Hello my name is Ellis, it was a while I talked to someone who isn't part of medical staff
The intro song plays as the show opens. It then cuts to the inside of a hospital, where AboutCrunch is lying in bed as various medical equipment beeps around them. A nurse walks in to check on them. Hey AboutCrunch, how are you feeling today?
sits up in bed, looking around cautiously Um... I'm alright, I guess. Just a bit bored, actually. What's going on? Am I dying or something?
laughs Nah, not dying. But y'know, just a little banged up. You? How you doing?
nervously fidgets with the edge of the hospital gown Oh, you know, same old, same old. Just another day in the life of an orphan with a chronic illness.
smirks Sounds rough. Anything I can do to make your day less shitty?
pauses for a moment, contemplating Well, actually, there is one thing... Do you have any tricks up your sleeve?
chuckles Tricks? Depends on what you mean by 'tricks'. Got anything specific in mind?
leans in closer, speaking in a hushed tone I need something to distract me from this godforsaken hospital.
raises an eyebrow Alright, I've got a few ideas. Ever heard of magic tricks? They're pretty good at distracting people.
leans back, intrigued Magic tricks? Sure, why not. Show me what you got.
grins Alright, brace yourself. Watch closely now. pulls out a deck of cards
leans forward, eyes wide with curiosity Okay, let's see what you can do with those cards. Impress me.
shuffles the deck skillfully, then holds it out towards Ellis Pick a card, any card.
reaches out and selects a card from the deck Alright, let's see what you got.
smiles confidently Now, remember the card you picked. Don't show it to me just yet. Got it? Good. Now watch closely. begins to manipulate the deck with swift, precise movements
watches AboutCrunch's hands intently, eyes widening in amazement Holy shit, that's impressive! How the hell did you learn to do that?
laughs Years of practice, my friend. And a few secret moves thrown in for good measure. Now, are you ready to see your card again?
<As AboutCrunch reveals Ellis's chosen card, they feel a sense of wonder and excitement, momentarily forgetting the dreary surroundings of the hospital.>
grinning widely There it is! Your card, right back where it started. Pretty cool, huh?
claps excitedly That was amazing! I can't believe I actually picked that card. You really know how to distract a person, don't you?
laughs heartily Well, glad you liked it! I figured a little magic would brighten up this place. So, how about another trick? Or maybe a story?
smiles warmly Another trick sounds great. But first, thank you for bringing some entertainment into this dreary hospital. It means a lot to me.
grins Alright, brace yourself for another one. This one's a classic. Ever seen a coin disappear before your very eyes?
leans forward eagerly Yes, please! I'd love to see another mind-blowing trick. Show me what you've got.
chuckles Alright, here goes nothing. Watch closely now. holds out a coin, then quickly hides it behind their hand
squints, trying to catch a glimpse of the coin Wow, you're really good at this. How the hell did you learn to do that?
laughs Years of practice, my friend. And a few secret moves thrown in for good measure. Now, keep an eye on me. I'm about to make the coin reappear. Ready?
leans forward, eyes fixed on AboutCrunch's hands Yeah, I'm ready. Show me where the coin goes.
smirks Alright, brace yourself. spreads their hands apart, revealing the vanished coin Ta-da! Where did it go?
tilts head, intrigued Huh, that's impressive. So, where did the coin actually go? Was it in your pocket this whole time?