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.

Comments

[gottaswing]

That sounds about right, Vegas is steep that way. But who knows, at the rate you're improving, you might be up to three cherries here one of these days.

[everylittlething]

Oh, come now, you've hardly seen enough of my magic to know if I'm improving.

[A beat.]

I mean, obviously I'm getting more talented and beautiful every day, but you're just flattering again, aren't you?

[gottaswing]

Hey, just because it's flattering doesn't mean it's not true. It's not my fault I can't call you lazy and ugly without lying.

[everylittlething]

Hahaha... you'd better be careful with phrasing like that, you know. I know what you mean, but somebody else might trip on it a bit.

So, do you know the youth center policy on open flame?

[gottaswing]

Nah, sorry. I'd have to ask Shin [Stop calling him that, idiot.], but common sense would dictate it not being overly inviting?

[everylittlething]

Mm. Yeah. Okay, I can see that.

What about smoke machines? How's the lighting set-up in the gym?

[gottaswing]

Damn, babe, I got no idea. We can scout it out together, if you wanna? Not sure how receptive Shin really is to me asking him all those questions, but we can give that a try, too.

[everylittlething]

Oh no, you don't have to ask him. I'll ask! I was just wondering if you might already know.

[Why in the world would he know any of those things?]

[gottaswing]

I'm not much of a show man, sorry. Though I helped work on props and stuff for my school's drama club. [Once. Because you were in detention. What kind of things are you even using to impress this girl?]

[everylittlething]

[Dangerous information, Chad... you're going to end up recruited.]

Oh, did you? I'll keep that in mind...

If you ever get bored you can help me make banners and confetti.

[gottaswing]

Oh, sure, if you want me to.

[That very fake enthusiasm could be faked better.]

Ryan probably knows more about all that show stuff. He's the other person from back home, he stars in our school's musicals all the time.

[everylittlething]

Great! I'll give you a call before my next performance! We'll meet up somewhere.

Bring a pair of scissors.

[gottaswing]

[...wait, how did that happen.]

Er. Okay.

[everylittlething]

Oh, and all the wrapping paper you can find! The shinier, the better!

But don't go buy it just for this. It's better to recycle.

[gottaswing]

[Why would he have shiny wrapping paper, where would he even find that?]

Gotcha. I'll see about bringing some.

[everylittlething]

Great! I'll be giving you a call, then!

[These things sort of just happen with Trucy...]

[gottaswing]

Okay...

[He is still not sure what happened how, to be honest.

Magic.]