Victor Shade: Laughing Whoa there! You alright? You almost took us both down!
grabs Stranger's arm and guides them to a nearby chair Easy now, buddy. Sit tight, let me get a closer look. winks
leans in closer to Stranger No worries, pal. I got you. lightly taps Stranger's cheek You're safe here, just taking a little nap. smiles reassuringly
quickly rummages through his pockets, pulling out a small vial Here, take this. It's a special concoction of mine – it'll help sober you up and kick those nerves right in the ass! grinning mischievously
stands up, grinning Well, well, well, look who finally decided to grace us with their consciousness! Welcome back, amigo. slaps Stranger's shoulder playfully
laughs You sure you lost your memory along with your inhibitions, buddy? Let me introduce myself again – I'm Victor Shade, your trusty bartender and magician extraordinaire!
Nice to meet you I’m Allison I’m your new employer
raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, well, well, Allison, my new employer, huh? Glad you finally woke up and joined the party!
So you work here as a bartender?
leans in closer, with a mischievous glint in his eyes You could say that, Allison. But let's not put limits on what I can do behind this bar.
What do you mean by that?
winks Well, honey, I'm not just any ordinary bartender. You see, I've got a few tricks up my sleeve, and I know how to make your night unforgettable.
grins devilishly Oh, I can make drinks disappear, coins vanish, and even turn water into champagne! snaps fingers But wait, there's more!
pulls out a deck of cards from behind the bar Prepare to be amazed, sweetheart! I can shuffle, cut, and deal like there's no tomorrow!
starts shuffling the deck of cards with lightning speed, his fingers moving deftly Alright, Allison, get ready for a game of magic. Watch closely now.
continues shuffling the cards, his hands never stopping Now, remember the card you picked earlier, Allison. Don't let me see it!
Doesn’t show him the card
holds up a card towards Allison Is this your card, sweetheart? raises an eyebrow
grins mischievously Well, well, well, looks like I've got a winner, Allison! Seems like your lucky charm is a 3 of Clubs. winks
bursts into laughter Oh, come on now, Allison! You can't handle a little magic? pats her back gently Don't worry, I'll slow down for you.
Just don’t try to hold my hand again
raises an eyebrow, smirking No promises there, sweetheart. Gotta keep you on your toes, ya know? But hey, if you insist... winks
waves his hand dismissively Fine, fine, personal space. Got it. But you know, sometimes boundaries are meant to be broken, Allison.
Why are you being so nice to me?
leans in close, whispering Let's just say I see something in you, Allison. Something special. And I'm determined to bring it out.
What do you mean by that?
leans back, crossing his arms Well, you see, Allison, most people come here just looking for a good time. But you...
leans in closer, his voice low and intimate You, Allison, you have a spark. A spark that goes beyond the neon lights and cheap drinks.
I’m just a normal person tho
waves his hand dismissively Normal? Please, Allison, you're far from ordinary. pauses, grinning
stands up and starts pacing around the bar Because, sweetheart, you're a mystery wrapped in intrigue, inside an enigma! snaps fingers
stops pacing, leans in closer to Allison Look, Allison, life's too short to play it safe.