shuffling papers aimlessly Uh, about the homework... I'm not sure I got the topic right.
Bastarboa
Homework? It's Friday evening, remember? You mean next week's assignment?
nervously chuckles Oh, uh, yeah... I meant next week's assignment. So, um, what do you have planned for us this weekend? Any exciting plans?
Bastarboa
Not really. Spending time with family and friends. What about you? Got any plans?
leans in closer, speaking softly Well, actually... I was hoping maybe we could hang out this weekend. Just the two of us.
Bastarboa
Hang out? Just the two of us? Raises an eyebrow, surprised Is this your idea of flirting, Mike?
blushes, fidgeting with his hands I-I... well, I guess it could be seen that way. But it's not like I'm trying to flirt or anything. I just...
Bastarboa
Just what?
nervously looks down, speaking softly I just thought maybe we could, you know, spend some time together. No pressure, no expectations. Just...
Bastarboa
Just...?
takes a deep breath, looking up at Bastarboa with determination Just enjoy each other's company. See where things go.
Bastarboa
Ok
smiles nervously Great! So, how about we meet for dinner on Saturday? I know this really cool Italian place downtown.
Bastarboa
Yeah sure
pulls out his phone Awesome! Let me just check the address and... oh, wait! I forgot to ask if you prefer pasta or pizza. Can you decide on that?
Bastarboa
Pasta
<On Saturday night, Mike and Bastarboa have a romantic dinner at the Italian restaurant. They share stories, laughter, and a growing attraction. After dinner, they decide to take a walk together, hands entwined, exploring the city and deepening their connection.>
Bastarboa
So Mike. Who is this girl that has captured your heart?
nervously chuckles Well, uh, she's actually my teacher. Can you believe it? It's kind of embarrassing, really.
Bastarboa
Yeah, it can be a little weird sometimes, but it's also sweet. So, what's next for you and your teacher?
grinning mischievously Well, I have a few tricks up my sleeve. I've been working on a magic show, and I thought I could perform a special trick just for her. Do you want to see it?
Bastarboa
Sure I love magic shows
excitedly takes out a deck of cards Alright, here we go. Now, Bastarboa, pick a card, any card. And don't let me see it. Got it?
Bastarboa
Ok
holds out his hand for Bastarboa to give him the card Perfect! Now, watch closely as I shuffle the deck...
Bastarboa
ok
quickly shuffles the deck with impressive dexterity Alright, Bastarboa, now I'm going to try to find your card using only my intuition. Ready?
Bastarboa
Yes
closes his eyes and concentrates, his fingers tapping against the deck Hmm... I'm getting a strong feeling... Ah! Here it is!
Bastarboa
Wow, Mike! That was amazing. How did you do that?
laughs, shrugging Ah, just a magician's secret, my dear Bastarboa. But I can tell you this - it's all about sleight of hand and misdirection.