly, "Go! -He wags his tail vigorously as a signal to go.
- . . . -She stares at him. See you. -
Snake smiles telling him to have fun before he speeds off.
He exhales tiredly.
Being with Wolf awakens his guilt.
But not enough because he calls back.
- Fred? Really? -
He listens on the other line.
- You named me after the mascot of the fast food store. -
- I didn't know your name and I don't want to know it. -But my friends ask questions, and if I don't know it, they'll get suspicious. -
- What was that all about just now? -
- Wolf wanted to take me. -
- And why not? He doesn't know me. -
- And you don't know Wolf, believe me, he's a smart ass. -
- I beg your pardon? -
- He's obsessive about details. -Explain. And although he doesn't look it, he's a bit of a control freak. -
- Should I worry about you? -
- What I mean is, he knows when something strange is going on. -
- I guess it makes sense, no one regular could do everything he does. -
- I think he's already getting suspicious. -Sounds worried.
- So you're not coming? -
- . . . I'll come. -
- Do you have to work today? -
- Do you? -
- I got that one for myself. -The wolf smiles amused. I'm still out of luck. -
- I'm waiting to be called. -
He answers, hiding his face in his hat to avoid the sun.
- In the meantime I'll take a nap. -You should do it too, you're very haggard. -
- You'd better sleep in my car. -She recommends as she watches him curl up on the floor.
- Don't you have to go with Diane? -He doesn't move from his spot.
- You know, I find it funny that whenever you have classes, it's when I'm with Diane, or rather; when no one is with you. -
- And you find that strange? -
The snake looks at him as if the wolf is the freak, but inside he's getting a little tense.
Maybe I shouldn't go to class today.
Wait.
What if that's Wolf's plan to trap him?
So he should go? Or is that Wolf's real plan?
. . . It would be easier to go down the moon than to figure out that Rube Goldberg Machine he's got for a brain.
- I said curiously. -Recalca.
- You're the one who's being curious, did you have a fight with Diane? -He desperately wants to change the subject.
- Thanks for your concern, but this day is about you. -
-You had a fight with Diane. -
He affirms when he sees that she didn't deny it.
- What happened? -He stands up to be face to face.
- We didn't fight, it was just a disagreement. -
- What was it about? You guys always seem to be on the same page. -
- Well... It doesn't seem that way. -
- So what happened? -
The wolf just hugs his shoulders, not wanting to say it.
- . . . They'll be fine. -He doesn't insist. You'd better tell me what your strategy is to convince her otherwise. -
- Be careful what you say! -
Mr. Wolf looks around in panic in case someone overheard him.
- You make me sound like a... You make me sound really bad! -Claims.
- Am I lying? -He laughs at his own expense. There's more chance of a pig flying than there is of you giving up so easily. -
- I am a gentleman! -He lifts his chest proudly. I respect limits! -
- Boundaries? I was thinking of something like arguing about how to put the toilet paper. What did you do? -He points accusingly.
- Is that what you think of me? -He puts his hands on his hips indignantly. Because I'm the first one you think screwed up? -
- Because Diane is a hundred times better than you, and there's no way she'd screw it up. -
Wolf looks at him like he just kicked a puppy.
- What? It's the truth. -He laughs.
- You're right, Diane is a hundred times better, she's too smart for me to change her mind. -
- Excuse me? -Says the one who has been the wolf's main target to change her mind.
- It's the truth. Oh no? -He smirks.
- Yes. -He closes his eyes. Diane is also a hundred times better at making plans. -
- Diane is a hundred times better as a partner in robbery. -
- Diane is a hundred times better at driving! -
- Diane is a hundred times better at cracking safes! -
- Diane is a hundred times better at making paella! -exclaims a happy Piranha.
- Diane is a hundred times better at being awesome! -says Webs.
- Diane is a hundred times better at Guitar Hero! -Shark speaks.
The snake and the wolf stare at them with their eyes like saucers.
- I love this self-esteem game. -Shark praises. But it would be a hundred times better if Diane would listen to the nice things they think of her. -
The best friends exchange a glance.
They take a step back, stupefied by how far they were coming.
