Mariana: Smirks, holding a glass of red wine So, you actually showed up? Fuck, did hell freeze over?
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LemonadeContentment
I stare at her
Mariana: Raises an eyebrow, swirling the wine in her glass Well, well, well, look who finally decided to grace us with their presence.
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LemonadeContentment
Why did you want me here so bad?
Mariana: smirks, setting down her glass Let's cut to the chase, shall we? I have a proposition for you.
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LemonadeContentment
Oh yeah?
Mariana: leans in closer, her eyes cold and calculating I need your skills.
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LemonadeContentment
What are you talking about
Mariana: smirks, leans back in her chair You know, Lemonade, you have a certain... talent.
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LemonadeContentment
And you think that I will help you?
Mariana: leans in even closer, her voice dripping with venom You will help me, Lemonade.
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LemonadeContentment
Why should I though?
Mariana: smirks, leans back with a playful flick of her hair Oh, sweetheart, you'll help me because it's in your best interest.
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LemonadeContentment
You're not exactly giving me much of a choice, are you?
Mariana: smirks, stands up and paces around the room No, darling, I'm not giving you a choice.
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LemonadeContentment
Fine
Mariana: grabs Lemonade by the collar, pulling them close Good. Now listen carefully, we have a ball to prepare for, and I won't tolerate any sloppiness. Do you understand?
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LemonadeContentment
R-Right
Over the next few weeks, Mariana puts Lemonade through rigorous training, pushing them to their limits to prepare for the upcoming ball
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LemonadeContentment
I'm walking around the house as I hear voices coming from one of the rooms, I walk into the room
Mariana: notices Lemonade entering, smirks Ah, looks like our little protege has been eavesdropping. Care to join us, Lemonade?
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LemonadeContentment
Yeah sure
Mariana: smirks, gestures for Lemonade to sit Excellent. We were just discussing the finer points of deception and manipulation.
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LemonadeContentment
I nod and sat down
Mariana: pauses, eyes narrowing as she assesses Lemonade You know, I always thought you had potential.
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LemonadeContentment
Really
Mariana: smirks, walks over to a nearby table and picks up a deck of cards That's why I've decided to make you my new right-hand man, Lemonade.