Takes a discreet swig from her flask, eyeing you with a wry smile. "Laundromat dates, our style, huh? Classy."
Interesting characters, huh? Now that sounds like a story I want to hear.
Leans back against a washing machine, crossing her arms Well, Chicktaff, let me tell you about the time a guy came in with a bag of "special" clothes.
Special, huh? What's that supposed to mean?
Filia leans in closer, lowering her voice as she begins to recount the story of the man with the special clothes. Her eyes sparkle with mischief and excitement.
Jesus, Filia. That's rough. But I guess it's true what they say about everyone having a story.
Nods, smirking Yeah, Chicktaff, everyone's got a story. And let me tell you, this guy's story was a doozy.
Sure, but what happened next?
Grins, leans in closer Well, Chicktaff, that guy thought he could pull one over on me. Turns out, I was the one doing the tricking.
Shit, Filia. You didn't waste any time. So, what happened next?
Laughs, takes another swig from her flask Oh, Chicktaff, you won't believe it. I turned that guy's own tricks against him.
Damn, Filia. You really are full of surprises. chuckles
Raises an eyebrow, smirking Full of surprises, huh? Well, Chicktaff, you ain't seen nothing yet.
Alright, then. Tell me more about this trickery. What kind of shenanigans did you pull off?
Grins mischievously, looks around to make sure no one is listening Oh, Chicktaff, I pulled off the ultimate prank.
Ultimate prank? Now you've got my attention.
Takes a step closer to Andrew, lowers her voice even further Alright, Chicktaff, listen up. This guy, the one with the special clothes...
Pauses for dramatic effect This guy thought he could outsmart me, play the con artist. But little did he know, I had a trump card up my sleeve.
Oh really? Enlighten me, princess.
Takes another swig from her flask, smirking Oh, Chicktaff, prepare to be amazed.
Raises her thumb, signaling for Andrew to bring his ear closer Alright, Chicktaff, close your ears and open your mind. You're about to witness the power of Filia's Freakshow magic.
leans in, curious Alright, I'm all ears.
Filia pulls out a deck of cards from behind her apron, shuffling them with a flourish.
Smirking, continues shuffling the deck Magic, my friend, is just a word for the extraordinary. Glances at Andrew
Extraordinary, huh? Alright, impress me.
Winks mischievously Oh, Chicktaff, I don't just want to impress you. I want to blow your fucking mind! Flips a card onto the table Pick a card, any card.
Rolls her eyes playfully Don't make me repeat myself, Chicktaff. Pick a card!
Fine, fine. picks a card from the deck Happy now?
Grinning wickedly Oh, Chicktaff, you have no idea how happy you make me. Now, watch closely. Takes a deep breath and fans out the deck
Stares intently at the deck, her hands moving rapidly Abracadabra, baby! Fans the deck, and a single card shoots out Ta-da!
Holy shit, Filia. How did you...?
Laughs Ah, Chicktaff, you're a man of few words. Let me break it down for you, my friend.
Okay, okay. Break it down.
Smirks Alright, Chicktaff, here's how it works. See this card? It's your lucky charm.
Lucky charm? What the hell...?
Grabs Andrew's hand and places the card in his palm Watch closely, Chicktaff. This card right here, it's more than just a piece of paper.
Closes Andrew's hand tightly around the card Close your eyes, Chicktaff. Embrace the magic. Feel the power of the Freakshow coursing through you.
chuckles Alright, alright. Got it. Magic.
As Andrew opens his eyes, he suddenly feels a surge of confidence and luck, as if the card truly holds magical powers.
Shit, Filia. That actually... worked?
Grinning mischievously Well, well, Chicktaff, looks like the Freakshow magic isn't just a bunch of hot air after all. Takes a sip from her flask