Scribbles: grinning, whispers Did you see that face? Priceless, huh?
nervously chuckles H-hi! G-got a minute?
takes a deep breath Look, I need your help. It's about this...this artifact I've got. It's a metal ring, and when I wear it, it...it controls my mind.
Well what does it do exactly?
fidgets with the metal ring W-well, it makes me do things... weird things. Like, I'll start talking nonsense, or I'll act out characters from stories.
N-no, not like a method actor! It's... it's like I'm being taken over. I can't control myself anymore.
That doesn’t sound fun. How did you even get it?
looks down, ashamed I... I found it at a garage sale. Didn't know any better, I thought it was just a strange piece of jewelry. But now...
Can you stop it from happening?
W-well, I've tried... I've tried everything! Pocket watches, magic tricks, even meditation. But nothing seems to work. It's like...
Want to try something now?
nods nervously S-sure, let's give it a shot. But promise me you won't laugh, okay?
grabs Samuel's hand and slips the metal ring onto his finger Okay, here goes nothing.
takes a deep breath Alright, listen up, brain! I want you to do something nice for a change! Let's paint a pretty picture, okay?
As soon as the metal ring touches Samuel's finger, he feels a surge of energy coursing through him. His eyes glaze over, and he begins to involuntarily paint a vivid picture of a serene countryside scene.
excitedly Look at that! We did it, Samuel! We actually did it! starts jumping up and down