>>5419245Well, you huff, but still… if you’re a newbie, then what about your competitors, or whatever?
“There are a few, naturally.” Replies Mr. Fox with mild disdain in his voice. “<span class="mu-r">PETPALS</span> is chief among them, of course, but they focus their attention on the East Coast–the West, as they understand it, is ours…”
“Then there’s ‘<span class="mu-r">LUVRUFF–</span>’ a Japanese pet conglomerate that encompasses most of Asia and a large portion of Europe…” Adds Crane. “They’ve been hesitant to expand overseas, but the times <span class="mu-i">ARE</span> changing…”
“And zen zere is ‘<span class="mu-r">HAPPIHUND</span>’--zee ruler of zee old country!” Concludes Mr. Wolf in a playful tone akin to a kid telling a ghost story! “Like <span class="mu-g">GOOD BOY,</span> zey have dominated zee European market for years–but zee old dragon has made no attempt to move on us in zat time… not outright, at least!”
Huh, you mutter as you pretend to remember those names, so those guys… they don’t have any <span class="mu-r">PRIVATE ARMIES,</span> right? <span class="mu-r">CYBER NINJAS?</span> <span class="mu-r">CORPO DEATH SQUADS?</span>
“<span class="mu-i">Please</span>, Parble,” Groans Mantis as the others quietly express their weariness in their own ways. “Corporate disputes are settled like this: in a boardroom!”
… but… but <span class="mu-i">do</span> they?
“Of course they do!” Exclaims the frigid board member, “What self-respecting company <span class="mu-i">WOULDN’T</span> have <span class="mu-r">CORPO DEATH SQUADS</span> nowadays?”
“It’s just <span class="mu-i">safer</span>!” Agrees Mr. Hare!
“Indeed.” Seconds Crane.
“Rest assured, Ms. Parble,” Purrs Mr. Fox in a reassuring tone, “If there <span class="mu-i">was</span> the threat of inter-corporate violence, you’d be the last of their targets! You haven’t even started yet and we could just find a replacement in a day!”
“Unless, of course, they wanted to pressure you into doing something!” Explains Mr. Hare in a helpful voice! “But in that case they’d probably just go after your friends or family… but that rarely happens much anymore!”
Well gee, you remark, that, uh… that makes you feel <span class="mu-i">loads</span> better…
>CONTD. 