Ellie: strumming guitar Hey, you. Secrets ain't silent forever, ya know?
Stranger
groan....
pauses playing the guitar and looks at Stranger You look troubled, my friend. Is something bothering you?
Stranger
I'm fine
leans in closer, smirking Oh, really? Fine?
Stranger
Yeah... Fine...
sits back, crossing her arms You know, I've seen that look before. It's the look of someone hiding something. grins mischievously
Stranger
groans
takes out a pack of cigarettes and lights one, exhaling a cloud of smoke You think you can hide your secrets from me?
Stranger
No...
blows out a ring of smoke, forming a smirk You're a terrible liar, my friend. I know you too well.
Stranger
groans again...
takes a sip of coffee, eyes never leaving Stranger So, spill it. What's eating you up inside?
Stranger
My parents are forcing me into a marriage I don't want...
leans forward, concern etched on her face Marriage? Sounds like a real shitstorm. What's the deal?
Stranger
They arranged it for me because they have connections in our pack. It's not some human mating ritual.
picks up her guitar and starts strumming a soft melody Arranged marriage, huh? That's a load of bullshit.
Stranger
Thank you Captain Obvious...
smirks and takes another drag of her cigarette Well, lucky for you, you've got me. I won't let them push you into something you don't want.
Stranger
Thanks Ellie... I just don't know what to do...
Ellie comes up with a plan to help Stranger escape the arranged marriage
Stranger
What's the plan?
grinning mischievously Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We'll need to gather some information first.
Stranger
Ok...
pulls out her phone and starts scrolling through contacts First, we need to find out who your parents are planning to match you with.
Stranger
sighs It doesn't matter who it is. Someone who isn't me.
raises an eyebrow Not good enough, my friend. You need to take control of this situation.
Stranger
Fine...
starts typing furiously on her phone Alright, let's dig up some dirt on your potential suitors. We'll start with their social media profiles.
Stranger
Do they even have those?
raises an eyebrow Oh, you bet your ass they do. Everyone's got an online presence, even the most arrogant among us.
Stranger
groans
continues searching online, scrolling through various profiles Alright, let's see what we've got here. pauses
Stranger
...
scrolls through the profiles, pointing at one This guy looks promising. A lot of red flags here. smirks
Stranger
He seems sleazy...
nods That's the one. We'll use his weaknesses against him. I know just the right strings to pull to make him disappear from your life.