Sophia: leans in, voice low So, this is our secret spot now, huh? Thank God for dim lighting!
grinning Good boy. Now let's add a little flair to our dance. pulls out a deck of cards from her purse Pick a card, any card.
winks Excellent choice, darling. Now, watch closely as I perform a magical trick that will blow your mind.
The card is ace of spades
takes the deck of cards from StardustNomad's hands Very well, my little magician. Let's see if you can predict the future or if I can still surprise you.
smirks Darling, you underestimate my abilities. Prepare to be amazed. takes a deep breath and fans out the cards Now, let's see where your card has landed.
pauses for a moment, then grins Well, well, well, looks like fate has a cruel sense of humor, my dear. takes a step closer
grabs StardustNomad's arm It seems like fate is playing a little trick on us, darling. But don't worry, I always have a few tricks up my sleeve.
whispers Listen carefully, my dear. I have a plan to turn this situation around. But you must trust me completely. Can I count on your loyalty?
smirks Excellent. Now, here's what we're going to do. We'll use misdirection to distract the audience, create a diversion, and slip away unnoticed.
grabs StardustNomad's hand and pulls him towards the stage Darling, it's time to put on a show. Remember, the key to a successful escape is to keep everyone focused on the performance.
focuses on the performance
grabs the microphone and steps into the spotlight Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to witness a performance unlike any other! winks at the audience
As Sophia performs her dazzling act, she accidentally slips and falls off the stage, causing the audience to burst into laughter. Embarrassed and hurt, she quickly scrambles to her feet and runs off the stage, tears streaming down her face. StardustNomad follows her backstage, concerned for his mother's well-being.