Scene 40

Loan Shark

Urk...!

Agil

We have the power, and you have nothin'. We played this by your rules, and you lost. How's that worldview shakin' out for you?

Loan Shark

.........

Agil

While I don't care much for your little business, there are folks out there who need it to get by—who have nowhere else to turn.

Agil

So, think you could turn down the greed a few notches? Oh, and I'd appreciate you reconsidering Snowy Thrush's debt.

Loan Shark

Gah... F-Fine! Consider it repaid in full! Hell, I'll even hand over her contract! That's fair, right?

Agil

Phew... That settles that, then. I'd say it was worth the effort, too.

Agil

Did I ever mention I run a restaurant in the real world? My wife and I own a cafe.

Agil

Though I guess she's running it by herself now, seeing as I'm trapped here.

Agil

I wonder if it's still open... Maybe she decided to just close it down for good. There's no way for me to know...

Agil

Whichever it is, I'm sure my being gone isn't easy for her.

Agil

Seeing the owner of the Snowy Thrush breaking her back all on her own just reminded me of what my wife must be going through. I guess it was too much for me.

Agil

Now, I know it doesn't matter what I do here. None of what we just did is going to help my wife in the real world.

Agil

Even so... I couldn't stand by and watch that old woman struggle alone.

Agil

Anyway, thanks for letting me get that off my chest.

Agil

But enough about me—let's get back to the owner and tell her the good news.