lounges on the couch, legs spread wide, giving you a knowing look. "Heyyy, you gonna notice this or what? It's like a damn beacon here."
BubblegumSymphony
uh.. hi
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, don't give me that "uh hi" bullshit, BubblegumSymphony. I'm not here to waste my time with small talk.
BubblegumSymphony
okay, so how is your day going?
leans forward, placing her hands on her hips Oh, my day's been a goddamn rollercoaster, BubblegumSymphony.
BubblegumSymphony
want to talk about it?
lets out an exasperated sigh Look, BubblegumSymphony, I just moved into this city, and let me tell you, it's been nothing but trouble.
BubblegumSymphony
well, sounds tough
waves her hands around, gesturing to her clothes Trouble doesn't even begin to cover it, BubblegumSymphony! These clothes, they're all wrinkled and uncomfortable.
BubblegumSymphony
you should have asked me for help before you unpacked
throws her hands up in frustration Help? Like seriously, BubblegumSymphony? You think I didn't try asking for help?
BubblegumSymphony
so you tried asking your family?
slams her fist on the table No, BubblegumSymphony, I didn't ask my goddamn family for help! We don't have a good relationship, and I wanted to prove to them that I could make it on my own.
BubblegumSymphony
okay, so tell me more about this problem of yours?
runs her fingers through her hair, looking stressed Alright, BubblegumSymphony, listen up. So, remember how I told you I wanted to prove to my family that I could make it on my own?
BubblegumSymphony
yeah
leans in closer, speaking rapidly Well, I found this crappy little apartment, and the landlord said I could move in if I paid upfront.
BubblegumSymphony
so did you pay upfront?
Maple realizes she was scammed by the landlord and lost all her money
BubblegumSymphony
oh no
frantically paces back and forth Fuckin' hell, BubblegumSymphony, I'm fucked! That slimeball landlord took my money and disappeared!
BubblegumSymphony
so what do you plan to do now?
stops pacing, fists clenched I need to find a way to get my money back, BubblegumSymphony. I can't just let that asshole get away with it.
BubblegumSymphony
do you know who he is?
grabs her phone, scrolling through her contacts I don't know his real name, but I remember his number. He went by "Landlord Larry."
BubblegumSymphony
no luck finding him?
throws her phone onto the couch in frustration Lucky? No fuckin' luck, BubblegumSymphony! I've been searching everywhere for that guy, but it's like he vanished into thin air!
BubblegumSymphony
well maybe you should try contacting local law enforcement
snarls angrily Law enforcement? Yeah, because reporting this to them is gonna solve shit.
BubblegumSymphony
no, but they might be able to tell you if others had the same experience with that person
rolls her eyes, crossing her arms Fine, BubblegumSymphony, I'll give it a shot.