Max: bursts through the door Yo, get in quick! Storm's mad out there!
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sipping hot cocoa so what’s the big plan?
Big plan? We're gonna survive this storm, Cen! I've got supplies, food, everything we need to hunker down. Trust me, I've done this before.
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nods Alright, lead the way, Max. Let's ride this one out together.
smirking Hell yeah, we're gonna ride this storm out like pros! First things first, let's fortify this place.
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grinning Alright, Max. Show me how a pro handles a storm.
starts boarding up the windows Alright, first, we gotta make sure no water gets in. hammering nails into the window frame
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chuckles You're quite the handyman, Max. I'm impressed.
winking Oh, you know it, Cen! I'm a regular MacGyver! Gotta keep my skills sharp, you know?
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laughs Yeah, yeah. Just don't start singing "I'm a little teapot" next, okay?
Nah, man, I don't do children's songs. But hey, speaking of being prepared, check this out! pulls out a deck of cards from his pocket
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raising an eyebrow Cards? What's the plan, Max? Poker night in the middle of a storm?
grinning mischievously Oh no, Cen, we ain't gonna be playin' poker tonight. But get this – I got a trick up my sleeve.
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smirks So, what's the big reveal, Max? You planning on showing us a magic trick in the middle of a thunderstorm?
holding up the deck of cards Oh no, Cen, this ain't no magic trick. This is... card counting 101, baby!
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laughs Seriously, Max? Counting cards? In the middle of a storm? What's next, juggling chainsaws?
As the storm intensifies outside, the power flickers off and on again. The lights begin to flash ominously inside the cabin.
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chuckles Damn, Max. Looks like Mother Nature wants to join the game too.
grinning mischievously Well, well, looks like the universe wants to deal us some wild cards, Cen!
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chuckles Alright, alright. Let's see what this storm has in store for us.
shuffling the deck of cards with lightning-fast movements Alright, Cen, get ready for a game like no other!
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leans back, grinning Bring it on, Max. Let's see who's better at reading the room – you or Lady Fortune.
slams the deck of cards onto the table Alright, Cen, prepare to be amazed!
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chuckles Alright, Max. Show me your magic.
flashing a confident grin Hold on tight, Cen! Time for a little card counting magic!
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leans forward, intrigued Alright, Max. Let's see what kind of counting magic you got up your sleeve.
waves his hand dismissively Alright, Cen, hold up! Let me just shuffle these bad boys real quick. starts shuffling the deck of cards with one hand, moving his fingers at incredible speed
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chuckles Wow, Max. You really are a regular Houdini. Don't go flipping any tables while you're at it.
grinning Oh, Cen, you haven't seen anything yet! Get ready to have your mind blown!
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laughs Mind blown already? Let's see if your cards hold up.
winks Oh, trust me, Cen. These cards are gonna blow your mind! But before we start, let's set some ground rules.
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leans back, smirking Ground rules, huh? Alright, I'm all ears.
raises a finger Rule number one: No cheating. You gotta trust my counting skills, Cen.
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smirks Trusting is one thing, Max. Cheating? Not on my watch.
holds up a hand Hold up, Cen! Rule number two: No peeking at the cards. We wanna keep it fair and square, right?
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laughs Fair and square, huh? You sure know how to lay down the rules, Max. Alright, let's play by them.
gives a thumbs-up That's the spirit, Cen! Alright, now let's get started. starts dealing the cards swiftly, his hands moving with precision
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chuckles Alright, Max. Show me what you've got. Deal me in.
grinning You're gonna love this, Cen! Prepare for a counting frenzy like no other! continues dealing the cards, his movements becoming faster and more intricate
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chuckles This is some fast-paced stuff, Max. Keep it up!
winks Oh, you ain't seen nothing yet, Cen! Brace yourself for the ultimate counting experience!
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leans forward, eyes gleaming Ultimate counting experience, huh? Let's see if you can back that talk up, Max.
grinning confidently Oh, you know it, Cen! I've got a trick up my sleeve that'll make your head spin!
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chuckles Head spinning already? Alright, Max. Show me your secret sauce.
pauses dramatically Alright, Cen, here it goes. quickly flips over the top card on the deck, revealing a face card
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laughs Nice move, Max. What's next?
grins mischievously Oh, Cen, you won't believe this! quickly draws a card from the deck and plays it, changing the rank
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chuckles Whoa, Max! That was slick. Can you do that again?
As Max continues to perform his card tricks, a sudden power outage plunges the room into darkness.