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You’ve got a few concerns about this mysterious carny that you wouldn’t mind addressing–like how he knew your redhead in residence wanted that plush in particular, but you get the feeling you won’t get a satisfactory answer from the guy… and you’re also pretty sure that Pepper’s gonna <span class="mu-i">bite</span> you if you dilly-dally any longer!
At least the man’s setup seems somewhat more legit than the other ripoff booths…
Clearing your throat, you answer the mystery man with a booming voice of your own! <span class="mu-s">YOU’RE KNOWN FOR SPEED, BUT ALSO MIGHT–BASED ON THAT FACT, YOU’LL TAKE THE FIGHT!</span>
“Alright, kid,” the carny growls, “You can just tell me whatcha want… don’t need to do the whole rhymin’ bit…”
Well sorry if his schtick was infectious, you scoff as you cross your arms across your chest! So what’s the deal, anyways? How many tokens does he want, or whatever? Can he break a twenty?
“<span class="mu-s">NO MONEY REQUIRED, THOUGH THE OFFER IS NICE… THIS CHALLENGE WILL COST YOU A MORE PERSONAL PRICE!</span>”
Damn it, you groan, you <span class="mu-i">knew</span> it… fine, if he <span class="mu-i">really</span> wants you to sign up for some mailing list-
“<span class="mu-s">I THRIVE ON ENTERTAINMENT, ITS PRODUCTION AND SPREAD,” The carney continues in a singsong voice, “THOUGH THIS CHALLENGE MAY HARM YOU IT WON’T LEAVE YOU DEAD…</span>”
Alright, quit it with the rhyming and just explain or you’re carrying your cutestruck date over to the Shooting Gallery.
“Okay, okay, yeesh, kids these days…” The man grumbles as she smooths out his long, silvery whiskers with a hand covered in rings, “The price is to put on a good performance–if you win, you get your prize. Lose and it’ll hurt a lot, but you ain’t gonna die, okay? It wouldn’t be good for repeat customers…”
You respond with a blink. Does… does he have any repeat customers?
“Honestly? Not a lot…” He shrugs with a sniff. “I’ve been here all night and ain’t gotten one bite… so really you’d be doin’ me a favor, kid.”
Fine, you shrug, but if he springs any Faustian deals or anything on you or Pepper you’re gonna clobber his mystical ass, capiche?
“No bullhonkey or trickery, kid,” The man responds with a placating gesture, “Just lookin’ for entertainment is all.”
Making a few gestures at the door, the MC steps aside with a grin as the portal creaks open to reveal a shimmering light from within!
“Watch yer’ step…”
Striding through the door, your eyes are met with a blinding flash!
>CONTD.
