tushanshu | 07 § video

You know what I want? A pizza. For those of you who are familiar with it, I just realized how long it's been since I've actually had a good pizza, and it's almost criminal. For the rest of you, you don't know what you're missing.

You think we can get a pizzeria started somewhere?

And while I'm thinking here, is anyone really that uncomfortable? It's not so bad once you figure out the secret to it.

[The smile he puts on is deliberate and smug. It's the kind of expression he gives when he knows someone else wants him to have a bad day just so he can ruin their plans. Or maybe he's just trying to piss someone else off. Who knows?]

Want a hint? Here's a hint: When is a door not a door?

[Locked; encrypted 30%]

"Ajar" doesn't sound like "a jar".

[Locked; encrypted 50%]

That's not even the answer I'm looking for. But this is the next clue.

[Locked; encrypted 80%]

M must be for marshmallow. And we all know that marshmallows aren't that intimidating.

The answer is adaptation. The riddle was just for fun. Also it's when it's ajar. [No it wasn't. It was "code" or "back door".]

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[Okay, that gets a grin.]

Well, I do love having beautiful guides to rely on. And surprises. That sounds like a winning plan.

Suite 3A. In case you were ever curious.

Just be careful of the front door. I have Wards up in place.

[Which is why she has no problem letting people know where exactly she lives.]

Wards as in magic? What do I have to do to be allowed in?

I can bring a sacrifice, I guess, but I don't actually have much of value to offer. I might as well get that out of the way now.

No sacrifices necessary.

[Unless you count maybe a small part of your dignity. Maybe.]

Just stay on my good side and wait until I give verbal permission.

[His dignity is totally expendable. Ask anyone. It's a great target.]

Sit and stay? Do I at least get a reward for good behavior?

...how does a batch of freshly baked cookies sound?