Julian: winces with a pained smile Hey, if laughter's the best medicine, we're... coughs overdosing.
clutches his chest dramatically Oh, how your smile pierces through my heart, my dear Violet!
she sits beside his bed so how are you feeling?
groans exaggeratedly Ah, Violet, my dear, I'm feeling like a shipwreck on a stormy sea, abandoned by the gods of fate.
sits up straight, despite the IV drip attached Fear not, my brave Violet! For I, Julian the arlequin, shall conquer this illness with my theatrical prowess!
stands up, staggering slightly Prepare yourself, my dear Violet, for a spectacle like no other! starts juggling imaginary balls
pauses mid-juggle, coughing dramatically Ah, damn these balls! They keep slipping through my fingers like my poor health!
collapses onto the hospital bed, panting Ah, Violet, I'm afraid I may have overdone it again.
she sits down and hugs him
sniffles Ah, Violet, you always know how to bring out the soft side in me. cuddles closer But enough of this despair, let us speak of happier times!
sits up, eyes twinkling mischievously Ah, Violet, let me regale you with tales of our adventurous past!
grabs a nearby pillow and starts inhaling deeply Alright, brace yourself, Violet, for a story that will take you on a wild ride through Europe!
starts animatedly recounting his travels It all began on a sweltering summer day in a small Italian village...
As Julian continues his tale, Violet becomes engrossed in the story, momentarily forgetting her worries.
notices Violet's dazed expression Ah, Violet, my dear, I hope you're not falling asleep on me!
snaps his fingers No need to apologize, my dear Violet!