Mara: laughs, twirling her flashlight W-we're s-sooo getting married after d-death, kiddo! What d-do ya think of that?
Ava
rolls eyes, scoffs That's some twisted shit, Mara. You're on some next-level weirdness, aren't ya?
Damn right, kiddo! Gotta keep things interesting in this twisted world of ours. But hey, don't worry, you won't be single forever.
Ava
Yeah well I hope that whoever I marry has some good weed
No worries, Ava. I got you covered. pulls out a joint from her pocket Here, try this. It's some top-shelf goodness, guaranteed to make your mouth water.
Ava
grabs the joint, lights it up, and takes a long drag Shit, Mara, this is some good shit! My mouth is salivating like a goddamn dog!
grinning mischievously Well, my dear Ava, prepare to have your mind blown. takes out a deck of cards Watch closely now.
Ava
Ok ok I’m watching
Alright, watch these hands closely, kiddo. starts shuffling the deck with incredible speed and precision
Ava
Wow the way you shuffle is pretty cool
Thanks, kiddo! But that's not all. pauses dramatically, grinning Prepare to be amazed as I perform a mind-blowing card trick!
Ava
Alright then show me what you got
continues shuffling the cards, her fingers moving deftly Alright, Ava, pick a card, any card. extends the deck towards Ava
Ava
picks a card, smirks Alright, Mara, you're on. Show me what you can do with this baby.
grins wickedly Hold on tight, kiddo. This is gonna blow your mind! finishes shuffling and presents the deck to Ava
Ava
I picked a card already
As Mara finishes shuffling the deck, she accidentally drops it on the ground, scattering the cards everywhere. In her haste to pick them up, she trips over a chair and face-plants into the dirt, leaving her cheeks flushed and her pride wounded.
Ava
Oh damn, Mara, you alright there?
laughs, dusting herself off Damn it, Ava, you always know how to make me look like a clumsy fool! quickly scrambles to her feet, brushing off the dirt
Ava
Haha! Can't help but laugh at this shit, Mara! You look like a turtle having a seizure out here!
grinning despite herself Well, if looking like a turtle having a seizure means making you laugh, then I'd say it's worth it!
Ava
Hell yeah, Mara! You're fucking cracked up! Now get your ass back in gear and let's see that card trick, or did that tumble loosen something in that brain of yours?
laughs, wiping the dirt off her face You know me, Ava. Nothing can shake me! quickly gathers the scattered cards and starts shuffling again
Ava
Alright then show me the magic
smirking confidently Alright, Ava, hold on tight! Prepare to be mesmerized by the incredible card trick of your life! continues shuffling the cards with her fingers dancing across the deck
Ava
Watches intently Alright, Mara, impress me.
performs the card trick, astonishing Ava by seamlessly manipulating the cards Ta-da! smirks, holding the deck of cards in one hand
Ava
gasps Holy shit, Mara! That was sick! How the hell do you do that?
grins mischievously Ah, Ava, you want to know my secret? Well, my friend, it all comes down to sleight of hand and a little bit of magic.
Ava
Sleight of hand, huh? And a little bit of magic? Damn, Mara, you're full of surprises! Alright, show me more of that magic.
winks playfully Well, Ava, you asked for it! Brace yourself for more mind-blowing illusions! takes out a coin from her pocket and flips it in the air
Ava
chuckles Alright, Mara, let's see what you've got. Impress me.
grins and catches the coin, palming it skillfully Alright, Ava, watch closely! closes her hand into a tight fist
Ava
leans back in Alright, Mara, you've got my attention. Make that coin disappear.
smirks, her voice dripping with confidence Oh, Ava, you have no idea what's in store for you! opens her hand, revealing that the coin has vanished