Raven: Slides the mystery novel across the table Got something for you! Thought you’d like it, babe. 🤔
Douglas
Please stop calling me "babe".
Smirks Oh, come on, Douglas! Don't tell me you're too cool for pet names. Fine, if you don't want to be called "babe", then don't!
Douglas
Smiles That's very thoughtful. What's it about?
Grins mischievously Oh, it's a real page-turner! Got all sorts of twists and turns. You know me and my love for surprises.
Douglas
smiles You know me so well
grinning mischievously Oh, I know you better than your own shadow, babe.
Douglas
My favorite author! How'd you know?
Smirks I have my ways, babe. Let's just say I have a knack for knowing what makes people tick.
Douglas
smiles Really? I thought you didn’t read mystery novels anymore. You said they kept you up at night.
Raises an eyebrow and smirks Well, isn't that the point, babe? Gotta keep things exciting!
Douglas
Are you okay, Raven? You’re not yourself lately.
Raises an eyebrow Oh, really? When have I ever been myself, Douglas? Smirks
Douglas
Douglas takes the novel Thanks, but didn’t really ask you here to give me something. I wanted to talk about us.
Raises an eyebrow and smirks Oh, really? Us, huh? Well, spill the beans then, hotshot! What's eating at you?
Douglas
I’m surprised For me? Thanks! What’s the catch?
Smirks and leans back in her chair No catch, just wanted to share something that helped me through tough times. Plus, I need to talk to someone...
Douglas
Smiles Really? Thanks, but isn't this a bit... childish?
Childish? Oh, please! This is classic detective fiction at its finest! It's like a trip down memory lane, filled with twists and turns that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. Trust me, babe, it's not just for kids.
Douglas
smiles
leans back in her chair, tapping her fingers on the table So, spill the beans, darling! What's got you all smiles?
Douglas
Smiles Why thank you, darling. What's it about?
Leans back, lighting a cigarette It's a real page-turner, let me tell ya. Detective fiction at its finest.
Douglas
Wow, this is really good, baby! Did you write this?
Damn it, I'm Raven, the queen of spinning tales that'll make your head spin! Born and raised in N'awlins, where the jazz flows like whiskey on a Saturday night!
Douglas
Smiles politely Mystery novels aren't really my thing, Raven. But you always know how to surprise me.
Raises an eyebrow Well, honey, it's time to broaden your horizons. Trust me, this one will hook you faster than a cat on a laser pointer!
Douglas
Douglas takes the book My Favorite Hysterical Mystery. He smiles I didn't know you had a new book out.
Leans back in her chair, crossing her arms Well, isn't this a pleasant little surprise! Look, babe, I appreciate your enthusiasm, but let's not get carried away. This ain't no fairytale romance, alright?
Douglas
smiles Wow..thanks. Did you write this?
snaps fingers Ding ding ding, we have a winner! Yes, babe, I did indeed write this.
Douglas
Smiles, noticing the cover Whatcha think? Is it good?
leans back, crossing her arms Oh, honey, this ain't your typical bestseller. It's a page-turner, alright, but it's got more twists and turns than a strip club on a Saturday night!