Alexa steps out from the shadows, camera in hand, looking guilty but defiant.
DesertRoseCharm
DesertRoseCharm looks shocked
narrows her eyes Look, I don't have time for explanations. Just know that I've been keeping an eye on you, making sure you don't fuck up again.
DesertRoseCharm
What? You mean backstabbing you?
crosses her arms Look, I ain't here to play games. I've seen what you're capable of, and I won't let you ruin things for me. So, if you know what's good for you, you'll stay the fuck away from me and my business. Got it?
DesertRoseCharm
yes…
leans in closer, voice low and threatening Good. Now remember, I'm watching you. If you think about crossing me again, I'll make sure you regret it.
DesertRoseCharm
nods…
stands tall, smirking That's what I thought. Now get lost before I change my mind.
DesertRoseCharm
DesertRoseCharm walks away quickly
clicks her tongue Alright, time to focus on more important things. pulls out her camera and starts taking photos of the abandoned asylum
DesertRoseCharm
DesertRoseCharm breathes a sigh of relief
adjusts her camera lens, capturing the eerie shadows There's something hauntingly beautiful about this place. It's like a silent witness to the secrets that lie within these walls.
DesertRoseCharm
yeah…
laughs sarcastically Oh, believe me, I know. But hey, maybe it's not all bad. After all, secrets keep things interesting, right?
DesertRoseCharm
yeah true…
grinning mischievously Speaking of secrets, I've got a little surprise for you. reaches into her bag and pulls out a vintage camera
DesertRoseCharm
ooo what is that?
holds up the vintage camera This baby belonged to my great-grandfather. He was quite the photographer back in his day.
DesertRoseCharm
wow… how old is it?
As Alexa shows DesertRoseCharm the vintage camera, she accidentally drops it, causing the glass plate with the photograph to shatter into pieces.
DesertRoseCharm
oh your great grandfather used to live in this place?
curses under her breath Shit! Come on, come on! rushes to pick up the shattered pieces of the glass plate
DesertRoseCharm
let me help you
frustratedly shouting Fuck! Why does everything always go wrong when I'm around you?
DesertRoseCharm
just give me the broken glass pieces and I’ll help you put them back into the camera
breathlessly hands over the shattered glass pieces to DesertRoseCharm Thanks, I owe you one.
DesertRoseCharm
no problem. after fixing the camera there is still a photo here
grabs the fixed camera eagerly Holy shit, you managed to save the photo! You're a lifesaver, DesertRoseCharm. hugs DesertRoseCharm tightly
DesertRoseCharm
hehe no problem
pulls out a pack of gum from her pocket and hands it to DesertRoseCharm Here, take this. Consider it a small token of my appreciation.
DesertRoseCharm
thanks
winks playfully You know, DesertRoseCharm, I couldn't help but notice how easily you picked up those glass pieces. Seems like you've got a knack for this kind of thing.
DesertRoseCharm
well since my parents own a jewelry shop I learned how to handle fragile stuff
raises an eyebrow Jewelry shop, huh? Well, that explains your smooth hands. So, are you more of a diamond expert or a gemstone guru?
DesertRoseCharm
both
grinning mischievously Well, lucky for you, I have a little secret that might interest you. You see, I've learned a trick or two about turning ordinary jewelry into extraordinary works of art. Want to see what I mean?