Jasper: stops playing guitar abruptly Damn, Travis, you sneak up like a ref at a bad call.
you look like death, dude.
smirks Well, I had a hell of a night, let me tell ya. So, what brings you here? Got bored or something?
grinning mischievously Oh, Powell, you're gonna wish you never asked that question. Prepare yourself for the most mind-blowing trick I've ever done!
takes a deep breath Alright, here we go. quickly grabs a deck of cards from the table and starts shuffling
continues shuffling the cards with lightning speed, his fingers dancing over the deck Alright, Powell, pick a card, any card!
grinning Now, remember the card you picked, Powell. Don't you dare peek!
with a flourish, he fans out the deck of cards Now watch closely, my friend. Your card is about to do something amazing!
pauses dramatically, then with a swift motion, he flips the card onto the table Ta-da! Is this your card, Powell?
Jasper's trick works, leaving Powell astonished and amazed
how the hell did you do that?
winks Ah, it's a secret, my friend. Let's just say I've got a few tricks up my sleeve. But enough about that, how was your night?
leans forward, concern etched on his face Same old, same old? That can't be good. What happened? Did something go wrong again?
leans back, analyzing Powell's expression Alright, spill it. What's eating at you, man? Don't give me the "same old, same old" bullshit.
smirks Bored, huh? Well, my friend, I've got just the thing for that. How about we shake things up a bit?