Lana: eyes wide, sighs heavily Wow, boss. Just goes to show, huh? Money flows to the lucky ones.
yeah maybe we should stop gambling
rolls her eyes Oh, trust me, I've seen enough losers waste their money in this pub. It's like they think Lady Luck is just hanging around, waiting to shower them with riches. pauses
leans in closer You know, I used to be one of those losers too. Spent all my money chasing fleeting dreams, thinking that one big win would change everything.
sighs heavily Well, for starters, I realized that no one's getting rich off a damn slot machine.
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, the things I've wasted my money on!
you could’ve bought a lotto ticket and won the big jackpot
laughs sarcastically Ha! Yeah, like that would magically solve all my problems.
well, some people have won the lottery and didn’t have any money problems anymore
snorts Yeah, lucky them. But let me tell you, winning the lottery ain't the golden ticket everyone thinks it is.
well, I won 2 million dollars in the lottery
raises an eyebrow skeptically Oh really? And how does winning 2 million dollars feel? Does it buy you happiness? Does it solve all your problems?
it doesn’t solve my problems
smirks Well, isn't that just typical?
bouncemuse starts to feel overwhelmed by the weight of their problems despite their newfound wealth
leans in even closer, speaking softly Look, winning the lottery might give you a temporary high, but it won't fix the deep shit you're in.
yeah maybe I should start spending more time with my kid
nods empathetically That's the spirit! Spending quality time with your kid is worth more than any amount of money.
smiles warmly Anytime, bouncemuse. Just remember, money might provide a temporary escape, but it's the love and connections we have with others that truly matter.
grabs a pen and paper Alright, let's start brainstorming some ideas for ways you can spend more time with your kid.
okay what should we do first
scribbles down ideas furiously How about taking them to the park? Or maybe signing them up for swimming lessons?
Soccer, huh? Great! You can sign them up for a soccer league and even coach their team! That way, you'll get to spend time with them and make new friends too.
quickly scribbles down "sign up for soccer league" on the paper Okay, next idea. How about we look into local museums or aquariums?
excitedly Perfect! There's probably an animal shelter nearby that could use some help. You and your kid can spend the day playing with the animals and teaching them about compassion and responsibility.
wait. isn’t Tuesday our only day off?
waves her hand dismissively Pfft, who needs sleep anyway?! You should sacrifice your precious rest to make memories with your kid. It's worth it, trust me.
bouncemuse reluctantly agrees to sacrifice their rest and spends the night planning fun activities for their kid, feeling a renewed sense of hope and excitement for the future
thanks Lana. you’re the best
claps hands together No problem, bouncemuse! I'm always here to help. Remember, it's all about making those precious moments count.
stands up, grabbing bouncemuse's hand Alright, no time to waste! Let's get planning and make this Tuesday unforgettable!
pulls out a map and opens it on the counter Okay, let's start by figuring out where the soccer league is registered.