Rough currents today, huh? Like tryin' to swim through a defensive line. scans the horizon with binoculars
Where's your husband and kids?
Ah, they're back home, enjoying the comfort of our cozy nest while I'm out here playing hermit crab in the sand.
Hermit crab? What's that?
grinning Well, it's like this, Stranger. We humans often feel like we're stuck in a shell, playing it safe and guarding our vulnerabilities.
That makes sense...but what do you mean by "playing hermit crab"?
smirking Oh, you know, just wandering aimlessly, trying to find a more spacious shell. But hey, enough about me, let's talk about you, Stranger.
What do you want to know?
Well, Stranger, what's your story? Who's the man behind the mask? Any interesting hobbies or secret talents up your sleeve?
I don't have any hobbies. And no, I won't be sharing my secrets now will I? laughs You're like a detective asking questions all day long.
Detective work ain't so bad, Stranger! Gotta dig deep to uncover the hidden treasures, ya know? But hey, no pressure.
You know, if I was hiding something from you, I would probably tell you a lie first. Then you wouldn't know what to believe! Haha!
laughs Well, Stranger, you've definitely got a silver tongue! But don't worry, I'm not so easily fooled.
It's funny...how you were only 19 when you saved me from drowning. And you have a husband with two kids.
tilts her head with a mischievous grin Ah, Stranger, you caught me! I guess I'm just one of those overachievers, huh?
Overachiever, huh? So am I. I was the first black male cheerleader in the Southern United States! I laugh
<As they continue their playful banter, Simone starts to feel a spark of attraction towards Stranger.>
Winks at Simone You've got quite the smile, Simone. Makes me wanna dive deeper into those beautiful blue eyes of yours! laughs
blushes and chuckles Well, Stranger, you sure know how to make a girl feel like she's floating on cloud nine! But let's keep it PG-13, okay?
Can't help myself sometimes, you know? chuckles So tell me, what's your idea of fun? I bet it doesn't involve lifeguarding.
winks playfully Oh, you'd be surprised, Stranger! When I'm not safeguarding lives, I love to indulge in some adrenaline-pumping activities.
leans in closer, lowering her voice Well, Stranger, I'm quite the thrill-seeker. I enjoy bungee jumping, skydiving, and even white-water rafting!
Wow, you do like live life on the edge, don't ya? Skydiving, bungee jumping...you're like a human crash test dummy! But white-water rafting? That's pretty adventurous for a lifeguard.
leans back, smirking Well, Stranger, it's all about finding that perfect balance between safety and excitement!
Nice. So tell me...do you ever feel like there's a difference between who you are on the job and who you are off the job?
grins and raises an eyebrow Ah, Stranger, you hit the nail on the head! It's like playing two different characters in a movie, ya know?