Two was sleeping blissfully on the couch when One fell from the ceiling and hit the floor with a loud thump. Two jumped off the couch, still half-asleep. “Whazzat?”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡTi5iSQ7nKB 維尼
“Go back to sleep, Two.” One muttered, pushing himself off the floor. He glared up at the CPD on the ceiling as the door slowly closed in spite of gravity.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡ35ehP9Fdue 維尼
Two grabbed a small piece of paper off of one of the coffee tables, crumpled it up, and tossed it at One. “Instructions from Teach.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡFB8Cwialpy 維尼
One caught it and unfolded it. After reading it for a few moments, he commented “Info on hacking Ronisgald’s security net. Some of these programming instructions are pretty complex.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡhFckMAWxWe 維尼
Two let out an exaggerated snore. One shook his head, muttering, “Like you’d help anyway.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡcnAMpnPmCe 維尼
Just looking at the instructions made One’s head hurt. “I’m gonna get a drink from the Bar.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡhWBIdU2LaM 維尼
Not bothering to open his eyes, Two waved a hand weakly. “Later, man.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡAgUIkpFwQe 維尼
One opted for the elevator rather than try the doors leading out of his floor. The last thing he needed was to get stuck in the hedge maze or the tubes.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ1qbMAlKtd 維尼
Two’s bartender glanced up as One entered the Bar. “One! We haven’t seen much of you lately.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡkRF4nXRUE5 維尼
“Hey, Sam.” One said, making his favorite armchair appear at the bar, “I’ve been working a lot lately. Could you bring me something to drink? Some of that crystallic stuff if you have any.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡngfe3WGH72 維尼
“One crystallic cider with just a little bit of ice, coming up.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡXJApN1NBUH 維尼
As he poured the drink, One began reading the instructions word for word. The writing was very small, however, so after a moment, he summoned his glasses.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡs2S8SM76jd 維尼
Sam set One’s drink down. “So, you still on that Mikaen case?”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡwHowxBwLiw 維尼
“Yeah. Apparently, I have to hack through several layers of security subroutines just to get inside Ronisgald.” One pulled off his glasses and rubbed his eyes. “Ugh. This is giving me a headache already.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡeZhn7QwrnZ 維尼
“Well, I’ll leave you to it then. I’ve gotta get ready; the regulars will be coming in an hour or so, and I need to get some of my stock refilled. Anyway, I hope you find what you’re looking for.” With a slight bow, Sam disappeared down the hidden staircase beneath the bar.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡjul6bXEtm1 維尼
One read the instructions slowly, but he really wasn’t much for programming. He considered hacking into the system via datajack, but there was no way to be sure that the Earth-hardware was compatible with Ronisgald-Tek. The last thing he needed was to have to spend hours pulling strands of his consciousness out of the weave.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0LUcJf2ENk 維尼
He had spent about fifteen minutes working his way through Teach’s notes when a familiar voice broke through the cloud of his thoughts.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡjB6Dyb5lXD 維尼
“One?” 8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡxi9ka6Yoyy 維尼
One glanced up, his glasses perched on the end of his nose. He smiled when he saw Luck looking back at him. “Hi, Luck.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡtp7JMX8GmY 維尼
“Two told me I’d find you here.” Sitting beside One, she pulled off his glasses and peered through them. “I didn’t know you wore glasses.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡivLbLxZLYO 維尼
“Only when I read. I could have Captain Morgan fix my eyes, but to be honest, I kind of like wearing the glasses from time to time.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡoA9GWFgz4N 維尼
She put the glasses back over One’s eyes and looked at him with an appraising eye. “If your hair was different and your face was thinner, you’d almost look like Teach. No offense.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡyawiIOT6gi 維尼
He smiled at her, but something of what he was feeling must have leaked into his expression because she took his hand and squeezed it gently. “What’s wrong?”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡiLfvZIWmG7 維尼
“Stupid Galden programming language.” he said, tossing the list down on the bar. “This assignment’s already giving me a headache.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡFkRLemVq5Y 維尼
“Aww! Poor One.” Luck pulled her stool behind him and put her hands to his shoulders. “I can make you feel better.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡBrUI7NPiym 維尼
He let out a sigh of relief as Luck worked some of the tension from his back.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡOBIa3YHMdj 維尼
She continued, “You've got a jack, right? Why not direct connect? I mean, Angela shouldn't give you any problem seeing as you're Rebecca's Inheritor.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡLHHhKw9pUs 維尼
“I'm not sure if my jack would be compatible with Vintan technology.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡwydxdFbN5b 維尼
