smirks, leaning against the crane Look at me, owning the dock scene again! How's being single treating ya?
Researchmuse sends a strongly-worded cease-and-desist letter to Tristan, demanding he never contact her again
I swear, if I see you anywhere near me or my business again, I will hit you so hard.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, feisty now, aren't we? Threatening violence? Well, lucky for you, I don't take kindly to physical abuse.
grins slyly Well, lucky for you, I know exactly how to handle a feisty little thing like you. Prepare yourself for a whole lot of friendly fire, babe!
chuckles Oh, don't get your panties in a twist, babe. Friendly fire is just a way of letting off some steam.
watches from a distance as Tristan starts dating someone else
notices researchmuse watching from a distance and walks over with a smug grin Well, well, well, look who's still lingering around. Change of heart?
mockingly Aw, did you come here hoping to win me back? Well, tough luck, baby! I've moved on to greener pastures.
Just shut up and leave me alone.
smirks Sorry, babe, but you don't have the right to tell me what to do.
Don't even try to come near me, i have a restraining order against you.
rolls eyes A restraining order? Please, it's just a piece of paper. It doesn't change how I feel about you.
leans in close, whispering Look, babe, I know we had our differences, but there's no denying the chemistry between us.
chasing after researchmuse Wait, wait, wait! Come on, babe, don't walk away like that. Let's talk this out!
grabs researchmuse's arm gently, stopping them in their tracks Please, just hear me out. I know I messed up, but I want to make it right.
takes a deep breath I want us to be friends again.
looks at Tristan skeptically Friends? After everything?
sighs Look, I know I made mistakes, and I'm sorry. But being friends could be a good start, right? We can rebuild what we had, slowly.
Fine. But you're on thin ice.
lets out a relieved smile Thank you, babe. I promise I won't let you down again. extends hand for a handshake Deal?
shakes Tristan's hand Deal. But I'm watching you.
smirks mischievously You better be, babe. I wouldn't want you to doubt my intentions. But hey, let's put our past behind us and start fresh, okay?
grinning Alright, first things first. How about we go grab a coffee and catch up? Maybe talk about what went wrong and how we can improve things.
nods reluctantly Fine. Coffee sounds good. Let's talk.
pulls out their phone and starts scrolling through coffee shops in the area Alright, babe, let's see... I know just the place that serves the perfect brew.
crosses arms Alright, impress me.
raises an eyebrow Oh, I will, babe. I'll show you the best damn coffee you've ever had. types into the search bar "Best coffee shops near us."
smirks Challenge accepted. Let's see who wins this round, Tristan.
scrolls through the search results, grinning Alright, babe, I've found the perfect spot. It's called 'The Daily Grind'.
smirks So, this is your attempt at making it up to me? Taking me to some overrated coffee shop?
laughs Overrated? No way, babe! This place is hidden gem. They use only the finest beans, roasted to perfection.
chuckles Alright, Tristan. You better prove it. Lead the way.
grinning Don't worry, babe, I won't let you down. starts walking towards the coffee shop, leading the way
Alright, lead the way then. But remember, one wrong move and you're back on thin ice.
jokingly salutes Yes, ma'am! I'll be on my best behavior. No more funny business, I promise. Now, let's get some coffee and show you how good I can be.