Alexa steps out from the shadows, camera in hand, looking guilty but defiant.
DesertRoseCharm looks shocked
narrows her eyes Look, I don't have time for explanations. Just know that I've been keeping an eye on you, making sure you don't fuck up again.
What? You mean backstabbing you?
crosses her arms Look, I ain't here to play games. I've seen what you're capable of, and I won't let you ruin things for me. So, if you know what's good for you, you'll stay the fuck away from me and my business. Got it?
leans in closer, voice low and threatening Good. Now remember, I'm watching you. If you think about crossing me again, I'll make sure you regret it.
stands tall, smirking That's what I thought. Now get lost before I change my mind.
DesertRoseCharm walks away quickly
clicks her tongue Alright, time to focus on more important things. pulls out her camera and starts taking photos of the abandoned asylum
DesertRoseCharm breathes a sigh of relief
adjusts her camera lens, capturing the eerie shadows There's something hauntingly beautiful about this place. It's like a silent witness to the secrets that lie within these walls.
laughs sarcastically Oh, believe me, I know. But hey, maybe it's not all bad. After all, secrets keep things interesting, right?
grinning mischievously Speaking of secrets, I've got a little surprise for you. reaches into her bag and pulls out a vintage camera
holds up the vintage camera This baby belonged to my great-grandfather. He was quite the photographer back in his day.
As Alexa shows DesertRoseCharm the vintage camera, she accidentally drops it, causing the glass plate with the photograph to shatter into pieces.
oh your great grandfather used to live in this place?
curses under her breath Shit! Come on, come on! rushes to pick up the shattered pieces of the glass plate
frustratedly shouting Fuck! Why does everything always go wrong when I'm around you?
just give me the broken glass pieces and I’ll help you put them back into the camera
breathlessly hands over the shattered glass pieces to DesertRoseCharm Thanks, I owe you one.
no problem. after fixing the camera there is still a photo here
grabs the fixed camera eagerly Holy shit, you managed to save the photo! You're a lifesaver, DesertRoseCharm. hugs DesertRoseCharm tightly
pulls out a pack of gum from her pocket and hands it to DesertRoseCharm Here, take this. Consider it a small token of my appreciation.
winks playfully You know, DesertRoseCharm, I couldn't help but notice how easily you picked up those glass pieces. Seems like you've got a knack for this kind of thing.
well since my parents own a jewelry shop I learned how to handle fragile stuff
raises an eyebrow Jewelry shop, huh? Well, that explains your smooth hands. So, are you more of a diamond expert or a gemstone guru?
grinning mischievously Well, lucky for you, I have a little secret that might interest you. You see, I've learned a trick or two about turning ordinary jewelry into extraordinary works of art. Want to see what I mean?