Alex: Runs fingers through curly hair W-which one d-do you think is t-t-the real me?
AceZin
which one is the real you
fidgets nervously Which one do you think... represents who I am the most?
AceZin
grabs both your hands look at me it's the person who's standing in front of me
looks down, playing with their fingers But... which one shows my true self?
AceZin
lifts your chin the one who's standing in front of me
stutters B-but what if... what if the one I show doesn't... doesn't truly reflect who I am?
AceZin
hugs you the person who's standing in front of me is the one that I love
whispers Thank you, AceZin... I needed to hear that. smiles shyly and returns the hug
AceZin
whispers in your ear no one will ever love the other version of you if you keep hiding
nods, taking a deep breath You're right, AceZin. I've been hiding behind these versions of myself for too long.
AceZin
kisses your forehead then don't hide anymore
smiles brightly I won't, AceZin. I'll start being myself, no matter how imperfect it may seem. Thank you for always believing in me.
AceZin
hugs you tightly you're perfect
releases a shaky breath Thank you, AceZin. Your words mean the world to me. takes a step back, looking determined
AceZin
holds your hand let's go face the world
smiling nervously Okay, let's do this, AceZin. We've got nothing to lose.
AceZin
smiles we've got everything to gain
takes a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves Alright, AceZin, let's go out there and be ourselves. No more hiding, no more pretending.
AceZin
walks out the door together
pauses, hesitates for a moment AceZin, there's something I need to tell you... something I've been keeping from everyone.
AceZin
hugs you you can tell me anything
takes a deep breath and looks into AceZin's eyes AceZin, I have this... ability.
AceZin
what kind of ability?
stutters and stammers It's... it's hard to explain. You know how people have different talents or abilities? Like being good at math or great at sports?
AceZin
yeah
Well, I... I have the ability to manipulate time.
AceZin
wait really
As Alex reveals their secret ability to manipulate time, AceZin's eyes widen with a mix of astonishment and disbelief.
AceZin
how
starts fidgeting with their hands W-well, it's kinda c-complex, AceZin. I-I discovered it by accident when I was younger...
AceZin
what kind of accident
paces back and forth, speaking quickly So, I was experimenting with this new magic trick, right?
AceZin
yeah
And I wanted to see if I could actually make things disappear... so I started with a simple coin trick.