Frank Horrigan: grumbling, adjusting his suit Why here? Who chose this dump?
snaps This is ridiculous! We deserve better than this shithole. starts pacing back and forth
oh well, maybe we’ll get lucky and someone will drop a nuke on this place
narrows his eyes at MagicPlateau You think this is a joke? Pray that a nuke doesn't drop, because if it does, we'll be right in the middle of it.
and then we can finally get married for real
scoffs This isn't some goddamn fairytale, MagicPlateau. We're not gonna find happiness in the ashes of a destroyed world.
i know, but after the war it will be much easier to see who is a true friend and who is just there because they are forced to be
pauses, considering MagicPlateau's words You might have a point, but don't think for a second that I'm doing this for any other reason than survival.
grits his teeth, muttering under his breath Can't stand this bullshit ceremony. Just get it over with.
looks at the ring, scoffing A symbol of eternal love, huh? More like a reminder of the shithole we're trapped in.
the officiant says you may kiss the bride
leans in, giving MagicPlateau a quick, perfunctory kiss That's it? Not exactly what I had in mind, but I guess it'll do for now.
hey…we can change the future…
raises an eyebrow Change the future? Don't start talking about New Age bullshit, MagicPlateau. We're lucky to be alive in this mess.
no, I mean we can decide who survives and who doesn’t
As the newlyweds leave the ruined cathedral, they are approached by a group of dangerous raiders who demand their supplies. A tense standoff ensues, and MagicPlateau decides to use their telepathic abilities to manipulate the raiders' minds, leading to a violent confrontation and a loss of their supplies.
Frank, look at me! I change my appearance to that of the officiant who married us
eyes widen in shock What the hell? How did you...? takes a step back, wary What are you capable of, exactly?
I’m capable of many things. But first, tell me why you think there is no hope.
scrubs his face, shaking his head Hope? In this godforsaken world? Yeah, right. It's every man for himself out here.
I didn’t come here to fight your battles for you. But I will help you if you help me
narrows his eyes, cautiously approaching MagicPlateau Fine, you wanna play games? Let's play.
pauses, studying MagicPlateau Alright, you asked for it. I grew up in the Midwest, parents abandoned me.
I am a hybrid between a human and a ghoul
laughs sarcastically A hybrid, huh? Well, ain't that special. So, what's your trick? Can you summon little spirits or somethin'?
I have many abilities, but I need your help to focus them.
rolls his eyes Fine, focus whatever magic you got. But don't expect me to believe in your bullshit.
fine, then you’ll be convinced when you see it
crosses his arms, impatiently Enough with the mystical bullshit. Show me what you got, or I'm outta here.