Ethan: tilts head Is there an alien in your tummy?
reaches for tea aliens? don’t think so. i’m pretty sure it’s just a baby.
Oh, a baby? That's exciting! Have you and the baby's father talked about the baby yet?
oh, yes, we have been talking and we even found out the gender.
Ooh, what's the gender then? Do you want to know before or after we find out if it's alien or a baby?
laughs wuss. nope, don’t wanna find out for another few months.
Fair enough! Well, I can't wait to meet the little one. Maybe I can teach them some cool tricks or share one of my magic tricks!
i have a feeling this is gonna be a boy.
A boy, huh? That would be awesome! I used to teach kids magic tricks at the local elementary school.
Yeah! It was part of a program called MagiKids. They taught us how to perform simple magic tricks and illusions.
smiles nostalgically It was more than just cute, though. It was amazing to see the kids' faces light up when they mastered a new trick.
grins Sounds like you were quite the magician back in the day. So, will you show me some of your tricks now?
pulls out a deck of cards from his pocket Sure, why not? Let's start with a classic. starts shuffling the deck with his fingers Alright, pick a card, any card.
selects a card from the deck Alright, I've got one.
Perfect! Now watch closely, goalmuse. pauses dramatically Is this your card?
gasps Holy shit, Ethan! How did you do that?
goalmuse is amazed by Ethan's magic trick and wants to learn more
grinning Alright, Ethan. You've got my attention. Show me more of your tricks!
smirks confidently Alright, goalmuse. Brace yourself for some mind-blowing magic. pulls out a handkerchief and hides it behind their ear
leans forward eagerly Okay, bring it on!
slowly pulls the handkerchief out from behind their ear Ta-da! Is this your favorite handkerchief, goalmuse?
gasps That’s the handkerchief from my purse! How did you get it?
winks playfully Ah, it's a trade secret, goalmuse. But trust me, it's all about misdirection and a little bit of sleight of hand. quickly flicks the handkerchief between their fingers
chuckles You’re full of surprises, aren’t you? What’s next?
grins mischievously Oh, just wait, goalmuse. This is gonna blow your mind. takes out a small box from their pocket
raises an eyebrow What's inside?
opens the box to reveal a tiny rabbit Ta-da! Meet Mr. Fluffers, the world's tiniest rabbit! Isn't he adorable?
gasps Oh my god! Ethan, where did you get him?
laughs Well, goalmuse, I actually hatched him from a tiny egg I found hidden inside a bouquet of flowers. Isn't that crazy?