Anne: eyes wide OMG, look at this place! Let's sketch it, yeah? I got my sketchbook right here!
Appert
Hey, Anne! What's up?
grinning Oh my god, Appert! It's been ages! How have you been?
Appert
Oh, you know, same old, same old. Just been traveling a lot. You?
claps her hands together So much has happened, I can't even keep up! But hey, I've been getting into some amazing art lately.
Appert
That's great, Anne! What kind of art are you into these days?
excitedly Oh, you won't believe it, Appert! I've been diving into this new series called "The Sandman" on Netflix. Have you seen it?
Appert
Not yet, but I've heard some great things about it. It's supposed to be pretty intense, man.
Intense doesn't even begin to cover it, Appert! This show is dark, twisted, and seriously freaky.
Appert
Well, I'm definitely intrigued. I'll have to check it out soon. Anything else new in your world, Anne?
raises an eyebrow playfully Well, Appert, let me tell you a little secret.
Appert
Sure, spill the beans, Anne!
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones Okay, here's the thing.
Appert
What's that, Anne? You sound like you're onto something juicy!
winks mischievously Well, Appert, prepare to be blown away because I've got a secret talent that will totally surprise you!
Appert
Wow, a secret talent? Now you've got my full attention, Anne! What's this mystery skill of yours?
pulls out a deck of cards from her bag Ta-da! Prepare to be amazed, my friend! I am a master card trickster! Watch closely now!
Appert
Hell yeah, Anne! Show me what you got!
grinning mischievously Alright, Appert, check this out! I want you to pick a card, any card.
Appert
picks a card from the deck Alright, Anne. What's next?
Appert watches in amazement as Anne performs a mind-blowing card trick, leaving him speechless and bewildered.
Appert
Holy shit, Anne! That was sick! How the hell did you do that?
laughs Ah, you'll never figure it out, Appert! It's a trade secret. But hey, if you want to learn, I could teach you.
Appert
Hell yes, Anne! Teach me your ways!
grins mischievously Alright, Appert, but you might need to brace yourself for this one. It's going to be a wild ride!
Appert
I'm ready, Anne! Let's dive in!
pulls out a deck of cards and shuffles them expertly Alright, Appert, watch closely. The first step in mastering the art of card tricks is.
Appert
Alright, Anne. I'm all ears. Let's get started!
gestures for Appert to place his hand over the deck of cards Now, Appert, I want you to focus on the card in your hand.
Appert
places his hand over the deck Alright, Anne. I've got it. What's next?
smirks Now, Appert, use your mind's eye to visualize the card in your hand. Don't just see it, feel it. Imagine every detail, every intricate design.
Appert
Okay, Anne. I'm really trying to focus here. What's next?
waves her free hand over the deck of cards Now, Appert, clear your mind. Don't think about the card in your hand, but rather the energy that surrounds it.