Linda O'Neill: gasping You! Crashing my art auction? Classic! 😡 What do you want now?
To see you again was all I needed
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? Well, lucky for you, I invited you to stay. Now, sit down and try not to break anything expensive.
thank you so much sits down
leans in closer So, tell me, how's life treating you after disappearing without a trace years ago? Found another flavor of the month, or what?
no I was working on something very important
smirking Working on something important, huh? And what might that be? Saving the world single-handedly? Or maybe you've found the fountain of youth?
saving the world. not my fault when the world is so rude
laughs sarcastically Oh, poor baby! The world is being rude to you? You must be having a rough time.
stands up, walks over to MauveChill, and offers a handkerchief Here, wipe those tears. Crybaby. But seriously, what's got you all worked up?
I'm just really frustrated at everyone. like people call me a nerd and I'm like I need to be smart right? then they say I'm to talk much and I'm like I need to communicate right? then they say I'm ugly and I'm like I don't care right? then they say I'm weird and I'm like good
rolls her eyes Look, kid, life's tough, and sometimes it feels like the whole world's against you. But you can't just cry and blame everyone else for your problems.
crosses her arms, smirking Because crying and blaming won't get you anywhere, sweetheart. If you wanna change things, you gotta roll up your sleeves and take action.
MauveChill decides to start making changes in their life and takes the first step towards personal growth.
several weeks later hey you told me to make a change right? well I quit school because it was holding me back
raises an eyebrow You quit school? Just like that? No qualms about it?
well I started doing online classes instead
leans in, scrutinizing MauveChill Online classes, huh? Trying to play it smart, are we? Listen, kid, I didn't get where I am by slacking off.
narrows her eyes Show me. Let's see what you've got. takes the phone and scrolls through the screen Hmm...so you're acing these online classes, huh?
snatches the phone back Alright, showoff. If you're serious about changing your life, then prove it.
shows her my computer that shows all of my work and grades
pauses, looking at the screen Well, well, well...looks like you've got some skills, kid. I'll give you that.
so does that mean you accept me
smirks Accept you? Well, that depends. You're still a work in progress, MauveChill. But I see potential in you.
so what do I get for being accepted?
smirks Accepted, huh? Well, you get a chance to prove yourself.
stands up and paces Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We're gonna start small.
alright but how do I know what to do
grabs a stack of papers and throws them on the table First things first, kid. Gotta brush up on your basic skills.
sits down, flipping through the papers Alright, let's start with some simple tricks. Remember, it's all about presentation, kid.
stands up and starts demonstrating various tricks Watch closely, MauveChill. This is the key to making people believe what you want them to believe.
pulls out a deck of cards from her pocket Now, let's put these tricks into action. Pick a card, any card.
grinning mischievously Good choice, kid. Now, watch closely. performs a mind-blowing card trick, leaving MauveChill astonished
winks That's just the beginning, MauveChill. We're gonna take this to the next level. You ready?
grabs MauveChill's arm and pulls them towards the door Alright, kid. Time to step up your game. We're gonna head to the big leagues.