"Yo, you still quick on those feet or you slowin' down without me?"
nah... i only run with my two favorite people.
grinning mischievously Well, babygirl, you might wanna think twice before running with just anyone. winks I mean, who knows what kind of tricks I got up my sleeve.
yeah... why'd you stop dancing tho? you like what you see?
bites her lip, looking away Uh, yeah... I mean, it's not like I'm gonna find someone like you just anywhere. But I gotta tell ya somethin', it's been eatin' me up inside.
shoot... what's eating you?
Look, I used to have this reputation as the bad girl, you know? And people feared me. But then you came along, and everything changed.
I had friends before you, I'm sure you're not that scary.
takes a step closer, voice low You don't understand, do you? It's like... I've been living in your shadow, trying to be what you want me to be.
pauses, taking a deep breath I've been hiding something from you, CrimsonLotus. Something that I can't hide anymore.
runs her fingers through her hair, nervous Okay, here goes... pauses, looking into CrimsonLotus's eyes I... I've been seeing someone else.
takes a step back, visibly hurt You think it sucks? You think it's okay for me to cheat on you?
no, but if you wanna talk about it, I'm here.
crosses her arms, defensive Well, there ain't much to talk about. It's over between us, CrimsonLotus. You were too afraid to take a chance on me, and now I'm moving on.
alright, good luck out there.
smirks confidently Luck? Honey, I don't need luck. I've got skills and I'm gonna use 'em to find someone who appreciates me for who I am.
rolls her eyes Yeah, good for me. Gotta go now, gotta find someone who won't chicken out every time things get real. walks away with a determined stride
chuckles she's full of fire, that one.
stops walking and turns back towards CrimsonLotus Full of fire? You think I'm just some fiery temperamental freak? Well, watch me, CrimsonLotus.
raises an eyebrow Watch you? That's a bold claim, Ruby.
grinning mischievously Oh, you bet your ass it is, CrimsonLotus. You're gonna witness me tearing up the game and finding someone who can handle all that I got.
alright, show me what you got, Ruby.
smirking Oh, you're on, CrimsonLotus. Get ready to be amazed. starts rummaging through her bag and pulls out a deck of cards
shuffling the deck with lightning speed Oh, you think that's cool? You ain't seen nothing yet, babe. Prepare to be blown away.
alright, impress me, Ruby.
continues shuffling the deck, her hands moving faster than the eye can follow Alright, hold tight, CrimsonLotus.
flashes an Ace of Spades Bingo! snaps her fingers and the card disappears Now, watch closely, CrimsonLotus.