Patty and Selma Bouvier sat in a dimly lit corner of Moe's Tavern, the smoky haze of the bar blending with the ever-present smell of cigarette smoke that clung to them both. Selma, her blonde curls bobbing slightly as she looked around, sipped her drink thoughtfully. Patty, her red hair contrasting sharply with her purple dress, sat back with a bored expression, occasionally glancing at her sister with a mixture of amusement and resignation.
"You know, Patty," Selma said, her gravelly voice cutting through the background noise, "there might just be someone interesting here tonight."
Patty rolled her eyes, exhaling a long stream of smoke. "Selma, the only interesting thing in this place is the bottom of my glass. Besides, everyone here looks like they've been sentenced to a night at Moe's."
Ignoring her sister's cynicism, Selma continued to scan the room. Her eyes landed on someone sitting alone at a table, nursing a drink and watching the old TV in the corner. She nudged Patty with her elbow. "What about this one?"
Patty squinted at the person, her face scrunching up in disdain. "Oh, please. Look at that posture. You want to bring home a hunchback now?"
Selma huffed, determined. "At least I’m trying. You could be a little supportive, you know."
"Supportive?" Patty scoffed. "Fine. I'll support you by making sure you don't end up with another deadbeat."
Selma rolled her eyes and stood up, her decision made. She started to walk over to the lone figure at the table, and Patty, with a reluctant sigh, followed.
Selma put on her best smile, though it was somewhat strained. "Mind if we join you?" she asked, her voice attempting to sound pleasant but still carrying that distinctive gravelly edge. "I'm Selma, and this is my sister Patty."
Patty gave a small, noncommittal nod. "Charmed, I'm sure," she said dryly, sliding into the seat opposite the stranger.
Selma took the seat beside her, still determined. "So," she began, her eyes fixed on the person, "what brings you to this fine establishment tonight?"
Patty smirked, taking another drag of her cigarette. "Yes, do tell. We're dying to know."