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An Actor, A Self-Proclaimed Mercenary and A Pirate Walk Into A Sand Bar

Monitor Man crosses to Writer Lady. He gently takes her by the arm and guides her away from the group. “He’s right.” She makes a face. “I know.” Monitor Man looks into Writer Lady’s eyes and says, “Would you please return home with everyone else and look after things, as a favor, to me?” Writer Lady glares at Tinkletoes and says, “He’s a pig.” “He’s acting like one,” Monitor Man looks in Tinkletoes’ direction,“but I think that there’s a reason for it. I’m not sure what it is. I hope there’s a reason for it.” He turns his gaze back to Writer Lady and leans in to whisper, “Will you do it? For me?” Writer Lady thinks for a moment, her eyes light up, and a smile crosses her lips disappearing nearly as quickly as it appeared. “Okay. Everyone is tired.” She sighs. “I’ll do it for you.” She addresses the entire group, “Okay everyone, let’s find the road. It’s time to go home.” Smudge Mal and Spots Wash both start wiggling in pro

When A Self-Proclaimed Mercenary Meets A Pirate

“As I told you earlier, I am always up to no good. I can always be counted on for that. If you would be so kind.” Writer Lady steps aside to let him pass. “I don’t know.” Tinkletoes says as he steps into the clearing. “I think that I’d like to hear a bit more.” The self-proclaimed mercenary is standing behind the pirate along with Monitor Man, Carp, Blackbuck Antelope and both unicorns. “I would love to explain the specifics, but, I am a bit pressed for time.” Tinkletoes looks at the rest of the group. “That’s okay. We’ll go with you. You can talk as we walk.” Pirate frowns. “I can see from your face that you really don’t want us to go with you. You’d rather take Writer Lady off into parts unknown, wouldn’t you?” Pirate looks at Writer Lady. He smirks a little, “She is full of unexplored possibilities.” His face becomes serious again. “I am well and truly on a most important mission. So if you don’t mind.” “What’s the rush?” “The Lady With The Long