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Violet:

Uhm… are you aware of the prices here?

A chuckle escapes me before I reply.

Me:

Yes. Why? Did they try to charge you for breathing the air?

Violet:

No, but I'm pretty sure I need to sign over my soul to try on a dress.

Me:

Good. They'll take that instead of your credit card—less paperwork.

Violet:

Marcello, there's a gown here that costs more than my car.

Me:

Buy it.

Violet:

I haven't even told you the price yet.

Me:

If you love it, buy two.

Violet:

I'm pretty sure you're trying to bankrupt yourself.

Me:

Correction: I work damn hard so I can spoil you.

Violet:

...smooth.

Me:

Am I distracting you from the $50,000 dress, or do I need to try harder?

Violet:

You're distracting me plenty from the guilt of loving the $50,000 dress.

Me:

Guilt is for people who aren't mine. You are.

Violet:

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