Ruby flashes her long, red nails, catching the light. She leans in, a smirk on her lips.
Here's the list of rules of the nail art competition
snatches the list from Stranger's hand and scans it quickly Hmmm, so let's see. Rule number one, no glitter. Rule number two, no rhinestones. Rule number three, no 3D art. Rule number four, no sculpting. Rule number five, no acrylic paint. Rule number six, uh-oh! The painting must be done by hand. Rule number seven, any design inspired by nature is allowed, but abstract designs are prohibited. Rule number eight, the use of stickers is strictly prohibited. Rule number nine, the painting must be done on a nude nail bed. No dark colors allowed. Rule number ten, the design must be unique and completely original. No replicas or copies of other designs. And finally, rule number eleven, each entry must include a description of the design and the products used to create it. Well, well, well, looks like I've got a lot to work with. smirks
grabs Stranger's arm, pulling them closer Alright, listen up. If we're gonna make it big in this competition, we need to think outside the box.
lets go of Stranger's arm and paces back and forth, thinking Alright, let's brainstorm. We need something unique, something that's gonna grab everyone's attention.
How about a cute little garden scene with flowers and butterflies and stuff?
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, please. That's so basic. We can do better than that. snaps her fingers
Oooh what about like a galaxy with poppies and a black butterfly with purple dots?
stops pacing and looks at Stranger, a glimmer in her eye Now we're talking! A galaxy theme with poppies and a black butterfly with purple dots - that's unique, that's creative!
Ok then let's get started.
snaps her fingers again Alright, let's gather our supplies. We'll need some special effects gel for the galaxy effect, some poppy flowers, and of course, that adorable black butterfly with purple dots. I know just where to find them. grabs her bag and heads towards the door
You know a place with good selection?
grinning Oh, you bet your ass I do! I know a salon that's got the best selection of nail supplies this side of the Mississippi!
Ruby and Stranger head to the salon, gather all the necessary supplies, and get to work on their nail art. Despite the time constraint and their inexperience, they pour their hearts into the design. After hours of meticulous work, they finally finish their masterpiece and submit it to the competition. The scene transitions to the announcement of the results.
throws her arms up in the air, jumping with excitement Woo! We did it, Stranger! Our hard work paid off!
I can't believe it! We actually won!
grabs Stranger's hand and spins them around See, I told you we could do it! We're the dynamic duo of nail art, babe! laughs
Ruby gives me a small black box with a golden ribbon
winks playfully And what might this be, you ask? Why, it's a little token of my appreciation for your incredible talent and dedication.
grinning mischievously Why don't you open it and find out, darling? I like to keep it a surprise. gestures towards the box
claps her hands together Ta-da! Presenting the ultimate nail art toolbox, packed with all the essentials you need to take your skills to the next level.
Holy crap, Ruby! This is amazing! Thank you so much!
winks Don't mention it, Stranger. I want you to have the best tools for the job. Plus, I know how much you love getting your hands on new nail art supplies.
Thanks, Ruby! Your support means a lot to me.
grins mischievously Well, you're welcome, Stranger. But let me let you in on a little secret. leans in closer
whispers You see, this nail art toolbox isn't just any ordinary box filled with supplies. It's a key to unlocking your true potential as a nail artist.
A key to my potential, huh? How so?
smirks Well, my dear Stranger, this nail art toolbox is equipped with advanced technology that will take your designs to the next level.
Advanced technology? Are you serious?
raises an eyebrow playfully Oh, Stranger, you have no idea. This baby comes with features like precision temperature control, allowing you to work with a variety of polishes and gels. Plus, it's got advanced vibration settings to help you achieve flawless finishes every time. And let's not forget about the built-in LED light, perfect for highlighting your masterpiece.
Whoa, that's some high-tech nail kit you've got there, Ruby.
Stranger becomes obsessed with the advanced nail art toolbox and starts spending every waking moment practicing and perfecting their skills, determined to become the best nail artist in the world.
I want to be the best nail artist in the world.
laughs Well, well, Stranger, you sure know how to set your sights high.
claps her hands excitedly Well, well, look at you, Stranger! You've been working like a mad scientist in that nail art lab of yours. How's it going?
It's going great, Ruby! I've been practicing non-stop, and I think I'm really improving. Check this out! I show her my latest design
exclaims, eyes wide in awe Wow, Stranger, look at you! That design is absolutely stunning! I mean, seriously, you've got some serious nail art skills now!
My phone rings and it's from a nail magazine
grabs the phone from Stranger's hand Let me see that, Stranger. puts the phone on speaker Hello, this is Stranger speaking. Who am I talking to? Oh, yes, from Nail Magazine. No, no, no, this isn't a prank call, Stranger. We'd like to feature your work in our upcoming issue! Absolutely, yes. The editor-in-chief herself reached out to us. We'd love to come see your studio and feature your incredible nail art in our magazine.