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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡPXk0qRr6aF 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡc2vDEBENUw 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡbS9rmpqgOy 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3PJE6R42p0 維尼
Two let out an exaggerated snore. One shook his head, muttering, “Like you’d help anyway.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡNLcFEhFeAp 維尼
Just looking at the instructions made One’s head hurt. “I’m gonna get a drink from the Bar.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡDaKcvUkCtG 維尼
Not bothering to open his eyes, Two waved a hand weakly. “Later, man.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡOiJ06hkMFt 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡkzsy9tyelo 維尼
Two’s bartender glanced up as One entered the Bar. “One! We haven’t seen much of you lately.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡtPEHnkWyZk 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡsMDtUIszZ7 維尼
“One crystallic cider with just a little bit of ice, coming up.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡlfr0OJSWcj 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5oKGB3TITf 維尼
Sam set One’s drink down. “So, you still on that Mikaen case?”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡMJEBPzmHlQ 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡkTMSbw6JMV 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡO7x7SkUl6U 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡoLuHvS81eg 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡrO7Mn83ij2 維尼
“One?” 8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5mJrj7ebe2 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9G2crW0CpG 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡkhvixEidMX 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡgBPw9wpRIx 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡcOpzmdHFxY 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡxSKU19MqGA 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡNtyOtShR02 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡj57WVnnOdt 維尼
He let out a sigh of relief as Luck worked some of the tension from his back.8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ86B06m1uDW 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3BUd98aMPS 維尼
“I'm not sure if my jack would be compatible with Vintan technology.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡRS5XiCNBK4 維尼
“Of course it will! Here, let me show you.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9KZPPcxtFZ 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡh3E6a9YAdO 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡkApsx93mht 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2qDEzqTi1p 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡWHW9yK0Kgx 維尼
“The Glyche Summit?” One asked, intrigued.8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9loeAFZt3u 維尼
“Mmmhmm.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡbgrEWcvf0C 維尼
“I dunno. I’ll have to give it some thought.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡTouHfJyaaG 維尼
The door that currently led to the Bar slammed open, revealing a very angry Two.8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡrQ2MVB6QSD 維尼
“You okay?” One asked, quickly pulling his glasses off.8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡRmWlXZVRgS 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7psUfW0D3F 維尼
“How about a guard?” Luck suggested.8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡtuIU8cjtQy 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡxgk9PE3Mee 維尼
“Why haven’t you?” asked Luck, once again slipping her arms around One’s chest.8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡaPpVQ0JZby 維尼
“Because he’s Teach. The man defines the term ‘unhelpful’, and god help you if you’re expecting an explanation.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡFzMihZ9zaX 維尼
“Oh, come on, Two,” One said, rubbing Luck’s arm, “Wong’s not that bad.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡZlpUputc1j 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡb2teUd5HYF 維尼
Luck started giggling uncontrollably. One had a hard time not doing the same.8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡlsgS9bnP3H 維尼
Glowering at both of them, Two said, “That’s not what I’m talking about, and you both know it.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡRJRW3fQF2i 維尼
“We do?” One looked at Luck, asking, “What did that sound like to you?”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡQd87Ozk0r6 維尼
Barely unable to keep herself from laughing, Luck said, “Sounds like he’s sleeping with Wong.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡLMTRc2AkMk 維尼
Two glared at both of them before taking his usual seat. “I hate you both. You know that, right?”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1DHTZiq9LT 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ewdcY6ggR 維尼
Two waved a finger at One, warning, “Don’t even start.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4jGcrqdWkM 維尼
“Hey, Two!” Said a few of Two’s drinking buddies as they walked through a door that vanished behind them.8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡZY4oNwW74F 維尼
Two rose and approached them, saying, “Hey, guys! How’s it going!”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡxWalUZUZHu 維尼
“I’d better get back to work.” One said, rising from his chair.8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡEf1hS9mBqj 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡFvQsciyUJN 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡMxaLKsJL2o 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡLHdFx8kdz8 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡwwyRGYQzIP 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡK4w9WGKxn6 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡWHPFWZjXMc 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡmZIiMxpqwA 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡzAh4dLkA0a 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡaB2YAY4BB1 維尼
One started to follow when Captain Morgan grabbed his arm.8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡmPk18WBU61 維尼
“Just a second.” Captain Morgan said, but he was interrupted when Two flew through a nearby door, shattering the woodwork.8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡE9eX19IDhQ 維尼
Two stood up shakily and turned back to the parlor where a tremendous brawl was going on, shouting. “Cheap shot!”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡy0YM1bN7e3 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡUhrZbAC9oN 維尼
“So that pretty much confirms some kind of portal or teleportation device.” One said, not really surprised.8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6bv48FuPy9 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡCKJhtYChf3 維尼
Slightly taken aback, One asked, “Me? You mean me as a Builder, right?”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡWkoGWiwE0J 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ76JfI2HMoj 維尼
“Well, that could be anyone.” Simon said, sarcasm practically dripping from his voice.8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡEvfETR8EQr 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡwn88DVkgOL 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡm7pg3TfFFC 維尼
One gave Captain Morgan a friendly pat on the shoulder. “Thanks. I’ll keep my ear to the ground.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡxHqR8sFJv1 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡQwiPvymc37 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡAdVBTFv1jA 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2hY1tVpawr 維尼
Pushing himself up, Two said, “Whew! Hey, One, we got a good little fight going. Wanna join in?”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡf0kFzMrvoW 維尼