“Of course it will! Here, let me show you.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡhyFpyxu4i6 維尼
Her hand moved like a flash, sliding a cable through his datajack without warning. In an instant, his mind was awash with information about Vinta's weave: how to navigate modules, bypassing firewalls, and even a few tips for how to make a system think the hacker was simply a diagnostic program running on auto. It wasn't everything he'd need, but the extra information certainly would help.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡG7ovhECK3r 維尼
He let out a breath as the cable slid out of his jack. “Thanks … but please, a little warning next time, Luck.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡBoVzaUczu4 維尼
As he turned, he saw her pull the other end of the jack from the port on the back of her neck. “Oh! I didn't know you had a jack. You're a hacker?”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡOU092EPwgv 維尼
“Was.” Luck's cheeks turned pink as she continued, “Say, One … when this whole Mikaen thing is over, what do you say we go somewhere together? Isn’t that Rimstakken race starting in a few months in Wenapaj?”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡBqwYgoNmbe 維尼
“The Glyche Summit?” One asked, intrigued.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡEoioEj9OuS 維尼
“Mmmhmm.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡZpVLTJ6tCd 維尼
“I dunno. I’ll have to give it some thought.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡVj9bCpbWIi 維尼
The door that currently led to the Bar slammed open, revealing a very angry Two.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡxGRNIOIJDS 維尼
“You okay?” One asked, quickly pulling his glasses off.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡJndaguZGef 維尼
“He won’t leave me alone!” Two exclaimed, throwing his hands in the air. “It doesn’t matter what I’m doing, or what I try, Wong just keeps finding me!”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡ55wg0XojtZ 維尼
“How about a guard?” Luck suggested.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7WudUhuUQB 維尼
Two scoffed. “Already tried that, and he still managed to get through, be damned if I know how. I’ve done everything short of going to Teach.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡq3VENFsF2t 維尼
“Why haven’t you?” asked Luck, once again slipping her arms around One’s chest.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡdDP3pW5yuX 維尼
“Because he’s Teach. The man defines the term ‘unhelpful’, and god help you if you’re expecting an explanation.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡyZlwDflt7y 維尼
“Oh, come on, Two,” One said, rubbing Luck’s arm, “Wong’s not that bad.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡa3VeXN343t 維尼
“Oh, really? I’d like to see how you’d deal with waking up and seeing his goofy face every morning for a week.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0nbCAYjc2I 維尼
Luck started giggling uncontrollably. One had a hard time not doing the same.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡUUbtoiGyLv 維尼
Glowering at both of them, Two said, “That’s not what I’m talking about, and you both know it.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡq1ZuuQu29M 維尼
“We do?” One looked at Luck, asking, “What did that sound like to you?”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡaXOTxMB4rx 維尼
Barely unable to keep herself from laughing, Luck said, “Sounds like he’s sleeping with Wong.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡd0snGusOei 維尼
Two glared at both of them before taking his usual seat. “I hate you both. You know that, right?”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡkz0qXtDHpf 維尼
One commented, “This from the guy who spent three years on a flick assignment because he kept getting bored and going into bars.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡBxrw0yPQok 維尼
Two waved a finger at One, warning, “Don’t even start.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡpRTCHjghy5 維尼
“Hey, Two!” Said a few of Two’s drinking buddies as they walked through a door that vanished behind them.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡptVo1N4MN8 維尼
Two rose and approached them, saying, “Hey, guys! How’s it going!”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡq2XWZFo6Qk 維尼
“I’d better get back to work.” One said, rising from his chair.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡX8KUxcVXnt 維尼
Luck leapt into his lap before he could fully stand. He fell back into his chair with a thump as Luck wrapped her arms around his neck. “Why rush? Stay a bit longer.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡkcupMDPtIJ 維尼
One sighed. He wanted to stay; his relationship with Luck aside, it was nice to simply sit around the Elsewhere. Still, he had a job to do.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡJl2SAQAbpJ 維尼
“Why not come with?” One asked, picking her up. She gave a shriek of laughter as he slung her over his shoulder and started walking toward the nearest door.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡm9xnSFamYa 維尼
He was just reaching for the doorhandle when Luck started tickling One. He made about three more steps before collapsing into laughter. Luck leapt onto his chest and continued her fierce attack on the helpless Dreamer.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡYysw4OQKaB 維尼
The nearest door swung open, making Luck (who was straddled on top of One, tickling his stomach) and One look up.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡpKEp6U3Jqo 維尼