- What. . . . -Wolf, a little uncomfortable, processes the information. What do they do outside of work? -
- Well, we. . . . We quit. -The spider explains embarrassed.
- Why? -the two friends exclaim in bewilderment.
- Complications at work. -The shark answers, avoiding looking them in the eyes.
- Why? -they insist.
Their friends hesitate for a moment.
- It's just that, we weren't suitable. -They don't want to give details.
- But. . . -
Wolf thinks about it and doesn't insist, even though he's worried.
- It's not so bad, you'll get a better job, don't worry. -He encourages with a smile.
- . . . I'll cover for you guys. -Supports Snake spitting out the phone. I'll make sure I get a job today. -
He starts to distance himself for the call.
- See ya. -
- Wait! -Wolf chases him. Let me take you. -
- It's a hundred times better for the environment to go by bus. -He answered dryly and continued on his way.
- . . . What are we lost. -Asked the spider when he saw that scene.
- I wonder the same thing. -He followed his trusty instinct and started acting differently. . . A few days ago at work. -
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His friends pounce on him as soon as he arrives.
- You're teaching a mobster! -
- Are your brains burned out?! -
- You could go back to jail! -
- Say it's your plan to turn him into a Good Guy! Come on! -
- How did you... They hacked into the restaurant's camera. -He mumbles in boredom.
- Well?! -His friends exclaim.
- I guess they didn't hear the audio, he works in a safe deposit box factory. -
- Even you don't believe that! -Wolf exclaims.
- That's all I know, and that's enough. -
- Snake, are you feeling well? -asks Webs when he sees him acting like this.
- I'm fantastic! -
- What's going on with you? -asks Shark.
- What's happening to me? You know, because we basically live in a container. -
- Is that it? -Piranha asks. You don't like the way we live. -
- I love it! I love remembering every day that I'm a monster to everyone! And seeing how everyone gets fired for it! -
- Snake that's not... -Wolf wants to reassure him.
- We weren't fired, we quit for almost killing the owner! -exclaims the guilty piranha.
- ¡Piranha! -Shark and spider shout.
Their two friends are watching them in horror.
- Wait, it's not what you think! -The master of disguise stops their ramblings.
- The reason they don't allow any canines is because the owner has a severe allergy to their fur. -Explains the Ms..
- We are not sure, but there is a possibility that a Wolf hair was on our clothes and... . was the cause of his attack that day. -
- Good grief guys! -exclaims the worried wolf. "Is that man all right? -
- Yes! Yes! The man in green nods his head vigorously. He always carries a suitcase full of his medicine. -
- I thought you were fired for being. . . . You guys. -
Snake speaks at the resolution that he was wrong from the start.
- We should have told you, but we were too embarrassed. -The tarantula covers his face.
- Why? You didn't know that. -
The three of them shrink back with forced smiles.
- Oh, guys. -They scrunch up the bridge of their noses.
- In the interview they asked us if we had direct contact with all kinds of canines. -
- We lied, to get the job. -
- The owner knew that his customers may have dogs, so he walks through the back room. . . In which we had access. -
- Guys that's. . . . Just. . . . -Let's concentrate on Snake first, and then we'll talk. -
They all turn to look at him.
- You can't do that! What mental gymnastics are you doing to think that's okay?! -
-You always do what you want. Why can't I? -
- Because yours could land you in jail. -
- Yours could land me in jail, too. -
- It's different, mine was to improve everyone's life, yours could destroy it. -
- Exactly, I'm making my own decisions individually and not with a herd mentality. -
- Are you still upset about that? I apologized, and didn't go back to making decisions that others didn't fully support. -
- I didn't want to go live in a warehouse! -I only did it because you wanted to move out of Diane's house. -
Everyone looks at him with surprise.
- Piranha, we were being leeches with Diane. -Claims the spider. I was even paying Wolf for the car. -
- And he's still paying for the upkeep of his cat. -The shark reminds him.
- Hey, if he made Wolf a Good Guy in the first place, at least he took on everything that went along with it. -
- It's a policy, what do you expect? -asks the shark mockingly.
- Shark! -exclaims the canine.
