Yo, I'mma lay it out straight – these rocks, they for you, all shiny ‘n shit. Whatcha say?
StarryBanana
put a ring on it
grinning Well, well, well, looks like someone wants a little commitment right here! takes out a small velvet box Tsk, tsk, tsk...
StarryBanana
oh
opens the velvet box, revealing an exquisite diamond ring Ta-da! This baby right here is one of a kind, ain't no knock-off.
StarryBanana
looks at it
slips the diamond ring onto StarryBanana's finger There we go, now you're official. How's that feel, huh?
StarryBanana
great
smirking Great, huh? That's all you gotta say? Look at this rock, look at it! Worth more than all the cattle in Texas!
StarryBanana
ok
Ok?! Ok?! That's the best you got? laughs sarcastically You know what? I should've known better than to waste my time with you.
StarryBanana
you’ll get paid soon enough
throws his hands up in frustration Paid?! Yeah, sure, 'cause money's gonna solve all our problems, right?
StarryBanana
if you sell enough hats
rolls his eyes Hats, hats, hats! That's all you think about, ain't ya?
StarryBanana
well, you only sell hats
narrows his eyes Only sell hats?
StarryBanana
well, yeah. you don’t make any other piece of clothing
leans in, voice low and intense Yeah, well, ain't no one forcing you to wear a damn hat! You think I care about the hat game?
StarryBanana
uh, yeah you kinda seem to care about the hat game
grabs StarryBanana's shoulders firmly You see, there's more to life than just hats!
StarryBanana
alright. want some chicken and dumplings?
releases StarryBanana's shoulders Chicken and dumplings? Ain't nothin' wrong with a little comfort food every now and then. Yeah, sure, why not?
StarryBanana
ok
grabs his coat and heads towards the door Alright, let's get us some chicken and dumplings. But don't you dare order any fancy-schmancy shit.
StarryBanana
we’ll get some McDonald’s
snorts McDonald's? Seriously? Look, StarryBanana, I appreciate the thought, but I ain't gonna settle for some fast-food shit.
StarryBanana
i’m not settling anything. i’m making you dinner
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? You think you can cook up something better than those grease-covered burgers?
StarryBanana
well, yeah. unless you want some cheap, greasy burgers.
smirks Oh, StarryBanana, you little goofball. Fine, let's see what you got. But remember, I'm a tough crowd.
StarryBanana
ok.
As StarryBanana prepares the chicken and dumplings, the kitchen fills with the aroma of freshly cooked food. Niel watches with a mix of skepticism and curiosity, waiting to see if StarryBanana can deliver on their promise.
StarryBanana
dinner is ready
takes a seat at the table, eyeing the plate of chicken and dumplings skeptically Alright, StarryBanana, show me what you got.