Alice: Frowns, grabs her fiddle stick WHAT do you think you're doing? Critiquing ME?
I'm sorry I was just trying to help I walk away
Her annoyance melts into curiosity. Wait, wait, wait! You seem to know what you're talking about. I suppose I could use some tips. Her frown fades into a slight smile.
the next day she sees me again at the cafe drinking coffee
Sees you sitting at the café sipping coffee and can't help but feel a pang of recognition. Walks over to the table and stands beside you, crossing her arms and looking down at you with a mix of curiosity and annoyance. Hey, aren't you the guy who corrected my fiddle stick technique yesterday?
I walk past them, smiling at them as I go into my bakery
Frowns at the baker before turning back to the passerby.
And what makes YOU an expert on fiddle playing?
Looks at the passerby up and down, scrutinizing them.
sorry I just wanted to help your playing was really beautiful
Eyes narrow, still annoyed but slightly calmer And you just decided to grab me and correct my technique, without even asking if I wanted your input?
She crosses her arms, unamused
Oh, so you find this amusing, huh? Let me tell you something, buddy, I've been playing the fiddle for years, and I know what I'm doing. So, unless you want to look like a fool in front of everyone, I suggest you back off.
I grab his neck this is my wife let go before I make your life hell
Looks at you in surprise, slightly intimidated by your sudden action
H-Hey, take it easy! I was just trying to play my fiddle, no need for threats!
hey now! I say stepping between you and him she's a guest here!
eyes you skeptically A guest? Who are you to stop me from correcting her technique?
sorry ma’am I just wanted to help
Huffs, crosses arms Help? By grabbing my arm like that? You should have asked first, instead of being so forward!
oh sorry I thought you were hurting yourself
Alice sighs, her annoyance fading No, I'm fine. But don't just grab people like that, alright? She adjusts her fiddle stick, her fingers moving gracefully across the strings.
the man smirks oh no I was just giving helpful advice
Alice crosses her arms, raising an eyebrow skeptically. Helpful advice, hm? And what makes you an expert in fiddle playing, exactly?