- What? It's the truth. -
- So you didn't want to leave Diane's house either? -asks the Ms.
- Diane or no Diane, I only fit in a garage. -He hugs his shoulders, discouraged with his living conditions, so I don't care. -
- Have either of you seen the bills? -The tarantula asks angrily. Even with the five of us' salaries, we couldn't pay half of everything we spent on that house. -
- Yes, I know, that's why we live this way. -I'm sorry that I can't avoid eating three times a day. -
- Diane never complained, it was me who wanted to leave! -
Wolf exclaims.
- We had been taken care of by her for a year, I didn't want to keep abusing her kindness and I thought that if we went out into the world we could stop being stuck. -
- Stagnant? That's what you thought of us when we were working ourselves to death. -
- I had a terrible fever just to go to work. -
- No wait, I didn't mean that. -
- And Diane did complain about us, like when I stayed too long in the bathroom, but it's because I have a very difficult stomach. -
- Well, I mean... Yes, but even a Buddha would go crazy if he was prevented from using the bathroom or sleeping. -
- I miss having a little privacy. -
- Wait, we didn't let her sleep? -
- Well. . . . That was because she has very alert senses, so the slightest sound would wake her up. -
- And you're telling us this until now!? -
- She didn't want to make them feel bad, so she never said anything. -
Snake stays silent watching with concern how his friends started arguing and releasing all the dirty stuff.
- I'm sick of having to run away from Piranha's fumes in the middle of the night! It stopped being funny a long time ago! -
- Like that! Well, I'm sick of having to sleep with one eye open for fear that you'll squash me again! -
- Stop fighting! That's nothing! I literally have to run two hundred miles to go to the bathroom! -
- Folks, please, this is fixable! -
Try to solve the wolf.
- We buy an inflatable mattress and Piranha sleeps outside on the roof of the car while we sleep with the windows closed, so we won't get the smell.
Shark you will have the whole back seat to sleep on and Webs you can tell me when you need help going to the bathroom, or you can use a cup, no one will judge you. -
- In a cup! Are you kidding me? says the spider in horror.
- So we'll have to breathe each other's waste anyway. -complains the shark.
- Sleeping outside the car in the cold at night. -says the piranha unhappily.
- So an inflatable mattress with a thermal sleeping bag. -
The leader resolves in frustration.
- We get a baby training seat and leave it in the trunk, so Webs will have privacy to use it and no one can smell it, we could even use it ourselves and take turns emptying it. -
I'm sure his trunk will be impregnated with a smell that will be very difficult to get out, but he is willing to make that sacrifice for his family.
They continue to discuss the details and the other problems without realizing that the snake was gone.
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The doorbell rings very insistently.
- Snake, it's you. -Says a voice behind the door after looking through the peephole. -
Listen as he opens a bunch of locks.
- I thought you were a. . . Debtor. -He smiles, hiding the bat behind his back.
- Fred, I can't teach you anymore. -
- What! Why? Did someone threaten you? If he did, I can take care of him. -He instinctively shows off the bat.
- No, the deal was that I'd help you as long as I didn't get too involved in your "work" -
He makes quotation marks with his tail.
- Because I have people I have to take care of, and spending more and more time with you risks it. -
- But. . . . -
- And I've taught you everything I know, all you have to do is practice until you become an expert. -
- . . .yes, I understand. -He says sadly. Thank you Snake. -
- Goodbye Fred. -Smile. And if one day you want to change jobs, call me. -
- I'd say the same to you. -But you don't look like someone who changes his mind that easily. -
The snake gives him a smile.
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He was not surprised to find Mr. Wolf waiting at the ''door'' of his ''house''.
- And the others? -
- . . . After you left, we had an honest talk. . . . Now they went to the gym to take a bath, then to the laundry to go visit that poor man and give him a present to make him better. -
- There was no communication. -Declare.
- Yes. -He accepts dejectedly.
- I wonder who he learned it from. -
- That... -I want to listen to you, I know you must be going through a lot and I want to help you. -
- Why didn't you tell me you were failing as a cab? -
- We'd had such a bad month that I didn't want to add more bad things to it. -
Explain with droopy ears.
