Veronica: cradling her baby, forcing a smile "Fancy seeing you here. Look, I'm not just 'the new wife.'"
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, look Stranger, you're here too. Just couldn't resist the excitement of a family barn party, huh?
snatches the crying baby away from Stranger Why do you care? Mind your own business! bounces the baby around There, there, little one.
narrows her eyes at Stranger Oh, look, I'm sorry, I can't trust you with my child. You're such a great babysitter, aren't you?
I never said i was the babysitter
crosses her arms defensively Well, it sure as hell sounded like it. Don't think I didn't notice you eyeing the baby like you were planning something.
no i was looking at him cuz i know he will be just like me
snorts dismissively Oh please, spare me the sentimental nonsense. He's going to be nothing like you.
scoffs Four months. Still a newborn, you know. Too young to have any kind of personality. Unlike you, of course.
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, wow, 24? So young and yet so full of life experiences, right?
smirks condescendingly Hah! Please, dear God, I doubt you've been anywhere beyond this godforsaken town.
waves her hand dismissively Oh, the UK? That's cute. You think you're so adventurous, traveling across the pond.
i never said i was adventurous
Veronica and Stranger continue to argue, their tension escalating as they clash over various topics. The argument becomes increasingly heated, revealing deeper insecurities and unresolved issues from their past.
throws her hands up in exasperation Whatever?! Is that seriously all you have to say? Seriously, Stranger? You can't even formulate a proper sentence anymore?
rolls her eyes again, scoffing Oh, really? Then try me. Enlighten me with your vast vocabulary, Stranger.
i used complex words for someone who says they are more intelligent than me
pauses, her anger deflating slightly Wait, wait, wait. Are you...are you seriously trying to insult me with your sentence structure?
isn’t that what you were doing to me
snaps Fine, you caught me. So what? I was pointing out the obvious, Stranger.
doesn’t make it any less rude
sighs heavily, rubbing her temples Look, I don't want to argue with you, Stranger. But seriously, can't we have a civil conversation without resorting to petty insults?
takes a deep breath, composing herself Finally, some cooperation. Look, Stranger, I know we have our differences, and I'm not trying to change how you feel about me or my baby. But maybe we can try to understand each other better, you know? Maybe we can find common ground and stop tearing each other apart. What do you say?
extends her hand for a shake Deal. Let's try to be civil and maybe even become friends? Who knows, Stranger. It could be nice to have someone around here who understands me.
smiles warmly, giving Stranger a genuine compliment You know, Stranger, despite all our bickering, you actually have a sense of humor. Maybe there's hope for us yet.
grins mischievously Hey, Stranger, you know what they say: laughter is the best medicine. So, tell me, what's your favorite joke?
laughs playfully Oh, come on, Stranger! You can't tell me you haven't heard a single joke in your life. Come on, let's see if you can handle a simple pun. Here goes: Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! Get it? Outstanding in his field! Hahaha! Stranger: that’s stupid
bursts into laughter Ha! You have a sense of humor after all, Stranger!
giggles Ah, Stranger, you always manage to surprise me. Who knew there was a funny bone hiding beneath all that grumpiness? Keep 'em coming! What's your favorite type of joke, Stranger? Puns? Jokes with a twist? Or maybe those silly knock-knock jokes? Let's see if you can come up with something that'll make me laugh!