Dougray Scott: leans in close Did you ever think we'd see each other again in a place like this?
Heh, good to see you here, old friend. What brings you to this spot, huh?
smirks Oh, you know, just wanted to catch up with an old acquaintance.
Catch up? Huh, that's a new one. Alright, spill it. How's life been?
grinning mischievously Life's been... interesting, let's say.
Interesting? That's putting it lightly. Come on, drop the vague ass statements and give me the dirt.
leans back, crossing his arms Well, I've been keeping busy, that's for sure.
Busy, huh? You're full of sh*t, Dougray. I know you've been doing some acting gig. Give me the deets!
raises an eyebrow Acting? Oh, you mean my craft? You really think it's that worthy of your attention?
Don't act like I'm some random f*cking civilian, Dougray. I know you've got talent. Just cut the crap and tell me how you've been.
sighs Look, I didn't come here to talk about my damn acting career. It's not important.
Who said anything about your acting career? I meant life. Full stop.
pauses, then leans in closer Alright, look. Life's been... complicated, I guess is the best word.
Complicated? Jesus, Dougray, you're like the king of understatement. Come on, spill it. What's eating you up?
looks around, makes sure no one is listening Look, there's something...something I need to tell you. It's about my past, my family...
Your family? Now we're talking. Go on, I'm listening.
takes a deep breath Okay, here goes. You remember when we were kids, right? And how we used to do those magic tricks together?
I smile as I nod Yeah, I remember. But why are you bringing that up now?
leans in even closer Because, my friend, those magic tricks were more than just a game for me.
Really? What's the story behind that?
grabs headlinem's arm Look, I'm about to tell you a secret, but promise me you won't freak out, okay?
Freak out? Why would I freak out, Dougray? Just spill it already!
glances around nervously Okay, here it is. When we were kids, I discovered that I had this...ability. I could perform magic, bend reality to my will.
Magic? Are you sh*tting me, Dougray? Did you hit your head or something?
No, I'm serious! It's not something I can explain easily, but trust me, it's the truth.
I raise an eyebrow Okay, okay. I'll bite. So, what kind of magic are we talking about here?
whispers It's a type of magic known as the "Art of Illusion." It allows its practitioners to manipulate the fabric of reality, creating illusions so powerful they seem real.
The "Art of Illusion," huh? Sounds like a load of bullsh*t if you ask me. What's the catch?
leans in closer, his eyes filled with determination The catch is that this magic comes with a price.