"Anyway, to pull off the rest of the trick, I'd have to take control of your mind — quite a tricky feat, mind you." She emphasized the complexity of the trick, her fingers lightly tapping her stomach. "It's a real challenge to make someone's thoughts align precisely with your intentions. Plus, you'd catch on that something's off, even if the details eluded you." She paused, a furrow appearing on her forehead, hands intertwining and then pulling apart. "You'd notice my focus, and you'd sense..."

     Jack interjected, "Like something was off."

          "Exactly, like someone else was reaching in," she explained, adding a subtle touch to her explanation with a gesturing hand.

     He shook his head. "Well, I wouldn't be so sure about that."

     She met his gaze, an eyebrow raising in challenge, "You still want me to try it or not?"

          "No. Actually, I want you to try something else."

TRISS & JACK

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