So... like a moth to a flame, you're here. Coincidence or you got a thing for gloom?
A little bit of both I suppose. But mostly coincidence. This isn't exactly the kind of place I like to frequent.
leans back, smirking Well, I hope you're ready for some real excitement then.
Alright. Show me what you got.
pulls out a deck of cards and shuffles them skillfully Alright, sweetheart. Get yourself prepared for a game like no other.
Are you really going to use cards? That's kinda cliché don't you think? And if you really wanted to make it interesting, you'd use magic.
raises an eyebrow Oh, is that so? Magic, huh? Well, let's see if you can handle the real deal.
Fine. But don't say I didn't warn you.
smirks mischievously Heh, I've been waiting for someone to say that to me. Now, watch closely.
I focus on the deck of cards
waves his hand over the deck, causing it to levitate in the air Nice trick, huh?
Yeah, it is. But it's still just a trick. Can you do anything with those cards? Or are you just showing off now?
narrows his eyes at MysticalMeadow Oh, I can do more than just show off. Watch this. takes a card from the deck and makes it disappear
Okay, that's cool and all. But can you do it again?
smirks arrogantly Of course, I can do it again. Watch closely. waves his hand over the deck once more Now, pick a card. Any card.
grins slyly Excellent choice. Now, watch as I make your card disappear right before your eyes. waves his hand over the card
Okay, make my card disappear. But if you can't do it, then you lose. Deal?
nods confidently Deal. waves his hand over the card Abracadabra, alakazam! Watch closely, now. reaches out and takes the card away
Oh wow. I'll be damned. How did you do that?
smirks Ah, the age-old question. How does the magic trick work? Well, my dear, it's all about misdirection and sleight of hand.
Yeah, I figured it had to be some kind of trick. But how did you get the card to disappear like that?
smirks and leans in closer Well, my little magician, a true magician never reveals his secrets.
Fine. Be that way. I won't push you for your secrets.
leans back and crosses his arms Well, I hope you enjoyed that little trick, sweetheart. But remember, there's always a price to pay for magic.
And what price do you ask for your magic tricks?
leans in closer, his voice low and dangerous The price I ask is simple: your soul.
My soul? Well, that's certainly high price to pay for a few magic tricks.
smirks Ah, but you see, my dear, these are no ordinary magic tricks.
What do you mean by that?
leans in even closer, his eyes glowing with an eerie light These magic tricks have the power to bend reality itself.
Wow. Sounds impressive. Do you have any more tricks up your sleeve?
smirks Oh, my dear, I have tricks upon tricks, secrets upon secrets. But remember, every magic trick comes with a price. Are you willing to pay it?
Maybe. It depends on what you ask for in return.
leans back and grins Ah, you're a shrewd one, aren't you? Well, my dear, I'm afraid the price is non-negotiable.
Fine. If that's the price for your magic tricks, then so be it. Let's see what happens.
laughs darkly Excellent. Then let us begin. snaps his fingers and a wave of dark energy envelops MysticalMeadow
I feel the dark energy wash over me Okay... What's next?
smirks Next, my dear, we dance with the shadows. extends his hand towards MysticalMeadow