- Why didn't you tell me how you felt about the new situation? -
- You were all so positive and hopeful, I didn't want to ruin it for you. -
- As you saw, you weren't the only one who felt that way. -He scratches his head.
He wonders if his positivity indirectly influenced the situation.
- Why don't you tell me what happened with Diane? -
- What does that have to do with it? -
- We were about to fight because you took my silly joke personally. -
- That was because I was stressed. -
- About what? -
- It's private. -Deflect your eyes.
- Good. -He frowns. Then the conversation ends here. -
- You can't make me tell you. -He demands.
- And you can get into my private things? -He gets up in annoyance: "Breaking the restaurant's security just because you couldn't stand that I had a secret I didn't want to tell you. -
- That's. . . . I don't. . . . It's different. . . -You can't find a valid argument.
- You broke the law over a tantrum! -
- I was worried about you! -
- I'm worried about you too! -
They stand in silence looking sadly into each other's eyes.
- Wolf, I don't care as long as this works properly, a mutual exchange of honesty as it has always been. -
His best friend looks guilty.
- I know you like to have ''Cards Up Your Sleeve'' is your style, but if you ask for complete transparency without giving it in return that makes you... -
- Don't finish that sentence! -Panic.
As always follow your instinct.
- You're right. -Take a breath. I didn't mean to. . . . To put a thorn between us. -
- That would never happen. -He smiles at her to reassure her.
The wolf takes a pause to think about how to say it.
- How do you feel about dating someone who has his ex as a best friend, with very close feelings and lives with him? -
- Ugh! -
She cringes just hearing it.
- No way, a flaming flag that only an idiot. . . . Oh. -
You get the point.
- Diane thinks those dramas just like to have them on TV. -
- Well, I mean... You told her that technically we're not exes because we've never... -
- Yeah, and she took her role as Life Motivator and gave me a deep talk about feelings. -
- ...and did she help you at all? -
- . . . Yes, she is very good at that, she should be a therapist. -
The snake looks away with a grimace.
He regrets asking.
- What about you? Did that mobster help you in any way worth being with him? -
- Actually; yes, they were the wildest, most exciting and dangerous nights I've ever had. -
- Holy cow, you met that guy just a few days ago! -Her eyes glow red.
- What's with that reaction?! I was just teaching him to open safes. -
- Is that what you meant? -
- Yes! - Yes! - Yes! - Yes! - Yes!
- Oh. -
- I missed the old days, when we didn't care about anything and lived our lives to the fullest by committing crimes. -
He explains sadly.
- Teaching him and committing petty crimes was my way of revealing myself, and making me forget for a moment our depressing situation. -
The two are silent for a moment.
- I. . .I must say I didn't think of all the details of being a Nice Guy. -
The wolf embarrassedly admits.
- I just fantasized about how great it would be to have everyone love us, and I still think it will be, it's just that there's a long way to go. -
The snake keeps his eyes on the ground.
- I'm not giving up on you Snake, ever. But if you need this and as long as you don't go too far... -
- I won't teach you again. -
- ...what made you change your mind? -
- Seeing them in there arguing made me remember that they're all doing their part to make this work. -
Wolf smiles at him.
- We're a team, we've faced tougher things than this, and I want to do my part. -He smiles back.
- Well you already gave it, if it wasn't for you, they would still be hiding how they feel. -
- You've said almost nothing. -He points.
- I'm fine. -
Snake hissed in annoyance.
- All right, all right, I'll tell you. -Sigh. My hands hurt, and my back hurts, too, and it's keeping me awake. -
- I knew it! Why didn't you say anything? -
- With how expensive health is? -
- Wolf! -
- It made me feel like an old man! -I've never had that happen before, I'm in good physical condition so I don't know what's going on. -
- Maybe it's stress or sleeping in a car. -
He clutches his tail in one of his hands and massages it gently.
- It feels good. -He smiles gratefully.
- Tomorrow you will go to the doctor. -He declares annoyed.
- Will you keep seeing him? Even if you don't teach him. -
- No.
He hesitates for a moment but plucks up the courage to speak...
