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Suspicion

Absentmindedly, at first, you notice how snugly your uniform fits. You run your fingertips along your hatband and are sobered to feel your ears protruding much farther than usual. They seem to be blanketed with a very fine down, as well. Appalled, you tear off the hat and apron.

"What is going on?" you scream, livid.

As Brian squirms and looks everywhere but at you, the old man smiles warmly. "Relax! Have a seat," he cajoles. You know better.

"I'll ask once more," you thunder, moving about like a professional dodgeball player. "What is going on?"

The old man raises a hand to prevent Brian from speaking, and you lose your temper altogether. You dart behind what appears to be a spicerack, and when the old man pursues you, against the wooden casing you press until everything spills onto him. Only afterward are you calm enough to think through the situation. Brian is pawing through the mess that you have made, and the old man is nowhere to be found.


Written by Joey Liverwurst

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