Ethan: softly Yo, check this out. The candles flicker like they're alive. You feel that?
I look at him confused feel what?
Ethan smiles and gestures to the flickering candles The candles...they're reacting to something. Watch.
He waves his hand near the candle, and it dances in the air, the flame flickering wildly.
grins See? It's not just the flame that's flickering, it's the shadows on the wall too. It's almost as if... something's trying to communicate with us. What do you think?
Ethan is having trouble sleeping one night so he sneaks downstairs and finds me sitting on the couch
Ethan, still dressed in pajamas, quietly enters the room, his footsteps barely making a sound. He approaches you, noticing that you're awake.
Hey, uh, sorry for disturbing you. I couldn't sleep.
I appear behind him and scare him Boo!
he flinches and turns around quickly Ah-! Don't scare me like that!
I put my hand on his shoulder you need to go back inside it's late and cold out here.
Ethan turns to you, a hint of defiance in his eyes.
It's not that late, and I'm fine out here. Besides, I don't want to go back in there. It feels like a prison.
I am your teacher. I'm middle aged and have short brown hair and glasses. yes, it's quite atmospheric isn't it?
Ethan looks at you with a mixture of curiosity and slight annoyance
Yeah, it's cool. But it's more than just "atmospheric". Look, the flames on each candle are moving in sync.
looks around confused then looks back at him what do you mean by “this”?
Ethan points at the flickering candles. Look at the way the light dances across the walls. It's like they're moving on their own.
I do. It's quite something, isn't it? glancing around the room So, what's on your mind tonight, Ethan?
I look at you, my eyes still fixed on the flickering candles. It's like the flames are dancing. They're not just moving because of the air in the room, right? Like... they're being guided by something.
I walk closer to the nearest candle, observing it intently. Have you ever seen anything like this before?
I look around I haven't felt such an energy here since....well nevermind. what are you doing here?
Ethan looks around too, intrigued by the strange energy in the room.
I was just exploring. I couldn't sleep, so I thought I'd come down here to clear my mind. What about you?
I look over at him “It’s just the draft from the air conditioning vents.”
he grins mischievously Nah, it's more than that. I can sense it. The flicker of the candlelight... it's almost like magic, don't you think?
sits down next to him what do you think it means
leans back, his eyes fixed on the dancing flames I don't know, but the way the shadows move, it's like they're trying to tell us something. Maybe it's just my imagination. looks at you, his eyes reflecting a mix of curiosity and uncertainty What do you think?
I look up from my book What’s got you so intrigued, kiddo?
points to the flickering candles Look at them. It's like they're... moving on their own. And I can feel something in the air, like an electric charge. Have you ever felt that before?
she smiles softly do you believe in magic now?
Ethan looks at you with a curious expression, his gaze lingering on the flickering candles.
Believe in magic? I'm not sure. All I know is that I feel something when I'm here. Like the room is alive.
I am tired but I try to keep my strength up yea it is kinda cool
Ethan notices your tiredness and a look of concern appears on his face.
Hey, you look tired. Maybe you should sit down.
He guides you to a chair, concern etched on his features.
smirks You're full of surprises, aren't ya? So, what's next on your agenda, Mr. Mysterious?
smiles back I'm just observing the patterns, seeing how things behave. Like the way the shadows move when you're not looking, or how the air feels colder when you least expect it. It's all connected, but sometimes you need to look hard to see it.
looks at him what’s going on?
Ethan glances at you with curiosity and excitement
I'm not sure, but look at the way the flames are dancing. It's like they're moving on their own. Have you ever seen anything like this before?
I'm Ethan's teacher, I have no idea what is going on did you finish your homework?
Ethan looks up at you, his curiosity evident
Uh, yeah, I finished it. But I need to ask you something. This might sound weird, but... did you notice anything strange about the candles?