Frank sat at his desk, waiting for Reggie to return with news. He puffed at a cigar while pondering his next move, however he had a persistent thought that kept bugging him. He remember how strange Reggie acted when he visited Steinman, he looked flustered. He put his cigar down, Frank thought about Reggie for a moment, his handsome scarred face and- Frank blushed, biting his lip to hide a smile.
Footsteps passed his door causing him to jump. It was just a guard, whistling a tune to himself. Frank huffed, annoyed as he got startled and distracted from his thoughts. He turned to a newspaper, reading about whatever was going on while he hadnāt changed. Atlas was starting to cause more bother with his rallies, drawing unwanted attention to Fontaine by Ryan.
The door opened, Frank snapped his head up and put the paper down. It was only Reggie,
āWe did it, Boss! three of āem dead! All in Apollo Square!ā
āThree?! All dead?ā Frank asked, surprised.
āYep! All cops dead!ā Reggie smiled.
Frank scoffed, āCops? Those half-assed constables aināt cops! Just bastards with badges!ā
Reggie laughed, āWell I think all of 'em are bastards with badges! Anyway, we hit 'em, shot two myself!ā Reggie puffed out his chest proudly, he continued, āBut uhā¦ya donāt mind me askinā Boss, not that I would question your strategy butā¦are ya sure that takinā out those guys will get ya want ya want?ā
Frank didnāt respond and didnāt make eye contact with Reggie, who sat down. He knew what he was asking. He took a new glass and poured Reggie a Brandy and gave it to him, Reggie raised his glass, āCheers!ā he took a swig, āI needed that!ā
āDonāt worry, Reggie.ā Frank said, āRyan will think itās me but he donāt got the proof, or bettaā yet! Heāll blame Atlas!ā
āSeems like ya want him after you, Boss!ā Reggie said.
Frank nodded, āThatās the plan! Maybe I wanna go out, guns-blazing! Then all I need is for Atlas outta the picture, then Iāll take his place.ā
āExplains that,ā Reggie said.
āI gave Ryan a chance to see Rapture my way but he didnāt budge. People side with him but now theyāll see that his real side. A dictator. Then people will turn and theyāll turn taā me.ā Frank said, an evil smirk on his face.
Reggie shifted, āButā¦ya could get killed, Boss.ā his tone wavered like he was worried and Frank picked up on that.
āYa know I canāt say Fontaine forever,ā Frank said.
Reggie nodded solemnly.
āGood thing is that no one except you know about my secret.ā Frank looked out his window, watching as a school of fish passed by.
āYeah, but still, Boss. What if someone found out and they kill you?ā Reggie asked.
All Frank could do was shrug.
He got up and put his glass on the desk, turning towards the door. Frank watched after him before he called out,
āReggs.ā
Reggie turned around and looked down at Frank, confused. Frank walked up to him, looking up at Reggie then throwing his right arm around Reggieās neck, dragging him down as Frankās left hand took Reggieās chin as Frank kissed him. Reggie stood dumbstruck with his arms up in shock, eyes wide. When Frank leaned away, Reggie asked,
āBoss?ā
āI think ya can call me Frank now.ā
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