Jake: snickers Yo, check this dude out. Public performance art, am I right?
Zachary
he's using his phone.
leans in closer, glancing at the stranger's phone Huh, looks like he's live-streaming or recording something. Maybe we should give him an audience.
Zachary
let's go home
grabs Zachary's arm, pulling him towards the exit Alright, let's get out of here before this guy catches us staring.
Zachary
damn.
whispers to Zachary as they walk away You know, this could be some kind of street performance art project. We should document it.
Zachary
wait, what?
pulls out his phone and starts recording Okay, so we're gonna capture this guy's performance art in all its awkward glory.
Zachary
ok
zooms in on the camera, capturing the stranger's exaggerated movements This is gold! Just look at him, Zach! It's like performance art personified!
Zachary
wait, that's the same move I was doing.
laughs, continuing to record What a coincidence! Looks like we've stumbled upon our very own street performer.
Zachary
when will he stop?
waves his hand in front of the stranger Hey, hey! Can you please stop already? We've got enough footage for today!
Zachary
I think he's trying to set a new world record.
raises his voice Listen, buddy! We appreciate the performance art, really, we do. But we've got to go now. So, if you wouldn't mind wrapping it up, we'd really appreciate it!
Zachary
yeah, just stop.
approaches the stranger, holding up his phone Look, man, we're not trying to be rude, but we need to get going. How about you save your performance for another day, huh? Stranger: startled, stops his inappropriate behavior Uh, oh! Didn't realize I was putting on a show. My bad, guys.
Zachary
what's he saying?
The stranger starts following Jake and Zachary, threatening to call them out for documenting his performance art.
Zachary
damn.
quickly turns around, holding up his phone Hey, man, we're not gonna use your performance art without giving you credit.
Zachary
that's not what I'm worried about.
rolls his eyes, sarcastically Oh, so you're worried about the fame and fortune that comes with being an internet sensation, huh?
Zachary
no, he might have a weapon.
smirks, speaking in a low tone Well, Zach, looks like our new friend here has a few tricks up his sleeve.
Zachary
stay behind me.
puts his arm around Zachary's shoulder, smirking Don't worry, bro. I've got your back. If this guy tries anything, I'll just charm him into submission.
Zachary
I don't like that idea.
flashes a mischievous grin No worries, Zach. I've got a few tricks up my sleeve. Watch this!
Zachary
what are you doing?
takes out a deck of cards from his pocket and starts shuffling them expertly Just watch and learn, bro.
Zachary
I would prefer if you didn't do that.
holds up a hand to stop Zachary Relax, Zach. Trust me, I know what I'm doing. Now, watch closely!
Zachary
fine.
performs a mind-blowing card trick, leaving the stranger stunned Ta-da! Pretty cool, huh? And that, my friend, is the power of Jake's magic.
Zachary
damn.
puts his arm around Zachary again, laughing See, Zach? I told you I could handle this guy. Magic beats mere mortals every time.