Captain Morgan was standing in the doorway in full pirate regalia, a rubber chicken in one young hand and a computer mouse with a broken cord in the other. First Mate Simon was with him, his eyes as impassive as ever.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3aB9dSdmBa 維尼
“Look away, Captain.” Simon said, tilting his head to the side. “You're too young to see this kind of thing.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡEGOekqOGf6 維尼
Luck hopped off One and hoisted him to his feet. Leaning close to his ear, she whispered, “I’ll catch you later, love.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2CGAC8RbD1 維尼
Giving him a parting kiss, Luck skipped over to the sliding pole in the gray room behind Captain Morgan and slid out of sight.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡP0Jb0YHxiR 維尼
One started to follow when Captain Morgan grabbed his arm.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡZheZxxJUkK 維尼
“Just a second.” Captain Morgan said, but he was interrupted when Two flew through a nearby door, shattering the woodwork.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7geRV6yq1Q 維尼
Two stood up shakily and turned back to the parlor where a tremendous brawl was going on, shouting. “Cheap shot!”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡwnBqMALL6c 維尼
As Two ran back into the brawl, Captain Morgan said, “I finished the analysis of the human we found in the Breath of Fire. His gray matter was pretty much toast, but I was able to confirm that he was a Rev recently stationed somewhere in Nevada.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡLkCr058M9i 維尼
“So that pretty much confirms some kind of portal or teleportation device.” One said, not really surprised.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡhfXxbcMGEb 維尼
“There’s something else.” Captain Morgan hesitated for a moment. “I’m not sure what it means, but the Rev knew about you.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡHGa82LDdPN 維尼
Slightly taken aback, One asked, “Me? You mean me as a Builder, right?”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡVDLxou1AiY 維尼
“No, as a Dreamer. I was able to extract a few snippets of memory. His commander warned the entire troop to pull out of Ircandesta if, and I’m quoting, a Galden wearing a green-striped shirt and blue jeans showed up.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡL7HOyW502j 維尼
“Well, that could be anyone.” Simon said, sarcasm practically dripping from his voice.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡG3PeOdX1L6 維尼
One thought about it a moment, but all he came up with was a slight headache. “I wonder what that’s about. I thought I was doin' a good job of keeping a low profile this time.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6x3Ml5XdeA 維尼
“It’s probably nothing.” Captain Morgan assured him, “More than likely, there’s a spy within the royal palace. They could have heard Mikaen talking about you, or caught you on the palace’s security cameras. Still, I thought it best to let you know.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡzgnXfgnRJ3 維尼
One gave Captain Morgan a friendly pat on the shoulder. “Thanks. I’ll keep my ear to the ground.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7DctKmygjd 維尼
“You do that.” All seriousness gone, Captain Morgan flourished his stylish cape, saying, “And with that, I bid you good day.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡIoVElCHL7N 維尼
He took a few steps before snapping his fingers. Turning back to One, he said, “I just remembered; Wong was looking for you. He said he’d be waiting on his floor.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡypbuu8Aj72 維尼
“Thanks.” No sooner than One had spoken, Two came hurtling out of a nearby room. He flew into the counter, landing face first on the ground.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡaemAyDAPO5 維尼
Pushing himself up, Two said, “Whew! Hey, One, we got a good little fight going. Wanna join in?”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡuEPrF6ah2P 維尼
One pretended to consider. “Mmm … maybe next time.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡmZybklnbkM 維尼
With a final rude gesture at the door he had just flown through, Two followed One to the nearest floor exit. “So, I take it that things are going well with Luck?”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡlDgsiXNNzx 維尼
One felt his cheeks start to heat up. “Um, yeah.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡnZxTVveA4p 維尼
“It’s okay if you don’t wanna talk about it.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8mfAyFOcKC 維尼
“Thanks, Two.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡLgQW4Dsjvm 維尼
“Loverboy.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3V8Fzp7XKF 維尼
One glared at his friend before opening the door. The gray room beyond was a simple hallway lined with doors of many makes and sizes. None of the doors led anywhere, save the one identical to the door One and Two had just passed through. After a moment, One spotted the matching door and headed toward it.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡDAawe6WGwn 維尼
Two had to rush to keep up. Putting his hand on One’s shoulder, he said, “I’m glad to see you two get together, really.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡX7ueOusCtm 維尼
One didn’t reply. After a few minutes of silence, Two asked, “So, where are we going anyway?”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡUjZaU2j78p 維尼
“The Arcade. The good captain said Wong was waiting for us.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡQqXUGTSUzP 維尼
