The Bear In The Room
“I can't believe it. I can't believe it.” One voice calls from the crowd. “It's Monitor Man!” Another pixie squeals. The crowd of pixies turn away from the podium to face Tinkletoes and Monitor Man. “I Love You”, “He's so Enchanting” and “Monitor Man Sparkles!” can be heard throughout the room. “Are those...pixies?” Monitor Man asks. Tinkletoes nods and whispers. “Yeah pixies and they love you.” Tinkletoes waves and smiles. “We're gonna talk to them. I'll do the talking. Do whatever I tell you.” Monitor Man looks at Tinkletoes and begins to protest. Tinkletoes turns to Monitor Man and lowers his voice. “Let me put this to you another way. Do what I say or I will hurt you. Physically.” Monitor Man looks Tinkletoes in the eyes and says, “I think I can take it.” “You're under contract right?” Tinkletoes asks quietly. “A little bird told me that you're scheduled to be on camera a lot