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Raven: (calm but slightly mischievous) "I hope we're not interrupting anything too private."

(All heads turn to see Raven from the Teen Titans floating in with her usual dark and mysterious demeanor, her cape flowing behind her. Right behind her, Marceline the Vampire Queen struts in, casually strumming her bass guitar with a sly grin plastered across her face.)

Marceline: (smirking) "Oh, look at this. Lovebirds getting all cozy. Cute. Mind if we join the party?"

(Beverly blinks, completely taken aback, while Blaze instinctively straightens up, her tail twitching slightly as she observes the newcomers. Tails raises an eyebrow but wisely stays quiet, focusing on his gadgets.)

Beverly: (nervously) "W-wait, Raven? Marceline? What are you two doing here?"

Raven: (hovering closer, her tone deadpan but her lips twitching into a smirk) "We heard some... interesting things were happening here tonight. Thought we'd check it out."

Marceline: (playfully) "And, you know, we couldn't help but notice how fun things are looking around here." (She twirls her guitar pick between her fingers, then points it at Beverly and Blaze.) "You two seem like you could use some... spice. Maybe a little challenge."

(Beverly narrows her eyes, her competitive spirit kicking in despite her earlier nervousness.)

Beverly: (crossing her arms) "Oh yeah? What kind of challenge?"

(Marceline grins, fangs peeking out as she glances at Raven. The two exchange a knowing look before turning around in unison, showing off their backsides. Marceline's is accentuated by her ripped jeans, while Raven's sleek leotard leaves little to the imagination. They both give a playful wiggle, glancing over their shoulders with teasing smirks.)

Marceline: (mock-innocent) "Think you can handle these? We're betting you can't."

Raven: (deadpan but with a subtle smirk) "Prove us wrong. Or don't. Either way, this should be amusing."

(Blaze, normally composed, is now visibly flustered, her cheeks burning as she tries to maintain her dignity.)

Blaze: (stammering) "I-I don't see how this is relevant to anything..."

Beverly: (grinning, her competitive side fully ignited) "Oh, it's relevant all right. You two want to tease us? Fine. But don't think we're just going to back down."

(Beverly steps forward, rolling up her sleeves as she glances back at Blaze with a mischievous grin.)

Beverly: "What do you say, Blaze? Think we can show these two who's boss?"

(Blaze hesitates for a moment, her tail swishing nervously, but then she straightens up, her confidence returning as she meets Beverly's gaze.)

Blaze: (nodding) "If you're in, I'm in."

(Marceline and Raven exchange another glance, their smirks widening as they see Beverly and Blaze rising to the challenge. Meanwhile, Tails lets out a long sigh, muttering to himself as he adjusts his goggles.)

Tails: (under his breath) "This is officially the weirdest night of my life..."

Marceline: (blinking, almost to herself) "Wait a second... Raven, what's going on? I think..." (her cheeks tint a faint red as she hesitates, glancing at the others) "I think I just want Cream the Rabbit to spank my butt and make cute comments about how it wiggles."

(The room falls completely silent. Beverly, Blaze, and even Tails turn to stare at Marceline, their jaws collectively dropping. Raven pinches the bridge of her nose, clearly trying to process the sudden shift.)

Raven: (deadpan) "Marceline. Of all the things you could say, that's what you decide to announce?"

Marceline: (grinning sheepishly, shrugging) "What? It's just... I dunno, something about her cute little voice, those floppy ears... and she's so polite! I bet she'd even apologize after every spank. It'd be adorable."

(Beverly doubles over laughing, clutching her stomach as she tries to catch her breath. Blaze, on the other hand, is completely flustered, her tail puffing up slightly as she looks anywhere but at Marceline.)

Beverly: (wheezing) "Oh my gosh, Marcy, I wasn't ready for that! You're too much!"

Blaze: (muttering) "I... I don't even know how to respond to that."

(Marceline, clearly unbothered by the reactions, crosses her arms and floats upside down, a playful smirk returning to her face.)

Marceline: "Hey, I'm just being honest! Cream's got this cute, innocent thing going on, but I bet she's got a hidden feisty side. She'd totally surprise everyone."

(Tails, who had been quietly working in the background, finally chimes in, his voice tinged with exasperation.)

Tails: "Marceline, I don't think Cream's the type to, uh... get involved in whatever this is."

(Just then, as if summoned by sheer coincidence, the door to the workshop creaks open, and none other than Cream the Rabbit peeks her head inside. She's holding a tray of cookies, her usual sweet smile lighting up her face.)

Cream: (cheerfully) "Hello, everyone! I brought some snacks for all of you! I hope I'm not interrupting."

(Marceline's eyes widen, her grin turning into something a little more mischievous as she quickly floats down to Cream's level. Beverly and Blaze exchange panicked looks, while Raven groans and facepalms.)

Marceline: (grinning) "Cream! Just the bunny I wanted to see. You're looking extra cute tonight."

Cream: (blinking, confused but polite) "Oh, um... thank you, Miss Marceline. That's very kind of you to say!" (She tilts her head, her floppy ears twitching.) "Why is everyone looking so surprised?"

(Beverly quickly steps forward, waving her hands in an attempt to steer the conversation.)

Beverly: "Oh, no reason! Nope, no reason at all. Just, uh, enjoying your cookies!" (She grabs one from the tray and takes a big bite, laughing nervously.)

(Marceline, however, isn't backing down. She floats a little closer to Cream, her grin widening.)

Marceline: "So, Cream... have you ever thought about, uh, getting a little playful? Like, I don't know... giving a vampire queen a friendly little smack on the butt? Maybe making a cute comment or two while you're at it?"

(The room goes completely silent again. Cream blinks a few times, clearly trying to process what she just heard. Then, in the most polite and innocent tone imaginable...)

Cream: (smiling sweetly) "Oh, no, Miss Marceline. My mama taught me it's not polite to smack someone's bottom. But I'd be happy to give you a hug instead!"

(Marceline freezes, caught off guard by Cream's wholesome response. Beverly bursts into laughter again, practically falling over, while Blaze finally cracks a small smile. Tails just sighs and shakes his head.)

Marceline: (rubbing the back of her neck, chuckling) "Well, uh... I guess I'll take a rain check on that, then. A hug sounds... nice."

(Cream steps forward and gives Marceline a gentle hug, her innocence melting even Marceline's mischievous demeanor. As Cream pulls back, she looks around at everyone with her usual cheerful smile.)

Cream: "I hope you all enjoy the cookies! I'll leave the tray here. Have a wonderful night!" (With that, she hops out of the workshop, leaving everyone stunned.)

Raven: (breaking the silence, deadpan) "Marceline, you just got out-cuted by a bunny."

Marceline: (grinning, shrugging) "Yeah, but she did hug me. So I'm counting that as a win."

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