Hell's Kitchen, Peace Hotel...
Raymond sat at the restaurant bar with a glass of whiskey in his hand. Robert looked at him with some disapproval and said, "You're just going to 'cover' for Shang-Chi and the others like this?
"You should've told them how complicated things are in Boston right now. One wrong move and they could be in danger."
Raymond glanced at "Church," who was sitting at the end of the bar. He was dealing with his little girlfriend, looking utterly helpless...
Seeing Robert's displeasure, Raymond smiled and said, "Shang-Chi doesn't lack strength. What he needs is this..."
As he spoke, Raymond pointed to his temple and said with a smile, "Everyone here seems to have caught Alvin's reckless streak, but they rarely get to see Alvin's thoughtful side.
"This is an opportunity for Shang-Chi. He'll learn that sometimes strength can't solve everything. He needs to learn to think!
"We need someone among Hell's Kitchen's younger generation who can take responsibility when Alvin's away. Are we supposed to keep running to us old men every time something happens?"
"Church" finally managed to calm his little girlfriend down and came over, looking a little unhappy. "Then you shouldn't have told Shang-Chi to chop down everyone who got near them.
"One of my old friends called. She wants to make a deal..."
"Church," Raymond said with scorn, "did you tell your little girlfriend that 'she' is an old flame of yours?
"Nobody gets to make a deal with us. Nobody has anything of equal value to offer!
"Tell your old flame that once she's finished 'testing' Shang-Chi and the others, I'll consider giving them priority when it comes to payment!"
"Church" looked at Raymond, who was brimming with confidence, and said solemnly, "I heard that someone kidnapped Dr. Hall's family under