>>5139229“I’m a practitioner of the <span class="mu-b">BUSINESS ARTS,</span> Stanley–not a scientist.” Sunny shrugs. “I can’t say for certain that this is <span class="mu-s">THE</span> cause of your little… ‘<span class="mu-i">episodes</span>’,” They explain with one hand’s worth of finger quotes, “but it could very well be <span class="mu-i">A</span> cause.”
‘A’ cause, huh? Rubbing your chin as you consider the possibilities, the only thing you manage to accomplish is becoming more confused! So was someone blasting you with one of these doohickeys at that <span class="mu-r">CHRISTMAS PARTY? YOUR BROTHER’S WEDDING?!</span>
“Unlikely–it’s not exactly <span class="mu-i">subtle</span>, now is it?” Asks your boss as they examine the device closer. “My father and his… <span class="mu-i">associates</span> did a bit of research on <span class="mu-g">WILD MAGIC</span> during their cult tenure, however–perhaps wayward magic with a pinch of booze and stress?”
You shake your head in defeat–who the hell knows? Watching you with a pensive look, Sunny mutters something from behind their mask. “There <span class="mu-i">IS</span> <span class="mu-g">THE ORDER…</span> They could certainly tell you more if you stopped by their bunker here…”
Yea, you groan, but then you’d have to deal with <span class="mu-r">CURT!</span> EEECK! Trying to scrub his image from your mind, another, <span class="mu-i">MUCH</span> cuter picture forms in his place: <span class="mu-b">SYBIL!</span>
“The one with the podcast?” Sonny asks. “Why not?! If you’re happy, Stanley, then <span class="mu-i">I’M</span> happy.”
Resolving to consult her about it later, you turn your attention to the next line of business–that device…
“I’ve had my fun with it.” sighs your boss as they look at the gizmo with disdain. “Personally I’d destroy it–wouldn’t want someone turning it on <span class="mu-i">me</span>! Then again, you’re more than welcome to take it if you like.” A smile forms behind the mask. “Think of it as a… <span class="mu-g">BONUS</span>. Compliments of <span class="mu-g">GOOD BOY,</span> of course.”
Weighing your options, you’re once again interrupted by your host. “Since you’re already in ‘<span class="mu-i">Thinking Mode,</span> was there anything else that needed to be addressed? Your scientist friend will be released once this meeting is adjourned.”
Is there?
>THE TRAITOR!>BORIS AND HIS CREW!>SONNY/SUNNY’S INJURIES AND CONDITIONS!>ANY THOUGHTS ON MY TEAMMATES?>NOPE, YOU’RE GOOD FOR NOW! TIME TO GO!>WRITE-IN! 