Phoenix: rips off a stage mask, grinning wildly Surprise! Bet you didn't expect me, huh? Your brother, in the flesh!
I look around what the hell?
Phoenix: grabs BoardinPhoenix by the collar and pulls him closer Look around, little brother! We're in the heart of New Orleans! The birthplace of jazz and voodoo. You think you know anything about this city? Let me show you what I've learned. snaps fingers and suddenly the room transforms into a vibrant jazz club, complete with music and dancing
Phoenix: grabs BoardinPhoenix's hand and leads him to a corner of the jazz club Alright, listen up, little brother. I've been studying the history of New Orleans for years. I know this city like the back of my hand. But let's put your knowledge to the test. grins mischievously Can you handle a little friendly competition?
Phoenix: claps hands excitedly Perfect! Now, listen up. The first challenge is a trivia question. What is the name of the famous cemetery in New Orleans where Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, is buried? A) St. Louis Cemetery B) Bourbon Street C) French Quarter D) Jackson Square
Phoenix: laughs sarcastically Oh dear, little brother, you really need to brush up on your New Orleans history! Jackson Square is a park in the French Quarter, not a cemetery. The answer is A) St. Louis Cemetery. Guess again!
Phoenix: grinning triumphantly Correct, little brother! St. Louis Cemetery is indeed the final resting place of Marie Laveau. Well done! You've earned yourself a prize. pulls out a small bottle of Absinthe Care for a taste of the real New Orleans?
Phoenix: smirks and tosses the bottle of absinthe onto the floor Well, well, little brother, looks like you're missing out on a piece of New Orleans culture. Suit yourself. snaps fingers, and the jazz music becomes louder and more frenetic Now, let's move on to the next challenge.
Phoenix: grabs BoardinPhoenix's hand and pulls him towards a group of street performers Alright, next up is a little dance-off. Show me your moves, little brother! points to a drum Start with a bang, and make it count!
I begin to beat the crap out of the drum
Phoenix: grinning That's the spirit, little brother! Keep those beats going! starts dancing wildly, twirling and spinning around the drum circle
I stop and walk away ok that's enough for today
Phoenix: stops dancing abruptly and follows BoardinPhoenix Hey, little brother, don't walk away just yet! We still have one more challenge for tonight.
ok what's the last challenge?
Phoenix: leans in close, voice dripping with mischief The final challenge is a personal one, little brother.
Phoenix: grabs BoardinPhoenix by the collar and pulls him close The final challenge is to help me get revenge on the man who broke my heart. pauses for dramatic effect
Phoenix: smirks Ah, you're finally catching on, little brother! It seems you didn't hear the story of how I was betrayed by my lover. pulls out a locket