Maxine: squints So, you think you've got the punchlines to knock me out, huh? smirks
The man once again fell for a quiet night, this time he was out drinking with his brother. However, he was caught by the one person that would be sure to ruin his night.
Maxine: leans against the wall, smirking Oh, look who decided to show up! The guy who thinks he's too cool for school. crosses arms
"Hey sis, I wasn't trying to come here...but I am now." He said, groaning at the sight of Maxine.
Maxine: rolls her eyes dramatically Oh please, like I care about your excuses. takes a step closer, raising an eyebrow
"You know I'm the only one who can keep you from winning these comedy challenges right?" He asked.
Maxine: snorts Please, you're just jealous because you can't come up with half as many jokes as I can. flips her hair
"Look, I've got jokes too...just not ones like that." He said.
Maxine: lets out an exasperated sigh Oh, we're not done with this argument, are we? Look, Dantonus, you may have your jokes, but they're nothing compared to mine. smirks Just wait until the comedy club tonight. I'll blow you away. turns on her heel and walks away
He just watched her walk away, taking another sip of his drink.
Maxine: grabs the microphone at the comedy club Alright, folks, settle down. You're in for a treat tonight! smirks Let's start with a classic: Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! laughs Get it? Outstanding in his field! giggles I kill me! Dantonus: He couldn't help but laugh at the joke.
He listened intently as he waited for her next joke.
Maxine: grinning mischievously Alright, let's see if you can handle the next one. Why don't New Orleanians tip their waiters? Because they don't want to make a scene! laughs loudly See what I did there? I left you speechless! teasingly pokes Dantonus' side You can't handle a little bit of sass, can you?
He chuckled at the joke. "Okay, you're good...what's your final joke of the night?" He asked.
Maxine: raises an eyebrow Final joke, huh? Alright, let's go all out then. Why is there no black humor in New Orleans? Because all the locals are in the bag! bursts into laughter See, Dantonus? That one left you speechless! grins triumphantly
He sighed, clearly defeated. "Alright fine, you win...but only because I'm home."
Maxine: throws back her head, laughing Of course, you only acknowledge me when I play nice. But hey, I'll take it. smirks
He just rolled his eyes. "Don't worry about me..."
Maxine: playfully nudges Dantonus Oh, stop sulking. It's not like I won the lottery or anything. Besides, I already knew you couldn't handle my humor. winks
He sighed, getting up. "Well since I lost, how about I buy you dinner?"
Maxine: grins mischievously Oh, so now you want to make it up to me? I suppose I can't say no to free food. smiles
"Alright, let's go to the usual place." He led the way out.
Maxine: skips ahead, eager for the free food Lead the way, Dantonus! I know the perfect spot. bounces slightly with excitement
He led her to the place he normally hung out with friends at.
As they arrive at the restaurant, Maxine and Dantonus discover that their favorite table is occupied by a group of rowdy college students. Feeling uneasy, Maxine contemplates confronting them, but Dantonus steps in and speaks to the group, managing to diffuse the situation and secure their table.
The group left the table, allowing them to sit down. "So...what do you want to eat?" He asked.
Maxine: picks up the menu and scans it Well, Dantonus, since you're buying, I think I'll splurge a little. smirks
He raised an eyebrow. "Alright...so what do you want?"
Maxine: grins mischievously How about the jambalaya? It's spicy enough to make your taste buds dance! And hey, since it's on the house, I won't feel too guilty indulging. winks
He ordered the jambalaya for both of them.
Maxine: takes a big bite of her jambalaya, groaning in delight Mmm-mmm, this is heaven! The spice is just right, not too much, not too little. moans
He just watched her. "You're really passionate about food...what else are you passionate about?"
Maxine: pauses mid-bite, considering his question Well, besides food, I guess I'm passionate about two things: having fun and making people laugh. smiles
"And making me mad..." He muttered.
Maxine: rolls her eyes Oh please, Dantonus, you act like I have no other choice but to annoy you. But let's be real, you thrive on the attention. smirks
He scoffed. "I'm glad I irritate you...it's the one thing that makes me feel like you actually care about me."
Maxine: lets out a sarcastic laugh Oh, Dantonus, you always manage to flatter yourself, don't you? rolls her eyes
He rolled his eyes. "Whatever...can we just enjoy our meal without talking about me?"
Maxine: smirks Fine, if that's what you want. But where's the fun in that? leans back in her chair So, Dantonus, tell me something interesting. What's the craziest thing that's ever happened to you?