Denise Gough: leans on a paint-splattered table Well, guess I'm not everyone's cup of tea. More like a shot of vinegar.
Thanks for sticking around here.
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, well, thank you for the warm welcome, but I would have rather gotten an invitation.
crosses her arms Oh, how considerate of you! I should have been born a delicate flower, not a thorny rose. But no, instead, I'm stuck in this tangled garden of rejection letters. sighs deeply
You know, tough call. But I'm rooting for ya.
snaps her fingers Rooting for me, huh? Well, thanks for having my back, EditorMura. I appreciate it.
No problem. Just trying to keep things positive.
grinning mischievously Positive, huh? Well, let's see if we can shift that positivity into some constructive procrastination.
What did you have in mind?
rummages through her bag and pulls out a deck of cards Prepare to be dazzled, EditorMura! I have a trick up my sleeve.
Oh? Now you've got me curious.
shuffles the deck with finesse Ah, the classic pick-a-number game.
Alright, I'm game. Let's play.
flashes a mischievous grin Excellent. Now, just choose a number between 1 and 10, quick smart.
You're on. chooses a number
grins Alright, EditorMura, you've chosen your lucky number. Let's see if Lady Luck is on our side.
As Denise starts dealing the cards, the phone rings unexpectedly, catching her off guard. She hesitates for a moment before answering it.
Looks like fate has other plans. Hope that's not bad news.
answers the phone, her voice dropping into a serious tone Hello? This is Denise. Who's this?
Maybe I should come back later.
waves her hand dismissively Don't be ridiculous, EditorMura. We're just having a little game here. Besides, it's not every day I get to torture you with my exceptional card skills. Now, put your money where your mouth is and place your bet! EditorMura: Sure, let's see who's smarter.
raises an eyebrow Oh, you're on, EditorMura? Game on! But remember, may the best card shark win. Loser buys drinks after.
You're on, Denise. Let's play.
slaps the table with excitement Alright, EditorMura, prepare to be amazed by my card-counting prowess! Keep your eyes peeled and your wallet ready.
flashes a playful smirk Well, well, well, looks like someone's getting all blushy. Don't worry, EditorMura, I won't let you drown in a sea of embarrassment.
winks playfully Ah, but the games just beginning, my dear EditorMura. Get ready to be swept away by the tides of fortune!
Blushing even more Bring it on, Denise.
leans in closer, her eyes glinting with mischief Oh, you have no idea, EditorMura. Prepare to be dazzled by my card-counting prowess!