210. Predicting the future (post and an open RP thread)

[carl_sack_esq]

Carl stared at the Magic Eight Ball as he leaned back in his chair, feet propped up on his desk.

“Okay, ball,” he muttered to the toy, “Show me what you’ve got.  Odds of Shirley dropping me by the Spring.”  He shook the thing and then made a face at the answer.  “Too soon to tell? What kind of crap answer is that?”

…he was talking to an

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[ilookgreat]

Denny doesn't often venture into the break room. However, ever since that kid Garret disappeared, there hasn't been anyone to fetch his coffee and assorted snacks (non-fattening snacks, of course, as obsesity is contagious, Denny Crane). Sometimes he wonders whatever happened to Alan's odd little friend who had a lunch cart. Denny Crane likes delivery

[carl_sack_esq]

The eight-ball replied, "Carl Sack."

[ilookgreat]

Denny did a double-take and stared at the ball incredulously.

"Bastard."

Still, it's possible it could have been the work of the mad cow - a logical assumption, even.

He cleared his throat, "Denny Crane?"

[carl_sack_esq]

The ball read, "Very doubtful."

[ilookgreat]

Denny puffed up, highly annoyed by the clearly broken toy. He assumed that the toy must've been made in China since the Chinese are trying to kill everyone. He thought about asking the eight ball if it was made in China, but since he knows it must be true, he's not asking.

Instead, he opts for a fun topic, since he happens to be highly irked, "Is Denny Crane going to shoot you?"

[carl_sack_esq]

The ball read, "My sources say no."

[ilookgreat]

"Sources?" Hmm. That kind of made Denny think, which is something of a rare moment. "As a member of the Coast Guard, I have a right to know who your sources are."

[carl_sack_esq]

The ball replied again, "Carl Sack."