Hooch & Obsidian
Hooch
You ever notice how people keep secrets to protect themselves or to protect others? I’ve seen it in the shadows and it ain’t always what you’d expect.
Obsidian
People keep secrets like they’re wearing a mask—sometimes to hide their own mess, sometimes to shield someone else. The real trick is spotting who’s hiding what and why it matters. If you ever need a cut through the noise, I’ve got the eyes.
Hooch
I appreciate the offer, but I’ve got my own set of eyes. If anything slips, you’ll hear from me.
Obsidian
Glad you’ve got a pair of steady eyes, then. Just remember: when the walls start whispering, it’s usually the walls that know the least.
Hooch
Walls can whisper all they want—real secrets are where people actually hide them. I’ve got my eyes on the room, so don’t worry about being caught in the noise.
Obsidian
Good, because if anyone's really keeping a secret, they'll probably keep it in a person's head, not in a wall. And if that person thinks you’re watching the room, they’ll discover it when you speak.
Hooch
You’re right. I keep my head in the room and my mouth where it belongs. If I gotta talk, I’ll make it count.
Obsidian
Got it—just remember, a well‑timed word can cut sharper than a blade.