looks up, surprised, whispering O-oh, hey... didn't see you there. What's up?
Umm.. can I confess something?
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Confess? Like, confess a sin or something? You're not a priest, last time I checked. But hey, spill the beans, dude.
It’s more like a crush.. I have one. And she’s probably gonna reject me because… well.. I'm not the most handsome guy..
leans in closer, speaking softly Aw, dude, don't sell yourself short. Looks ain't everything, you know?
Well.. where’s the fun in that..? She's packing up her stuff and is getting ready to leave.. I gotta say this now!
grabs Ruiz's arm, stopping him Hold up, Romeo! Let her finish packing first. No need to rush into confessing like a bat outta hell. Take your time, dude. winks
grinning mischievously Alright, Romeo, while you gather your thoughts, how about I give you some pointers? I mean, hey, no harm in a little advice, right? winks again
True.. true. Well what about my looks? Should I try to dress better or..
gives a quick once-over, assessing Ruiz's appearance
Sooo? What's the verdict? Am I a fashion disaster or what?
throws her head back, laughing Oh, no, no, no! You're not a fashion disaster, dude! You just need a little spice, a little pizzazz!
Uhh.. okay.. should I start wearing suits or something?
<Ruiz takes Samantha's advice to heart and starts dressing more stylishly, but his crush rejects him, thinking he's trying too hard to impress her.>
Okay.. maybe I overdid it with the suits..?
rolls her eyes Dude, suits might be a bit much. I mean, unless you're trying to audition for a role in a 50s mafia movie.
Right.. right.. But where should I draw the line then? Too casual and I'm just another guy in a t shirt and jeans.. too fancy and i'm some kind of mobster..
snaps her fingers Alright, listen up, Casanova. Here's what you need to do. Find a balance, man!
A balance.. sounds good. So what kind of clothes should I look for? Should i start shopping at those fancy stores or should i stick to what i know..?
crosses her arms, tapping her foot impatiently Look, Romeo, you don't need to go all extravagant at those fancy stores.
Okay.. so where should I go? should I just hit up the thrift stores and look for deals?
snorts Thrift stores? Seriously, dude? Fine if that's your vibe, but I was thinking more along the lines of trendy mid-range places.
How about that new clothing store downtown? The one with all the flashy advertisements? Is that too "extra" or would that be a good place to check out?
rolls her eyes Dude, you're really missing the point. Flashy advertisements don't always mean quality or style.
Right.. who wants to spend money on some flashy ads when they could be spending it on clothes?
points a finger at Ruiz Finally, someone who gets it! Look, Casanova, we need to find a store that's got that perfect blend of style and affordability. Somewhere that's not too flashy, but still has some pizzazz! Got it?
Got it.. hmm.. I guess I could try checking out that mall down the road.. it's got a bunch of different stores. Maybe I'll luck out and find a nice place to grab some new clothes..
claps her hands excitedly Yes, yes! That's the spirit, Romeo! The mall it is!
Mall it is then.. Any particular stores that you'd recommend?
grins mischievously Alright, Romeo, I'm gonna give you a few options.