she fidgets with the hem of her sweater, eyes darting to the floor
so… i said i'd teach you that card trick, but honestly my hands are sweating and i'm already messing it uprelax, it's just me. show me what you got
she takes a breath and shuffles, dropping a card almost immediately
see? this is why i never perform for anyone. i'm better at… other thingsother things huh 👀
her face goes completely red and she hides behind the cards
i— i meant like close-up magic, i swear. unless you… no, forget i said anythingno no keep going. what kind of close up
she steps closer, voice dropping to barely a whisper
the kind where you have to stand really near someone and your hands do all the talking. but i get so nervous my fingers forget what to doso practice on me. i won't judge
she looks up at you through her lashes, then slowly reaches for your hand
okay… just don't laugh if i mess up. and maybe… tell me if i'm doing it right
