>>5173908“But I digress,” Sybil sighs, “you didn’t come to me to learn trivia, did you?”
Not really, you shrug, but since when does she know so much about enchanting and crap? The Goth responds with a pointed stare.
“<span class="mu-i">’Episode 139: Enchantment Made Easy’</span>. You video taped that episode, Stan.”
Well ex<span class="mu-i">CUUUUSE</span> you for having <span class="mu-s">BRAIN PROBLEMS!</span> Plus you remember being <span class="mu-i">really</span> hungry that day, so your mind was stuck on food.
“No doubt. I’m glad you came to me with this, Stan, because I’m afraid I have some unfortunate news… you ready?”
Well-
“These devices are, to use the parlance of our times, a ‘dime-a-dozen’. That means that if anyone were to know what effect this magical pulse had on you, they could easily put something together with the right materials and a <span class="mu-i">MeTube</span> tutorial.”
Damn you, <span class="mu-i">MeTube!</span>
“The good news, however, is that we might be able to cobble together some <span class="mu-b">PROTECTION.</span> Nothing fancy, of course, but it should keep you safe from a blast or two.”
More than enough time to tear the user a new one, huh? Not bad, you reply with a satisfied nod, but how do you go about making some?
“That, unfortunately, isn’t as simple.” Sybil says with a frown. “I’d need several items to make an effective <span class="mu-b">TALISMAN,</span> not to mention some time. If you’re not too attached to this,” She continues, waving the <span class="mu-g">MAGIC PULSE DEVICE</span> around, “I could use its <span class="mu-b">CRYSTAL</span> as a catalyst… but I’d still require a <span class="mu-b">CONTAINMENT PRISM</span> and a <span class="mu-b">PENDANT-</span>”
Oh, you interrupt, you mean these? Retrieving the <span class="mu-b">MAGIC-STORING PRISM AND STRANGE AMULET</span> from your pockets, you hold them in front of Syb’s surprised face. “Y-yes,” She mutters in disbelief, “those would be perfect, actually! If you allow me to use this crystal I should have it ready by the <span class="mu-b">END OF THE DAY</span> if I have enough time!”
In that case, you respond:
>SURE! DESTROY THE DEVICE AND TAKE THE CRYSTAL!>NO–YOU CAN PROBABLY FIND A CRYSTAL SOMEWHERE ELSE!>YOU’LL THINK ABOUT IT!And whichever one you choose, what’s your next move?
>YOU’VE GOTTA TRACK SOMEONE DOWN! OR CALL ‘EM! (WHO?)>TELL ME MORE ABOUT THESE DEVICES, SYBBIE!>YOU SHOULD CHANGE INTO SOMETHING LESS… RUSTIC!>YOU WANNA CHECK OUT THAT GALA, ACTUALLY! RALLY SOME TROOPS!>TIME’S A-WASTIN–LET’S PREPARE TO HIT THE ROAD!>WRITE-IN! 