Daniel Kravitz of Antique Shop vs. Geralt of Rivia

"Daniel Kravitz of Antique Shop vs. Geralt of Rivia" is the thirteenth episode of Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One (Volume 3), and the thirty-ninth installment of the series overall. It was performed on August 8, 2020 via Zoom as the first commercial break of Show LXII and streamed live on YouTube. It was released as podcast episode 310.
Written by Samantha Stark
Directed by Samantha Stark
Previous episode: "Words You Don't Want to Hear"
Next episode: "Maneuvers" 
== The Story ==
This short takes place shortly before episode #3.08 "Witch Hunt."
Madison Maguire is chatting with her fellow trainees Stephanie Garcia, Kai Akane, Arnold Armstrong, and Novir just before class one morning. She has just finished watching The Witcher on Netflix. Kai says that the books are way better. Arnold asks Novir if he's read or seen The Witcher, and Novir replies that pop culture is a waste of time. Stephanie points out that their reality has magic and monsters, too.
Madison then poses the question, who would win in a fight: Daniel Kravitz or Geralt of Rivia? Kai says Daniel, and Madison and Arnold laugh. Stephanie takes Kai's side and sets some ground rules for the debate. They agree to only use the television version of Geralt versus present-day Daniel. Novir leaves, considering the conversation a waste of time.
Many points are argued. Madison implies that Stephanie is Daniel's favorite and does his work for him. Kai brings up weapons and martial arts training. Stephanie, Madison, and Arnold cite specific battles the heroes have won. Arnold says Geralt has a cooler title, then accidentally implies Abby is weak and unattractive.
As Arnold backpedals, Daniel himself interrupts. When told about the question being debated, Daniel replies that he would always win, and they're late for class. Arnold retorts that so is Daniel. Daniel takes it graciously, and tells them he's going to get coffee, and they'd better be in class when he gets there. Daniel leaves, whistling a Witcher song.
Madison remarks that Daniel reminds her of Buffy, from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Stephanie doesn't see it. Arnold poses a new question, who is the better mentor: Rufus Reginald Rochester or Giles? Kai, Arnold, and Stephanie say Giles, while Madison thinks Rufus is better. The short fades out as they argue over one another.
== Guest Starring ==
* Katie Boissoneault as Stephanie Garcia
* Sam Clements as Kai Akane
* Samantha Stark as Madison Maguire
* Chase McCants as Arnold Armstrong
* Nick Arganbright as Novir
== Trivia ==
* This was originally going to be part of a shorts show a few months earlier, but was delayed when the shorts show was scrapped due to the pandemic.
* Daniel Kravitz himself is the only lead in this short, and he makes merely a brief appearance.
* Nick Arganbright named Madison and Arnold on his master list of ALL the Kravitz trainees he made, some of which were never used in the show. Their last names are not mentioned in this episode.
*This was released out of performance order on the podcast because of a scheduling error.
Category:DK Volume 3