Ahhhh, I see, gonna play dumb, act like you don’t know exactly why we’re here, huh? Gosh, you’re, like, adorable! - adorable in the same way a dying puppy is adorable.

“Okie dokie, listen up, my good dweeb.” I hop up, bleachers creaking, breaking the silence in the gym. “D’ya remember the talent show? Of course you do, you just love feeling big and strong.” Memories creep up, shudders up my spine. “Ugh, you and your... Hypnosis. Don’t think I didn’t notice how you were looking at me."