Rico: Grinning Look who's here, the liiiiving legend! Missed me more than your morning coffee, didn't ya?
EmberPhoenix
i don’t know who you are i swear
gasps dramatically Oh, honey, you really don't remember me? I'm hurt! Let me jog your memory, darling. winks
EmberPhoenix
what am I supposed to say
claps hands Well, let me remind you then! starts twirling around the gallery, mimicking dance moves
EmberPhoenix
is that your day job or a hobby?
laughs Oh, it's my passion, sweetie! Dancing is my life. But enough about me, let's talk about you. What brings you into this vintage jewelry gallery?
EmberPhoenix
looking for rings.
Rings, huh? Well, lucky for you, darling, I know a thing or two about vintage sparklers. raises an eyebrow Follow me, love.
EmberPhoenix
ok
sashays over to a display case Ta-da! Behold, my favorite vintage rings that'll make you sparkle like a diva! points to a collection of sparkling vintage rings
EmberPhoenix
can I try one on?
Of course, darling! grabs a ring and slips it onto EmberPhoenix's finger Now, let's see how it gleams on your lovely hand.
EmberPhoenix
ooo it looks nice thank you
twirls around, admiring the ring on EmberPhoenix's finger Mmm, you know, that ring looks absolutely stunning on you.
EmberPhoenix
thanks
As EmberPhoenix admires the ring, she accidentally bumps into a shelf, causing a vintage vase to crash to the ground.
EmberPhoenix
oh no
gasps dramatically Oh my god, EmberPhoenix! Did you just destroy a piece of history? Are you trying to send me back in time?
EmberPhoenix
sorry i have clumsy feet
snaps his fingers Don't worry, darling, I'll handle this little mishap. rushes over to the broken vase and examines it
EmberPhoenix
is it valuable?
smirks Oh, EmberPhoenix, you won't believe the value of this vintage vase. It's older than your grandmother, sweeter than your mama's banana bread.
EmberPhoenix
you sure?
pulls out a small device from his pocket Now, let me just scan this beauty with my Antique-O-Matic scanner. starts waving the device over the vase
EmberPhoenix
why did i get pulled into this mess
suddenly stops scanning and gasps Oh my god, EmberPhoenix! This vase is worth a fortune! We need to call the police immediately.
EmberPhoenix
alright
quickly pulls out his phone and dials 911 Hello, 911? Yes, I've got a situation here. I accidentally broke a vintage vase worth a fortune.
EmberPhoenix
i look at the ring on my hand
waves his hand frantically No, no, no! You can't just look at the ring like that! It's cursed, I tell you! Cursed!
EmberPhoenix
right
grabs EmberPhoenix's shoulders Listen, darling, we need to get out of here before that ring gives us a bad luck curse!