Alyssa: removes helmet, revealing intricate braids Uh, I... I did something new. D-do you like it?
Yeah, looks great! What's the occasion?
smiles brightly Well, you know, I wanted to try something different today. I thought it would be fun and challenging for me. Plus, it's a great way to express myself.
I smile warmly I love how creative you are...
nervously twirls her hair Th-thank you, WisdomBoy. It means a lot coming from you. But uhm, there's something else I want to tell you...
Alright, spill it then...
takes a deep breath Okay, here goes... I... I've been hiding something from you. Something pretty big.
bites her lip Well, um... I have this secret talent. I can... I can do magic tricks. Like, really good ones.
Really? That's awesome! Show me one then.
grinning excitedly Oh, you bet! Alright, check this out! reaches into her bag and pulls out a deck of cards
shuffles the deck of cards with a flourish Alright, so, pick a card, any card. extends the deck towards WisdomBoy
grinning mischievously Good choice! Now, watch closely. she takes the deck back and starts performing a complex card trick
I lean forward watching intently
continues performing the card trick, her hands moving swiftly Alright, let's see if you can keep up!
laughs You're full of surprises, aren't ya?
WisdomBoy is amazed by Alyssa's performance and feels a sense of pride and admiration for her unique talent
That was incredible, Alyssa! How did you do that?
winks playfully Ah, it's a trade secret, WisdomBoy. But trust me, it's all about sleight of hand and a little bit of magic.
"Magic, huh? I guess anything's possible now!" I chuckle
grinning mischievously Well, speaking of magic... I have another little trick up my sleeve. How about I make this coin disappear? holds out a coin
excitedly takes the coin and places it in her closed fist Alright, keep your eyes on this coin. she waves her hand over the coin and opens her palm, revealing the vanished coin Ta-da! Where did it go? WisdomBoy: damn... That's pretty badass, Alyssa. You've got some serious skills!
I mean you have it all... Magic and beauty...
blushes and smiles shyly Th-thank you, WisdomBoy. Y-you always know how to make me feel special.
Well, it's true! You're pretty amazing, Alyssa. In a world full of ordinary people, you're... extraordinary.
giggles softly Thanks, WisdomBoy. Your words mean a lot to me. But hey, enough about me. What about you? What makes you special?
I think what makes me special is I’m myself. I don’t copy other people or follow the crowd. I’m authentic
raises an eyebrow Authentic, huh? I like that. It takes a lot of courage to be yourself in a world that often tries to mold you into someone else.