One pretended to consider. “Mmm … maybe next time.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡJb9dt61pMs 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡjzbwdHr6EX 維尼
One felt his cheeks start to heat up. “Um, yeah.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡagXnpYDY2Y 維尼
“It’s okay if you don’t wanna talk about it.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡs6VLnLSV8S 維尼
“Thanks, Two.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡzFmhkzFGxW 維尼
“Loverboy.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡE87XG3ezGc 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡjRySF74jv1 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡhw657rIE59 維尼
One didn’t reply. After a few minutes of silence, Two asked, “So, where are we going anyway?”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡwJD0wWl4xW 維尼
“The Arcade. The good captain said Wong was waiting for us.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡfhQY1yNfBh 維尼
“Oh. Well, I’ll just catch you later.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1qc6jbrGro 維尼
One caught Two by the collar. “I don’t even think so.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡqTb037IbLu 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡU2zTIuDyTY 維尼
Wong barely spared them a glance. “Oh! Hi guys! Have a seat!”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡL7UUjGewUH 維尼
Two chairs sprang into existence behind the Narrators. Exchanging glances, One and Two sat down.8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0H2PeHefgu 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡKXAVzlKOlE 維尼
Wong said distractedly, “What was what?”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡZdH2JXLPIs 維尼
Two listened a moment more and shrugged, shaking his head. “Ah, nothing. Must be my imagination.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡbfB0E9xTu3 維尼
Moments later, a loud cluck sounded behind Two.8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2DqxLfqyUo 維尼
One grinned slyly. “My, your imagination’s loud today.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡZkv81gcmDP 維尼
“You heard it too? It sounded like something clucking.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡAAF8KLnxFO 維尼
Wong asked, “Like Mom?”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡAoLsX1T0wW 維尼
“No, like a chicken!” snapped Two.8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡYP7Rj5wiTD 維尼
While doing an incredible mid-air spin, Wong suggested, “A rubber chicken?”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡOHzNKSlRvq 維尼
“A proper chicken! You know, bawk bagawk?”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡiUHWvxHrpF 維尼
Wong scoffed at Two. “There aren’t any chickens here.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡrKNw3FjPY5 維尼
As One leaned back in his chair, a loud “BKAW!!” shot through the air only slightly faster than One himself.8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡawG3cKkvpN 維尼
Clutching his now-pounding chest, One stammered, “What the hell?”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡsvfYShGOu9 維尼
Wong said innocently, “I didn’t hear any chickens.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4kz5qNhEH9 維尼
Two insisted, “That was a chicken!”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡuj0j3flAR1 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡmGY5BEgn7M 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡahnf9TGCHW 維尼
Two pointed the feather, demanding, “What’s this?”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡMoOdS0H5Nl 維尼
Wong looked sheepish. “Um … I’m molting?”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡWVHRuhN0ls 維尼
“Molting?” Two said incredulously, “You haven’t got any feathers!”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡRp2Ol2MQSB 維尼
“See? They already all gone! All molted away.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡnHGrCT4bIY 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡdb6fQI6Oer 維尼
“That’s not a chicken feather!” said Wong, “That’s a tennis racket!”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡQA66axgEr7 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡJqT2cteJtm 維尼
Dropping the racket to the floor with a sigh, he asked, “What was it you wanted to see us about?”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡlM3o68Z5q8 維尼
Wong clapped his hands together. “Oh splendiforous! Give me a sec, okay?”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡQi5Im4sYYI 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡRdhEt9acsb 維尼
Two rolled his eyes. “This is downright tranquility. Believe me, you haven’t even seen strange yet.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡaOouB926kU 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡhQLxBaI2Fn 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡJIxeDblaq8 維尼
“Nothing” One and Two, sitting down simultaneously.8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡoxcq3rY2ln 維尼
Wong nodded. “Nothings, eh? I think I have a bit of an infection of them on my floor.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡwBMhIoPAnD 維尼
Two corrected, “That’s infestation.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡnMW4ebsdSB 維尼
“So’s yer mum. Anyway, I got the things you needed.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡBB3JBIzOkL 維尼
One and Two exchanged confused glances.8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7qvXvQaQow 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡxAb66FHmdA 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡBRlVzWr5SW 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡepyxtjGadj 維尼
“You might want to refrigerate that unless you’re using it soon.” advised Wong.8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4LtDYKt7o1 維尼
Two snatched the jar from Wong and shoved it in his pocket, his face bright red.8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1zm4OP2zKq 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3iuYyLr3Ok 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡbLrIOiF5TS 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6AeNvDhi0L 維尼
Two gulped. “You … you actually caught a bandersnatch.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡeNOLDaJukb 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡykW4X8DFvm 維尼
Wong turned away, continuing, “You’re like the bastard brothers papa always told me never existed!”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡY2kwlOjcOk 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡgfwVoJeh11 維尼
Wong sighed and turned back to face One and Two. “Well, I’m just glad I could help out.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7FuVH88Vq8 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡlgEKA3GbVM 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡOwpuw3bJe6 維尼
“Actually,” Two said quickly, “One really needs to get going and I need to go and … uh … help.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡwcHnttprTh 維尼
“Yeah, I guess you’re right.” One turned to Wong. “Thank you for your assistance, Wong.”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡWOuVYUx681 維尼
“No problem, buddy!” Wong gave One a friendly hug.8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡs9Z1uCJPWX 維尼
“Stay away from me.” Two warned as Wong came near, arms outstretched.8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ72SHCzrgFt 維尼
“A hug for my mentor!” Wong proclaimed, still moving forward.8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8elwvG3RoQ 維尼
With a shriek, Two dropped everything ran to the nearest door. Wong followed close behind, chanting, “Hug! Hug! Hug!”8964 copyright protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡRlZPhZBONM 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡr3gFsauoiz 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 protection455ＰＥＮＡＮＡSUFpjYyRhB 維尼
As the CPD vanished, One muttered. “Omnipotence is over-rated.”459Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2XeXOT20fK
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