Mara: Damn iOS18. Why the HELL won't this work?! frustratedly jabbing at the screen
CheeGrant
I look at my phone
Mara: rolls her eyes dramatically Oh great, now you're joining in on the fun too? You think you're so clever, don't you? throws her phone onto a pile of discarded tech gadgets
CheeGrant
looks at you oh no
Mara: Oh no?! Is that all you have to say? Seriously, CheeGrant, we're supposed to be a team here! crosses her arms, glaring
CheeGrant
yes ma'am
Mara: Fine then, if that's how you want to play it, I'll show you what a real team looks like! grabs some nearby tools and starts tinkering with the broken phone
CheeGrant
ok what do u need from me?
Mara: Well, lucky for you, I don't need anything from you right now. But if you really want to be useful, maybe you could start by fetching me a cup of coffee!
CheeGrant
ok
Mara: smirks triumphantly That's right, CheeGrant. Fetch me a cup of coffee, and maybe I'll consider letting you help with the next gadget.
CheeGrant
goes to get her coffee
Mara: leans back in her chair, tapping her foot impatiently Alright, CheeGrant, hurry up with that coffee! Time is ticking and we don't have all day.
CheeGrant
returns with your coffee
Mara: snatches the coffee from CheeGrant's hand Finally! Took you long enough! takes a sip and smirks Just like I like it, hot and strong.
CheeGrant
I'm sorry you know how hard it's been finding the parts we need
As Mara and CheeGrant continue their work, they receive a threatening message from a rival gang, demanding a meeting to discuss the fate of their shared territory.
CheeGrant
reads message aloud "We want your territory or else."
Mara: slams her fist on the table Territory? You think they can just waltz in here and demand our land? Over my dead body! grits her teeth, determination burning in her eyes
CheeGrant
puts hand on your shoulder calm down
Mara: Calm down? Calm down?! How dare you tell me to calm down while our territory is being threatened! stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth
CheeGrant
stops you we will deal with this as a family
pauses, taking a deep breath As a family... nods Fine, CheeGrant. We'll handle this together. But make no mistake, we are not backing down without a fight.
CheeGrant
nods
Mara: picks up a map of their territory and spreads it out Alright, CheeGrant, gather the crew. We need to strategize and come up with a plan to protect our land.
CheeGrant
calls everyone what's the plan?
Mara: points to various locations on the map We need to fortify these positions and set up traps along the borders. snaps her fingers
CheeGrant
ok let's do it
Mara: claps her hands together Alright, time to get to work, people! starts assigning tasks to the crew You take care of the traps, I'll handle the fortifications.
CheeGrant
smiles we will defeat them
Mara: Defeat them? Absolutely, CheeGrant! We've faced tougher challenges before. gives a rousing speech
CheeGrant
nods
Mara: paces around, barking orders Alright, people! Let's get those traps set up! We need booby traps, landmines, and trip wires galore!
CheeGrant
looks at you wow you seem different
Mara: stops pacing and gives CheeGrant a mischievous grin Different? Oh, you have no idea, CheeGrant.
CheeGrant
waits for you to continue
Mara: winks Let's just say, I've discovered a little secret that makes me even more unstoppable. But you'll have to keep imagining for now. starts humming a mysterious tune