[ Is it sad that this isn't even the weirdest thing that's happened to her? It probably is, but anyway.
Keeping her wits about her even in panic-inducing situations like this has always been her strength. When so many people look to you as a symbol of light and positivity, it comes with the territory. She might be panicking on the inside (you better believe she is), but the smile on her face is unflappable and smooth. A natural-born leader. She directs that smile toward him, bright and helpful. ]
Are you feeling alri—
[ And then he interrupts her with a literal card trick. Oh. The smile slides off her face in an instant, the small blond blinking slowly—once, twice, her gaze shifting between his face and his empty hand. Magic? That was magic!!
After a few seconds of uncomfortable silence and equally uncomfortable staring, she gives him an intense nod. ]
i.
Keeping her wits about her even in panic-inducing situations like this has always been her strength. When so many people look to you as a symbol of light and positivity, it comes with the territory. She might be panicking on the inside (you better believe she is), but the smile on her face is unflappable and smooth. A natural-born leader. She directs that smile toward him, bright and helpful. ]
Are you feeling alri—
[ And then he interrupts her with a literal card trick. Oh. The smile slides off her face in an instant, the small blond blinking slowly—once, twice, her gaze shifting between his face and his empty hand. Magic? That was magic!!
After a few seconds of uncomfortable silence and equally uncomfortable staring, she gives him an intense nod. ]
Yes. I need help.
[ Please do that thing again. ]