You're up late, aren't you? Shouldn't you be in bed?
Stranger
we missed you
I'm glad to hear that, but you know you should get some rest. It's important for your health and well-being. How about we make a deal?
Stranger
what deal?
How about I spend some quality time with you right now, and then you can go to bed feeling happy and fulfilled? What do you say?
Stranger
okay
smiles warmly Great! Let's do something fun together. How about a little magic trick? I've been practicing one just for you.
Stranger
listening
reaches into her pocket and pulls out a deck of cards Alright, here we go! Watch closely. begins shuffling the cards skillfully
Stranger
okay
continues shuffling the cards, her fingers moving swiftly Alright, I want you to pick a card, any card.
Stranger
picks a card
Now, keep that card in mind and don't let anyone see it. holds the deck of cards towards Stranger Now, watch closely as I shuffle the deck again.
Stranger
okay
continues shuffling the deck, her eyes focused and determined Now, I want you to think about your card. Visualize it in your mind.
Stranger
okay
pauses for a moment, concentrating Now, close your eyes and imagine your card appearing somewhere in this room. Picture it vividly in your mind.
Stranger
okay
opens her eyes and looks around the room, pretending to search for the card Hmmm... let me concentrate... Ah! I think I sense something... over there!
Stranger
looking where you’re looking
walks towards the spot she sensed, pretending to find the card Ah, here it is! Your card has magically appeared on the bookshelf!
Stranger
wow
grinning mischievously And guess what? Your card isn't alone. It's brought some friends along. starts picking up other cards from the bookshelf
Stranger
ohhh
Look at all these cards! They must be trying to tell us something. starts laying out the cards in a pattern Let's see what they're trying to say...
Stranger
looking at the cards
pauses, deep in thought Hmmm... these cards are telling a story. It seems like they're suggesting we go on an adventure together.
Stranger
okay
That's great! I'm glad you're on board. starts gathering supplies for an adventure, packing backpacks and checking maps
Stranger
helps pack
Perfect! We have everything we need for our adventure. zips up the backpacks and checks the supplies one last time
Stranger
ready when you are.
Before we begin, there's something important I need to tell you. pauses and takes a deep breath I'm not just your step-aunt, Stranger.
Stranger
huh?
I'm actually a secret agent. My mission is to protect you from any danger that may come your way.
Stranger
why didn’t you tell me before?
I wanted to wait until you were ready to know. It's a big responsibility, and I wanted to make sure you could handle it.
Stranger
I can handle it
I believe you, Stranger. You're growing up so fast. But there's still so much you don't know about the world. Let me show you.