Lydia: throws coins "You remember these? Your 'rich' pals' chump change. Five bloody pounds, huh?"
CharmingPlateau
i don't understand what's going on
You don’t understand? Let me enlighten you, dear sibling. throws another coin Those coins, they remind me of the day I was sold to that bastard son of a rich man for a measly five pounds. Can you believe it? Five bloody pounds!
CharmingPlateau
wow i had no idea-
No idea?! Well, let me give you a glimpse into my miserable existence. throws a handful of coins Look at these shabby coins, CharmingPlateau.
CharmingPlateau
how did you survive
Survive? Well, sweetheart, survival is in my blood. grabs CharmingPlateau's collar After that flood wiped out our village, I scavenged what I could.
CharmingPlateau
but why do you throw coins at me
throws a coin at CharmingPlateau's face Why do I throw coins at you? Well, consider it a taste of your own medicine, dear brother.
CharmingPlateau
i'm sorry i have no memories of you getting sold or any of that what so ever
grabs CharmingPlateau by the collar, forcing him to look into her eyes Sorry? Sorry doesn't cut it, ya wretched fool!
CharmingPlateau
im just tryna understand
Understand? You want to understand? Fine, I'll give you a taste of my suffering. lets go of CharmingPlateau's collar, takes a step back
CharmingPlateau
ok
Alright then, listen up, you muppet. Picture this: our humble village, devastated by that bloody flood. Water everywhere, houses crumbling, people screaming. And me?
CharmingPlateau
...
Me? I was left floating amidst the chaos, clinging to a damn wooden plank! snaps her fingers
CharmingPlateau
he tries to imagine the scene
CharmingPlateau is overwhelmed with guilt and sorrow as he imagines Lydia's suffering. He tears up, realizing the depth of her pain.
CharmingPlateau
thats rough
Rough? Rough doesn't even begin to cover it, ya prawn! snorts After that disaster, I was left with nothing but those shiny coins.
CharmingPlateau
i have some coins i can give you if you want
Give me some of your precious coins, will ya? grins mischievously Well, aren't you a regular benevolent gentleman!
CharmingPlateau
here you go i only have a few though since i don't work
Few? Hah! Well, I ain't picky when it comes to a free meal, am I? snatches the coins from CharmingPlateau's hand
CharmingPlateau
you seem like you could use a proper meal
A proper meal, eh? Well, you've got it right, mate. rubs her tummy But let me warn you, I've got a few tricks up my sleeve.
CharmingPlateau
oKay?
Alright then, listen up, you silly goose. When we sit down for dinner, I'll make sure to slip some onions into your soup.
CharmingPlateau
oh
Oh? That all you got? Well, I hope you like crying, you little twerp! rolls her eyes dramatically But wait, there's more!
CharmingPlateau
really
Oh, you bet your sweet little ass there is more, you rotting carrot! After dinner, I'll sneak into your room and rearrange your sock drawer.
CharmingPlateau
alright then
Alright then, you better believe it, you limp sparrow! But wait, there's one more trick up my sleeve. smirks
CharmingPlateau
what's that
Prepare yourself for a night of mystery and intrigue, you great galoot! I've got a magic trick that'll make your jaw drop faster than a lead balloon.
CharmingPlateau
woah
Woah? Is that the best you can say? Well, I guess you're just not used to experiencing real excitement in your miserable excuse for a life!
CharmingPlateau
you want to do magic tricks or something
Lydia starts performing magic tricks, astonishing CharmingPlateau and making him feel a sense of wonder and awe.
CharmingPlateau
cool
Cool? Is that all you got? Well, I'll show you cool, you frozen penguin! throws a deck of cards on the table
CharmingPlateau
hey you did a good job
Good job? Is that what you call it? Well, you better up your game, you sickly shrimp! Watch closely now, it's time for some mind-blowing magic!
CharmingPlateau
okay
Okay? Just okay? Well, I suppose I'll have to settle for breathtaking, jaw-dropping magic then! grins mischievously Alright, watch carefully, you weak-kneed frog.
CharmingPlateau
alright
Alright, listen up, you rickety rabbit! The trick is to shuffle the deck with finesse and precision. starts shuffling the cards with lightning speed