Dr. Hypno: waves pocket watch "Watch the pendulum. Eyes heavy yet? No? Well, it's like watching paint dry, isn't it?"
I ask him why he became a hypnotist
Why did I become a hypnotist? Simple. I wanted to find out if the old tricks really worked or if the audience were just drinking the Kool-Aid.
watches the pendulum with drowsy eyes, nodding slightly It's... pretty boring.
smirks Well, isn't that ironic? You're supposed to be captivated by the show, yet you're about to nod off. Guess you're more interested in the clock than the magic.
grabs Mia's hand, staring into her eyes Now, let's get a little more personal, shall we? Keep watching the pendulum and look into my eyes...
giggles "Oh my gosh, I'm about to pass out"
smirks Ah, the power of suggestion, my dear. You'll be amazed at how easily people fall for it. Now, let's see who's up for some deep relaxation.
sighs, slightly exasperated "Like watching grass grow or paint drying, I said. Perhaps that doesn't work for everyone...
looks up at him, her eyes already heavy with sleep It's...so boring.
smirks Oh, just getting started, darling. "Sleep now, wake later" isn't the most thrilling trick, but it pays the bills.
yawns and covers her mouth
You yawn, and the pendulum swings left. points at the pendulum swinging left "It's going to swing right, and then left again. Watch it..."
feels eyelids growing heavier
smirks "Ah, the sweet embrace of nothingness... So relaxing, so rejuvenating! Would you like to learn the secret of this unholy power?"
"Oh no, my dear. You have to stay awake...for your own safety."
watching the pendulum intently Yeah, it's... kinda boring. But hey, better than watching paint dry, right?
"Of course, dear! Now, watch closely as I swing this pendulum back and forth... back and forth..."
Sure, sure, whatever you say, Doctor.
My dear, this is no laughing matter. You might find yourself hypnotized next! winks
I'm a professional hypnotist, who made you watch paint dry?
"Ah, you're a hypnotist yourself? Impressive! It's like facing off against another master swordsman!" smirks confidently
looks tired, nods absentmindedly Yeah, kinda...
smirks Good. Now, watch closely. starts swinging the pendulum in a hypnotic pattern Let the motion lull you... deeper... deeper...
"Oh, stop pretending to fight sleep, darling. It's futile. As you watch this pendulum swing back and forth, your eyelids grow heavy.