“Oh. Well, I’ll just catch you later.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡCCiZpmlRKw 維尼
One caught Two by the collar. “I don’t even think so.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡWCZFcmkAWj 維尼
One pushed open the brightly lit doors and dragged Two inside. The floor was empty, but that wasn’t to say it was quiet. Wong was hopping around on the dance machine, the volume of which was so loud that it felt as though the entire floor was trying to thump itself out of the Elsewhere.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ZX12RHQaP 維尼
Wong barely spared them a glance. “Oh! Hi guys! Have a seat!”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡZmXIkYyhPf 維尼
Two chairs sprang into existence behind the Narrators. Exchanging glances, One and Two sat down.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡHfF2iZys7l 維尼
Out of nowhere came a muffled clucking sound. Looking around for the source of the noise, Two asked, “What was that?”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡobNpw7qLSn 維尼
Wong said distractedly, “What was what?”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡqFoEO1nPrI 維尼
Two listened a moment more and shrugged, shaking his head. “Ah, nothing. Must be my imagination.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡT7mqA2QGd4 維尼
Moments later, a loud cluck sounded behind Two.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡ52h9tAyd8X 維尼
One grinned slyly. “My, your imagination’s loud today.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡDGjzNRykX5 維尼
“You heard it too? It sounded like something clucking.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡmx1evdB6bG 維尼
Wong asked, “Like Mom?”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡPSHLA3cCi9 維尼
“No, like a chicken!” snapped Two.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡUgS8TDA1hN 維尼
While doing an incredible mid-air spin, Wong suggested, “A rubber chicken?”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡH31mwq8Q9H 維尼
“A proper chicken! You know, bawk bagawk?”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡC8y3miJHXZ 維尼
Wong scoffed at Two. “There aren’t any chickens here.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Yo696oNJJ 維尼
As One leaned back in his chair, a loud “BKAW!!” shot through the air only slightly faster than One himself.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0lXIlnkgLS 維尼
Clutching his now-pounding chest, One stammered, “What the hell?”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡsTlMr50wbf 維尼
Wong said innocently, “I didn’t hear any chickens.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡGcgPQw9BIy 維尼
Two insisted, “That was a chicken!”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡwCoD3kRtHk 維尼
Wong finished the song with what must have seemed to him like a cool pose before turning to face them. “Do I look like the sort of chap who’d keep livestock on his floor?”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡniCkox5fQB 維尼
One heard a whishing sound behind him as something brushed past his back with another loud ‘BKAW’. He turned to see a single chicken feather floating in the air.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡKtTzsPHKve 維尼
Two pointed the feather, demanding, “What’s this?”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5is6kyvZ3f 維尼
Wong looked sheepish. “Um … I’m molting?”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡswk23OzA22 維尼
“Molting?” Two said incredulously, “You haven’t got any feathers!”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡhhklx6Mm1l 維尼
“See? They already all gone! All molted away.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡGADUC2s3eY 維尼
Two grabbed the feather and held it up to Wong’s face. “Look you little twit, it’s a chicken feather!”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡnUfeEM8fL0 維尼
“That’s not a chicken feather!” said Wong, “That’s a tennis racket!”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡelJ3lJ0a98 維尼
Opening his mouth to argue, Two looked back at the feather to find out he was indeed holding a tennis racket. One was impressed; he hadn't noticed the change until Wong mentioned it.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7uVjk5xgZt 維尼
Dropping the racket to the floor with a sigh, he asked, “What was it you wanted to see us about?”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡLZKCgFuTdl 維尼
Wong clapped his hands together. “Oh splendiforous! Give me a sec, okay?”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1yzKVlClHP 維尼
As Wong began running round his floor, One leaned close to Two’s ear and asked, “You’ve spent more time around him than anyone. Is this normal?”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡkCgGJJas7K 維尼
Two rolled his eyes. “This is downright tranquility. Believe me, you haven’t even seen strange yet.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡyRQsv7pSsL 維尼
Another loud cluck made One and Two jump. Exchanging glances, they started checking under the couch cushions, in the trays of the snacks and drink machines, and anywhere else that could be hiding chickens.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡMrJIdkQBLA 維尼
Wong came back with about a dozen various jars and bags in his arms. As he set some down, he asked, “What are you two doing?”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4w5f8k2xgH 維尼
“Nothing” One and Two, sitting down simultaneously.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡvlnQsrUrTZ 維尼
