Shadow of the Statue

[what_about_meee]

Ben leaves his house early that morning and begins a hike through the jungle and along the beach. He hikes purposefully toward the Statue, knowing that is the most likely place he'll find Jacob

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[2pieces4u]

Hhh..
What?

Oh, it's you.

Hello, Ben.

[what_about_meee]

Hello, Jacob. May I speak with you?

[2pieces4u]

I guess. I'm kind of busy, though.

[what_about_meee]

It won't take long. Just two things, really.

Have you spoken with your...uhm, the Smoke Monster lately?

[2pieces4u]

No. He and I are on the outs because I won't let him leave the Island.
Why do you want to know?

[what_about_meee]

Oh. Well, actually it's something that you might want to know.

He is making plans to leave the Island.

[2pieces4u]

[2pieces4u]

Let him try.

[what_about_meee]

He's serious about it, Jacob. He's going about recruiting people, telling them he can give them whatever they want if they help him.

He tried to recruit me.

[2pieces4u]

Okay, now that last part is a surprise.

Ben, let me tell you a little secret.

Come here. Closer.

[what_about_meee]

Ben hesitantly steps forward.

What is it?

[2pieces4u]

He won't succeed.

Now go home and, I don't know, sit. Or bake. Do whatever it is you do when you're not bothering me.

[what_about_meee]

Ben frowns.

But with the flashes, it seems he's gained new information and new determination. And now he has people on his side!

Aren't you the least bit worried?

[2pieces4u]

How about you quit worrying about it and let me start, okay?

Oh by the way, could you make me some of those snickerdoodle cookies? Thanks.

Good bye.

[what_about_meee]

Snickerdoodle cookies? Oh, I...uh, I guess. Sure.
He blinks.

Jacob...one more thing, please. The flashes, I had one where I saw a lot of things and--

[2pieces4u]