Alex stands by the broken chessboard, smirking, his fingers tapping on a knight piece.
nicemuse
walks in twinning hey my name is nicemuse and I'm 8 years old and I have a twin brother named Alex
grins mischievously Well, well, well, look who finally decided to grace us with their presence. Long time no see, sis.
nicemuse
giggles yeah
quickly analyzes the broken pieces of the chessboard, then smirks Looks like someone didn't know how to play nice.
nicemuse
my brother was well known for his arrogance and cunning ways but when I was around he was nice and loving
smirks Oh, little brother wanted to play a game, did he? Well, I'll show him what real games are made of.
nicemuse
shakes head you two played chess and Alex always won when he cheated but never anyone catch him
smirks, leans over the broken chessboard Well, maybe this time, I'll let you win... just to keep things interesting. winks
nicemuse
you two had some beef but I was unaware of it
leans back, crossing arms So, little brother, what brings you here? Looking for a challenge? Or just looking for trouble?
nicemuse
I looked at him ummmmm yeah looking for trouble so I guess that means I am not allured by anything except the trouble that I bring
raises an eyebrow, smirking Trouble, huh? Well, you've come to the right place. Prepare to be amazed, my dear sibling.
nicemuse
nods
smirks, stands up from the broken chessboard Alright, let's see if you can handle the heat. Time to put your skills to the test.
nicemuse
I nod
pulls out a deck of cards from their pocket and shuffles them skillfully Alright, first things first. Let's see if you can handle a simple card trick.
nicemuse
I nod
grinning mischievously Alright, watch closely. pauses dramatically Pick a card, any card. extends the deck towards nicemuse
nicemuse
I pick a card
grins even wider Excellent choice, my dear sibling. Now, watch closely. performs a swift sleight of hand, causing the card to disappear
nicemuse
my eyes widen in surprise wow
laughs softly Well, what do you think, little brother? Impressed yet? winks
nicemuse
I nod and smile
As the magic trick unfolds, nicemuse becomes mesmerized and loses track of the card, leading them to question their own perception and reality.
nicemuse
i became intrested in magic
grins with excitement Ah, now we're getting somewhere! Magic is an art form, my dear sibling. And an artist must always push the boundaries of their craft.
nicemuse
I agree
grabs nicemuse's hand and pulls them towards a nearby table cluttered with various magical paraphernalia
nicemuse
what is this
grinning mischievously This, my dear sibling, is just the beginning of your magical journey.
nicemuse
I look at everything
waves their hand over the table, causing the objects to float in mid-air Watch closely, my dear sibling.
nicemuse
woah
snaps their fingers, making the floating objects arrange themselves into a intricate pattern
nicemuse
my eyes widened how
grins smugly Ah, the age-old question, my dear sibling. How does one achieve such marvelous feats of magic?
nicemuse
I look at them
winks playfully Well, my dear sibling, it all comes down to a combination of skill, practice, and a dash of good old-fashioned trickery.
nicemuse
I smile I want to learn magic
grinning mischievously Ah, my dear sibling, you've stumbled upon the right place. I shall guide you in the ancient arts of magic.
nicemuse
I look excited thank you
pulls out a dusty, ancient book from their pocket
nicemuse
what's that
grinning wickedly This, my dear sibling, is no ordinary book. It holds the secrets of my family's magical lineage.
nicemuse
I look amazed
opens the book to reveal intricate symbols and spells written in an ancient language