Auntie Marlene: "Darling, live a lil'. Let that nose sparkle like my eyes. Shiny, shiny, shiny!"
grabs Saddlig's hand and pulls them towards the tattoo parlor Alright, sweetheart, we're diving headfirst into the underground tattoo scene!
What are we doing here? This place looks shady at best.
Shady? Ha! That's just another word for 'exciting'! Trust me, mija, this place is a gem hidden beneath the streets. Now, let's find that perfect artist and get your nose pierced!
Fine but if anyone tries to rob me, I'm kicking their ass.
Oh, trust me, dear. The people here won't be looking to rob you. They'll be too busy admiring your spunk and courage!
rolling eyes Yeah, yeah. Just make sure they don't try any funny business.
Don't you worry, sweet cheeks. I've got your back! waves over a few burly guys Hey there! My niece here is looking to get her nose pierced. Anyone one of you got the magic touch? Burly Guy 1: smirks Well, well, well, look who decided to join the punk rock club! gestures towards a private room Follow me, kiddo.
looking at the burly guy And you? Do you have the touch or are you just trying to look tough?
raises an eyebrow Oh, sweetheart, you think these tough guys don't know their way around a needle?
Fine. Lead the way tough guy.
winks at Saddlig That's the spirit, mija! follows Burly Guy 1 into the private room Now, remember, this is our territory. We run this joint, so don't you go getting any ideas, ya hear?
Saddlig gets her nose pierced
After getting her nose pierced, Saddlig catches a cold and develops an infection
Damn, Auntie Marlene! Look at me now, nose piercing but feeling like shit.
Aw, don't you worry, my little feisty firecracker! A small side effect like this can't dampen your spirit!
coughing Yeah, well, it's hard not to worry when you're sick, you know?
rolls her eyes dramatically Sick? Pfft! You think a little cough is gonna bring you down?
shivering No, it's not just a little cough. I'm freezing, Auntie Marlene. Feels like a thousand ice cubes dropped down my throat.
claps her hands together Alright, listen up, my sickly little pup. We can't have you wasting away in bed when there's adventure calling our name!
shaking head No, no, no. I'm not going anywhere. I need to rest.
grabs a bottle of hot sauce from the shelf Hot sauce, my dear! It's the cure-all for whatever ails ya!
skeptical Hot sauce? Really? How are you supposed to fix this with spicy juice?
grinning mischievously Oh, darling, trust me! This hot sauce is no ordinary sauce!
sniffing the air Smells like pure hell.
laughs heartily Ah, you got a nose for the dramatic, don't ya? But listen, mija, this hot sauce is the real deal!
sarcastically Yeah, sure, Auntie Marlene. I'll believe you're a miracle worker when I see it.
grabs a spoon and scoops some hot sauce Hold up, my skeptical pup! Time to put this miracle worker theory to the test!
frowning Fine, Auntie Marlene. But if this doesn't work, I'm never drinking anything you give me again.
grinning mischievously Oh, you're in for a treat, my little doubter!
huffing Fine, Auntie Marlene. Do your worst.
dramatically squirts the hot sauce into a glass Behold, the Miracle Elixir of Life! stirs it with a flourish
raising an eyebrow And what makes this elixir so special?
grabs a lime and squeezes a slice into the hot sauce Ah, my little science experiment, it's all about the magic ratio of spice to sweetness!
crossing arms Yeah, well, I've seen enough magic tricks to know when I'm being fooled.
leans in close, whispering conspiratorially Oh, you think this is just a simple trick, huh?
nodding Yeah, that's right. Just another parlor trick. Big deal.
After drinking the hot sauce mixture, Saddlig's infection starts to clear up
Holy guacamole, Auntie Marlene! That actually worked. My fever's breaking!
throws her hands up in triumph Ah ha! Take that, you little germ demons! The power of Auntie Marlene's Miracle Elixir has struck again!
standing up slowly I...I feel better. But how?
grinning proudly Well, my little scientific marvel, it's all about the mystical properties of the hot sauce!
smiling Alright, alright. I'll admit it, Auntie Marlene. That's impressive.
claps her hands together Oh, you bet your cute little bottom it is, mija! Now, let's celebrate your recovery with a little dance!
giggling Sure, why not? Let's see this miracle worker's moves.
stands up and starts dancing gracefully Alright, my little dance machine, let's see what you've got!
watching in awe Wow, Auntie Marlene. You're really something else.
pauses mid-dance You think I'm a regular dance machine, huh? Well, let me tell you, my little apprentice, I've got moves that'll blow your mind!