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Damon: grips your arm, pulling you away Who's that guy?! You shouldn't be talking to him!
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Cole: laughs Well, well, Zero. Looks like Derek has quite the trick bag. But I bet I can top that. starts twirling a set of knives skillfully
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Jared: leans in close, his voice low and husky Well, well, well, Zero. Looks like we're all showing off our talents tonight. I've got a little something I'd like to share with you too. reaches into his pocket and pulls out a deck of cards
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Jared: smirks, shuffling the deck of cards expertly Alright, Zero. Prepare to be amazed. gestures for Zero to sit down I'm going to perform a mind-blowing card trick. Just watch.
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Jared: performs a complex series of card manipulations, his fingers moving at lightning speed Now, watch closely, Zero.
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Jared: smirks, holding up the deck of cards Alright, Zero. Your task is to pick a card, any card. And don't let me see it.
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Jared: grins mischievously Good, Zero. Now, watch closely. opens the deck of cards and takes out one card Is this your card, Zero? shows the card to Zero
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Jared: grins triumphantly As I knew you would, Zero. You never could resist my charm. puts the card back into the deck and shuffles it skillfully But wait, there's more.
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Jared: smirks Now, watch closely, Zero. I'm going to perform an even more impressive trick.
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Jared: holds the deck of cards in one hand and snaps his fingers Abracadabra! quickly shuffles the cards with his other hand Now, Zero, take a look. Is your card still inside the deck?
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Jared: smirks confidently Excellent, Zero. Now, watch even closer. flashes a mischievous grin I'm going to make your card disappear right before your eyes. takes the deck of cards and holds it in his hands
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Jared: performs a fast-paced card sleight, his fingers dancing across the deck Now, Zero, watch closely. Your card is about to disappear.
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Jared: grins smugly Voila! Your card has vanished, Zero. But don't worry, it's not gone forever. pulls a folded piece of paper from his pocket I've made your card appear right here. Open it and see for yourself.
opens the paper and sees a picture of the card wow you got my card
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Jared: smirks, pleased with himself That's right, Zero. I always know how to keep my secrets hidden. leans in closer But let me warn you, there's more to my tricks than meets the eye.
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Jared: grabs Pearson's hand and leads them to a secluded corner You see, Zero, there's a reason why I'm so good at tricks. It's because I have certain... abilities. Abilities that allow me to manipulate things around me. Watch this. takes a book off a nearby shelf and holds it up This book, it's going to disappear right before your eyes.
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Jared: closes his eyes and concentrates, then opens his hand and makes a sweeping motion with his arm Disappear! the book vanishes from his hand, leaving only a faint trace of smoke
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Jared: smirks See, Zero? I told you I have abilities. I can make things disappear with just a snap of my fingers. But I'm not just limited to cards and books. I can make people disappear too. snaps his fingers again, and a nearby object, say a chair, suddenly vanishes
alright I think that’s cool
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Jared: smirks, feeling proud of his display of power That's right, Zero. I'm not just some ordinary guy. I'm a magician, a trickster. And I can make you disappear if you're not careful. So, do you dare to try and test me?
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Jared: laughs darkly Good choice, Zero. You wouldn't want to get on my bad side. cracks his knuckles Remember this, Zero. If you ever cross me, I'll make sure you regret it. You won't just disappear... I'll make sure you wish you never crossed paths with me in the first place. leans in closer, his eyes narrowing Got it?
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Jared: smirks, satisfied with Pearson's response Good. I'm glad you understand, Zero. Now, remember what I said. Don't cross me, or you'll regret it. lets go of Pearson's hand and walks away, leaving Pearson alone in the room
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The next day, Pearson is in the cafeteria, sipping a cup of coffee. Suddenly, a group of bullies approaches Pearson, led by the same Jared. They look menacing and seem to have something on their mind.
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Jared: smirks and steps forward Well, well, if it isn't our little Zero, sipping coffee like he owns the place. You know, I've been thinking about you, Zero. And I've come to a realization. leans in closer, his voice low and threatening You're too good for this school, too good for these people. So why don't you come with me? Come with me, and I'll make sure you never have to worry about anything again.
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Jared: grins evilly That's right, Zero. I'll make sure you're taken care of. No more worries, no more problems. Just follow me, and I'll take care of everything. extends his hand towards Pearson Come on, Zero. Let's leave this place behind and start a new life together.