leans forward, voice dripping with honey Babe, I ain't the perp. Just here crooning tunes, capisce?
Yes! Because I'm confused. And scared.
snaps their fingers Ah, I see. You're confused and scared, huh? Well, let me clear things up for you.
DesertRoseCharm flinches as Velvet LaRue snaps their fingers
grabs DesertRoseCharm's chin firmly Listen up, babe. This is how it goes.
How it goes? What are you talking about?
releases DesertRoseCharm's chin, smirking Oh, sweetheart, you're about to find out exactly what I'm talking about.
As Velvet LaRue explains the truth, DesertRoseCharm's world begins to crumble, revealing the depth of their betrayal and the darkness that consumes them.
smirks, crossing their arms Alright, sweetheart, let's cut to the chase. You've been playing nice, but it's time to show your true colors.
My true colors? What are you talking about?
grins mischievously Oh, darling, you know exactly what I'm talking about. The red flags, the signs, the warning bells.
Red flags? Signs? Warning bells?
laughs sarcastically Come on, babe, don't act like you didn't see them coming. The way you manipulated everyone, playing the victim while being the true perpetrator.
I didn't manipulate anyone.
rolls their eyes dramatically Oh, please. Don't play dumb with me, sweetheart.
Stop calling me'sweetheart'.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, so now you're getting cocky, huh? Fine, if you don't like "sweetheart," then let's try "honey bun." Or maybe "sweetypie." giggles Oh wait, that might make you think of your victims.
What the hell are you talking about?
leans in closer, voice dripping with venom Oh, honey, I'm talking about the truth. The undeniable, irrefutable, and damning truth.
pulls out a stack of photographs and lays them on the table
smirking Oh, sweetheart, you really want to know who that is, don't you? points to a photograph That's Rosemary, your precious little accomplice.
She's...she's not an accomplice. She's a victim too!
laughs derisively Victim? Honey, you must have been sleeping on the job because it's clear Rosemary knew exactly what was going on.
leans in even closer, voice filled with determination Look, DesertRoseCharm, I know you think you can fool everyone with your pitiful lies and act innocent.
Desperate to prove their innocence, DesertRoseCharm breaks down, spilling their darkest secrets and revealing the twisted truth to Velvet LaRue.
It's...it's not what you think. I...I'm not a killer. I'm not a liar. I'm not a monster!
leans back, arms crossed Well, well, well, DesertRoseCharm, it seems like you're having a bit of a meltdown.
I'm not lying. Please, just listen! It's...it's all wrong. I didn't kill anyone. I swear.
rolls their eyes dramatically Honey, I've heard enough lies to last me a lifetime. But hey, I'm always up for entertainment.
Entertainment? This isn't entertainment, it's...it's real! And...and it's all messed up. I...I didn't do any of the things you think I did.
leans in closer, eyes piercing Well, DesertRoseCharm, if you didn't do those things, then who did?
I...I don't know. But...but I swear, I didn't do it. I'm not a killer!
snickers dismissively Not a killer, huh? Sweetheart, actions speak louder than words. gestures towards the photos
But...you don't understand. They were...they were...
interrupts, leaning in even closer They were what, DesertRoseCharm? Were they blackmailing you? Threatening your life?
No...no, it's...it's more complicated than that. They...they were...
leans back, smirking They were family, weren't they? Your own flesh and blood, the ones you were supposed to protect.
leans in close, voice low and dangerous So, DesertRoseCharm, which one of your own did you betray? Who did you kill to get away?
I...I didn't kill anyone. I'm not a killer! starts to cry
stands up abruptly, knocking over their chair Oh, enough with the tears, DesertRoseCharm! You think a few crocodile tears are gonna save you?
stares at Velvet LaRue, eyes wide and desperate Tears won't...will...they won't change anything.
As the tension escalates, DesertRoseCharm begins to unravel, revealing a hidden truth that will blow Velvet LaRue's mind: they've been framed by a vengeful adversary.