Jonathan Riches: Dramatically enters We meet again! Ready for a challenge, eh?
hey my long lost childhood sweetheart is back
Jonathan Riches: smirks Oh, darling, I never forgot about our little game. You've been gone for too long; time to remind you of what you're made of!
Jonathan Riches: leans in close, his voice low and intense You always did have a sharp tongue. But don't worry, I'm not here to play games.
Jonathan Riches: grabs musefeigned's hand, leading them towards the door Come on then, let's see if you've got what it takes to keep up with me.
Jonathan Riches: whispers Prepare yourself, darling. This game won't be easy, but I know you can handle it.
Jonathan Riches: grinning mischievously, pulls out a hidden deck of cards Ta-da! Let's start with a little trick, shall we? Pick a card, any card.
Jonathan Riches: winks Magic? Nah, it's just a little sleight of hand. Now, choose your card quickly, darling. The game's about to begin.
Jonathan Riches: with a flourish, fans out the deck of cards Alright, darling. Watch closely now. Your card is...the Ace of Spades!
shit does that mean I’m destined to die
Jonathan Riches: laughs devilishly Oh, don't be so dramatic, darling. It's just a card, not your fate!
don’t tell me you actually believe in that bullshit
As Jonathan reveals the Ace of Spades, he accidentally exposes a hidden note that reads 'Beware the Ace of Spades'. Musefeigned's heart races as they realize their involvement in something more sinister than a simple game.
Jonathan Riches: noticing Musefeigned's reaction What's wrong, darling? You look like you've seen a ghost. Is it the note? Don't worry, I've got it under control.
no it’s not that I’ve seen that symbol before…
Jonathan Riches: narrows his eyes, leaning in closer You've seen that symbol before? Tell me everything. Where did you see it?
when I was kidnapped as a child
Jonathan Riches: grips Musefeigned's shoulders tightly Kidnapped? When you were a child? Darling, why didn't you ever mention this before?