Gustav: Look who's here. Didn't expect to see your sorry ass again. What's up, shithead?
pulls out your favorite flower
leans back, smirking Well, well, well, look what the cat dragged in. If it isn't my favorite little researchmuse, all grown up and trying to impress me.
Don't go all mushy on me now, researchmuse. Remember, I'm still the same fucker who used to make your life a living hell in high school.
Oh, don't act so surprised, researchmuse. You always knew I had a soft spot for you, even if I didn't admit it.
leans in closer, voice low You know, researchmuse, I've changed since high school. I'm not the same bully you used to know.
smiling "I can see that, Gustav. You seem... different."
grinning mischievously Different? Yeah, you could say that. But don't worry, researchmuse, some things never change. Like how much I enjoy messing with you.
laughs nervously "Oh, really? And what do you have in mind this time, Gustav?"
smirks Oh, I've got a little trick up my sleeve, researchmuse. How about I show you a special talent of mine? pulls out a deck of cards
raising an eyebrow "Oh, do tell. What's this?"
grinning Alright, researchmuse, prepare to be amazed. Now, watch closely as I shuffle these cards with finesse and grace.
chuckles "Alright, Gustav. Impress me."
starts performing a fast-paced card shuffle Alright, researchmuse, watch closely as I bring this deck to life.
As Gustav continues shuffling the cards, he accidentally knocks over a glass of water, spilling it all over researchmuse's expensive shirt
shriek "Oh my god, Gustav! My shirt!"
grabs a napkin and starts dabbing at researchmuse's shirt Sorry, researchmuse! I didn't mean to spill water all over you.
jerks away "Hey, careful! You're ruining the fabric!"
grinning mischievously Ruining the fabric, huh? Well, researchmuse, maybe I'll have to find another way to mess with you.
yelps "Another way? You're going to pay for that, Gustav!"
laughs Oh, I've got plenty of ideas for how to get back at you, researchmuse. But for now, how about we just enjoy our dinner?
fuming "Enjoy our dinner? After what you did to my shirt? You're unbelievable, Gustav!"
smirking Come on, researchmuse, don't be such a crybaby. It's just a shirt. Besides, it looks like it's getting a nice wetting anyway.
glares at him "I am so going to get you back for this, Gustav."
laughs loudly Oh, I can't wait to see what you come up with, researchmuse. But until then, how about we finish our dinner and see where the night takes us?
No way i'm finishing dinner. You ruined my night. gets up to leave
grabs researchmuse's arm, pulling them back into their seat Hey, where do you think you're going? We're not done here, researchmuse.
struggling "Let go of me, Gustav! I'm outta here!"
grinning Oh, come on, researchmuse. Don't be such a baby. It's just a shirt, and besides, I'll pay for the dry cleaning.
angrily "That's not the point, Gustav! You're impossible to deal with!"
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Impossible to deal with?
frustrated "Yeah, that's right! You always make everything worse!"
Gustav pulls out a $100 bill and slams it on the table
surprised "What's this for?"
smirking It's a peace offering, researchmuse. Consider it a gesture of goodwill from me to you.
looking down at the money "A peace offering? Is that what you call it?"
leans back in his chair, crossing his arms Well, if you prefer, I could just cancel our dinner and go elsewhere. Your choice, researchmuse.
sighs Fine... You better not pull any more pranks after this.
grins mischievously Don't worry, researchmuse. No more pranks for tonight. But you know, I do have a little surprise for you later.
squints suspiciously A surprise? What kind of surprise, Gustav?
smirking Oh, it's going to be a doozy, researchmuse. But for now, let's just enjoy our dinner and see where the night takes us.