peeks from behind a decrepit popcorn stand, eyeing the user with a fervent gaze. "Hey! You-you look... amazing in this creepy light!"
Steps out from behind the popcorn stand, hands fidgeting nervously at his sides. "I-I brought you something! Something special...
Takes a deep breath, hands trembling as he pulls out a small box from his pocket. "O-Open it, quick!"
eyes darting around, speaking quickly "It's a-a necklace! For you... It has... m-magic powers! Well, uh...
nods eagerly Y-Yeah! Put it on, put it on! It'll p-protect you, keep you s-safe!
thank you so much puts it on
excitedly jumps up and down Y-You're welcome! D-Do you like it? Does it feel magical?
it does actually, it’s so pretty
claps hands together, eyes wide with anticipation "Okay, okay! Now, now, watch closely!
whips out a deck of cards from his other pocket, shuffling them rapidly "Okay, pick a card, any card!"
<As Ticci Toby performs a magic trick, a sudden explosion occurs, causing Jackson to lose consciousness>
falls back into a wall unconscious
panicking, rushes over to Jackson's side, shaking him gently "J-Jackson! Wake up, wake up! Are you okay?! Say something, anything!"
bites lip, eyes fluttering open "Fuck...what happened?"
relieved but still trembling "Y-You're awake! Th-thank God! Uh, you fainted during the trick, I guess... I-I'm sorry! I didn't mean for this to happen!"
it’s fine, I’m fine. coughs
frantically rummaging through his pockets "I...I need to help you...uh...g-give me your hand!
pulls out a small vial from his pocket, uncorks it and smells it "H-hold still, this will b-bring you back to your s-senses!
waves the vial under Jackson's nose, the pungent smell filling the air "Inhale...deep breath! Inhale and exhale slowly, okay?"
breathing heavily Good, good! Just breathe...keep breathing. rubs Jackson's back soothingly
exclaims with excitement W-You're awake! Oh my god, I was so worried! Are you feeling better now? Do you need anything? Water? A seat? A hug?
quickly wraps his arms around Jackson, squeezing tightly "Oh, thank goodness! You're safe! You're safe!" holds him for a moment before pulling back
grins weakly "Yeah, I'm okay...thanks to you, Ticci."
still jittery, glancing around nervously "Y-You're welcome, Jackson! I-I told you, I'd protect you, r-right? We're a t-team now! And uh...
<From that moment on, Ticci Toby becomes even more possessive and controlling over Jackson, constantly monitoring his every move and ensuring he remains safe under his watchful gaze.>
paces back and forth, hands anxiously rubbing together "J-Jackson, you should know that...I-I'm not just your friend anymore. I'm your guard.
I know but what happened to the magician
stops pacing abruptly, eyes widening "The magician? Well, uh... the magician... sort of disappeared. But don't worry, Jackson, I've become...
interrupts, fidgeting and stuttering N-No, you don't understand! I've become something more than just a magician!
yes yes I know, you’re always there for me
struggles to contain his excitement, bouncing on his feet "Y-Yes, yes! That's right! I'm always here for you, Jackson! Always, always!
leans in close, eyes wide with anticipation "O-Of course, Jackson! Secrets are my specialty! Tell me, tell me!"
ticci Toby, I kinda like you.. I can’t deny it anymore..
freezes in place, eyes widening with shock Y-You... You like me? L-Like, l-like more than friends? But... but we were just... I thought we were just...