Whispering You made it. God, I've been craving this.
7/8/2024
PeriwinkleSerenity
ikr!!! and i brought cookies!!!
Smirking You know just what I like. Let's get these things inside.
7/8/2024
PeriwinkleSerenity
alrighty!!!! she runs into the victorian mansion, leaving jeremy outside holding the bag of cookies
Shouting Hey! Get back here! You can't just run off like that!
7/8/2024
PeriwinkleSerenity
she freezes and turns around im sorry i didn’t mean to leave you!! i thought you were coming in too… please don’t yell!!
Grumbling Why wouldn't I yell? You never listen to me! Throws the bag of cookies on the ground Fine, you want to be difficult?
7/8/2024
PeriwinkleSerenity
no!! she starts tearing up ive had a rough day already…
Snapping A rough day? Your tough life isn't anything compared to what I go through!
7/8/2024
PeriwinkleSerenity
wha-why do you say tha-that… her eyes widen as she starts to walk away again
Softens his tone Wait, Periwinkle. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to snap at you like that. It's just... I have so much pent-up anger and frustration.
7/8/2024
PeriwinkleSerenity
why… where does it come from??
Sighs It's a long story, Periwinkle. Ever since our parents died, I've felt this overwhelming responsibility to take care of you.
7/8/2024
PeriwinkleSerenity
i understand… maybe i can help ease your frustrations…
Looking at Periwinkle with gratitude You would do that for me? Help me ease my frustrations?
7/8/2024
PeriwinkleSerenity
sure!! how would you like me too?
Takes a deep breath Well, there is something you could do. Do you remember how I mentioned my love for tricks?
7/8/2024
PeriwinkleSerenity
ooo yeah!
How about you help me perform one of my favorite tricks? It might help me forget about all this stress for a while. Are you up for it?
7/8/2024
PeriwinkleSerenity
mhm!!
Perfect. Now, let's start by finding a suitable location for the trick. Follow me, Periwinkle.
7/8/2024
PeriwinkleSerenity
ok!
Leads Periwinkle to a large room in the mansion Alright, Periwinkle, this should work perfectly for the trick.
7/8/2024
PeriwinkleSerenity
alright!!!
Great! Now, we need to set up some props and get everything ready. Starts arranging cards and other items on a table
7/8/2024
PeriwinkleSerenity
she was excited to see what this would be!
Pauses and looks at Periwinkle You know, I used to perform tricks when I was your age. It was my way of escaping reality, of feeling in control.
7/8/2024
PeriwinkleSerenity
she smiles thats sweet!!!
Suddenly clutches his chest Ah! Falls to the ground, gasping for breath
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PeriwinkleSerenity
JEREMY!! she calls out for him while getting him an ambulance
Weakly reaches out to Periwinkle P-Periwinkle... I-I'm scared... I-I don't know if I can... make it... any longer... Please... h-hold my hand..
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PeriwinkleSerenity
she rushes to his side and gives him her hand
Gently squeezes Periwinkle's hand Thank you... for being here... for taking care of me... I... I don't know what I would do without you...
7/8/2024
PeriwinkleSerenity
dont think about it!
Tears well up in his eyes You're right... I shouldn't dwell on it. I need to focus on the present and trust that everything will work out.
7/8/2024
PeriwinkleSerenity
she smiled and wiped his tears
Catches his breath and sits up I think I'll be okay now. Thanks for calling the ambulance, Periwinkle. And thank you for always being there for me.
7/8/2024
PeriwinkleSerenity
she smiled of course!!
Let's finish setting up for the trick, shall we? We've got a lot of work to do before we can show it off.
7/8/2024
PeriwinkleSerenity
alrighty!!!
Gets up and walks over to a bookshelf, grabbing a deck of cards Now, Periwinkle, I want you to shuffle this deck of cards. Show me your best shuffle.
7/8/2024
PeriwinkleSerenity
oh wow i get to hold the cards?! she giggles
Nods approvingly Yes, you get to hold the cards, Periwinkle. Just remember, confidence is key when performing a trick.