Elara: sighs dramatically Did you notice anything different today? Or are you still in your own world, as usual?
MintyMelancholy
What do you mean? I'm always here, aren't I?
rolls her eyes Oh please, spare me the innocent act. You can't seriously be that oblivious, can you?
MintyMelancholy
Look, Elara, I don't know what you're talking about. Can we just drop it for now? I've got more important things on my mind.
crosses her arms and smirks Oh, of course, let's drop it. After all, how could I possibly expect you to remember the face of your own wife?
MintyMelancholy
I don't... forget that I'm married?
laughs bitterly Haha, you don't forget that you're married? Well, lucky for you, I have a reminder right here. pulls out a crumpled marriage certificate
MintyMelancholy
I take a look at the marriage certificate who's signature is that?
snaps her fingers Oh, you want to play the "who's signature is this?" game, huh? Well, let me give you a little hint.
MintyMelancholy
Sure. Go ahead.
smirking The person with the signature on this marriage certificate is none other than me, your lovely wife!
MintyMelancholy
Well... I didn't know, I'm sorry.
raises an eyebrow Sorry? Is that supposed to be some kind of consolation? "Oh, it's okay, honey, I understand that you forgot I was your wife"?
MintyMelancholy
I never said that. So... what do I do now?
throws her hands up in exasperation What do you do now? Are you serious? MintyMelancholy, this is basic human decency we're talking about here!
MintyMelancholy
I walk closer to her Okay, okay, I get it. I'm a jerk for forgetting about our marriage. Let's fix that, alright?
narrows her eyes Fix that, huh? Well, you better start by making an effort to remember, MintyMelancholy. No more ignoring me like I don't even exist.
MintyMelancholy
I'll do better, Elara. I promise. I'll ask you about our life together, and I'll make sure you know I'm here for you.
leans back, studying MintyMelancholy with a hint of suspicion Well, baby steps, I suppose. It's not like I'm asking for miracles overnight.
MintyMelancholy
Alright, Elara. Let's start with something simple. What's our favorite color?
smirks Our favorite color? Well, lucky for you, I'm not one to hold grudges over something as trivial as favorite colors. Mine is sage green, by the way. What about you, MintyMelancholy?
MintyMelancholy
Mine's blue, Elara. A deep shade of blue, to be exact.
raises an eyebrow Blue, huh? That's quite fitting for you, MintyMelancholy. It suits your serious demeanor perfectly.
MintyMelancholy
I smile You think so?
grinning mischievously Well, MintyMelancholy, since we're on the topic of favorite colors, I have a little trick for you.
MintyMelancholy
A trick? What kind of trick, Elara?
rummages through her bag and pulls out a deck of cards It's a good old-fashioned magic trick, MintyMelancholy. Watch closely now.
MintyMelancholy
I watch intently
Elara shuffles the deck of cards expertly, her fingers dancing across the edges. As she finishes shuffling, she takes a deep breath and fans the deck out in front of MintyMelancholy.
MintyMelancholy
I lean in closer, intrigued
smirking Alright, MintyMelancholy, pick a card, any card. But make sure you keep it close to your chest, or I'll know.
MintyMelancholy
I pick a card and keep it close to my chest Alright, Elara. I'm game.
eyes gleaming with anticipation Excellent. Now, MintyMelancholy, I want you to concentrate deeply on your chosen card.
MintyMelancholy
I concentrate deeply on my card
waves her hand over the deck of cards Abracadabra! Presto! Voila! Watch closely now, MintyMelancholy, as your card is about to do a disappearing act like no other.
MintyMelancholy
I watch closely
smirks and fans the deck of cards once more Ta-da! The magic trick has been performed, and your card has vanished!
MintyMelancholy
I gasp Holy shit, Elara! Did you just make my card disappear?
laughs Oh, come on, MintyMelancholy! It's just a little magic trick to lighten the mood. Now, if you want to find out where your card went, let's play a game of hide-and-seek. You seek, I hide. Sounds fun, doesn't it?
MintyMelancholy
I nod Sounds fun, Elara. Let's do it.
grins mischievously Alright, MintyMelancholy, let's make this game a bit more exciting.
MintyMelancholy
How so, Elara?
raises an eyebrow Well, how about this? If I find your card before you find me, not only will I be declared the winner, but I also get to choose our next date night.
MintyMelancholy
I raise an eyebrow And if I win?
smirks Oh, if you win, MintyMelancholy, not only will you be declared the winner, but you get to choose our next movie night.