Ugh, these people. They keep touching stuff even after I tell 'em not to and poking around where they shouldn't. Somebody's bound to get hurt. At this rate, they're gonna get our party on the 31st canceled. Which leaves me with just one option... I gotta scare these Magicam Monsters so bad that they turn tail and never come back.
Yeah, they're really causin' a boatload of trouble. And I doubt they'll quit unless we scare 'em off. But Leona's idea of turnin' the whole place to sand is a liiittle much.
I'd say they'd be gettin' off easy that way, since the alternative is my fist in their face. Anyway, you got any good ideas, Jack? These guys aren't gazelles who jump at the tiniest rustle of grass, you know.
(Except I ain't got the faintest clue what to do.) (A good scare really isn't gonna send 'em running?) (I thought going outside might help inspire me, but I got nothin'.)
I can't think of a good way to make those Magicam Monsters buzz off. I was planning to jump out and scare 'em off, but Ruggie and Leona shot it down real quick. I even ended up tryin' it anyway. The monsters just laughed in my face.
Huh. I think it's a solid plan, myself. If only a good glare would send them running. That would make things so much easier. I wish we could solve this with our fists, but that's not gonna fly.
I understand where you're coming from, but this is our first Halloween here. I think it's better to get the upperclassmen's opinions instead of making snap decisions on your own.
You're one to talk about makin' snap decisions. But yeah, that does sound like a better idea. I'd prefer to solve this on my own, but I don't have much time. I guess I can try talkin' to 'em.
Hey, Savanaclaw is out of my jurisdiction. Or that's what I'd like to say, anyway... But the entire party is on the line here. And I wouldn't want to embarrass my dear underclassman after he so kindly vouched for me. The least I can do is hear you out.
Thank you. So, my idea was to jump out and glare at them as soon as they let down their guard. I thought that would be enough to scare them away. But Leona and Ruggie said that was weak, in a word, and told me to think of some other idea.
I mean, it's not awful. Most people WOULD be terrified if you suddenly jumped out at them. What were you planning on having the other Savanaclaw students do, though?
For appetizers, you have a boiled beef salad, calf's tail soup, and all these other beef dishes. What would you think when you finally got to the main course?
I'm big on meat, so I wouldn't be disappointed, but I guess I'd be like, "really, beef again?" I sure wouldn't think, "yes, the meaty moment of truth has arrived!" when they finally set the filet down in front of me.
Exactly. If EVERYTHING is beef, it makes the main course feel less special. So, if you were a cook, what would you do to make sure that the filet was the highlight of the meal?
I'd, um... Oh, I've got it! I'd use vegetables or seafood for the appetizers, so that everything isn't beef! Giving the diner a big, juicy slab of protein right when they're getting tired of veggies would make a way bigger impact.
Brilliant. Now I just have to put that in pirate terms. A light, unsatisfying appetizer... Would that be like the calm before the storm? In a movie, that'd be like ghost pirates talking about a legendary curse, or the wheel turnin' even though there's no wind.
Uh, sorry! I got ahead of myself. The most important thing for pullin' off a good scare is theatrics. You gotta slowly set the mood, and then when they least expect it... You get 'em from behind and yell! That's the most effective way to go about it. Basically, you bring out the main course after some light appetizers!
