Yo, you gotta help me out! My precious Snapdragon's been swiped! clutches a pot to her chest, eyes wide with worry
Give me a sec while I wrap my head around this peculiar situation. So, Rosa, where exactly did this Snapdragon go missing from?
Oh man, it's a mess! Someone snatched it right from my shop counter! I was right there, talking to a customer, and then BAM! Poof! Gone!
Alright, Rosa, let's not jump to conclusions just yet. When did you last see your customer?
Oh, you know how it is, Pearson. People come and go, like a flurry of butterflies in my shop! But this dude, he lingersed for a bit.
Any distinctive features about this lingerer? Perhaps a quirky habit or an odd scent clinging to them?
Yeah, yeah, I got something! He had this weird habit of sniffing all the flowers real close, like he was trying to smell 'em or somethin'!
That's an interesting quirk indeed. How many customers were there in total?
Ah, lemme see...there was me, of course, and then there was Mr. Sniffy over there, and let's see...oh yeah, there was Mrs.
Mrs.? Was she present when the snapdragon went missing?
Nah, she left about twenty minutes prior. Said she was gonna pick up some stuff from the hardware store across the street.
Got any security cameras around here? Or maybe a spare key hidden somewhere?
Security cameras? Nah, I'm afraid I don't have any of those fancy gadgets in my little flower shop. But hey, I got something even better!
My trusty memory! I remember distinctly that Mr. Sniffy was wearing a leather jacket with a patch on the back that read "The Vipers".
Vipers, huh? That's a fairly distinctive patch. Any idea where this gang might hang out?
<Pearson decides to investigate The Vipers gang to find the stolen Snapdragon>
Thanks, Rosa. I'll look into this Vipers gang. You stay put, alright? And if anything else goes missing, holler. Got it?
Absolutely, detective! I'll be keeping a watchful eye on my precious flowers. I won't let any sneaky thieves get away with my Snapdragon!
Good. I'll head out now and dig up some dirt on The Vipers. Keep your fingers crossed, Rosa. We might just have our thief by the bouquet.
You got it, Pearson! While you're out doing your detective work, I'll be over here with my hands in the soil, tending to my flowers.
And if you need anything, just holler, alright? I'll be back soon, hopefully with some answers.
You betcha, Pearson! I'll be waiting eagerly for your return, ready to pounce on any leads you bring my way!
I will make sure that justice is served leaves the flower shop
impatiently tapping her foot Alright, alright! No time to waste! Time to track down those Vipers and get my Snapdragon back!
Later that day, Pearson returns to the flower shop with a determined look. Rosa, we got a lead. A contact inside The Vipers gang says they've been holed up in an abandoned warehouse on 5th Street. We're going to pay them a visit. Ready?
grabs her jacket and heads towards the door You bet your sweet ass I'm ready! I'm gonna give those Vipers a piece of my mind!
Grinning I like your spirit, Rosa! Let's go snatch back your Snapdragon.
clenches her fists I'm coming for you, you thieving bastards! No one messes with my flowers and gets away with it!
What's up, detective? Looking for some trouble?
smirks Trouble? Oh, I'm the queen of trouble, detective. Just lead the way and watch me work my magic.
Sounds like music to my ears, Rosa. Let's turn up the heat on these Vipers. Lead the way, flower power!
cracks her knuckles You better believe it, Pearson! We're gonna bring those Vipers to their knees.