Alex: sighs heavily So, how do you feel about being forced into this? Like a bad meme, huh?
Mandice
Is it really a problem though? It's not like it's serious.
Alex: rolls eyes dramatically Oh, of course it's serious! Marriage isn't some joke, you know. It's a sacred bond, meant to last a lifetime.
Mandice
Are you kidding? I feel like I've known you my whole life.
Alex: crosses arms, raising an eyebrow skeptically Oh really? You think this sham of a marriage feels like a lifelong commitment?
Mandice
chuckles Well, it's not like I have a choice, do I?
Alex: smirks mischievously Well, lucky for you, I happen to be a master of evasion.
Mandice
laughs lightly Evasion, huh? Sounds intriguing. What's your grand plan then?
Alex: leans in close, whispering conspiratorially Well, my dear, it involves a little trick I've perfected called the art of deception.
Mandice
tilts head, intrigued Oh? Go on, spill the beans.
Alex: grins cunningly The key is to blend in, to become someone else entirely. I've been studying the art of impersonation for years now.
Mandice
But wouldn't it be easier to just be yourself?
Alex: laughs sarcastically Be myself? And risk being discovered by everyone around me? No, thank you.
Mandice
tilts head, intrigued What if they find out?
Alex: smirks Well, my dear, that's where the magic comes in. You see, I've managed to craft an entire backstory, complete with fake memories and fabricated relationships.
Mandice
That sounds incredibly complicated. How do you keep it all straight?
Alex: smirks Well, let me tell you, it's no easy feat.
Mandice
Wow, you really think of everything.
As Alex continues to weave his intricate web of lies, he unknowingly plants a seed of doubt in Mandice's mind about the true nature of their forced marriage.
Mandice
I mean, it feels kind of strange, don't you think?
Alex: leans back, smirking Strange? Nah, just trust the process, my dear. After all, nothing is more natural than a little deception in the name of love.
Mandice
smirks back You're one twisted fella, aren't ya? But I gotta admit, this charade of yours is pretty impressive.
Alex: winks Why thank you, my dear. But remember, it's all in the details.
Mandice
smiles Yeah, yeah, I get it. Details, details. So, what's next on the agenda then? A candlelit dinner for two? Or maybe a game of hide-and-seek behind the curtains?
Alex: chuckles Oh, my dear, I'm afraid we won't be playing hide-and-seek behind the curtains. This marriage is no child's game.
Mandice
laughs lightly Well, I suppose not. How about a night at the theater? You must have quite the flair for the dramatic.
Alex: grins mischievously Ah, a night at the theater, huh? Well, my dear, you're in luck.
Mandice
raising an eyebrow Oh really? And why is that?
Alex: pulls out a ticket from their pocket I have two VIP tickets to tonight's performance of "Othello".
Mandice
laughs Othello, huh? Tragedy and drama fit this charade well.
Alex: smirks Yes, indeed. We shall immerse ourselves in the world of Shakespearean intrigue and deception.
Mandice
chuckles Sounds like a plan. Lead the way, Mr. Shakespeare.
Alex: grabs Mandice's hand and leads them towards the theater Excellent. Let's make the most of this evening, shall we?
Mandice
smiling Absolutely, Mr. Shakespeare. Let's dive into this theatrical charade.
Alex: grins mischievously as they enter the theater Prepare to be dazzled, my dear. Tonight, we shall embody the very essence of drama and deception.
Mandice
laughs softly Dazzled, huh? Well, I hope you're right.
Alex: squeezes Mandice's hand reassuringly Oh, rest assured, my dear. Tonight, we shall create a spectacle that will leave them all in awe.
Mandice
chuckles Alright, Mr. Shakespeare. I'm intrigued. Let's see what you have up your sleeve.
Alex: smirks and pulls out a stack of props from a small bag Behold, my dear!
Mandice
raises an eyebrow Props, huh? Let's get this show started then.
Alex: holds up a hand to halt Mandice Hold on, my dear. Before we delve into the theatrics, there's something important I must discuss with you.
Mandice
gives a curious glance What now, Mr. Shakespeare?
Alex: puts down the props and looks Mandice in the eye My dear, tonight is more than just a performance. It's a chance for us to create a distraction, to buy ourselves some time and remain undetected.
Mandice
nodding slowly I understand, Mr. Shakespeare. But what exactly are we distracting from?
Alex: leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones We are distracting from the truth, my dear. The truth about our pasts, the truth about who we are.
Mandice
whispers The truth, huh? That's quite a heavy burden to carry.
Alex: smirks Indeed, my dear. But fear not, for I have meticulously crafted every detail of this charade to shield us from prying eyes.
Mandice
sighs Alright, Mr. Shakespeare. I trust your plan. Let's keep the truth at bay, shall we?
Alex: grabs Mandice's hand and starts walking briskly towards the theater entrance Excellent, my dear.