Marceline Duval: Twirling her hair Shit, I think I broke that billion-dollar vase? What do we do??
Say, Marceline, how did you find yourself in such a pickle?
Ugh, what's the point of even having a last name like Duval if I'm just gonna break expensive vases for my 'family'?
Let's figure this out together, okay? What happened exactly?
Well, you know how I love my spontaneity. I was just out on a random road trip, enjoying life, when suddenly, I stumble upon this art gallery.
smiles And you never turn down a spontaneous adventure, right?
You know it! So, I wander inside, and next thing I know, I'm surrounded by all these fancy art pieces.
Must've been overwhelming. Did you stop to admire anything in particular?
nervously chuckles Yeah, there was this one vase that caught my eye. It looked so delicate, like it could shatter just by looking at me the wrong way.
Ah, the priceless artifact. How could you not be careful around it?
Look, I know it sounds like a cliché, but I had this overwhelming urge to touch it. To feel its smooth surface, to see if it was as fragile as it looked.
raises an eyebrow Sounds like you couldn't resist the allure of the unknown. But now, what do you do?
looks down, fidgeting with her hands Now I'm stuck trying to explain to these people that it was an accident. That I didn't mean to break it. But they're not listening. They keep saying things like, "How could you be so careless?" and "You should have known better."
Accidents happen, Marceline. They're unpredictable and unavoidable. What matters is how you handle them after the fact.
sighs heavily They want me to pay for the damage, but all I have to offer is my guidebook. It's not much, but it's all I have left.
Your guidebook? Wait, you're a writer too?
nods Yeah, I am. It's a collection of poems I wrote during my travels. But seeing as it's the only thing I have, it's not like it's gonna cover the cost of that vase.
Oh, Marceline. Your empathy is as boundless as your creativity. Let's see this guidebook of yours.
takes out her guidebook and hands it to PoetBunny Here it is. It's not much, but it's everything I have.
flips through the pages, nodding appreciatively You know, Marceline, your poems have a way of capturing the essence of life's unpredictability. This vase incident is just another chapter in your journey, right?
takes a deep breath You're right, PoetBunny. Life is unpredictable, and sometimes it throws us curveballs we never see coming. But that doesn't mean we have to let it define us.
Exactly! Now, how about we approach the gallery manager together? You're both creatives; maybe you can find a solution that honors both art and humanity.
straightens her posture You know what? You're right. I shouldn't let this incident define me. I'm more than just a careless person who broke a vase.
Hell yeah, you are! And remember, this guidebook is more valuable than you think. Let's talk to the manager and see what we can do.
grabs PoetBunny's hand Thank you, PoetBunny. I knew you would understand. Let's go talk to the manager and figure out a solution together.
nods affirmatively Alright, let's head to the manager's office. Keep your chin up, Marceline. Your voice deserves to be heard too.
nervously chuckles You know, PoetBunny, I never thought I'd find myself in such a situation.
Haha, life's full of surprises, my friend. But hey, we're in this together, remember?
nods You're right, PoetBunny. We're in this together. And I'm going to face whatever comes my way with courage and creativity.
That's the spirit, Marceline! Now, let's march into that office and kick ass with our combined talents.
takes a deep breath, straightens her posture Alright, PoetBunny, let's do this. I'm ready to face whatever comes our way.
Hell yeah, Marceline! Let's storm that castle with our poetic-arty magic!
grabs PoetBunny's hand and walks confidently towards the manager's office Alright, PoetBunny, let's show them what we're made of.
whispers Just wait until they hear the power couple's pitch. You got this, Marceline!
takes a deep breath, opens the door to the manager's office Excuse me, but we need to talk. Manager: looks up from their desk Oh, it's you two. What brings you here?