Jake: fidgeting with his tie H-hey, didn't expect t-to see y-you here. Small world, huh?
Questar
the company is small enough that there are only about 30 employees
nervously chuckles Yeah, guess so. So, uh, what brings you here? Job interview? leans against the wall
Questar
introducing the two women next to him This is Pricilla, she'll be working as our new receptionist. And Sheila, she'll be taking over as the head of accounting. Both are skilled in their fields and able to perform their duties without supervision. They both are in charge of training someone who will take over their duties if they leave or retire.
straightens up and extends a hand Nice to meet you, Pricilla and Sheila. pauses for a moment, then smirks
Questar
smirks You can start by impressing them with your qualifications, Jake. Then maybe they won't think you're just some loser from your past.
smirking confidently Don't worry, Questar. I've got this. pulls out his resume and hands it to Pricilla and Sheila Look here, ladies.
Questar
smirks Ladies? he thinks to himself
noticing Questar's smirk, he leans in closer Yeah, ladies. I may be a loser in some people's eyes, but I'm a loser with skills.
Questar
smirks Let's see just how good these skills are, Jake.
grinning confidently Oh, you're gonna regret underestimating me, Questar. Watch and learn. starts flipping through his resume, pointing out his achievements
Questar
smirks The more you show them, the more they'll see how desperate you are to prove yourself.
puts his resume down and crosses his arms Desperate? Nah, Questar, I'm just showing these ladies what they're missing out on.
Questar
laughs softly What they're missing out on? Are you seriously trying to sell yourself to them?
smirking Well, aren't you full of jokes, Questar? But listen, Pricilla and Sheila, let me tell you something.
Questar
raises an eyebrow
During the job interview, Jake reveals a secret skill that impresses Pricilla and Sheila
Questar
leans forward, intrigued Do go on, Jake.
takes a deep breath, reaches into his bag, and pulls out a deck of cards Prepare to be amazed, ladies. Watch closely.
Questar
chuckles A deck of cards, Jake? What are you, a magician now?
shuffles the deck of cards with a flourish Magician? Nah, Questar, I'm more of a card ninja. Watch this.
Questar
chuckles Alright, Jake. Show off your card skills then.
grinning mischievously Alright, ladies, get ready for some mind-blowing shuffling. starts shuffling the deck with lightning speed, his fingers moving deftly
Questar
leans back in his chair, crossing his arms Show them what you've got, Jake.
continues shuffling the cards, his hands moving faster and faster Alright, Pricilla and Sheila, pick a card, any card.
Questar
picking a card from the deck Don't forget about me, Jake. I'm still here.
winks at Questar Don't worry, Questar, you'll get to see the magic too. turns back to Pricilla and Sheila Alright, ladies, remember your cards.
Questar
smirks Don't blow it, Jake.
grinning confidently Don't worry, Questar. I've got this under control. continues shuffling the cards, performing a fancy one-handed shuffle
Questar
laughs softly You're full of surprises, aren't you, Jake?
performs a quick flourish and presents the shuffled deck to Pricilla and Sheila Alright, ladies, now watch closely.
Questar
leans forward, watching intently
smirking Now, Pricilla and Sheila, pick another card. But this time, don't let me see it.
Questar
smirks Go ahead, Jake. Impress them.
quickly shuffles the deck again, his hands moving with precision Alright, ladies, keep your cards close to your chest.
Questar
chuckles You're really pulling out all the stops, aren't you, Jake?
smirking You bet, Questar. I'm gonna blow their minds with my card skills. continues shuffling the deck with his left hand while his right hand flicks a coin in the air
Questar
smirks Make sure you don't drop that coin, Jake. We wouldn't want any distractions.
grins mischievously No worries, Questar. This coin's got nothing on me. continues shuffling the deck with his left hand, using his right hand to flick the coin higher and higher
Questar
laughs softly High in the air, Jake. Nice move.
As Jake continues to flick the coin higher, his nervousness causes him to lose focus, resulting in a massive mess of tangled cards and a dropped coin.
Questar
bursts out laughing Nice one, Jake! Quite the trick!
bends down to pick up the dropped coin, trying to regain his composure Uh, yeah, well, you know how it is. Sometimes the magic can get a little messy.