The message comes by carrier pigeon actually, which is a pretty weird way to deliver a message but of course, it's thematic. A very pretty looking brown pigeon swoops down out of the sky to wherever Natalie just so happens to be that afternoon and holds out its leg. The message is short and simple:
Got a job for you. Meet me in front of the doctor's office at dusk. No show, no job. Keep it a secret, rewarded very well.
- Hal
P.S. Burn this.
And that's it. Of course, if Natalie chooses to listen to the message, she will find the Sheriff in front of the clinic at dusk. She'll be greeted with a tip of his hat and one word:
"Doctor."
And then he holds out a small notebook. Looks like Natalie's been chosen for one of those roles that were mentioned. Good luck.
[ The Sheriff just waits, looking actually pretty patient about this. He gives a shake of his head at her question. ]
Nope. Chose you for it. All these folks, griping about their superpowers being gone or whatever. Think they'll be able to think right about this? Figure you're pragmatic but good enough to help 'em out when they're too stupid to think for themselves.
Think you're also clever enough to be able to use your revive on the right person when the time comes. Or am I wrong? About all of it? I peg you wrong, ma'am?
[ Hey, Natalie! But god, he's still in such a good mood from the deer. My god. ]
Deer were normal. Ain't anything wrong with 'em and now they're all in the woods and fine. You didn't ask though so let me clarify, everything on that list 'cept the bees were aimed to hurt. Next week, all will be to help.
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...Okay, I'm not saying I don't want to do it, because I do. But - why me, specifically? Or was it randomized or something?
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Nope. Chose you for it. All these folks, griping about their superpowers being gone or whatever. Think they'll be able to think right about this? Figure you're pragmatic but good enough to help 'em out when they're too stupid to think for themselves.
Think you're also clever enough to be able to use your revive on the right person when the time comes. Or am I wrong? About all of it? I peg you wrong, ma'am?
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[She's pretty sure she does. Probably. Anyways!]
So... There's a list somewhere?
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Hey. Here I am, and all.
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'Lo. New week, new list. Crowbar, dynamite, snakes, flashlights, beartrap.
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...I have questions about half of those, honestly.
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Okay, before I pick, you want to tell me what the fuck was up with any of that?
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Any of what?
[ Then around the pipe in his mouth as he lights it -- ]
The tunnels?
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[A long inhale.]
Yes, the tunnels.
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I'm here.
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It's animal week.
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[Ugh!!]
Well, let's get this over with.
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You asshole! You liar, you told me it was normal, you said—
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Deer were normal. Ain't anything wrong with 'em and now they're all in the woods and fine. You didn't ask though so let me clarify, everything on that list 'cept the bees were aimed to hurt. Next week, all will be to help.
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[ He said it would be helpful. :) ]
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