>>6339439“Yes. Why don’t you try the exit instead, madam?” That’s the annoyed voice of a known mad scientist... “I don’t want your ilk in my establishment.”
“W-Who are ya?!” Thug Portha is taken by surprise by Lise’s mom's entrance! The evil scientist Dorothy is here! And with a new haircut! With the duck on top of it… always vigilant… always ready.
“I-Is this woman really the owner…?” Thug Omaco doesn’t want to find out. “Let’s get out here! There must be a different place with that dumb doll!”
“If she is, it won’t be for long. This place will be ours! You’ll see!!!” Thug Portha threatens as she scrambles with her boyfriend. The other thug begs his partner not to threaten people as they escape.
“And don’t come back.” Celia shouts with disgust!
“What a load of nonsense I have to clean up.” Dorothy sighs.
“It’s been a while.” You act politely, even if treating her nicely feels like a mixed bag.
“Don’t even bother. Continue with your activities.” Dorothy walks away and doesn’t look back. A cryptic appearance… Probably has something to do with the arcade being some sort of base for the White Flames.
“Who is that woman?” Celia whispers as her plushy returns to her hands. “And what’s up with the duck…?”
Upon hearing the question, Dorothy walks even faster...
“A friend’s mom.” You keep it simple. “And I’m not entirely sure at this point…” You lie, you can see the flame on the duck still.
“Their mom, you say…” Celia looks deep in thought. “I don’t know about you, but this place feels cramped. Let’s go somewhere else.”
“Sure. Maybe this wasn’t the best place to have some fun.” You admit your fault.
“Don’t say that.” Celia shows you the hedgehog. It means a lot to her. “You weren’t bored, were you? You only got to watch.”
“I enjoy watching a good ass-whooping like everyone else.” You shrug as you two leave the arcade… Guess Dorothy lost 4 clients in one swoop.
“Right…” Celia doesn’t know if you’re trying to be nice or mean it. “Before I can show you, I need to know, what’s your power?”
“Power?” You raise an eyebrow.
“Don’t play the fool with me. Some of us have figured out your perks. You turn into a plushy, don’t you?” Celia is making little sense.
But she clearly means your supernatural abilities. Or something that could act as such.
