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[aint_comin_back]

[The feed shows Mal leaning on the counter at the pawn shop. In front of him is a puzzle box and he's giving it a mildly curious and frankly somewhat alarmed look.]

What do you suppose will jump out and attack should we figure out how to open this thing?

[Almost hesitantly, he tips it back on an edge and gives it an appraising look.] Thinkin' I

Comments

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[yearrounder]

It reminds me way too much of Pandora's Box.

[Video]

[aint_comin_back]

Huh. Hadn't connected it. Ain't that a thing?

[Video]

[yearrounder]

Yeah, and it tempted whoever was holding it to just open it. I had to bury mine before I did something stupid with it.

[Video]

[aint_comin_back]

Buryin' seems the popular opinion.

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[yearrounder]

It's...kind of hard to ignore, you know?

[Video]

[aint_comin_back]

It's like it's diggin' into ya.

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[yearrounder]

Yeah. Like that. Too bad Hestia isn't here.

[Video]

[aint_comin_back]

Yeah, now you lost me.

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[yearrounder]

Goddess of the Hearth. Percy gave her the actual Pandora's Box so she's watching it and making sure no one opens it again.

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[aint_comin_back]

Wonder if she's slackin'.

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[yearrounder]

I doubt it.

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[aint_comin_back]

... You said you buried yours?

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[yearrounder]

Yeah. I know what opening Pandora's Box does and...I probably shouldn't take any chances.

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[aint_comin_back]

Most likely smart of you.

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[yearrounder]

I hope so.

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[aint_comin_back]

Saw someone up on the network, talkin' disappearances. Any of yours gone?