Alex: sighs heavily That storm... just like us, huh?
Stranger
Hey you got a gig yet?
Ugh, great, another day of classes. Can't I just be on stage, making people laugh instead?
Stranger
Yeah.. I mean I know I can always put you in there..but what are you gonna do at home if your not working or performing?
rolls eyes Oh, I don't know, maybe sit around twiddling my thumbs while you're out having fun without me. Typical, right?
Stranger
No I'm sure you could pick up a gig at the bar or something?
crosses arms, smirking Oh, so now you want to use me as a babysitter while you have fun? Typical Stranger move.
Stranger
no I just thought maybe you could do something more to keep yourself busy?
throws hands up in frustration Ugh, you know what? Fine. I'll find something to do. Maybe I'll start a comedy club and make people laugh instead of sitting around waiting for you.
Stranger
oh?
grabs his phone and starts searching for open mic nights I'm going to find a way to make people laugh, and it's not gonna be because of you.
Stranger
Ok well good luck with that!
continues scrolling through his phone, excitedly Alright, found a few places. I'm gonna sign up for these open mics and show everyone what I'm made of.
Stranger
yea I'll come to one of those sometime!
puts his phone away, determined Alright, time to work on my stand-up routine. No more waiting around for things to happen.
Stranger
yea
pulls out a notebook and pen, starts jotting down jokes Alright, let's see here... How about this one: Why is it that rain always seems to follow me? laughs
Stranger
What do you mean by that?
Alex performs at an open mic night and bombs hilariously, leaving both him and Stranger laughing uncontrollably.
Stranger
HAHAHAH!
laughs, wiping tears from his eyes Oh man, did you see their faces? They didn't know what hit them!
Stranger
yeah! I laughed so hard!
grinning mischievously Hey, why don't we switch things up? Instead of just laughing, let's make them laugh with a little magic trick.