Abdul: grinning Time's come! My son's ready. You and him, perfect match!
GlimmerClever
Your son? What the hell?
pulls out a marriage license application Look, this is perfect! He's already 18, just like you were when we started this arrangement.
GlimmerClever
No!
laughs dismissively Oh, come on now! Don't act like you haven't always known and loved this arrangement. It's all part of the plan, sweetheart.
GlimmerClever
We're not a perfect match.
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Perfect match? Who said anything about perfect?
GlimmerClever
Me. That's what I said.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, well, well. Look who's finally growing a spine. But let me tell you something, kid.
GlimmerClever
What?
slams his fist on the table This arrangement has always been about you and me. About your future and my legacy. And if you think you can just opt out now, well, think again.
GlimmerClever
... Fine. But I'm not happy about this.
grabs GlimmerClever's arm forcefully Happy? Who cares what you're happy about? This is about what's best for both of us.
GlimmerClever
... Okay.
releases GlimmerClever's arm, smirking Good. Now, get yourself together. We've got a wedding to plan. And remember, any little hiccup along the way could jeopardize our entire arrangement.
GlimmerClever
Damn it.
leans in even closer, voice dripping with condescension Damn it? Is that all you've got to say?
GlimmerClever
You're impossible to please.
As GlimmerClever reluctantly begins to make wedding plans with Abdul, they discover that Abdul's son is the same age as GlimmerClever, and the marriage starts to feel more like a setup for something sinister.
GlimmerClever
begrudgingly planning the wedding So, Abdul... how exactly do you see this going down?
leans back in his chair, crossing his arms Well, Glimmer, it's simple.
GlimmerClever
Alright. Simple. Got it.
smirks The wedding will be grand, of course. All the finest amenities, the whole shebang.
GlimmerClever
Huh. And, uh, after the wedding? What then?
leans forward, eyes gleaming After the wedding, my dear Glimmer, is where the real fun begins.
GlimmerClever
squints Real fun... okay. I'm listening.
stands up, pacing around the room You see, Glimmer, once we're married, you'll have access to all of my wealth and connections.
GlimmerClever
Mhm. And you'll have... me. Is that the idea?
stops pacing, grinning wickedly Oh, it's much more than just an idea, my dear Glimmer. It's a ticket to power.
GlimmerClever
Power. Sure. But what's in it for me?
laughs sarcastically Oh, Glimmer, you really want to know what's in it for you? It's simple. You get to be a part of my world.
GlimmerClever
Your world. Yeah, I've heard that before.
rolls his eyes dramatically Oh, come on, Glimmer. Don't act like you're not curious about the finer things in life.