12-03-2015, 05:29 PM
”Didn’t anyone ever tell you Santa won’t come when you are awake?” The Grinch says, coming to stand before you. He finds you. Of course he does. Whether you were dropped at his feet, standing with a gun in your hand, or hiding behind locked doors. It doesn’t matter. You may not have magic, but that doesn’t mean there’s no magic in this world. He shakes his head slightly, those green eyes blazing a trail back and forth. One flick of his wrist, and any weapon you may have is flicked away from you, the doors of your hiding place blown away. “We aren’t here to hurt anyone, unless you get in our way. But since you are up…” Again, another flick of his wrist, and a pair of antler’s appears in his hand. It’s ridiculous, actually, as this green demon holds a pair of headband antlers in his hand. The kind you can buy at any and every store this time of year. “We could use your help. Santa’s elves are swarming now, and really, we are simply trying to do everyone a favor.” His voice is smooth, you notice, hypnotizing. It almost begins to make sense, the things he says. You can understand, you may even believe him. He pauses for a moment though, obviously listening. You hear it too now. There’s commotion everywhere. The sound of the demons cackling, the jingle of bells that must belong to Santa’s elves. Everything rips and crackles and pops outside. The world is fighting over Christmas. You have no idea if you are the only house awake, but that doesn’t seem to matter. You are the one the Grinch is interested in. “See, Christmas has become so terribly commercial. It’s all about the tree and the presents and whose house has the most lights. It should be only about family.” There’s something wrong in that voice though. Beneath your desire to believe The Grinch, something tastes wrong and bitter. There’s just that hint of hell in his words. But still, no matter his real intentions, perhaps he makes a good point? “We’ve left all the food, and taken all the commercial junk. In the morning, we want the whole word to wake up to the only thing that matters. Food on the table, surrounded by family.” “I’ll tell you what. Just to prove my point, I promise no harm will come to your family, no matter what you choose. But you should send them off to bed now. The reindeer know not to hurt anyone sleeping.” He pauses, and holds the reindeer antlers out just a bit more. It’s clear he wants you to take them, put them on, and help. “So, what do you say, friend? Want to help us save Christmas?” Blazed and Hestia have been eliminated from this quest. For the next 2 real life weeks, you will randomly see The Grinch walking around Beqanna and you will scream rather loudly. No one else will see The Grinch. CHOICE 1: Go with the Grinch
CHOICE 2: Run/Fight
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