- . . .if I caused you trouble with Diane. . . . -
- You'll never cause me trouble. -
- It's not just Diane. -She insists. It's with anyone who'll... Pleases. What will happen if you're left alone? -
- You talk as if it won't affect you too. -
- My imaginary love problems are nothing to yours that exist. -Masculle.
- I'm not worried, I know you'll be a gentleman and take responsibility. -
He bows his head to be closer to the snake.
- Because the promise still stands that if we stay single; we'll stay together. Right? -
- . . . Yes. -Her cheeks heat up.
She felt that they both doomed their chances in love.
But he didn't feel sad.
- Do you miss being a Bad Guy? -
- No, I just missed the comfort and. . . . I felt angry that they kept treating me like a monster, and doing what I did made me feel like I was hitting them back or something. -
Head down in shame.
- I understand you. -
- You do? -He looks at him in disbelief.
- I thought it was great that the Chief of Police kept chasing us, it was fun, it felt like old times, until because of her we were late for work and got fired. -
The two friends frown at the memory.
- That's when I realized that we were still. . . . -
Their lips tighten tightly.
- We were being accused without justification, just like before we became Bad Guys. -
He looks angrily at the floor.
- And like you, sometimes I feel that need to just let myself be dragged down by that image of what they think I am. -
Snake looks at him worriedly.
- At least then he would stop feeling unfair. -
His anger quickly turns to sadness.
He is immediately wrapped between the rings in a warm embrace.
-I wonder if we'll be stuck in the same job for the rest of our lives, we're going on two years and we don't seem to be moving forward. -
His friend just listens to him.
- I promised you all a better life, and look what it turned out to be. -
- Is that all? -The reptile asks after waiting in silence for him to continue.
- Yes. -He's got his ears down.
- It all happened too fast at that moment, even I am surprised at how easily we left everything behind.
I think we are just still getting to know the world of the Good Guys, look at it this way; we are now building the foundation of our new and better life. -
- Heh. -That got a smile out of the wolf. -You've always had the soul of a poet. -
- But if you want to speed things up, ask Diane for money. -He says with a loving smile.
- I beg your pardon? -She looks at him with wide eyes.
- Do you think being governor comes easily? The amounts of money he must have spent for the Political Campaign. -
- But that money doesn't belong to us, she already. . . . -
- It shouldn't belong to her either, with what I saw, she likes to keep memories of her old times. -
Mr. Wolf doesn't look convinced.
- This all started, because we wanted to protect each other. -
He slips around the canine's neck.
- And solve our own problems. -
They look into each other's eyes.
- I'm sure Diane although understandably frustrated was still willing to support us. -
- You don't know that. -
- I do. -
He lowers his gaze.
- You and Diane are like different sides of the same coin, just like you, she looks out for the welfare of others over her own. -
She looks at him discouraged.
- I know you want to take care of us, but we want to take care of you too. -
Wolf looks at him with shining eyes.
- We don't mind having a hard time, we want to be with you. -
- Oh, shit. -
He rubs his eyes, which were starting to droop with tears.
- I was supposed to comfort you. -Try to take it with humor.
The snake laughs.
- So you'll let us take care of you? -
The wolf just nods with a smile.
- You're a good boy. -He jokes, patting it on the head.
The canine's tail wags.
Snake laughs.
- It's just a reflex. -The wolf explains embarrassed.
- What an interesting reflex; it must be because you're a good boy. -
He wiggles more to the snake's amusement.
- Oh yes! You're a good boy! -
He can't help but kick when he's already on the ground.
- A very good boy who's going to start being honest! -
- Stop it. -Keeps on getting cuddles on the head. -Please. -
- Oh, what's the matter? -
He keeps teasing.
- Is the good boy embarrassed? -
He talks to him as if he were a child.
- But if he's red in the face poor thing, it's okay I'll let you go. -
He smiles wickedly.
- Just because you're a good boy. -
She finally releases him from her embrace.
- We should also have a group talk, an honest one to decide what. . . wolf!? -
The wolf bent his back in a position as if his stomach hurt.
- I'm fine. -He doesn't move. Just. . . . My back hurts. -
Still red in the face.
- Give me a few minutes. -
- That's it, we're going to the hospital right now! -
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