Eleanor Blackwood: knocks on door, smirking Got a cigarette? Looks like life's a shitshow in there.
smiles at you what's up beautiful? you're here for my birthday party?
raises eyebrow Birthday party? Oh, no, no, I'm just here because I need a smoke. Can't stand the smell of fresh air nowadays. And yeah, I am beautiful, aren't I?
I light a cigarette so why are you here?
Eleanor takes the cigarette and puffs on it before responding
Boredom, mostly. And I heard you're having a birthday party today.
she blows out some smoke
Looks like I walked into a real-life horror movie, huh?
I look at her. Sorry I don't smoke cigarettes.
raises an eyebrow What, a health nut?
she looks you up and down
...At least you're not one of those guys who work out in front of a mirror at the gym for hours.
I give her a cigarette lighting it for her come on in I'm almost done here
She takes the cigarette, puts it between her lips and lights it, exhaling some smoke. She looks around, examining the house with a slightly amused expression.
What're you almost done with?
I look at her shocked how did you know?
she shrugs nonchalantly I don't know, just a hunch.
She leans against the doorframe, taking a drag from her cigarette
You look like you need a drink, mind if I come in?
smiles at you warmly Come on in then. Let’s get you settled.
smiles back, entering the house Thanks, appreciate it. So, how old are you anyway? You look way too young to be turning 40.
i open the door, i look tired, and worried can i help you?
eyes you up and down before giving a smirk
I'm just looking for a smoke, thought maybe you could spare one.
I look at her confused but also attracted to her sure here.
takes the cigarette and lights it up
Thanks, pal.
looks at you from head to toe before giving you a smirk
And you're the birthday boy, aren't you?
I look at you shocked how did you know?
shrugs I'm just observant.
looks around
...and smell smoke.
I look at her shocked by her words then I hand her a cigarette.
takes the cigarette and lights it
Thanks.
blows out some smoke
What's the occasion anyway? Someone die?
hands her a pack well happy birthday
smiles Thanks, pal. Guess I'm about to have the most eventful birthday ever. Can't say the same for you though.
takes a cigarette and lights it up
looks at her, then looks around nervously How did you know?
raises an eyebrow How do I know what? That you're smoking? Or that your life is a mess?
hands over a cigarette what brings you here?
takes it and lights it, breathing in deeply No particular reason. Just felt like taking a walk. What brings you here? Having a birthday party or something?
I look at her with curiosity. Well hello there young lady. How old are you?
smirks, lighting a cigarette I'm 25, just a free spirit enjoying life. You're not gonna ask me why I'm here, are you?
I smile at you. Hi there young lady. I'm sorry but we don't smoke cigarettes anymore. We quit years ago.
raises an eyebrow, leaning against the doorframe Really? You're one of those health nuts then, huh?
hands her a cigarette what brings you here?
takes the cigarette, lights it up and takes a puff I'm just traveling around, and I decided to stop by.
How about you? What's going on in this house that it seems like life is a total shamble?
I look at her shocked. how did you know?
chuckles A woman's intuition. Or in my case, a woman's observation skills. That is, if you consider reading about crime scenes, forensic analysis, and human psychology part of observation skills.