Persuasive Letter Monologue

2 pip

You have some nerve showing your face here.

Sorry, boss.
I thought I could make a quick buck.

And put our entire operation at risk?

But everything was going according to plan.

Your disappearing act wasn't part of that plan. If Yster hadn't stepped in...

Perhaps he's better at the job than you are.

Yster is a soldier.
He doesn't think.

And what were you thinking when you left without telling me?

A disloyal man is like a sick dog. The only thing you can do with it is put it down.

I thought Lucy explained everything.

- She told me some story about a cargo ship.
- Yes.

A friend of mine told me they needed crew.

- They pay in dollars. It was good money.
- And what do I pay you?

I hope you made enough to last you until your next
Has love ever made things run smoothly for you?

It's good to see all hands on deck at this hour.

Unfortunately, it won't help us much.
My numbers are still down.

And it's a week till the elections.
We can't turn this around at such a short time.

- A lot can change in a week.
- Yeah, right.

We've barely made a dent in the constituency.
It's hopeless.

- Spoken like a loser, and I don't back losers.
- I'm just being realistic.

That's your problem - you think it's all black and white. Yes, there is only one winner...

but it doesn't mean everyone else is a loser.

- I'm not sure I follow.
- You're behind.

That means everyone has their back to you.
They won't see you coming.

This is true.

Even if you expect to lose...

you fight like you'll win.

You can win a fight with a single lucky punch.

- If there's a hidden message in there...
- Don't give up.

You'll probably get knocked out of this race.
Doesn't mean you didn't hurt your opponent.

- You've taken votes from them.
- Sponsors too.

And you've made people question their policy.

If you deliver on your promises, prove to the other voters it's worth voting for you...

you can win the next fight.

Yes.

- He's right.
- I