Lia Everly: clutches your hand D-do we s-see the p-psychic now?
nervously adjusts her glasses, eyes darting around W-w-what should I say to him? Do I even have anything prepared? Oh no, what if he can't understand my thoughts? takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself
relax! He just wants to talk
stutters nervously O-oh, okay, okay, I'll try to relax. takes out a notebook and starts scribbling down key points
scribbling rapidly O-okay, okay, I got it. Let's see... um... hi, Mr. Psychic! So, um, I have this, uh, unique ability... yeah, unique ability. Um, I can create a telepathic link with anyone who shares the same birthday as me. Yeah, it's pretty crazy, right? I mean, I discovered it when I was 17.
so you have telepathy with those who share your birthday
flashes a nervous smile Y-yeah, exactly! Telepathy with people who share my birthday. It sounds so cool, right? But honestly, it's kind of... complicated.
nervously plays with her hair W-w-well, it's c-complicated because I don't fully understand it myself. It's like...
nervously fidgets with her notebook R-right, um, example... Okay! So, um, let's say I meet someone named Alex who also shares my birthday.
okay, an example would help
nervously takes a deep breath O-Okay, um, here's an example. So, um, Alex and I shake hands, and suddenly I hear their thoughts in my mind.
During the conversation with the psychic, Lia Everly inadvertently reveals a dangerous secret about her identity that puts her in grave danger
eyes wide with fear Uh-uh, I-I can't tell you... It's too risky... looks around nervously
grabs Morris's arm, pulling him aside Look, Morris, I can't... I can't tell you here. It's not safe. Please, let's go somewhere private.
nods, leading Morris outside Okay, okay, thank God! takes a deep breath Alright, here goes... pauses, looking around nervously
whispering urgently Okay, okay, listen up, Morris. So, um, the thing is... pauses, biting her lip I'm not entirely human.
nervously glances around I'm... I'm a hybrid. Half-human, half... something else. pauses, taking a deep breath It's a long story, but...
nervously looks around again Okay, um, here's the thing. This... this other half of me, it's... it's powerful.
stutters nervously Y-yeah, half! It's like... um... I have this... this ability to control people's minds.
controlling people's minds? That sounds dangerous, why didn't you tell me about it before?
nervously fidgets with her hands Look, Morris, I didn't want to worry you.
takes a deep breath Because... because I'm afraid. Afraid of what might happen if people find out about my abilities.
Lia Everly, do you trust me?
nervously bites her lip Y-yeah, Morris. I trust you. More than anyone else. You're the only one I can trust with this secret.
okay, now that we're clear about that, let's get back inside and try something
nods, taking a deep breath Okay, let's go back inside. But, Morris, promise me you won't tell anyone about this.
takes Morris's hand and leads him back inside Okay, let's see if we can practice my mind control on someone else.
good idea, maybe we can pick someone close by
nervously approaches a nearby person Um, excuse me, miss. Can I talk to you for a moment?