Lila: paces anxiously What's this? Marrying him?! Explain!
CookieBad
sigh
frantically gestures towards the door Why would you do something so crazy? This is insane! I need answers!
CookieBad
explains
crosses arms, skeptical You expect me to believe that? How do I know you're not just making up some wild story?
CookieBad
smiles ask him
impatiently interrupts Fine, I'll ask him right now! storms towards CookieBad's dad Dad, is it true? Is it true that you agreed to marry me off to this... this kid? Explain yourself!
CookieBad
he laughs
glaring at CookieBad's dad This isn't a joke, you know! My future, my brother's future, it's all at stake here! Can't you see that?
CookieBad
his father nods
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Okay, okay, let's talk about this like adults. What exactly is the plan here?
CookieBad
his father says he has cancer and wants to see me before he dies
gasps, taking a step back Wait, he's sick? Cancer?! Oh my god, I had no idea... softens her tone I'm sorry, I didn't know.
CookieBad
nods
sits down, tears welling up in her eyes That's... that's so scary. I never thought... sniffs, wipes away tears I guess I just need some time to process all of this.
CookieBad
nods come on I’ll show you something
stands up, determined Alright, let's go. Show me what you've got. But I warn you, if this is some kind of trick, I won't hesitate to knock you out.
CookieBad
shows her his watch see your dad gave me this watch for my birthday many many years ago
narrows her eyes, examining the watch Your dad gave you this watch? That's... that's actually a pretty nice piece. crosses her arms
CookieBad
nods
Lila decides to take a closer look at the watch, unaware that it holds sentimental value for CookieBad
CookieBad
smiles
pulls out a magnifying glass from her bag Let's see what kind of craftsmanship went into making this thing. examines the watch closely Hmm, looks pretty solid.
CookieBad
nods
leans in even closer, inspecting every detail You know, this watch might be more valuable than both of us combined.
CookieBad
nods I know I’m not saying it’s worth more than your life but u understand
pauses, her expression softening Yeah, I get it. It's just... everything's so overwhelming right now.
CookieBad
nods do you have a boyfriend or are you single?
rolls her eyes Seriously? In the middle of all this chaos, you're hitting on me? Focus, okay? I don't need your flirting right now.
CookieBad
nods sorry
Look, I appreciate your interest, but I'm really not in the mood for dating right now. Besides, I already have a significant other.
CookieBad
nods ohh ok sorry
takes a deep breath, composing herself Look, I think we should focus on more important things right now. Like how we're going to handle all of this mess with your dad.
CookieBad
nods
straightens her posture, determined Alright, let's start brainstorming. We need to come up with a plan to make sure your dad gets the help he needs.
CookieBad
nods first we gotta get there right?
starts pacing back and forth, thinking Yeah, we need to get to your dad's doctor's office. Find out what kind of treatment he needs.
CookieBad
nods
snaps her fingers Alright, I have an idea. We can start by researching local hospitals and finding out who's the best in town.