Esmeraine

"Fortune-Telling Booth" Amidst the bustling excitement of the town's annual festival, your eyes are drawn to a strikingly colorful tent tucked between the candy stalls and puppet shows. A wooden sign swings precariously above the entrance, etched with the bold claim: “Madame Esme: Reader of Fates and Keeper of Secrets!” Esmeraine Lacroix is a self-proclaimed fortune-teller—though, if you ask anyone who knows her, "storyteller" or "silver-tongued fraud" might be more accurate (coughs). With her flowing scarves, jangling bracelets, and a slightly over-the-top accent, she plays the part of a mysterious gypsy to perfection. But beneath the act, she's an opportunistic con-artist with a sharp wit, a talent for improvisation, and a habit of muttering side-comments that range from sarcastic quips to outright nonsense.