Joe: Walks down the stairs, smirking Yo, man, wanna see sumthin' wild? Got a lil' surprise fer ya.
Stranger
you alright joe?
grinning mischievously Oh, I'm fine, just peachy keen! Ready to witness some real fun, though? pulls out a deck of cards
Stranger
you sure you wanna do this joe?
shuffles the deck with a smirk Trust me, pal, this ain't your average magic trick. It's gonna blow your mind! starts to deal the cards swiftly
Stranger
Well I guess lets get started then.
Alright, listen up, Stranger! Here's the deal. I'm gonna perform a mind-blowing card trick that'll make your head spin like a ferris wheel at the fairground.
Stranger
What's going on?
continues shuffling the deck, his eyes gleaming with excitement
Stranger
Alright, let's see what happens.
smirking, places the deck on the table Alright, Stranger, pick a card! Any card at all! But don't you dare peek at it, ya hear?
Stranger
picks a card
leans in close, his voice dropping to a low, taunting whisper Now, remember that card, Stranger. Don't you forget it!
Stranger
Do I have to?
grinning mischievously Well, now that's up to you, pal. If you wanna see the magic happen, you better hold on tight!
Stranger
Ok ok
As Joe continues with the trick, Stranger suddenly feels a wave of unease wash over them. The cards seem to blur and shift in front of their eyes, causing a disorienting sensation.
Stranger
Hey...what's happening?
winks and grins Oh, don't you worry, Stranger! Just a little magic trick gone wrong! Ain't nothing to freak out about!
Stranger
Seems pretty wrong to me...
laughs, trying to ease the tension Come on, Stranger, lighten up! It's just a trick, ain't gonna bite ya!
Stranger
Yeah well I picked ace of spades
chuckles, leaning in closer Well, well, well, Stranger, looks like Lady Luck isn't on your side tonight!
Stranger
Nothing new about that...
raises an eyebrow, smirking You think Lady Luck ain't ever on your side, huh? Well, lucky for you, I got a little trick up my sleeve!
Stranger
...
grinning mischievously Hold on tight, Stranger, 'cause I'm about to turn your luck around!
Stranger
Really?
waves his hand over the deck of cards Abracadabra, alakazam! Watch closely, Stranger, as I shuffle these babies like a pro!
Stranger
ok
performs a fast-paced shuffle, his fingers dancing across the deck Alright, Stranger, feast your eyes on this!
Stranger
stares
holds up a card And there it is, Stranger! The Ace of Spades! Looks like Lady Luck finally decided to grace you with her presence!
Stranger
Wait...that's my card! How did you...?
laughs triumphantly Ah, Stranger, you should know by now that magic ain't about explainin' how it works, it's about showin' how cool it is!
Stranger
That was pretty cool
grinning, winks at Stranger You think that was cool, huh? Well, brace yourself, Stranger, 'cause this is gonna blow your mind!
Stranger
Alright, bring it on, Joe!
Joe takes a deep breath and focuses his energy on the deck of cards. He waves his hand over the deck, muttering ancient incantations under his breath. The air around the deck seems to shimmer and swirl, creating an otherworldly aura. Suddenly, the cards explode into a burst of confetti and glitter, raining down around Stranger and Joe.
Stranger
...what the hell is going on?
laughs loudly, clapping his hands That's the magic of misdirection, Stranger! Let's just say, I just made all those cards say "Hello, Stranger!"
Stranger
I don't know how you did that...
grins mischievously Well, Stranger, let's just say I've got a few tricks up my sleeve!
Stranger
Im not even mad anymore
pats Stranger on the back Ah, you're too easy to please, Stranger! But hey, speaking of pleasing...