oooh’d and ahhh’d, eager to see if they would be the lucky, (or perhaps unlucky) audience member to become part of the great magician’s show.

Lyney’s grin widened as he activated the gadget, it beginning to whirr…

from the audience to join me onstage!~

As I’m sure my returning audience members are aware, we have a unique way of enacting such acts.

Using this trusty fateometer, I’ll be drawing a seat from the crowd. If your number is called, please join me onstage!”

As with most of the show, the audience-

made it look like Lyney was levitating.

The show lasted for at least half an hour or so, with several more impressive tricks…

But soon enough, it was close to a finale, although the feline Fatuus had every intention of ending it on a crescendo.

“For my final trick, I’d like to ask a volunteer-

Seeing the enraptured audience only seemed to motivate Lyney further, which certainly worked well, as the magician themselves worked wonders.

Each new trick was more dazzling than the last, some card tricks, of course, some more reveals from that seemingly bottomless hat of his, a trick that-

continued, walking, practically strutting across the stage, he took a brief moment to pop their top hat off, a burst of confetti and smoke emerging, along with two doves, much to the amazement of at least some of the audience.

“Now, for my first trick of the evening…”

recent courtroom incidents involving Lyney, his twin, the Hydro Archon and a certain blonde-haired adventurer just a few months ago…

“As I’m sure you’re aware, tonight will leave you dazzled, enraptured, in awe, my dear audience!” He-

entrance was still no less impressive, evidently the magician was well-adjusted, well-trained and considerably used to the art of performance.

Still, the man bowed to the crowd, taking a break as they applauded, evidently the magician was a rather popular name throughout the city, despite the-

“Welcome to Lyney and Lynette’s magic show!”

The voice called out across the Opera Epiclese, remarkably well-sounded for such a large crowd, especially from someone so small.

Of course, the lavish, grandiose hall was designed with reaching a crowd in mind, but Lyney’s-

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Continuing to walk along happily, Lyney smiled once they reached the open space, looking around and nodding.

“Perfect! You have my thanks! I’ll be sure to perform my best tricks in return…”

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Of course, the eager magician was quick to follow, certainly having no complaints with an excuse to distance themselves from the matra a little further.

“Of course! Lead the way!” He replied with a smile.

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“She’s unlike anything I’ve seen before… In many ways.”

That towering form of hers…”

The magician shuddered, although what it was he felt was unclear.

“I wonder how she would fare against the King of the House…

Although one can’t help but wonder what she’s king 𝘰𝘧…”

smile. “You have my thanks for such a delightful tour, by all means lead the way!”

At that, the magician seemed to perk up. Rather ironic for the stage performer to prefer somewhere more quiet and deserted, but it seemed genuine nonetheless.

“Perfect! I’d be happy to show off a few of my bolder tricks somewhere with some more space too!” They offered with a-

It certainly wasn’t how Lyney expected to find themselves…

One moment the feline had been inspecting a painting, stolen by the Fatui

The next he was in a painted world before a beautiful, towering woman

Their fight had been short, and hadn’t ended how he expected.

“A-Archons! G-God…” He moaned.