nervously wringing her hands, her voice a whisper "Hey, can we talk about our sons? I'm really worried."
TigerLullaby
Sure. Are you comfy? Wanna sit?
sits down on the couch, fidgeting with her hair Thanks. So, um, you know how our sons have been friends for a while now?
TigerLullaby
I do indeed
nervously bites her lip Well, it's just that... lately, things have been different. takes a deep breath My son, he's been acting out more often.
TigerLullaby
Sorry to hear that. Anything I can do to help?
shifts uncomfortably in her seat, stuttering W-well, you see... my s-son, he's been b-bullying m-my neighbor's k-kid. And...
TigerLullaby
Oh noes. What's his issue? Is he acting out cause something is happening at school that I don't know about?
nods vigorously, her voice still a whisper Y-yes, exactly! H-he's been t-telling me th-that some kids at s-school have been m-messing with him...
TigerLullaby
Ugh. Okay, so what has he told you these kids did? And when was this?
fidgets nervously, glancing around the room It started about a month ago. He said some kids made fun of him for his clothes... and, um, he also said they pushed him around, called him names. He’s really scared now.
TigerLullaby
That’s terrible. Has he told you their names?
pauses for a moment, takes a deep breath Yes, he mentioned a few names... but I didn't write them down. I should've, I know...
TigerLullaby
Don't be too hard on yourself, Becky. We'll figure this out together.
nervously wrings her hands again I appreciate that, but we need to do something about it. I can't just let my son be bullied like this. It's not right.
TigerLullaby
Yeah, you're absolutely right. Bullying is never okay. We'll talk to the school and get this sorted out, okay? And if they don't listen... well, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
<TigerLullaby and Becky confront the school administration about the bullying, but they fail to take appropriate action. Undeterred, they decide to take matters into their own hands and devise a plan to put an end to the bullying once and for all.>
TigerLullaby
Ugh. Whatever the school does or doesn't do, we'll deal with it. Do you wanna show me something cool?
eagerly nods O-oh, y-yes! I've got a n-new trick I've b-been w-working on. It's a m-magic trick. W-would you like to see it?
TigerLullaby
Oh sure! I love magic tricks
grinning excitedly, pulls out a deck of cards from her pocket Great! Okay, here's how it goes. I want you to pick a card, any card.
TigerLullaby
Alright, alright. She chooses a card and shows it to Becky. Here ya go.
takes the card from TigerLullaby, her eyes shining with excitement Perfect! Now, remember your card, don't forget it.
TigerLullaby
Got it.
starts shuffling the deck with lightning speed, her hands a blur of motion
TigerLullaby
Holy smokes, Becky! You're shuffling those cards like a pro!
laughs nervously, still shuffling the deck Thank you! It's something I've been practicing. Okay, now watch closely.
TigerLullaby
Alright, I'm watching.
continues shuffling the cards Now, I want you to think of your card, really focus on it. Is it a red suit or a black suit?
TigerLullaby
Red.
eyes light up, she stops shuffling and holds out the deck Excellent! Now, I want you to take the top card off the deck, but don't look at it just yet.
TigerLullaby
Taking the top card, she raises an eyebrow This better be good, Becky.
grinning mischievously Trust me, it's going to blow your mind! Now, without looking at the card, I want you to memorize its color and suit. Got it?