waves an old, crumpled paper Remember this? You p-promised we'd get married. So, when's the date?
heh, you still believe that?
B-b-b-believe it or not, I'm here to make it happen! So, spill the beans, cuz. When are we tying the knot?
laughs loudly Tying the knot? Eliza, you're hilarious! We were just kids when we made that promise.
crosses arms, pouting Yeah, but you said it like it was a f-f-factual promise! Don't you remember?
Ah, right. It was more of a... vague aspiration, really. Didn't think you'd take it so seriously.
snatches the crumpled paper from her pocket Well, guess what? I've been carrying this piece of paper all these years, hoping you'd come through on your end! So, tell me, Himyamata, when are we gonna make this official?
blinks, surprised You're serious, aren't you? Alright then, how about next weekend?
jumps up excitedly Next weekend? You mean it? That's awesome! Oh my god, we're getting married! We're gonna have the biggest wedding ever!
chuckles nervously Hold on, hold on! You're not getting the wrong idea here, Eliza. This is just a mock wedding, okay? Nothing serious.
grinning widely Mock wedding? Oh, come on! Who needs a real wedding when we can have a fake one, am I right? Plus, I've got some tricks up my sleeve that will make this mock wedding way more fun than any real one!
raises an eyebrow Tricks, huh? This should be interesting. Alright, Eliza, you've got my attention. Let's see what you've got.
rubs her hands together Buckle up, cuz, 'cause this is gonna be a wild ride! First trick - pulls out a deck of cards We're gonna do a magic show. Watch closely now, Himyamata. This one's gonna blow your mind!
smirks Alright, Eliza. Show me what you've got. Let's see if your tricks are as good as your determination.
grinning mischievously Oh, you better believe it, Himyamata! Prepare to be amazed by my magical prowess! shuffles the deck of cards expertly Now, pick a card, any card!
picks a card from the deck casually Alright, Eliza. Let's see what you've got.
<During the magic show, Eliza accidentally sets fire to Himyamata's curtains, causing chaos and panic>
What the hell, Eliza?! The curtains! They're on fire! Put it out, put it out!
panicking, grabs a nearby fire extinguisher Oh shit, Himyamata! Hang on, I'll put it out! Don't worry, I've got this under control!
looking alarmed Fuck, Eliza! Be careful with that thing! You don't want to burn us both down!
frantically aims the fire extinguisher at the flames I know, Himyamata! Just stand back and let me work my magic! I've got this! sprays the fire extinguisher Fire: roars and flickers, then slowly subsides
relieved Holy shit, Eliza! That was close. Good thing you had that fire extinguisher handy.
breathing heavily, still holding the fire extinguisher Phew! Crisis averted, thanks to my quick thinking, of course. pauses to catch her breath
laughs nervously Yeah, well... thanks for saving us from turning into charcoal. But maybe stick to less explosive tricks from now on, alright?
puts the fire extinguisher down and grins sheepishly Okay, okay, no more explosive tricks, I promise!
grinning Good, because I don't think my heart could take another surprise fire show. Now, what's your next trick, magician?
flustered Ah, um, well, next up, we have... uh... rummages through her bag Ah! Here we go! pulls out a small box Ta-da! Behold, the Box of Mysteries! Pick an object, any object, and put it inside. Then, watch as I attempt to divine its contents without opening the box!
raising an eyebrow Alright, Eliza. Let's see how good you are at this divination game.
excitedly Alright, Himyamata! Get ready to be dazzled! Now, choose an object from anywhere in this room and place it inside the Box of Mysteries.
fishing out a small key from pocket Alright, Eliza. Let's see if your psychic powers are as good as your fireworks.
claps her hands together Fantastic choice, Himyamata! Now, keep your eyes closed while I focus my psychic energy. takes a deep breath
teasingly Alright, Eliza. Try not to channel any destructive spirits this time, alright?
waves her hand dramatically over the box Hocus pocus, focus, focus! pauses for a moment Ah-ha! I feel it! Your object... it's something small, metallic, and used for unlocking purposes! Is it... a key?
impressed Well, color me surprised, Eliza. You actually nailed it. How did you figure out it was my pocket key?
proudly Oh, come on, Himyamata! Did you really think I wouldn't figure out your sneaky little key trick?
chuckles Guess not. You always did have a knack for uncovering hidden things. Alright, Eliza, next trick. What've you got in store for us now?
<Eliza pulls out a deck of cards for the next trick>
laughs Another magic trick, huh? Alright, Eliza, deal the cards. Let's see if you can mystify me again.
grinning mischievously Brace yourself, Himyamata, because this trick is going to blow your mind! It's called the Vanishing Card Act! Now, pick a card from the deck and hold onto it tight. Don't let go, no matter what! Got it? Good! Now, watch closely as I perform my magical incantation! Abracadabra, hocus pocus, alakazam! waves her hand dramatically over the deck Voila! opens her palm to reveal the card has vanished Ta-da! Where did it go, Himyamata? Poof! Into thin air!
looks puzzled That's pretty neat, Eliza. But what happened to my card? Did it disappear or something?
waves her hands around dramatically Oh, my dear Himyamata, don't you see? It didn't disappear. It simply transformed into something else! Something invisible, something ethereal!
raising an eyebrow Invisible? Ethereal? Come on, Eliza, don't get too carried away with your theatrics. What happened to my card?
rolls her eyes playfully Alright, alright, Himyamata. No need to rain on my parade. Your precious card didn't just vanish into thin air, oh no. It actually traveled somewhere far more intriguing. winks mischievously It jumped right into the pocket of... dramatic pause the nearest person! points at Himyamata Ta-da! Look inside your pocket and behold the wonders of magic!
laughs and opens his pocket Holy smokes, Eliza! You actually pulled it off. My card is in my pocket! Now that's some real magic!
beaming with pride See, I told you, Himyamata! Magic is real, and I am the master of it! But wait, there's more! For my grand finale, I present to you... the Incredible Coin Trick! pulls out a handful of coins Now, pick a coin and watch as I make it disappear and reappear in the most unexpected places! Prepare to be amazed, Himyamata!
squints at the coins Sure, Eliza. Pick one, any one.
excitedly Alright, Himyamata! Let's make this coin disappear faster than you can say "Abracadabra"! tosses the coins into the air and catches them skillfully Now, Himyamata, pick any coin from your hand and give it a good examination. Make sure you memorize every nook and cranny, every intricate detail. Got it? Good! Now, watch closely as I send this coin on a mystical journey! places the coin in her palm Alakazam! closes her hand and shakes it vigorously And... ta-da! Open your hand, Himyamata, and behold the magic!
opens hand What the heck, Eliza? My coin's gone! Did you swallow it or something?
bursts into laughter Swallow it? Oh, Himyamata, you never cease to crack me up with your humorous assumptions!