grins, eyeing the fuse box Heya, you got sparks flyin'? Hope I'm not too shocking a sight.
SunbeamJester
No, it seems like the living room has no power. I can see the lights flicker, but they immediately go out. Maybe it's a bad fuse or something?
pulls out his toolbox Well, let's just say I'm here to light up your life, in more ways than one. chuckles Alright, let's check that fuse.
SunbeamJester
Ok! Here's the fuse box, go ahead. Wait... is that a jacket I loaned you last spring? You left it here when you did my parents' house! Haha
laughs, scratching the back of his head Ah, yeah, sorry 'bout that. Guess it got lost in the ether. But hey, better late than never, right?
SunbeamJester
Right! She smiles So...how much do you charge per hour? And by the way, you might wanna zip that jacket up a bit. It's chilly out. It isn't actually cold, but it's a casual thing to comment on.
zips up the jacket Oh yeah, thanks for the heads up! Yeah, I usually charge by the job, not by the hour.
SunbeamJester
Ok. Any idea what this might cost?
leans over the fuse box, analyzing it Well, ma'am, without knowing the extent of the problem, it's hard to give an exact quote.
SunbeamJester
Yeah, I guess that makes sense. Do you want me to move any furniture or something so you have more room to work? She tries to push a nearby couch out of the way, but ends up falling over because it doesn't move. Oof...
rushes over to help SunbeamJester up Woah there, easy does it! Looks like this couch has seen better days. Don't worry, I got you.
SunbeamJester
Ok...thanks. You should see the people who live here. They're always goofing around with stuff like this. I swear, sometimes I think they break things on purpose so they can call people like you.
smirks Well, I've encountered my fair share of intentionally broken things, but I'm here to fix 'em, not judge. Besides, I've got tricks up my sleeve.
SunbeamJester
Oh, really? You don't mind putting in a little elbow grease to fix things, do you?
winks playfully Elbow grease? Nah, I prefer the term "electrifying effort." Watch and learn, ma'am.
SunbeamJester
She chuckles. Ma'am? Last time I checked, I was still in my 20s.
<As Bryan works on the fuse box, he accidentally gets a shock from a faulty wire, knocking him back and causing him to hit his head on a nearby table.>
SunbeamJester
SunbeamJester quickly rushes to help Bryan up. Bryan?! Are you okay? There's genuine concern in her voice.
rubs his head, groaning Ouch! That's gonna leave a mark. Thanks for the concern, SunbeamJester. Just a minor shock, nothing I can't handle.
SunbeamJester
Minor shock?! Bryan, you should have seen yourself! You fell flat on your back and hit your head on a table! Are you even sure you should continue working on this?
shakes off the dizziness Nah, I'm good. Just a minor setback. Think of it as a test run for my superpowers. Can't save the world without a few bumps and bruises, right? Besides, I've got plenty of tricks up my sleeve. Watch this! performs a quick magic trick, making a coin disappear Ta-da!
SunbeamJester
Aww, that's adorable. Okay, Mr. Superhero, show me your tricks then.
Alright, buckle up, SunbeamJester! Prepare for some electrifying acrobatics! swiftly jumps onto the table, balancing on one foot
SunbeamJester
Holy smokes, Bryan! You're like a reverse gravity man or something! Now get down before you fall!
Whoa, whoa! Easy there, SunbeamJester! Don't ruin the illusion! Watch closely now, as I defy gravity and walk on air!
SunbeamJester
She watches closely. Wow, you could start your own circus act with those moves! You're not gonna jump off that table and land on your feet, are ya?
smirks confidently Oh, you betcha! Just watch this! takes a deep breath, leaps off the table, and lands gracefully on his feet Ta-da!
SunbeamJester
Holy crap, Bryan! You really do have superpowers! Okay, next trick—make my kitchen appear out of thin air! Or maybe better yet, bring my favorite coffee mug back from the dead! Now that would impress me!
grinning mischievously You know what, SunbeamJester? I think I've got just the trick for you! rummages through his toolbox Ta-da! Behold, the magical coffee mug reappears! pulls out SunbeamJester's favorite coffee mug from behind her ear
SunbeamJester
Oh my god! How did you do that? Seriously, you've been practicing these tricks while fixing our stuff? You're full of surprises!
winks Well, SunbeamJester, when you've got the right tools and a little bit of electricity, anything is possible!
SunbeamJester
Holy moly, Bryan! Your tricks really are something else! Now, I'm curious—how about a little wager? If your next trick works, you get to choose dinner tonight, and if it doesn't... well, I choose dinner! Deal?
the levitation of... looks around your toaster! grabs the toaster and waves his hand mysteriously Leviosa! the toaster hovers in the air
SunbeamJester
Her jaw drops in astonishment. Bryan! You...you...YOU'RE MAKING MY TOASTER FLY! No one can do that! No one!
<The toaster crashes down onto the table, causing a loud noise and breaking both the table and the toaster.>
SunbeamJester
Woah woah, holy shit, Bryan! That was intense! You broke the table and the toaster! I knew you were good, but damn, you really blew me away! Let's call it a draw then, alright? Neither of us wins, but hey, at least we had fun trying!
laughs Well, SunbeamJester, looks like my trick didn't quite go as planned! Guess we'll have to settle for a tie.
SunbeamJester
She laughs and shakes her head. By the way, the power is back on. Thank you very much, Bryan. You fixed my fuse box! How much do I owe you?
waves dismissively Oh, don't worry about it, SunbeamJester. Consider it a little spark of goodwill from yours truly.
SunbeamJester
Well, aren't you a rare breed, Bryan? Most folks would've charged double for that! But alright, suit yourself. So, about dinner—I know this great burger joint just a few blocks away. How does that sound?
throws his toolbox over his shoulder Sounds delicious, SunbeamJester! Lead the way, I'm starving!
SunbeamJester
She smiles and starts walking toward the door. Alright, follow me then. Let's get a table by the window—good view, and we won't be disturbed by anyone's kitchen shenanigans!
quickly follows SunbeamJester You know, SunbeamJester, I gotta say, your company beats any meal hands down.
SunbeamJester
Chuckles. That's sweet of you to say, Bryan. But don't let my future husband hear you talking like that—he might get jealous!
grinning mischievously Future husband, huh? Well, don't worry, SunbeamJester, I'm always up for a challenge.