Wong nodded. “Nothings, eh? I think I have a bit of an infection of them on my floor.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡo2Q2QVIA15 維尼
Two corrected, “That’s infestation.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡYBZmKud7eW 維尼
“So’s yer mum. Anyway, I got the things you needed.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡD07wdno4ci 維尼
One and Two exchanged confused glances.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡxPUTKSmRHd 維尼
“Those things you told me you needed?” Wong reminded them, “It took a bit of searching, not to mention three snow cones, a toaster pastry and a pleasant chat from the abominable snowman. You know, he’s really a nice guy. I can’t see what’s so abominable about him. Anyway, here you go.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡX4nxLiDCxc 維尼
He set item after item in their stunned hands, naming them off as he went. “Four leaf clover, alligator hair, hen’s teeth, toenail clippings from a yeti … I know I said this before but the yeti’s a pretty decent fellow if you take time to listen to him … Nessie’s scales, rooster egg … oh, and Two’s virginity. On a completely related note, you wouldn't believe how hard it is to get into the Vatican these days.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡXO47Tvgr5d 維尼
Two’s face went bright red as Wong held out a jar of what looked like blueberry jelly mixed with peanut butter.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡnQqOUaQ3gr 維尼
“You might want to refrigerate that unless you’re using it soon.” advised Wong.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡa8YRzJ9vPR 維尼
Two snatched the jar from Wong and shoved it in his pocket, his face bright red.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡXaEgQMhcVt 維尼
Wong snapped his fingers and dashed madly around the arcade cabinets. Two took the opportunity to glare at One, who was trying his best to keep a straight face.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡlTo33QzNbV 維尼
Two scowled but before he was able to say anything, Wong ran back with a burlap sack and handed it to Two. As soon as it was in Two’s possession, whatever was inside began to thrash about violently.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡxYdiWY7Fvr 維尼
Wong commented, “I’m glad you gave me the proper bag. That bandersnatch would surely have torn through any regular one.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6kNF9Gtzoa 維尼
Two gulped. “You … you actually caught a bandersnatch.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2VfNefs2Zg 維尼
Wong nodded, saying, “Why yes! In fact, I made a point to find the most frumious bandersnatch that could be found. It wasn’t easy to catch, what with the long claws and sharp teeth. Damn, is it scary as hell to look at … but I did not shun it! I caught it, just for you guys, just because you said it was so important.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡkE7UG1JCnZ 維尼
Wong turned away, continuing, “You’re like the bastard brothers papa always told me never existed!”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡH4FE9Ypeik 維尼
As he paused to wipe away an imaginary tear, Two tried to give the bag to One. One, on the other hand, wanted nothing to do with the bandersnatch no matter how frumious it was. The creature inside’s breathing was deep and raspy, and One had the feeling it was a lot bigger and nastier than he had imagined from the old poem.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡGhLsHTwU3q 維尼
Wong sighed and turned back to face One and Two. “Well, I’m just glad I could help out.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡOrrhnXgRXG 維尼
“Uh, thanks, Wong.” said One, still pointedly ignoring the bandersnatch bag as Two's attempts to pass it off grew more desperate.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡBYVl65YHDG 維尼
“So!” said Wong, rubbing his hands together, “Do you need more help? ‘Cause I’m more than ready. Just say the word, and I’m there.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡNRtebQzepn 維尼
“Actually,” Two said quickly, “One really needs to get going and I need to go and … uh … help.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡk2i55WSDr0 維尼
“Yeah, I guess you’re right.” One turned to Wong. “Thank you for your assistance, Wong.”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡcV7jTCXcao 維尼
“No problem, buddy!” Wong gave One a friendly hug.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡhjZuPwAALo 維尼
“Stay away from me.” Two warned as Wong came near, arms outstretched.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡBSIdzGEKNX 維尼
“A hug for my mentor!” Wong proclaimed, still moving forward.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡBOxiTduWe7 維尼
With a shriek, Two dropped everything ran to the nearest door. Wong followed close behind, chanting, “Hug! Hug! Hug!”8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0kdqc4gNWI 維尼
As the door slammed shut, One looked at the bandersnatch bag. Whatever was inside had stopped fighting to get out. Now, it simply sat there, its rasping breath the only sign that it was still in there. One had the strangest feeling that it was listening.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0CstN9dqG2 維尼
One stood up and tiptoed toward the nearest wall, where a CPD was already forming. Throwing the door open, he tossed the bandersnatch bag through the doorway without bothering to look what was on the other side.8964 copyright protection372ＰＥＮＡＮＡhJiTxpX1jq 維尼
As the CPD vanished, One muttered. “Omnipotence is over-rated.”376Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrWDSrCEEvw
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