51-Word Story #241: An Offer I Can Refuse

"I saw those moves you just pulled off."
"Excuse me?"
"That technique... you're quite the acrobat, aren't you? Ho ho ho."
"Well, it..."
"Here, take this. I notice you are flexible but lack power. These roots should help."
"Why should I trust you?"
"Why, indeed? Ho ho ho."
"Leave me alone."

(Prompt words: Acrobat, roots)