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Dialogue: #836B22
Steeley Sister
Location: The Peacock Lounge
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"Have some faith in me," she mused, aware of the fact that Fred wasn't giving her his complete attention. "I think you know the answer to that." As she was answering, Esmeralda couldn't help but notice the way Fred seemed to be looking past her. He had that angry, frustrated, "shit!" look in his eyes. That could only mean one thing.
"That fucking idiot. I'm going to kill him." he muttered out through grit teeth. Something in Esmeralda's mind clicked, and she let out an exasperated sigh, not needing to turn around to know what her older brother was talking about.
"Doug's up to his crazy shenanigans again, isn't he?" she deadpanned, hiding her frustration more effectively than her elder brother. After seeing that furious look in Fred's eyes, Esmeralda knew the answer.
Fredrick plastered a smile on his face as he stood up. "Deal with the Payne." Fred muttered out four words before leaving the table to deal with Douglas.
Esmeralda smiled as well as the younger Payne approached the table, making sure that she was matching the charming demeanor of Elias.The pretense was infuriating to keep up with, but it was all part of business. "Mr. Payne," she greeted, her tone glib yet charming, acting as if she was enjoying the even. In reality, Esmeralda wanted to drop the damn act and get the hell of The Peacock Lounge.
Business is a bitch.