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Chapter 2 - Chapter 02

"Here, hand me your 'cycle and then climb down slowly. That's it. One foot under the other. I got you. You're safe."

"Thank you."

"You're welcome. Tell me, what's your secret? How do you tightrope so well? The height alone would scare me."

"Did….did….did he just talk to that elephant, and then have the elephant talk back?"

"You saw that, Bones? Welp, I'm not going to deny it."

"May I?"

"May you wha….oh….oh!!! Most certainly.

HEZEKIAH, COME OVE HERE A SECOND, PLEASE."

"Follow me, Mars. This way.

You wanted to see me, Anel."

"Yes. How did today go?"

"I think today went amazing, surprisingly. You saw. Seats were packed, with none empty."

"Then why is your face gloom?"

"It's just that…..umm. Since our prices are so low then that means no matter if we have a full house or not, sales will still be…..good.

Yeah. They'll be good."

"Anel, kid; I saw what your leader did by cutting you off. It's okay. Be honest. If I were here for sales then I would I don't know…..kidnap an animal.

Thing is, I'm here not to kidnap nor to steal but to learn. Honestly. We may be making more than you, but consistency is where we lack. That's why we come down on your level because you have what we don't. While others would do anything to learn your secret, I do not want to go that path….if need be."

"You want to learn..."

"Bones. Mr. Bones. Pleased to meet you."

"I don't like handshakes. They may be formal, but throughout history, they are symbols to signify a deal and a loss on one side while a gain on the other."

"Sorry…..I…I'm not much of a hugger."

"Neither am I, but I much rather prefer one.

Come on Mars. Let's go.

…..YOU COMING, BONES?"

"What….oh….I'm coming. Wait up."