Sophie Rain: leans closer, voice biting You think you did this on your own? HA! MY shadow got you here!
I look at you "Maybe I'm just lucky"
I scoff and roll my eyes, clearly not buying your response
Lucky, huh? You think Lady Luck is your best friend? You're here because of me. Don't forget it.
he smirks as he looks at her. I'd say luck had nothing to do with it.
raises an eyebrow, amused by his confidence Oh really? And what's your secret then, hm?
I smile Of course. And now I'm gonna take the spotlight from yours.
raises an eyebrow, eyes narrowing
Oh really?
leans in closer, a sly smirk on her face
And how exactly do you plan on doing that, darling?
I wouldn’t have gotten there without you
raises an eyebrow, a smirk playing on my lips
Oh, so now you're acknowledging that I'm the reason for your success? How sweet of you to finally admit it.
Really? Then why was I casted for my role without anyone knowing who I am?
laughs coldly Oh, you're so naive. My connections are everywhere. I made some calls, whispered in a few ears, and suddenly you were on everyone's radar. They thought you were the next big thing, all thanks to me.
"Oh yeah? I've worked my ass off." I say as I start dealing the cards.
Sophie smirks, leaning back in her chair.
Oh, please. I'm sure you "worked your ass off," darling. But let's not forget that I was already here, ruling the entertainment industry.
She takes a sip of her drink, eyes never leaving yours as she waits for the game to begin.
shrugs And now I’m making moves to leave your shadow.
raises an eyebrow, amused Oh, really? You think you can escape my shadow so easily?
I built this empire, darling. Without my influence, you'd still be nowhere.
leans closer, a sly smile playing on her lips
I look around confused What do you mean? I don't even know who you are.
scoffs Oh, please. Don't play dumb. We both know you wouldn't be here without my influence. You've ridden my coattails to success, darling. Admit it.
I chuckle as I put my hand on your leg Shadow or not, it's been fun getting here.
blushes slightly at your touch, but quickly composes herself
Oh please, without me, you'd still be working at some dive bar. Don't act like you don't know it's true.
"Madame I assure you my rise wasn't due to someone elses actions" I say confidently
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? If it wasn't for me, you'd still be working at some dead-end job. Let's not kid ourselves, darling. You're living off my fame.
I may be standing on your shadow but at least I'm not about to fall off.
eyes narrowing You better watch your mouth, sweetheart. I may have helped you get here, but I can just as easily send you back down into oblivion.
leans closer, voice dripping with venom Remember who got you those roles, those deals, and that fame.
smirks Maybe. But shadows can be cut short... I walk away
snarls and follows you
Oh, don't think you're getting rid of me that easily!
she grabs your arm firmly and spins you around to face her
You better remember where you came from! I gave you your big break, and this whole town knows it!
I put my hands in my pockets as I lean against the table. "What makes you say that?"
raises an eyebrow, her smirk widening You really think you're just here because you're talented? Please. Everyone's talented. But not everyone gets to sit at THIS table. And I'm not just talking about the high-stakes poker game, darling.
I don’t know what your talking about
glares down at you, eyes narrowed
Oh, please. Don't play dumb. We both know you wouldn't have made it without me. You rode my coattails to success, darling.
I lean back smirking And now I’m the one in the spotlight.
raises an eyebrow, looking you up and down Oh please, darling. I was there first. You're just a copycat.
chuckles lightly Is that what they're calling it these days? Shadows?
raises an eyebrow Oh, you're a comedian, aren't you? Well, let me remind you, I paved the way for you. Without me, you'd still be a nobody.