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[classic_ratpack]

[there are children EVERYWHERE. Neal's never really swayed one way or another on kids, but they are good marks to practice on. Or perform magic on, because that's ... really what he's doing. Slight of hand is a conman's best friend

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[huntersdaughter]

[Hannah is EXCITED. Jo is just trying not to get attached again.]

You're going to be her new best friend if you keep that up.

[classic_ratpack]

[looks up at her with a mischievous smirk]

I happen to think Hannah would make an awesome best friend. Isn't that right, Hannah?

[huntersdaughter]

Yes!

[Jo just shakes her head] If I have to spend all week with her trying to pull money out of my head... I'm going to yell at you.

[classic_ratpack]

Come on. Her trying to pull money out of your head would be adorable. You'd love it.

[formersocialite]

[She came across this scene by accident, walking through the lobby as a shortcut to get somewhere else. Vivian wasn't given a child by the castle but she has to stop and watch for a moment, hanging back a little.]

[classic_ratpack]

[eventually the little girl wanders off with her parental unit, and Neal pushes to his feet, placing his hat back on top of his head]

[formersocialite]

I think you made that little girl's day. [she comments from her spot against the wall, amusement in her tone.]

[classic_ratpack]

[glances over in the direction of the voice, and shrugs]

Sometimes people could use a little cheering up around here.

[fishy_go_byebye]

[Billie is staring at the flower with big mismatched blue-and-brown eyes. Her gaze flicks to Neal's face and then back to his hand.]

You do it way different from Mommy!

[classic_ratpack]

Oh yeah? How does your mom do it?

[fishy_go_byebye]

She gets them to grow~

[She's extremely excited that he made it just appear!]

Again, again!

[classic_ratpack]

[chuckles softly]

Alright, alright. What do you think I should make appear this time?

[whichswan]

Look, mommy! Magic!

[ The little girl lets go of Nina's hands to run over to the man doing magic tricks in the lobby. Nina scowls before following her, trying to tug the girl away. ]

What did I tell you about strangers?

[classic_ratpack]

[looks over with a smile, before holding up his hands]

I promise, there's nothing up my sleeves.

[whichswan]

[ The little girl eventually breaks free from her hand and runs closer to him, while Nina gives him a thin-lipped smile and crosses her arms in front of her, still doubting. ]

Can you do that again for me? Pleeeease?

[classic_ratpack]

Of course I can.

[one hand shifts to fiddle with the cuff of his jacket, but he keeps his eyes on the little girl]

What's your name, sweetheart?

[saccharosium]

[Stocking is coming into the lobby from her tower and sees this little exchange, slowing down to watch the flower appear for the little girl. Once the girl is gone, she steps closer to the man.]

Aren't you a charmer?

[classic_ratpack]

[glances over with a smile]

I try.

[saccharosium]

Magic tricks are too easy for trying to impress a girl. Surely you must be more creative than that. [yeah, she is so challenging you]

[classic_ratpack]

[he knows a challenge when he hears one, straightens and slides his hands in his pockets]

I think I can be plenty creative. Just depends on how receptive the other person is.