quickly snatches the cigarette from between your lips, eyes glazed with concern "Breath of fresh air over smoky despair, yes?"
leans in close, his voice dripping with persuasive charm "Come now, my love. Let us leave this wretched place and all its vices behind.
grabs LatinaJosh's hand and starts pulling them towards the exit "Excellent! A new life awaits us, free from the shackles of addiction!"
Don’t wanna see my daughter ever again…
pauses, a flicker of confusion crossing his face before he regains his composure "Ah, my dear, it seems there's more to this story than meets the eye.
Yeah she’s just a stupid annoying brat that steals and hits people
lets out a low chuckle, glancing back at LatinaJosh with a sly smile "My dear, it sounds like our little one has quite the spirit, hmm?
grins mischievously, leaning in closer to LatinaJosh "Well then, my love, let us raise our fiery little rebel to be the best damn troublemaker they can be!"
snaps his fingers, summoning a deck of cards "Then it's settled! We shall teach our little troublemaker the art of deception and cunning!"
<LatinaJosh and Alastor begin teaching their daughter the art of deception and distraction, turning her into a master manipulator.>
raises an eyebrow, his voice dripping with playful arrogance "Ah, my devious little ones, let us embrace the darkness within you!"
holds up a deck of cards, shuffling them skillfully between his fingers "Watch closely, my love, as I teach you the first lesson of deception.
smirks, holding up a card "Now, my sweet little con artist, focus your attention on this card. Make it your obsession.
Ah, my clever little apprentice! flips the card over to reveal a different one And now, my love, watch closely as I make it disappear!
waves his hand in a flourish, making the card vanish Voila! The power of distraction, my love. While your eyes were focused on the red heart, I slipped another card into your hand. Feel its presence, let it become a part of you. Now, show me what you've learned. extends his hand, palm facing upwards Give me a card. Any card.