"Change it now." Jason said with heat rising from his body. All the snow around the alleyway started melting, revealing the grayish pavement for the first time in a month.
"Fine, jeez." The Clown showed his tongue, and his beautiful face started melting off. He again changed form; this time, he looked like a middle-aged office worker who had just left work.
"Better?" Even his voice changed, resembling the fatigued voice of a man.
Jason reigned in the heat and leaned on the wall. "Now, what can I help you with?"
"Just like I said on the text message, I need help with my ceremony." The Clown crossed his arms and continued. "During the ritual, I won't be able to move, and I will be as helpless as a baby. I need you to guard me during the ritual.
"Also, I won't be able to use my System for a day after concluding the ritual. Therefore, I will be as strong as Non-Systemer. I need your protection for that time."
