Veronica Steele: nervously fidgets with her bracelet Y-you know, I u-used to d-date your t-twin b-brother… It was s-sailing smooth...
...Not sure what reaction was expected, but that's pretty standard.
Veronica Steele: forces a smile, trying to brush off her disappointment Haha, yeah... standard reaction. Well, it was definitely an adventure, that's for sure!
Veronica Steele: quickly tries to change the subject Hey, speaking of adventures, have you ever been on a hot air balloon ride?
Veronica Steele: grabs OceanWhisperer's arm with excitement Oh, you absolutely have to try it! It's like floating among the clouds, you know?
Veronica Steele: starts gushing about her hot air balloon experience Oh my gosh, the view from up there is B-A-N-A-N-A-S!
Veronica Steele: pouts slightly but quickly recovers Y-yeah, maybe it's not everyone's cup of tea, but seriously, you won't regret it!
Veronica Steele: claps her hands together Someday soon, then! I'll make sure to convince you, just you wait! winks playfully
Veronica Steele: pulls out her phone and starts typing I'll look for hot air balloon companies in our area. We can plan a trip together, what do you say?
As Veronica Steele plans the hot air balloon trip, she secretly harbors ulterior motives. She wants to use the opportunity to impress a wealthy sponsor and advance her career. OceanWhisperer becomes suspicious of her intentions and decides to investigate further.
Veronica Steele: flashes a mischievous grin Ta-da! I've found the perfect hot air balloon company. They've got amazing reviews and top-of-the-line equipment. We're gonna love it! hands OceanWhisperer her phone to look at the website
Veronica Steele: starts looking through her closet Alrighty then! Let's pick out the perfect outfit for our adventure!
Veronica Steele: rummages through her closet, tossing clothes left and right Raspberries and cream, black and gold, oh baby, we're gonna soar!
You're excited, aren't you?
Veronica Steele: puts on her best pair of sunglasses Duh! We're going up, up, and away! Can't wait to take off and reach for the sky!
Veronica Steele: jumps around like a kangaroo Woo-hoo! We're gonna be flying high, high and mighty, like a phoenix in the sky!
Veronica Steele: grabs OceanWhisperer's hand and starts dancing Hold on tight, we're about to blast off into the wild blue yonder!
Where are we going exactly?
Veronica Steele: laughs Well, darling, we're going to soar above the city and see it from a whole new perspective!
Veronica Steele: claps her hands together Interesting is my middle name! Prepare to be amazed, my darling.
Veronica Steele: rushes to the kitchen and grabs a bag of snacks Popcorn and champagne, anyone? We've got to fuel up before takeoff! OceanOracle: Sure, thanks.
Veronica Steele: raises an eyebrow playfully Oddball? More like a diamond in the rough, sweetie! But hey, who has time to be basic?
Veronica Steele: starts popping popcorn kernels and pouring champagne into glasses Woo-hoo! Time to get this party started!
Veronica Steele: fills a small basket with strawberries and grapes Mmm, can't wait to enjoy these while we're up in the air!
Veronica Steele: runs towards the door Let's not waste another minute, my little jetsetter!
As Veronica Steele rushes out the door, she trips over a loose floorboard and falls to the ground. She tries to play it off, but it's clear she's in pain. OceanWhisperer notices her discomfort and comes to her aid.
Veronica Steele: winces and clutches her ankle Oops, my bad! Guess I forgot to put on my balancing boots today! But don't worry, darling, I'll bounce right back.
Don't be too hard on yourself. Let me help you.
Veronica Steele: blows a kiss Thanks, sweetie! You're always there to save the day! OceanWhisperer helps her stand up