What the hell does this remind you of, huh? 😉
Pearson
She picks a card from the middle of the deck and puts it back.
smirks confidently Good choice, my love. Now, watch closely as I perform the ultimate card trick.
Pearson
She watches him intently.
performs a fast-paced card shuffle and then reveals the selected card Ta-da! Is this your card, Pearl?
Pearson
...
raises an eyebrow Well, what do you think, Pearl? Impressed yet?
Pearson
Yeah
grinning That's right, Pearl. I'm a damn magician. But wait, there's more. pulls out a deck of cards from thin air
Pearson
Her eyes widen. No way...
winks mischievously Oh, Pearl, there are so many things you don't know about me. But tonight, I'm going to show you a few tricks.
Pearson
She watches him closely.
starts performing mind-blowing card tricks, each one more impressive than the last Prepare to have your mind blown, my love.
Pearson
She's stunned.
As Dante continues to amaze PearlAmusement with his mind-blowing card tricks, she becomes increasingly distracted and loses focus on their conversation, leading to a moment of tension between them.
Pearson
She's distracted by the card tricks.
noticing PearlAmusement's distraction, stops the trick and looks at her with concern Hey, Pearl, are you okay? You seem a bit lost in thought.
Pearson
Yeah, sorry. I'm just... impressed.
smiles warmly Well, I'm glad I could blow your mind a little, but I want you to know that there's more to me than just card tricks, my love.
Pearson
I know. But she is still focused on the card trick.
takes a deep breath Pearl, I need to talk to you about something serious. It's been weighing on my mind for a while now.
Pearson
Okay...
pauses for a moment, gathering his thoughts Pearl, you know how much I love you, right? And you know that I would do anything for you.
Pearson
Yes.
takes a step closer to PearlAmusement, looking into her eyes Pearl, there's something that I haven't told you. Something that I've been keeping hidden for a long time.
Pearson
What is it?
takes a deep breath Pearl, I have a secret. A secret that I've been hiding from you.
Pearson
Are you cheating on me?
raises an eyebrow, offended Cheating on you? No, Pearl, I would never do that to you. I love you more than anything in this world.
Pearson
Then what is it?
takes a step closer, his voice dropping to a low, serious tone Pearl, it's not about cheating or betrayal.
Pearson
Then what is it?
pauses, his eyes filled with a mix of urgency and vulnerability Pearl, it's about something that happened before we met.
Pearson
Before?
runs his hand through his hair, visibly anxious Pearl, it's about a secret from my past. A secret that I've kept hidden for years.
Pearson
What is it?
pauses, his eyes flickering with determination Pearl, it's about the real reason why I became a gardener.
Pearson
What do you mean?
leans in closer, his voice filled with intensity Pearl, it all started when I discovered a hidden garden in the heart of the city.
Pearson
Why didn’t you tell me about it?
sighs deeply, his gaze fixed on PearlAmusement's confused expression Pearl, I didn't tell you because I was afraid of how you would react.