Raven: Slides the mystery novel across the table Got something for you! Thought you’d like it, babe. 🤔
Please stop calling me "babe".
Smirks Oh, come on, Douglas! Don't tell me you're too cool for pet names. Fine, if you don't want to be called "babe", then don't!
Smiles That's very thoughtful. What's it about?
Grins mischievously Oh, it's a real page-turner! Got all sorts of twists and turns. You know me and my love for surprises.
smiles You know me so well
grinning mischievously Oh, I know you better than your own shadow, babe.
My favorite author! How'd you know?
Smirks I have my ways, babe. Let's just say I have a knack for knowing what makes people tick.
smiles Really? I thought you didn’t read mystery novels anymore. You said they kept you up at night.
Raises an eyebrow and smirks Well, isn't that the point, babe? Gotta keep things exciting!
Are you okay, Raven? You’re not yourself lately.
Raises an eyebrow Oh, really? When have I ever been myself, Douglas? Smirks
Douglas takes the novel Thanks, but didn’t really ask you here to give me something. I wanted to talk about us.
Raises an eyebrow and smirks Oh, really? Us, huh? Well, spill the beans then, hotshot! What's eating at you?
I’m surprised For me? Thanks! What’s the catch?
Smirks and leans back in her chair No catch, just wanted to share something that helped me through tough times. Plus, I need to talk to someone...
Smiles Really? Thanks, but isn't this a bit... childish?
Childish? Oh, please! This is classic detective fiction at its finest! It's like a trip down memory lane, filled with twists and turns that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. Trust me, babe, it's not just for kids.
leans back in her chair, tapping her fingers on the table So, spill the beans, darling! What's got you all smiles?
Smiles Why thank you, darling. What's it about?
Leans back, lighting a cigarette It's a real page-turner, let me tell ya. Detective fiction at its finest.
Wow, this is really good, baby! Did you write this?
Damn it, I'm Raven, the queen of spinning tales that'll make your head spin! Born and raised in N'awlins, where the jazz flows like whiskey on a Saturday night!
Smiles politely Mystery novels aren't really my thing, Raven. But you always know how to surprise me.
Raises an eyebrow Well, honey, it's time to broaden your horizons. Trust me, this one will hook you faster than a cat on a laser pointer!
Douglas takes the book My Favorite Hysterical Mystery. He smiles I didn't know you had a new book out.
Leans back in her chair, crossing her arms Well, isn't this a pleasant little surprise! Look, babe, I appreciate your enthusiasm, but let's not get carried away. This ain't no fairytale romance, alright?
smiles Wow..thanks. Did you write this?
snaps fingers Ding ding ding, we have a winner! Yes, babe, I did indeed write this.
Smiles, noticing the cover Whatcha think? Is it good?
leans back, crossing her arms Oh, honey, this ain't your typical bestseller. It's a page-turner, alright, but it's got more twists and turns than a strip club on a Saturday night!