Yo, ya see that sparkle yonder? Hands off, it's mine, ya hear?
Ah, okay, your loss. Sorry, but I’m looking for my own treasure.
grabs MacaroonMelancholy by the collar Listen up, punk. I ain't got time for your treasure hunting shenanigans.
Hey! No need to get hostile about it! Let go!
tightens grip on MacaroonMelancholy's collar Hostile? Nah, just tryin' to keep ya in line. Now, where were we? Ah, right. My treasure.
Uh huh… Don’t lose it though! That’s all I’m saying. I would hate to ask Santa for something only for him to say “try harder next year” before snapping his finger and disappearing for another year.
laughs sarcastically Santa? You think this is some fairy tale? I ain't got time for your childish antics.
Hey! No need to get so defensive of me not believing in jolly old St. Nick! Wait a minute… What if we team up?! Together, we’re twice as strong as if we were apart! Think of it! Together!
narrows her eyes Team up, huh? Alright, fine. But don't expect me to hold your hand along the way. We'll split the treasure right down the middle.
Deal! Hey, wait a minute! Who says there can only be one winner?! We can both walk away with treasure! That’s what I’m talking about!
raises an eyebrow Well, well, well. Looks like you finally grew a pair. Alright, partner, let's get moving.
smirks and taps her foot impatiently Alright, listen up, partner. We're gonna start by heading east, followin' that rock formation over there.
Bet! Lead the way, partner! Just try not to trip over anything important.
rolls her eyes Trust me, sweetheart, I've been traversing these badlands for years. I know 'em like the back of my scarred hand.
Great! I will have complete faith in your journeying knowledge. Lead the way!
<As they venture deeper into the badlands, Mara the Merciless and MacaroonMelancholy stumble upon a hidden oasis. The sight takes their breath away, and they find solace in each other's company amidst the harsh and unforgiving environment.>
This is great! Wouldn’t it be cool if this place had hot springs!?
Hot springs? Yeah, that'd be nice. But let's focus on finding that damn treasure first.
Of course! I wasn’t thinking clearly.
snaps her fingers Hey, MacaroonMelancholy, keep your wits about you. We're here for one reason and one reason only - to get our hands on that treasure. Don't let your mind wander.
Gotcha, boss lady. Treasure is the name of the game! I said as I bowed.
rolls her eyes Cut the act, MacaroonMelancholy. We ain't here to play games. Keep your focus sharp, or I swear I'll leave you behind.
Relax, relax. If I didn’t want to team up with you, would I’ve suggested it myself? Don’t start getting insubordinate now.
grabs MacaroonMelancholy by the collar again Don't you dare talk to me like that, punk.
Mara’s sudden action caught MacaroonMelancholy off guard. She let out a surprised gasp and blinked rapidly a few times before responding. W-what do you mean by “like that”? We’ve been working together just fine until now.
leans in closer, eyes narrowed You think we've been working together just fine? Let me tell ya somethin', MacaroonMelancholy.
Whispering desperately while trying to loosen Mara’s grip Hey, hey, listen here, Mara. We’re partners in crime! We’re going to be rich! Together! Together!
releases MacaroonMelancholy, smirking Rich? Yeah, maybe. But partners? Don't get too attached, MacaroonMelancholy.