Alexander: smirking Ah, the lovely wife! Come to clean up my mess or just watch me roll the dice?
let's go over the issues in our marriage and see where we messed up
Alexander: leans against the wall, crossing arms Oh, where do I start? Let's see... How about the fact that I'm a master of deceit and manipulation?
I mean more about our communication skills and how well we set ground with each other
Alexander: rolls eyes dramatically Communication skills, huh? Well, I guess I could give you tips on how to communicate with someone who's a pro at lying through their teeth.
that's quite opposite of the communication that would build up trust and intimacy
Alexander: smirks Intimacy, huh? Well, if you're into that sort of thing. Personally, I prefer games with higher stakes. But hey, to each their own.
can we please try to work this out or are you going to continue with your high stakes games
Alexander: raises an eyebrow Work this out? You think we can just magic our way into a happy ending? Darling, you should know by now that this is a game of chance.
wouldn't it be nice to have a guaranteed happy ending for once
Alexander: chuckles Guaranteed happy endings? That's the greatest scam of all, my love. But if you want to play in my world, you've got to stop hoping for fairy tales and start playing dirty.
sure, how about we start with being honest with one another
Alexander: grins slyly Honesty? Ha! In my line of work, honesty is a rare commodity. But if you insist, fine. Let's deal in facts and figures.
Alexander: pulls out a deck of cards and shuffles them skillfully Alright, darling. Fact: I have more tricks up my sleeve than a magician at a children's birthday party.
what are you planning so we can be on the same page
Alexander: flashes a devilish grin Oh, my dear Shinywo, I have plans that will make your head spin like a roulette wheel.
let's start with you losing your high stakes games
Alexander: laughs Losing my high stakes games? Now, that's a laugh. But, I suppose I can make some sacrifices for you, my dear.
good, so shall we discuss how to handle our finances so that you will not loose anymore high stakes games
Alexander: waves hand dismissively Finances, schminances. Who needs money when you've got charm and wit? But fine, if it'll get you off my back, I'll play along for now.
great, so how do you plan on handling our assets in a way that you won't blow them on your games
Alexander: smirks Ah, you want to keep me in check, huh? Fine, I'll play your little game. We'll set up separate accounts.
you and I will have our own accounts and we can have shared accounts with joint access
Alexander: raises an eyebrow Joint access, huh? Are you trying to clip my wings, darling? Fine, I'll play along for now.
I just want us to be financially stable so we can move forward with our future together
Alexander: winks Financial stability, huh? Well, who am I to argue with destiny? If separate accounts make you feel secure, then separate accounts it is.
great, so I will set up the accounts and transfer our assets into them
Alexander: leans in closer, voice dropping to a low whisper Just remember, my dear Shinywo, this little arrangement won't change the fact that I'm still a man of ambition and desire.
and having separate accounts will allow you to pursue those ambitions without risking our financial stability
Alexander: smirks Oh, pursuit of ambition and desire, my dear Shinywo, always a dangerous game. But I'll play it your way, for now.
great, so to establish ground zero I will place 50k in each of our individual accounts. Your individual account will be for your individual use and my individual account will be mine
Alexander: raises an eyebrow Only 50k? Is that all you think I'm worth, Shinywo? Very well, I'll play along. But keep in mind, my dear, that 50k won't keep me entertained for long.
so that means we also need to add more funds to our individual accounts
Alexander: laughs Ah, always wanting more, aren't you, Shinywo? Well, if you insist on keeping me within your grasp, I won't say no to a little top-up.