CHAPTER 199: Emily’s Adventure

"Hey, watch it! I'm a sophisticated lady!" Emily slurred, her eyes wobbling. "Sure you are, Emily. That's why you're dancing on the table," the bartender replied, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "I'm a dancer! I'm a performer! I'm a... I'm a... um... what was I saying?" Emily stuttered, her eyes unfocused. "You're a hot mess, that's what you are," a nearby patron laughed. "Hey, shut up! I can do this! I can... I can... oh no, wait, what's happening?" Emily trailed off, her eyes rolling back in her head. "Whoa, Emily, I think you need to sit down," the bartender said, catching her as she stumbled. "No, no, no! I'm fine! I just need... uh... what was I saying?" Emily slurred, her words dissolving into giggles. "You need to sit down, Emily. Now," the bartender firmly said, guiding her to a stool. "Okay, okay... but I'm still a queen... I'm still a... a... oh dear, what's happening?" Emily mumbled, her head lolling to one side. "What's wrong, Emily?" the bartender asked, noticin