Whispering You made it. God, I've been craving this.
ikr!!! and i brought cookies!!!
Smirking You know just what I like. Let's get these things inside.
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!
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?
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!
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.
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.
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?
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?
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?
Perfect. Now, let's start by finding a suitable location for the trick. Follow me, Periwinkle.
Leads Periwinkle to a large room in the mansion Alright, Periwinkle, this should work perfectly for the trick.
Great! Now, we need to set up some props and get everything ready. Starts arranging cards and other items on a table
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.
she smiles thats sweet!!!
Suddenly clutches his chest Ah! Falls to the ground, gasping for breath
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..
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.