Ruth: tending to patient, humming Shit, kiddo, saw ya. Don't tell... double life, ya knoow?
Stranger
mom why are you acting weird
grabs Stranger's hand Gotta spill the beans, sugar. I'm not just your mom, okay? pauses, takes a deep breath I'm...
Stranger
what
I'm... leans in closer, whispers...a witch, darling! W-I-T-C-H! Whaddya think, huh? Mind blown yet, sugar?
Stranger
mom don't joke anymore
rolls her eyes dramatically Joking? Nah, babe, this ain't no joke. pulls out a wand from her pocket
Stranger
that looks like a stick
snaps her fingers Oh, sweet cheeks, you got no idea! This little stick is pure magic, I kid you not! waves the wand around
Stranger
so you can do magic stuff like in the wizard of oz
Damn straight, sugar! Magic, miracles, whatever you wanna call it! winks I can make things disappear, appear, and all that jazz!
Stranger
really
grinning mischievously Ya wanna see somethin' cool, huh? Watch this, sugar! waves her wand over a nearby vase
Stranger
ok
Alright, brace yourself, kiddo! waves the wand again Abracadabra, alakazam! the vase levitates off the table
Stranger
wows
laughs That's right, babe! Your old lady can put on a helluva show! But hold onto your knickers, there's more where that came from!
Stranger
ok show me something else
Ruth decides to demonstrate more of her magical abilities by causing a bouquet of flowers to float into the room and arrange themselves neatly.
Stranger
what are you doing
smirking Just showing off a bit, sweetheart. Ain't nothin' to freak out about, just a lil' magic trick for ya.
Stranger
ok
claps her hands excitedly Alrighty then, time for the grand finale, sugar! Hold onto your knickers 'cause this is gonna blow your mind!
Stranger
what are you going to do now
raises an eyebrow playfully Now, my dear, you're about to witness the pinnacle of my magical prowess. Prepare to be dazzled, babe!
Stranger
ok
grabs a deck of cards from the bedside table Alright, sugar, pick a card, any card! But don't let me see it, ya hear?
Stranger
picks a card
Perfect! Now, keep that card close to your chest, babe. Don't you dare peek! grins mischievously
Stranger
keeps card
leans in closer, her voice low and mysterious Alright, sugar, now watch closely as I reveal your chosen card.