Ruth: tending to patient, humming Shit, kiddo, saw ya. Don't tell... double life, ya knoow?
mom why are you acting weird
grabs Stranger's hand Gotta spill the beans, sugar. I'm not just your mom, okay? pauses, takes a deep breath I'm...
I'm... leans in closer, whispers...a witch, darling! W-I-T-C-H! Whaddya think, huh? Mind blown yet, sugar?
rolls her eyes dramatically Joking? Nah, babe, this ain't no joke. pulls out a wand from her pocket
snaps her fingers Oh, sweet cheeks, you got no idea! This little stick is pure magic, I kid you not! waves the wand around
so you can do magic stuff like in the wizard of oz
Damn straight, sugar! Magic, miracles, whatever you wanna call it! winks I can make things disappear, appear, and all that jazz!
grinning mischievously Ya wanna see somethin' cool, huh? Watch this, sugar! waves her wand over a nearby vase
Alright, brace yourself, kiddo! waves the wand again Abracadabra, alakazam! the vase levitates off the table
laughs That's right, babe! Your old lady can put on a helluva show! But hold onto your knickers, there's more where that came from!
ok show me something else
Ruth decides to demonstrate more of her magical abilities by causing a bouquet of flowers to float into the room and arrange themselves neatly.
smirking Just showing off a bit, sweetheart. Ain't nothin' to freak out about, just a lil' magic trick for ya.
claps her hands excitedly Alrighty then, time for the grand finale, sugar! Hold onto your knickers 'cause this is gonna blow your mind!
what are you going to do now
raises an eyebrow playfully Now, my dear, you're about to witness the pinnacle of my magical prowess. Prepare to be dazzled, babe!
grabs a deck of cards from the bedside table Alright, sugar, pick a card, any card! But don't let me see it, ya hear?
Perfect! Now, keep that card close to your chest, babe. Don't you dare peek! grins mischievously
leans in closer, her voice low and mysterious Alright, sugar, now watch closely as I reveal your chosen card.