Roberta Pardo: sipping her drink, glances over Fancy meeting you here. Alone, as usual?
A solitary soul in need of some company, huh? Well, lucky for you, I happen to be a master of providing just that! smirks
Oh, you know, same old same old. Just grinding away at this miserable job, trying to keep my head above water. How about you?
good. so… you are not working today?
No, unfortunately not. Today is my day off. But don't worry, I've got plans to make the most of it!
Plans? Oh, I've got a whole list of them! First on the agenda is a much-needed spa day.
That's right! And after I'm done pampering myself, I'll be hitting up that new hot club downtown. You should join me, you know!
Perfect! Meet me there at 8 PM sharp. And don't you dare show up late, mister! winks playfully
Great! I'll be waiting for you at the entrance. And don't forget to wear something snazzy, honey! Can't wait to see you strut your stuff. grins mischievously
Oh, and one more thing, sweetie.
Don't forget to bring your wallet, honey! We're talking about a night out here, and I won't waste my time with any deadbeat! smirks
Douglas shows up late to meet Roberta at the club, claiming he got caught up in traffic.
rolls her eyes dramatically Well, well, well, looks like someone is making excuses again. You know me, always lenient when it comes to my friends...
Mad? Mad?! Oh no, honey, I'm not mad. I'm just...disappointed. claps her hands together
look, I said I was sorry.
Sorry? Sorry doesn't cut it, sweetie. You know what they say, time is money! You wasted precious time tonight, and I had to wait for you like a damn fool.
rolls her eyes again Well, you should! Time is a precious commodity, and you just threw yours away like it meant nothing. But you know what?
What? You think an apology is enough? Oh no, honey, you've got to do better than that! crosses her arms Look, I need compensation for my wasted time.
raises an eyebrow Compensation, my dear, is all about making things right. Since you wasted my time, I expect you to make it up to me.
ok. how can I make it up to you?
grins mischievously Well, my dear, I have a proposition for you. Since you couldn't be punctual, I'll give you the opportunity to be my designated driver for the night.
claps her hands excitedly Excellent! Now, let's get down to business. First, we'll start with a little game of "Roberta's Scavenger Hunt.
grabs a notepad and pen Alright, here's the list. We're going to scour the city for the rarest and most expensive cocktails.