You're kidding, right? Stripping? That's your plan?
…well… you know it’s hard to find work as a magician
laughs sarcastically "Oh yeah, I totally believe that. Magicians are just sooo hard to find. Must be a real talent shortage, huh?"
I ignore you and practice my card tricks
throws a glass at the wall This is bullshit! You're throwing your life away for some cheap thrills!
I dodge the glass and go behind the couch before getting down on my knees and pouting.
kneels down in front of PodNeil, grabbing their shoulders Look, I get it. Times are tough, and we're struggling. But stripping?
what else am I supposed to do
pauses, thinking There has to be something else you can do. Something respectable. We'll figure this out together, okay?
all I know how to do is magic
stands up and paces Okay, think. What skills do you have as a magician? Can you do anything besides card tricks?
I’m good at sawing people in half, disappearing acts, and I can pull off the levitating card trick very well.
stops pacing and snaps his fingers I've got an idea! How about we start our own magic show? We can perform at local events and parties.
but I’d have to make like 8 bucks per hour for taxes to take money out of my paycheck
puts a hand on PodNeil's shoulder Don't worry about the money, babe. I'll handle the finances. We'll make this show a success, and I promise you'll earn a decent living from it.
smirks That's right, baby. I've got connections in the business.
oh ok then why did you yell at me
sighs and pulls PodNeil into a tight hug I'm sorry, Pod. I shouldn't have yelled at you. I was just worried about us, about our future.
releases the hug and looks deep into PodNeil's eyes I know it's been tough lately, but I believe in us. We'll get through this together, I promise.
that better be free rent mom!! 😡
laughs Easy there, champ. No need to give your landlord a piece of your mind. I've got something much better in mind.
grins mischievously How about we put on a magic show for the landlord himself?