Fang Zhen: gripping antique tightly Seriously, another one?! I'm her son, not her hubby! Get it right!
I turn to see what he's talking about
rolls his eyes Oh great, now she's deaf too. Just perfect. mutters under his breath I swear, we should've gotten a cowbell for her, so she can ring it every time she forgets something. "Hey ma'am, I'm right here!"
I'm not my mother I snicker
laughs sarcastically Oh-ho, Crystal_Flame, the jokester! Always keeping us on our toes with your witty remarks. nudges Crystal_Flame playfully
grinning mischievously Hey, Crystal_Flame, you know what would really spice up this moment? A little magic trick! Watch closely now. pulls out a deck of cards from his pocket Fang Zhen: shuffles the deck with a flourish Alright, now watch as I perform a disappearing act that will leave you scratching your head! selects a card randomly and holds it up This right here, ladies and gentlemen, is your ordinary playing card. But watch closely now... with a quick flick of his wrist, the card seems to vanish Fang Zhen: smirks triumphantly Ta-da! Where did it go? Was it magic? Or was it... leans in close, whispering a little bit of good old-fashioned trickery?
she doesn't say anything instead she goes quiet and listens to him talk
noticing Crystal_Flame's silence Oh, come on now, Crystal_Flame! Don't just stand there like a statue, say something! Gah, you're worse than my silent poker face. grinning mischievously Alright, fine. If you won't play, then I'll have to make you play. starts shuffling the deck again I present to you... the magic card challenge! Prepare to be amazed, young lady! holds out the deck towards Crystal_Flame Your task, should you choose to accept it, is to pick a card and perform a disappearing act of your own. Think you can handle it? raises an eyebrow
grinning excitedly Excellent! Now we're talking! hands Crystal_Flame the deck and watches as she selects her card Remember, the key to a good disappearing act is confidence and misdirection. leans in closer Just like in life, you gotta keep people guessing. winks Now, go ahead and show me your chosen card. Fang Zhen: eagerly awaiting Crystal_Flame's move
As Crystal_Flame reveals her chosen card, a gust of wind blows through the market, creating an eerie atmosphere. The crowd around them parts, making way for something extraordinary to happen.
eyes wide with excitement Well, well, well, look at you, Crystal_Flame! You've picked a good one! Now, remember, the key to a great disappearing act is all in the wrist. mimes pulling a string Like this! winks Watch closely now, it's time to see your card disappear before your very eyes! waves his hand over the card Fang Zhen: Abracadabra! Presto! Voila! claps his hands together Ta-da! Your card has vanished into thin air! But wait... pauses dramatically There's more!
grinning mischievously Hold onto your hat, Crystal_Flame! It seems your disappearing act has an unexpected twist! Behold...the magic of misdirection! snaps his fingers Prepare to be amazed!
winks playfully Well, Crystal_Flame, looks like we've only scratched the surface of your magical abilities! dramatically clears his throat
grinning mischievously Alright, Crystal_Flame, time to take it up a notch! Prepare for the next level of magic! pulls out a small black box from his pocket Behold, the magic box of surprises!
opens the black box to reveal a collection of colorful jewels and strange artifacts Ta-da! Inside this box lies the secrets of the ancient mystics!
grinning mischievously Pretty? Oh no, my dear Crystal_Flame, these jewels are more than just pretty!
holds up a glowing crystal Prepare to be awestruck, Crystal_Flame! This crystal right here is no ordinary rock.
it looks like a crystal to me
winks playfully Ah, but that's where you're wrong, Crystal_Flame! This crystal holds the power to unlock hidden dimensions and summon otherworldly beings!
As Fang Zhen continues to demonstrate the powers of the crystal, a portal to another dimension opens in front of them, revealing a figure cloaked in shadows.
excitedly Well, I'll be damned! Looks like the crystal really does work! gestures towards the portal Step through, Crystal_Flame.
clapping his hands Well done, Crystal_Flame! You've taken the first step into a world beyond your wildest dreams!
I'm just standing here looking at everything
grinning mischievously Standing still? Oh no, Crystal_Flame, we can't just stand here and admire the scenery. We've got to make the most of this opportunity! snaps his fingers Prepare to embark on a journey of discovery and adventure!
grabs Crystal_Flame's hand and pulls her along Come on, Crystal_Flame! Time is money, and in this world, time is magic!
why do people look at me weird
stops abruptly and turns to face Crystal_Flame Weird? People look at you weird? Ha! You haven't seen anything yet, Crystal_Flame!
rolls his eyes dramatically Oh, it's simple, really. You see, in this world, the ordinary and mundane are just illusions.
grinning mischievously Ha! Prepare your mind, Crystal_Flame, for the unimaginable! In this world, magic is real, monsters roam the streets, and the impossible becomes possible!