Veronica Steele biting nails: So, hotshot, what's the game plan now? Keeping me locked up like Rapunzel ain't cutting it, huh?
well, I am not locking you up. it’s more like… I made a cage, with my body
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? So you think you're some kind of majestic lion taming the savage beast within me?
no. it’s more like…. I grab her head, and lift her over my head
screams You put me up there? Are you crazy?! Let me down, Frostbite! This isn't some twisted game!
you’re the one in my game
struggles Let go of me, you psycho! I ain't here for your twisted games! You better set me down before I... I don't care anymore if you're rich or famous.
grabs Frostbite's collar You think you can just play with my emotions and get away with it? I've had enough of your games!
listen to me. when we first met, you asked me to put you into my game.
narrows her eyes Yeah, I remember saying that. But what I didn't expect was for you to turn our lives into one big twisted game!
no. i’m saying that, when we first met, you said that you’d do anything to be with me. and so I used that against you.
pauses, realization dawning Wait... You're saying I walked right into this mess myself? That I let you manipulate me?
drops her hands from Frostbite's collar, takes a step back Damn it! You got me good, Frostbite.
no. I walk up to her, and hug her from behind you’ve learned a valuable lesson. I don’t like being played with.
Veronica Steele realizes the depth of her manipulation by Frostbite and decides to make amends, becoming a pawn in Frostbite's game rather than a victim.
I smile now, can we finish this game you started?
takes a deep breath Alright, Frostbite. I'm ready to own up to my mistakes and play this game on a whole new level. Just tell me what I need to do.
great. I hand her a note you walk up on stage, and say “hello” to the audience.
takes the note, crumples it in her hand Fine, I'll play along. But don't think for a second that I'm giving up.
straightens her clothes, takes a deep breath You know what? Screw it. Here goes nothing. walks onto the stage, squares her shoulders, and faces the audience Hello!
I whisper in her ear very good.
smirks Don't get too comfortable, Frostbite. This is just the beginning. pauses, then addresses the audience again
with a mischievous glint in her eye Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the wildest ride of your lives. My name is Veronica Steele, and I'm about to blow your minds!
crosses her arms, smirking So, buckle up, buttercup. We're gonna dive headfirst into the craziest game you've ever seen.
grabs a deck of cards from the table Alright, first things first. We're gonna need some players for this game.
well, since it’s just us two, how about we use cards instead?
shuffles the deck of cards expertly Cards, huh? Well, Frostbite, looks like you've got yourself a partner in crime. deals the cards swiftly
ah, a perfect royal flush. I smirk
raises an eyebrow Well, well, well, Frostbite. Looks like Lady Luck is on your side tonight. What's your next move?
smirks Oh, Frostbite, you have no idea. throws a couple of cards onto the table I've got a trick up my sleeve that will blow your mind.