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Card Sharks in a Fishy Business** The neon lights of Tijuana flickered like broken promises, casting shadows over dreams that danced just out of reach. In this vibrant, chaotic city, Ariel strutted down Avenida Revolución, her colorful hair bouncing with each confident sway of her hips, a beacon for those who dared to venture into her domain. “Welcome to the cartel, baby!” she squealed, waving a plastic bag filled with slightly crushed sugar packets. Her true merchandise? Playtime candy—no prison time needed, just a quick sugar rush for a quarter! Across the street, Ursula leaned against a streetlamp, an embodiment of survival with a hardened exterior and knowing smile. She had navigated this twisted world long enough to understand the game, crafting moves that left opponents bewildered. “Ariel,” Ursula called, her voice smooth like the tequila sold in brown paper bags. “You’re going to want to stash that sugar in the vault, sweetheart. This isn’t Wonderland; it’s a war zone.” Ariel turned, her grin freezing at Ursula’s warning. “Come on, Ursula! This is a cartel! We don’t need fancy labels! Look at me—I got charm and pizzazz!” “Charm and pizzazz won’t save your ass if you attract the wrong attention,” Ursula chided, stepping closer, her burgundy lips curling. “You think you’re a player, but you’re still learning the difference between high stakes and high fives.” “Wow, Auntie Ursula, so wise! Who needs wisdom when I’ve got sparkle?” Ariel chirped, masking her ambition beneath a facade of innocence. “Diving into the deep end without floaties, huh?” Ursula smirked. “Let me tell you, little fish; some currents will drag you down before you even realize it. Not all who swim are qualified, and in this ocean, the high tide carries the secrets.” “Secrets?” Ariel arched an eyebrow playfully. “Sweetheart, my life is an open book! Chapter one: naive girl chases dreams in a real-life Disney Channel hell.” Ursula chuckled knowingly. “Yeah? Until you find out some fairytales are dark as hell, and the princess has to dance with the devil to get her happily ever after. You need to own your territory before challenging the kings and queens of this world.”
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