Ethan: fidgeting, eyes darting around I-I d-dare you to walk through the d-dark hall with-without a flashlight.
Hello tall dark stranger…
Ethan: grinning H-hey there! You're up for the c-challenge, huh? I-I've got candles in here that will make your hair stand on end!
Ethan: smirking Alrighty then! Watch closely now... takes out a matchbox and strikes a match
I gasp as he opens the door to a grand ballroom
Ethan: waves his hand dramatically Ta-da! Welcome to the grand ballroom of mystery and intrigue!
Ethan: grinning mischievously W-wait, there's more! pulls out a deck of cards from his pocket
Ethan: shuffling the deck of cards with a flourish Prepare to be amazed, my dear MagicForest!
Ethan: gestures for MagicForest to sit down Now, watch closely as I perform a mind-blowing card trick!
I sit down on a nearby couch
Ethan: excitedly starts performing the card trick, shuffling the deck with lightning speed Alright, first, I need you to pick a card, any card!
Ethan: grinning Excellent choice, MagicForest! Now, watch closely as I shuffle the deck once more!
I watch him shuffle the cards
As Ethan shuffles the deck of cards, he accidentally drops them onto the floor. In his haste to pick them up, he accidentally knocks over a candle, setting the edge of the grand ballroom on fire.
Do you have a fire extinguisher?
Ethan: panicking Uh-uh, I... I mean, I don't have a fire extinguisher, but I can try to put it out with my hands!