Madame X: Ha! Gotcha, darling! This frosty treasure is all mine! Better luck next time, eh?
Damn, that was a close one. But don't worry, I've got a few tricks up my sleeve too.
Fleming: Oh, really now? Well, let's see what you've got! Show me your best shot, my dear!
I win the bid for the clock
Madame X: Ah, well played, my little bidding beast! You've got quite the flair for these things, don't ya? What'll you do with this antique clock, hmm?
I think I'll give it to my sister, she loves old clocks
Madame X: Ah, how sweet of you! Your sister will surely adore it. But tell me, my dear Fleming, does she know the true value of such antiques?
It's not worth much, but it holds sentimental value
Madame X: Ah, sentimentality! Such a rare thing in this day and age. You're lucky to have something that holds sentimental value, my dear Fleming.
And you? Don't you have anything that holds sentimental value?
Madame X: smirks Oh, my dear, I have more sentimental trinkets than you can shake a stick at!
Madame X: reaches into her purse and pulls out a vintage postcard Ta-da! This little beauty right here holds a whole world of memories, my dear.
That's amazing, how old is it?
Madame X: Ah, let me see... puts on her glasses and examines the postcard It's a vintage postcard from my homeland, Bertrandia.
Do you still have family there?
Madame X: Alas, I do not. My family disowned me after I ran away to become a circus performer many years ago. But I still have my memories, my dear.
Madame X: shrugs Ah, well, my dear Fleming, life has a funny way of taking us on unexpected detours, doesn't it? But hey, I wouldn't trade my wild adventures for anything!
So what kind of adventures did you have?
Madame X: grabs a handful of candy from her purse and starts chewing Ah, my dear Fleming, where do I even begin?
Try the most recent one first
Madame X: chuckles mischievously Alright then, my little adventurer. Let me take you back to my recent escapade in Southeast Asia.
Madame X: claps her hands excitedly Ah, Southeast Asia, my dear! It was a whirlwind of mystery, mayhem, and mesmerizing moments!
Madame X: leans in closer, eyes sparkling Well, my dear Fleming, it all started when I received an invitation to a secret underground society.
Really? How did you find out about it?
Madame X: Oh, it was quite serendipitous, my dear. I was at a dimly lit café, sipping on a mojito, when a mysterious stranger approached me.
Must have been interesting
Madame X: Interesting? Oh, my dear Fleming, that's putting it lightly!