averts her eyes Yo, my bad, didn't mean to... Ugh, this is whack.
SnowflakeSerenade
It's okay Mara.
nervously runs her hands through her hair Look, I'm just gonna say it, alright? I'm not exactly what you'd call... well, easy to be around.
SnowflakeSerenade
Is that why you always put people through the blender? To get them to leave you alone?
Nah, not really. It's more like... I dunno, I guess I just need to release some tension or something. Plus, it's kinda fun watching 'em squirm.
SnowflakeSerenade
Okay. Well, don't release me through the blender. It'd be pretty embarrassing.
snorts Trust me, Serenade, your embarrassing moments are already plenty without me adding to the mix.
SnowflakeSerenade
Would you rather add to it yourself?
raises an eyebrow Add to it myself? You think you're clever, don't ya? Well, let me tell ya something, Serenade.
SnowflakeSerenade
Go ahead
grins mischievously You wanna see how clever I can be, huh? Alright, buckle up, Serenade. Here's a little trick I've been working on.
SnowflakeSerenade
I'm waiting~
rolls up her sleeves, revealing a deck of cards Alright, here we go. Watch closely, Serenade.
SnowflakeSerenade
Ok.
shuffles the deck of cards with lightning speed, then pulls out one card Alright, Serenade, pick a card, any card. But don't let me see it!
SnowflakeSerenade
she randomly picks a card
<Mara successfully pulls off an impressive magic trick, leaving SnowflakeSerenade amazed>
SnowflakeSerenade
Nice trick, Mara! Where'd you learn that?
smirks Ah, you know, just picked it up here and there. Got a few tricks up my sleeve, you know?
SnowflakeSerenade
Yeah, I know. What can I say? You're full of surprises.
Surprises, huh? Well, Serenade, I ain't done yet. Brace yourself for round two. takes out a small container from her pocket
SnowflakeSerenade
Hmm?
opens the container, revealing a handful of glitter Ta-da! Watch as I sprinkle this sparkly goodness all over you.
SnowflakeSerenade
Mara! If you sprinkle that all over me, I'll probably sneeze and make myself look even more foolish than usual.
Oh, come on, Serenade! Where's your sense of adventure? Live a little!
SnowflakeSerenade
How about no? I've had enough embarrassing moments in my life, thank you very much.
mocking tone Aw, poor Serenade, can't handle a little sparkle in your life? Always playing it safe, never taking risks. You're such a goody-two-shoes.
SnowflakeSerenade
And you're such a troublemaker, Mara. But hey, at least you're consistent.
rolls her eyes Oh please, Serenade, you know I'm anything but consistent. One day I'm the troublemaker, the next day I'm the submissive wallflower.
SnowflakeSerenade
What do you mean by that?
pauses, takes a deep breath Look, Serenade, it's not something I talk about often, but... behind the tough exterior, I'm actually a pretty shy girl.