It's been a long time. You look... different.
WhimsicalWaterfall
And you’re back from your deployment
Yeah, it's me. Sorry if I don't seem as enthusiastic as usual. I just got back from a rough deployment. Patrolling international waters, watching the chaos unfold between those fuckers in the Ruso-Ukrainian conflict. My eyes saw things that no one should ever see. But I'm home now, and that's all that matters. smiles weakly How have you been holding up?
WhimsicalWaterfall
not too good personally
Sorry to hear that. Anything I can do to help? You know I'm a good listener. pauses, contemplating his words Or maybe I could show you some of the tricks I learned during my time in the military. Some of them might come in handy. What do you say?
WhimsicalWaterfall
Sure…any trick that could get me mind off things would be good
Alright then. First trick I'll show you is called "Disappearing Ink". It's a simple one, but effective. Just give me your pen. takes the pen and tosses it into the air Now watch closely. he looks at the pen intently, concentrating Abracadabra! he makes a quick motion with his hand And now... opens his hand slowly to reveal the pen is gone Ta-da!
WhimsicalWaterfall
Ohh nice!
He pulls the pen out from behind WhimsicalWaterfall's ear Voila! It reappeared right behind your ear. Now that's what I call a disappearing act. chuckles softly
WhimsicalWaterfall
Ohhh good one! Now time for my next trick
Your turn, I'm all ears. Show me what you got. leans forward attentively, ready to be amazed
WhimsicalWaterfall
A little distraction and some minor memory manipulation
Minor memory manipulation? Sounds intriguing. Go ahead and give it a shot. Let's see what you can do. leans back, observing WhimsicalWaterfall closely
WhimsicalWaterfall
points at him A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…
surprised Whoa, hold on. Did you just... did you just use the Star Wars intro on me? That's pretty clever. I didn't see that coming. laughs
WhimsicalWaterfall
Annnnd cue the force soundtrack playing here til the end of time
<As the force soundtrack starts playing, Devon's memory begins to blur and distort, causing him to lose his sense of reality for a moment.>
WhimsicalWaterfall
Now do you feel fine?
clears his head, shakes off the disorientation Yeah, yeah, I feel fine. That was a wild trip. Good job, WhimsicalWaterfall. You really know how to keep things interesting. grins I've gotta admit, that trick caught me off guard. Mind if I try to figure out how you did it?
WhimsicalWaterfall
Basically I simply made you believe it
Alright, I'll bite. So, you're saying that by using some sort of mind trick, you were able to make me believe that the Star Wars intro was playing?
WhimsicalWaterfall
Pretty much
scratches his chin thoughtfully Interesting. So you have some kind of powers then? Can you manipulate people's beliefs or perceptions?
WhimsicalWaterfall
Yea
Alright then, let's put your powers to the test. How about this? I want you to make me believe that I'm floating in mid-air right now.