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You pull out your special underwhelming card from your wallet (you need a better place to hide it), and place it near the piece of the crystal to see if there’s any reaction. A transparent screen appears to warn you that both these objects are going to combine if you continue. You pull them away.
“How nice of them to put a warning, like a lady’s smile missing a tooth.” Billy believes this to be thoughtful.
“We don’t see the Judges thinking ahead often.” Nina is mildly surprised.
“That’s mean to Constance.” You point out that she’s dissing your favorite mummy.
“S-She was the one who shared the sentiment, I’m not trying to undermine anyone’s efforts!” Nina excuses herself.
“I have my eye on you, Nina.” You squint your eyes. She gets a little embarrassed. “Anyway, I wonder what would happen if I put this back in the Crown?”
“Great question, Mr. Ando!” Nina didn’t think about the possibility!
“You won a dancing contest, Crystal Eyes?” Billy has no idea what you’re talking about.
You briefly explain to Perfect Billy that you found the Crown of the Almighty in the dumbest way possible and what it does. In fact, you don’t dwell too much into how you found it, but stress it was really stupid and embarrassing to most people involved, and the issue was with the people who didn’t find it shameful. You’re done venting.
“The game is pretty much ours to lose...” Billy realizes that you’re in a comfortable spot.
“As Susie says, information is the most valuable resource.” Nina agrees with this statement.
“That kitty cat only says so to sell her worth and keep her cozy crate.” Billy chuckles.
“What makes you say that, Mr. Buonanotte?” This is Nina’s harsh tone of voice from years of teaching.
“That’s between the moon and I…” Billy looks through the window longingly.
“No, it’s not. Stop saying that.” Nina glares. You wonder why she wants to know.
“I have observed the situation. The environment. The way of the groove.” Billy starts pointing at things around. “You’re the one cooking?”
“Yes?” Nina doesn’t see the problem.
“The one taking care of the kitty cats?” Billy asks again.
“Yes, so?” Nina doesn’t understand.
“The one doing the laundry? Cleaning? Paying the bills?” Billy speaks faster and faster.
“W-What’s your point, Mr. Buonanotte?” Nina wants a real answer.
“Nothing. Can I stay here?” Billy plays dumb.
“N-No.” Nina rejects it without hesitation. “Can we move back to what we were discussing?”
“I mean, I had to leave to test it.” You don’t know if you want to.
“Take things at your own pace, Johnny.” Nina warmly says. She doesn’t want you to leave this soon.
You don’t have to decide what to do with the piece now, as long as you don’t lose it, it’ll be fine, right?
