Prismo
Welcome! Please come in! Always happy to talk to a fan!
Angie
Hello, Mr. Decatur, My name is Angie, and I -
Prismo
Please, call me Prismo! It's not every day a rabbit pulls *ME* from my hat!
Angie
Heh, alright, Prismo. I wanted to talk to you about your show. You were magnificent!
Prismo
Thank you very much! I never seem to get tired of hearing that!
Angie
[BEAT] So how long have you been doing *REAL* magic?
Prismo
[BEAT] Um, I don't know what you're talking about. It's - it's stage magic. Nothing more.
Angie
My dear koala, I know real magic when I see it. And we both know I saw it tonight.
Prismo
I'm sorry, but you're going to have to leave.
Angie
I'm equally sorry, sir, but I'm not going until I get an answer.
Prismo
Then you leave me no choice. I'm truly sorry about this. *PORTUM TRANSMISSO ET AMNESIUM!*
Angie
[BEAT] Are you finished?
Prismo
Wha - How did - That ALWAYS works! How come it didn't?
Angie
Because, sir, I *AM* real magic. Now, let's talk shop.
Prismo
You - you just grew two arms! How'd you DO that?
Angie
More like I 'unhid' them, but yes. I - hey! Do you mind?!
Prismo
I'm sorry, I just needed to see - Holy Houdini, these are REAL!
Angie
Odd. You act like you've never heard of Enchanters before.
Prismo
I haven't! Just in fantasy movies. And some video games.
Angie
Well, we're - we're just like you. Magic users wanting to make the world a better place.
Prismo
Uhm, I wouldn't say *just* like me. I can only carry two handfuls of groceries at once! (SNICKERS)
Angie
[CLEARS THROAT] Right. So, back to my question?
Prismo
Well, long story short, five years ago, my teacher died in a car accident. He left me his hat and wand, which contained his magic. I've been using it on stage to bring happiness to people who couldn't afford other, more glamorous shows.
Angie
Mr. Decatur, have you -
Prismo
Ah, ah, ahh! I may be wearing the tuxedo but this is informal! Just 'Prismo' will do!
Angie
Alright. Prismo. Have you ever thought of using your powers in bigger ways?
Prismo
What, you mean like, performing in Vegas?
Angie
No, I mean using your powers to battle evil mages and creatures.
Prismo
Battle?! Uh, no. Nope. A lot of nope, there. I don't do battles. They - they hurt.
Angie
Prismo, listen to me. There is evil in your world, and hidden with foul magic. My friends and I, we fight it, but the ones we battle will bring the fight to you whether you want to or not.
Prismo
But I never did anything to anyone!
Angie
They won't care. They either want your power, or will destroy what they can't have. I'm sorry to be so forward with you, but we need every good soul we can trust. And from what I've seen - you've a fine soul.
Prismo
I don't want to fight! Please - please don't make me!
Angie
[SIGHS] I tell you what - I'll leave you an amulet. If and when someone bad comes to hurt or enslave you, think my name, and I'll get help and be there as soon as I can. (BEAT) At least consider it?
Prismo
[BEAT] O-okay. I'll think about it. But I'm not signing any contracts.
Angie
Thank you. And I understand. I hope we won't need you, but just in case, right?
Prismo
Right. After all - "Four-armed" is forewarned, right? [NERVOUS LAUGHTER]
Angie
[POLITE LAUGHTER] Piece of advice? Stick to magic. Comedy's not a trick you pull off well.
Prismo
Ahh. [NERVOUS COUGH] Right.