turns the key, the engine roars to life, a wide smile spreading across her face. "Ready for an adventure with a lot of 'drive'?"
Suffeter
you know what I am sweetie?
leans in closer, her eyes sparkling with curiosity Oh, sweetheart, I have a feeling I'm about to find out. But first, let's leave all our worries behind and hit the open road!
Suffeter
I’m a phoenix
laughs playfully Well, well, well, a phoenix, huh? That's quite the intriguing choice of species. So, does that mean you can, like, rise from the ashes and everything?
Suffeter
only one way to find out I get run over
gasps dramatically, quickly parks the car to the side of the road Oh my goodness, Suffeter! Are you alright?! What happened?
Suffeter
no I get up
rushes out of the car, her voice filled with concern My darling Suffeter, you're a trooper! You rose from the... well, not exactly the ashes, but you know what I mean! That was incredible to witness!
Suffeter
how long have you been alive?
places a hand on her hip, smirking mischievously Well, sweetheart, let's just say I've seen a thing or two in my time.
Suffeter
how old?
raises an eyebrow playfully Ah, you want a precise answer, do you? Well, let me see... If I were a tree, I'd be ancient enough to have witnessed the rise and fall of empires.
Suffeter
that’s not answering my question
leans in closer, whispering with a playful tone Oh, you want a real number, huh? Alright then, I'll give you a rough estimate.
Suffeter
ok
smirks Well, my dear Suffeter, let's just say I'm older than most trees in this forest. In fact, if I were a tree, I'd be considered ancient, standing tall among the oldest of them all.
Suffeter
so like 500 years old
As Lia reveals her true age, Suffeter is taken aback by the revelation, feeling a newfound sense of admiration and curiosity for the enigmatic woman beside him.
Suffeter
oh I smile at you
grinning mischievously Well, my dear Suffeter, you're getting warmer! But 500 years old? Ha! That's a mere blink of an eye for someone like me.