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Well now that they mention it, you begin with a touch of apprehension in your voice, they, uh… they’re acting pretty chill about all of the ‘<span class="mu-i">Paranautical</span>’ crap that happened…
“We don’t really have the luxury of being able to run and hide when the company’s on the line.” Replies Ms. Mantis with a shrug in her voice.
“She’s right,” Fox agrees, “And despite the severity of the incident that occurred, it’s not the first time we’ve encountered the paranormal…”
<span class="mu-i">oOOOooOh</span>, you reply excitedly, d-did they fight ghosts or something?
“No, we-”
<span class="mu-i">Mummies?!</span>
“No, not <span class="mu-i">mummies</span>.” Sighs Mr. Fox. “Bruckmann Sr. was quite the occultist–not much of a surprise given who… and <span class="mu-i">what</span>... he associated with.”
Wait, you frown, so they <span class="mu-i">KNEW</span> he was in some <span class="mu-r">TIM CULT?!</span>
“We knew <span class="mu-i">portions</span>.” Ms. Crane corrects using her teacher voice. “In retrospect he was a horribly-abusive creature of a man with ties to sinister magical cabals, but during his tenure as CEO he kept that life impressively separate from the company…”
“And with zee money he vould scrounge up, vhy vhould we ask?” Asks Wolf in a puzzled tone! “Even if vee did, who knows vhat he vould do if vee dug too deep?”
“Please understand, however, that we’re… well-accustomed… to the more… ‘<span class="mu-i">esoteric</span>’ elements surrounding this company and community.” Purrs Mr. Fox. “As I’m sure you’re aware by now, <span class="mu-g">GOODBOYNIUM</span> was discovered and synthesized from documents and relics excavated from the nearby undersea ruins… well, that and some well-preserved tablets deep in the forests.”
“Zere vas also zat chance encounter vith zee crashed spaceship in zee desert!” Adds Mr. Wolf with an eager laugh! “Zat must’ve been back in zee early 50’s, yes?”
Huh, you remark, so they must be pretty old, huh?
“<span class="mu-i">Ancient</span>.” Replies Ms. Crane.
“Compared to you, at least!” Jokes Wolf with a hearty guffaw! “But vorry not, dear, vee von’t be leaving any time soon!”
“Happy to disappoint.” Adds Ms. Mantis with a cheeky smile in her voice!
Errr, neat!
>CONTD.
