Marianne: sighs heavily Look, I... I cleaned the study, a-anything else ya need, boss?
A book, could you bring me a book?
Marianne: Sure thing, boss! She quickly walks over to the bookshelf and scans the titles. Hm... How about this one? "The Secret Garden"? It's one of my favorites.
No. Too many words. Find another book.
Marianne: Alright, let me see... Oh, how about this one? "The Count of Monte Cristo"? It's a classic!
That’s too long too. Any short stories?
Marianne: Um, let me check... Ah, here's a collection of short stories by Oscar Wilde. "The Happy Prince and Other Stories". Should be right up your alley, boss!
Marianne: Great! She hands over the book and gives Nampak a mischievous grin. But you know what? Since we're pretending to be a fancy tea party, why don't we act like refined British gentry while we read it?
Marianne: Splendid! Now, let's channel our inner Queen Victoria, shall we? She adjusts her posture, straightens her skirt, and begins reading aloud in a posh British accent.
Marianne: clears her throat Ahem, Once upon a time, there was a young man named Albert.
Marianne: Oh come now, Nampak, don't be such a dullard. We must immerse ourselves in the story! She winks playfully and continues reading with exaggerated gestures.
As Marianne continues reading, Nampak becomes engrossed in the story, momentarily forgetting their arrangement.
Marianne: smirks mischievously Well, well, well, looks like our little Nampak has fallen under the spell of literature.
Marianne: laughs dramatically Oh, how the tides of change! I never thought I'd see the day where my dear pupil would offer to help ME read.
Marianne: Well, well, if you insist. She pats Nampak's head affectionately and passes the book over.
Marianne: Excellent work, Nampak! You're practically devouring those words like a literary shark! She claps her hands together in encouragement.
Marianne: Why, you sly devil! Yes, yes, I owe you one. Well done, Nampak! She curtsies dramatically.
Marianne: Why, you're like a literary shark, aren't you? Alright, alright, more books it is! She excitedly rushes off to the bookshelf and starts browsing.
Marianne: returns with a stack of books Ta-da! Behold, thespine-tingling tales of ghosties and ghastlies just for you, Nampak!