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[ And here's an old man, kinda unassuming, a little smooth. Mustache, bowler hat. The place he's in is dark; it's difficult to see, but one can hear, in the distance, a vague sort of hissing noise. ]Evening, ladies and gentlemen. Given the danger our city is facing, Bete Noire has extended an invitation to you, her very favorites, to come take

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[ Hey wait that's HIS name on that list! Boy, does he ever sound confused. ]

What... but, how...?

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Like I said, son, you head underground, and you'll find your way here.

[ voice ]

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No, I mean-thanks, I guess? But, my name...

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What about it?

[ voice ]

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How'd you get it?

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From the city. The same as all those other names.

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The city told you my name. [ ... scary thing is, he's almost willing to accept that. ] What kind of place is it?

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The sort of place where they won't be able to find you.

[ voice ]

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S' the offer got an expiration date?

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Yes.

We won't admit the dead.

[ voice ]

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... right. Yeah, that'd kinda beat the point.

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So, if you die, you're outta luck.

[ voice ]

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Yeah, figured out what you meant.