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Before the nearest crystal golem could get any closer to the cops, you pulled a device out of your belt pouch and slipped it around your fingers. They sort of looked like brass knuckles, but bulkier, and there was a button on the side.
Knowing full well what that button did, you leapt at the golem and pressed it. Within mere moments, a sleek, silvery metal materialized around your hand to form an oversized fist, not too dissimilar to those “Hulk Hand” toys.
You brought that fist down on the construct’s head, putting all your strength into that one blow. And to everyone’s surprise, including yours, the golem’s head <span class="mu-i">exploded</span> upon impact.
The candy creation staggered backwards as thick cracks spiderwebbed throughout the remainder of its body. Another solid punch from you was all it took to reduce it to rubble. But, unfortunately for you, the shards from that impact flew right back at you, slicing your flesh, and your costume, in several places.
<span class="mu-r">“And that’s how the cookie crumbles.”</span> you said, trying to ignore the stinging pain from your fresh wounds. Those shards were sharp!
More than that, though, you could tell that this thing was unusually strong for something created by a candy wizard. You haven’t had to hit something that hard since your little squabble with The Rhino!
Anything less than your best might not have been enough. And if you didn’t have Phin’s gadget handy, you damn well might’ve broken your own hand in the process of destroying it.
The cops standing behind you were just gawking at you from behind the arms they used to shield their faces from the debris.
Thankfully, they weren't hurt. But that still left the remaining golem for you to deal with. Ana didn’t look like she was in any real danger, since the thing was so damn slow compared to her, but you also didn’t think she’d be able to take care of it in a reasonable amount of time.
And then there was your little hostage.
You turned back to check on her, and was relieved to find her in the same place. But her expression was…
She was staring back and forth between you and the pile of rock that had once been her crystal golem. Shock was the only emotion that you could read from her wide, bulging eyes. Her anger from before had apparently been momentarily forgotten.
What will you do/say?
>Smash the other golem, the same way you did its twin.
>Let Ana try out the Programmable Fist Material for herself. You doubt she’s seen a weapon like it before.
>Allow Ana to handle the remaining golem by herself. You’re interested in seeing how she’ll get herself out of this.
>”I’ve already proven that I can take anything that you throw at me, so why don’t you do us both a favor and come quietly?”
>”Is that thing supposed to be made of candy too? Because it’s tough as nails. Or diamonds. If we’re gonna continue having these fights in the future, then I’m gonna need you to pick a theme and stick to it.”
>Write-in.
