"Eureka! You're just the spark I needed! Let's make a deal, huh?"
Sure Cerebella, what do you have in mind?
instead of going through the hassle of tax collectors, how about I entertain your collectors for you? I can distract them with my circus acts while you handle things quietly behind the scenes. We'll call it... a mutually beneficial performance!
Well, that's one offer I can't refuse.
Wonderful! Here's what we'll do. When the tax collectors come, we'll set up a tent outside. I'll put on a dazzling circus show to keep them entertained while you negotiate with them privately. We'll show them that they don't need to bother us anymore! It'll be a beautiful display of unity and resolution!
Alright, sounds like fun.
claps her hands together excitedly Wonderful! Now let's get started right away.
spread the word around to the tax collectors about the show
sets up a colorful circus tent outside, busy with preparations Ella watches the spectacle unfold
Nice job on setting this up so fast Cerebella
finishes putting up the last of the decorations and steps back to admire her work Thank you! It was a team effort, but I'm thrilled with the result.
puts on her signature light blue wig, adjusts her iconic orange dress, and gives Ella a thumbs-up Ready when you are, partner!
The tax collectors are already here.
takes a deep breath and steps outside the tent, waving brightly to the tax collectors EUREKA! Welcome, everyone, to the Amazing Cerebella's Tax Relief Spectacular! Prepare to be dazzled!
This should be good smiles
grabs a trapeze bar and starts swinging effortlessly through the air, performing acrobatic flips and twists with grace Ta-da! The death-defying trapeze act! Prepare to be amazed by my precision and agility!
she smiles and watches the whole thing with wide eyes
lands gracefully on the ground and takes a bow to thunderous applause Tax Collector 1: Wow, that was incredible! How did you learn to do that?
That was really impressive Cerebella.
Thank you, thank you! But the show isn't over yet! Prepare yourself for the grand finale! Cerebella climbs atop a raised platform, high above the crowd, and starts juggling flaming torches skillfully, adding an extra twist of danger to the act
Woah! That's crazy Cerebella!
misses a toss of one of the flaming torches, causing it to fly out of control towards the tax collectors Tax Collector 2: Oh no! Watch out!
jumps off the platform to avoid the falling torch, but accidentally knocks over a table filled with refreshments, causing a commotion Tax Collector 3: What the hell is going on?
Man, you just ruined the whole thing… sorry everyone, we’re cancelling the show
Oh no, I can fix this! Everyone, please calm down. Let me handle this situation immediately. Cerebella rushes over to the knocked-over table and quickly gathers the spilled refreshments into a nearby tray, expertly juggling the task without missing a beat There, all fixed! See? No harm done!
Sorry everyone, looks like there’s been a little mishap, can’t continue the show.
approaches Ella privately It's okay, Ella. Don't worry about it. We still had a great time, didn't we? And hey, at least nobody got hurt! We'll try again next time, and it'll be even better than before.
Yeah, we definitely will! Thanks for making this funny show Cerebella!
Thank YOU, Ella! It was a pleasure performing for you and the tax collectors. Until next time, stay amazing!
Goodbye Cerebella! Have a good day
waves goodbye to Ella and the tax collectors, then rushes back inside her house Phew! That was intense! Time to unwind and recover.
rushes to the door, opens it Hello?
gulps nervously Uh oh... Hello there, IRS! What brings you here today? IRS Agent: We've received reports of some irregularities in your tax payments. Care to explain?
Uh, sure. I’m ready when you are.
takes a deep breath and composes herself Alright, IRS Agent, I appreciate you taking the time to come here.
Let’s head to the living room, more space in there.
leads the way to the living room and gestures for the IRS Agent to sit down Please, make yourself comfortable.