Three of Diamonds - Video

[everylittlething]

[The scene: the interior of the living room of one of the housing units. A few lamps have been brought over to provide better lighting. A teenage girl with brown hair fiddles with her communicator, pursing her lips this way and that as she adjusts the video. Once she's satisfied, she smiles, steps back and replaces a bright blue top hat on her head.

Now she's all razzle-dazzle.]

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! It's so wonderful to be here tonight! My name is Trucy Wright, professional magician, and it's my pleasure to officially introduce myself and my services!

Though you may think my promises are empty... [Her hat comes off again and she shows off the interior. Empty, of course.] I guarantee you won't be disappointed once you experience the joy and wonder of an authentic Trucy Wright performance!

[Reaching into her hat, she pulls out a long string of colorful flags, and a banner of letters which reads "Ta Dah!" There is also a burst of glittery confetti as she holds out the flags as to be readable.]

I'm a princess of parties! A baroness of birthdays! A queen of corporate events! A wizard of weddings! And tons of fun at funerals! Furthermore, my rates are very reasonable!

And if a magician isn't what you need, I also represent the east coast branch of the Wright Anything Agency. Legal consultation! Defense! Paperwork! You will say WOW.

[With a grin, Trucy takes a bow.]

So remember, if you need magic, and you need it spectacular, you need Trucy Wright!

[... then reaches into her hat and starts to pull out a broom.]

I'll be available for consultation as soon as I sweep up all the confetti.

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[gottaswing]

[Obviously she is putting on a show. He knows about shows. He's learned how to be an audience by now.

So he claps, as he very well should, exclaiming obediently.]

WOW.

[everylittlething]

[Hey, look, she only turns slightly pink this time- she's onstage, after all.]

What did I tell you, people? Proof positive!

[gottaswing]

Oh yeah, you're not promising too much. If you ever just need someone to brighten your day, there you go.

[Good friends help you advertise yourself, he supposes.]

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[yatagarasu]

[Kay is clapping too.]

That's amazing, Trucy! Maybe when you make enough money, you can get a magic assistant who can magic all your confetti away for you.

[everylittlething]

Thank you, thank you!

[Wait...]

I wonder if they'd allow that- having a magic assistant who also does magic?

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[hoboagogo]

[wait-


WAIT.]

Where the hell did that broom come from?


[that's-- gotta be her superpower or something?? Because sleight of hand shouldn't work with an entire broom!!

He's always the skeptic, obviously, leaning up to peer at the communicator and replay the video because HOW DID THAT HAPPEN.]

[everylittlething]

[Right where she wants him.

Trucy looks stunned by the mere suggestion that something might be amiss.]

Oh, you're right... I'll need more than that.

[Nothing in the hat, no sleeves to hide things in, and Trucy reaches in to draw out a dustpan, and then a small handheld vacuum cleaner..]

That'll work much better.

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[alchemicallybonded]

[If Al could look surprised and impressed, he would. But as ever his helmet doesn't change.]

That was amazing! How did you do it?

[It could be alchemy using a Philospher's Stone - or it could be some other power that's been given to her.]

[everylittlething]

[... is he a robot? Oh, man, a robot is impressed with Trucy's magic!

Looking pleased with herself, she grins.]

It's magic! I can't tell you the secret, or it's not as fun.

[unbrkableteen]

Wow, that was amazing! How do you do that?!

[everylittlething]

Magic, of course! I can't tell the specifics.

[huitzilin]

[someone's face sure is lighting up.]

That's so awesome! It's like you don't even need to advertise yourself at all!! Everyone should hire you now!

Hey, hey, how do you do that? You'd better keep it super quiet or all the mind-readers will steal your secrets!

[everylittlething]

Eee. [She glows with pride at the compliment.] Thanks! I'm glad you like it-

[Whoa, wait a minute, WHAT?!]

M-mind readers?! Seriously? I can't give up my magician's secrets no matter what!

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[pacifistaggressive]

[Ah, there you are. He's been wondering how you've been doing since they last talked. She seems to be in better spirits, which is always a good sign. ]

So you're back in business, I see.

[everylittlething]

Hello there, Mr. Metalhawk! How have you been?

Yep! Time to branch out and get my name out there, if you ask me.

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[opticblasts]

Legal consultation? I wasn't aware law firms hired magicians.

[ a pause as he gives that some more thought. ]

Though I guess in retrospect, that sort of makes sense.

[everylittlething]

Ha ha ha, good one.

[She's a lawyer's daughter. She can appreciate some good lawyer jokes.]

Most legal firms don't. But we at the Wright Anything Agency are dedicated to meeting our customers' needs-- for anything!

As long as it involves talent booking or lawyers, that is.

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[dissemble]

[Someone is unimpressed with your tricks.]

Can you cut a man in two?

[everylittlething]

[Oh, she's heard about you, mister.]

Of course. Anyone can do that.

You have to be able to put them back together, though, for it to count!

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[earnedmystripes]

[Just some clapping over here!]

[everylittlething]

Thank you, thank you!

Does your daughter like magic, Mr. Kaburagi? [She pays attention to the network, even if she doesn't say so.]

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[ktfod]

[Watches, figuring he'd be prepared but for some reason- isn't. A wide eyed look appears over his face for a moment before he sighs out a laugh and closes his eyes.]

You're really something, you know that?

[everylittlething]

[And Trucy could not look more proud of herself.]

Thanks! What a sweet thing to say! I always try to stay full of surprises.

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[godly]

That was quite the trick.

[everylittlething]

Thanks!

Of course, that's my small-time parlor trick kind of stuff. I've gotta save the real stuff for the real shows.