“ I think it was a tornado. Like in The Wizard of Oz.” She says.

“ I think that’s foolish.” I say.

“ So then what do you think caused it?” She says

“ Simple human error.” I say.

“ You think that about everything.” She says.

“ Indeed I do.” I say.

“ Huh.” She says.

“ Huh indeed.” I say.

“ Stop being a smart ass.” She says.

“ Smart ass indeed.” I say.

silence

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“ Or maybe it’s just an illusion, and the house is sound, as are the inhabitants.” She says.

“ Possibly, and this was not a human error, if anything a success. Perhaps they intending to cast unease upon the onlookers.” I say.

“ How savage.” She says.

“ With great power comes great opportunities for harmless shenanigans.” I say.

“ Shenanigans indeed.” She says.