LU 238 - Dr. Thornberry 64

I crawled out of the house at the crack of dawn, unable to sleep with the voice blabbering on. Thinking about it all, I stepped into the office, barely noticing the person staring right at me.

*”Oh! Hello.”*

He introduced himself as Kit, and he asked me if I’d like to be interviewed. I didn’t mind of course, considering the town knows everything about me anyway, and followed him into a small cave fully set up with a table and chairs. He initially asked me a few basic questions like my name, my job, and my origin. I answered them all, laughing with the man. He was very energetic, which made it a lot easier to talk to him. We got into my past, and I ended up explaining my story.

*”In short, I used to be a scientist, ended up getting elected as mayor after some issues, and am now the king of this Empire with my boyfriend.”*

Kit seemed excited, hurriedly writing this all down in his notebook, and egging me on as I talked about my early life, and a few of the experiments. It was quite fun to talk about all of this, and for the time being, the voice had even quieted down. It was nice. I gave him a few ideas of who to interview, and left.

Heading back to the office I smiled, maybe life isn’t all that bad. I sat down in the front chair, and started rummaging through the cabinets, when I heard heavy footsteps approach the door.

*”Hello, what can I help y-.. Agaric..?”*

I scrabbled up in horror, getting out my shield and weapon.

*”Get out. Now.”*

*”But bestie, I’ve just come to have a couple of words with you!”*

*”Don’t. Call me that. Are you here to give me more mail?”*

*”Mail? ..Oh! Vice, I left that weeks ago. I can’t recall exactly what it was… maybe one of these?”*

He pulled out his crossbow, ready to fire with a firework. I backed up even more, lifting my shield higher to cover my face.

*”It’s no need Vice, we’re in a public place.”*

*”But you know, Space wouldn’t have found you, if not my generous directions.”*

*”Well that doesn’t matter now, I’m out.”*

*”But he made a really big mistake.. saving you.”*

*”Mistake, yeah yeah. All he has to do is bring you two people right?”*

*”Ah yes the contract, has he told you every part of it?”*

I shook my head, and let Agaric talk. But the more words came out of his mouth, the less I was able to get out. Space hadn’t told me everything. First of all, if he didn’t get those sacrifices, not only would Chizzy die, but so would I. And apparently there was some.. fine print, to get more bodies?

*”Fuck, what has he been doing? It’s been weeks and he’s only gotten one?”*

*”Yes, weeks. I really can’t say how much longer my patience will keep up..”*

*”Fine. Fine! I’ll get you another one, just give me more time.”*

*”It better be soon Vice Thornberry. I’d hate to have to ruin your face.. again.”*

*”Yeah, just leave Agaric. You’re not welcome in the empire.”*

*”It really doesn’t fit you Vice. This place is just run by a couple of idiots. I’d say you’re more like the helpless, weak sidekick than a king.”*

*(He’s right. At this point, it’s true you’re only weak and helpless.)*

*”Get out. GET OUT. OUT.”*

But he didn’t. He stepped towards me ever so slowly and I backed up, more and more and more, watching his steps become faster. I eventually clicked at the door to the throne room stairs, and closed it right as he approached.

*”You think an iron door will stop me?”*

*”…I don’t care. We’ve made a deal just get out. ..Please.”*

He finally nodded, and headed towards the exit.

*”I’ll be seeing you.. friend.”*

As soon as I saw him pass the building, I slumped down and sighed. Maybe the voice is right, maybe I *am* helpless...