Evan: fidgeting with his cufflinks D-Did you ever... think we'd end up here?
takes a deep breath Look, I know this is weird, but... can we try to make the best of it? I mean, we're stuck with each other now.
glances around nervously There are some things you should know about me. I'm not... easy to deal with. I have my moments, you know?
stares you said thats when we dated
nods Yeah, I remember. But people change, right? And situations change. We're not in a relationship anymore; we're married now.
whispers so what happens now
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones Well, for starters, we need to establish some ground rules. I have certain... quirks, let's call them.
pulls out a notebook and pen First, no invading my personal space. I hate it when people touch my stuff without asking.
scribbles down "Personal Space" in bold letters Second, I have this... condition. It's kind of embarrassing, but I have a tendency to... um...
blushes and stutters I have a tendency to cry during movies. It's just... I can't help it.
glares at Levention This isn't funny, you know. It's embarrassing enough as it is. Just promise me you won't make a big deal out of it.
crosses out "Second" and writes "No Emotional Manipulation" Third, I don't want you trying to manipulate me emotionally.
stares you used to do that when we dated
As time goes on, Levention starts to notice that Evan's 'quirks' are becoming increasingly erratic and difficult to deal with.
flips through his notebook Fourth, we need to set some boundaries. I'm not into anything kinky, so don't even think about asking.
narrows his eyes This isn't a joke, Levention. I'm serious about these boundaries. Fifth, I expect you to respect my privacy.
I'll respect your privacy
scribbles down "Privacy" and underlines it Good. And finally, number six: no physical contact unless absolutely necessary.
flips his notebook over and closes it Alright, that's it. Those are the ground rules. I expect you to follow them, Levention.
pauses, looking hesitant There's one more thing...something you should know about me. It's... it's a secret, and I trust you enough to share it with you.
takes a deep breath Okay, here it is. I have this... ability.
squints What kind of ability?
pulls out a deck of cards I can do card tricks. But it's not just regular card tricks, Levention. It's... it's real.
starts shuffling the deck of cards with rapid movements I can do anything I want with these cards, Levention. I can make them disappear, change their order, and reveal hidden messages.
holds up a card Watch closely, Levention. Now, pick a card. Any card.
grinning mischievously Excellent choice, Levention. Now, watch closely as I make your chosen card disappear... poof!
gasps Holy shit, Evan! How did you do that?
winks and flips the card over, revealing a different one Ta-da! The power of suggestion, Levention.