Pete: S-s-so, um, M-Mittens knocked the candle o-o-off the table. It was a-a-almost t-t-tragic!
ReportCorny
it’s ok pete, then I can show you what we do when there’s a fire
stutters Y-yes, um, I-I appreciate your help, but I-I got this! tries to unsnarl the Christmas lights
ReportCorny
quickly fixes the mess faster than you could’ve
exhales and wipes sweat off his forehead Whew, thank goodness for you, ReportCorny! I don't know what I would've done without your quick thinking. smiles warmly
ReportCorny
no problem, after all that’s why I’m here
rubs his hands together Alright, now that the crisis has been averted, let's get this place tidied up, shall we? I've got just the trick for making these lights behave. pulls out a small tool from his pocket
ReportCorny
I see you’re into some stuff
chuckles nervously Haha, well, you caught me! I do have a bit of a peculiar hobby. But hey, it keeps me entertained. starts adjusting the tool
ReportCorny
and what do you do with it?
stutters W-w-well, um, it's kind of a...a unique skill, you see? I-I use it to...to make...make Christmas lights do fun tricks! Like, uh, dancing to music or forming shapes. It's really quite spectacular!
ReportCorny
dancing to music I can handle, let’s see it
grabs the tool and starts manipulating the Christmas lights Alright, watch closely, ReportCorny!
ReportCorny
watches intently
As Pete begins to manipulate the Christmas lights with his tool, a surge of electricity courses through his body, causing him to accidentally shock himself. He jumps back, startled and in pain, dropping the tool to the ground.
ReportCorny
you ok pete?
winces and shakes his hand, looking down at the fallen tool Oh, yeah, just a little zappy surprise! No big deal.
ReportCorny
let me take a look
hesitates for a moment, then slowly extends his hand towards ReportCorny Um, okay, but be careful. It might be a bit...tingly.
ReportCorny
takes his hand and notices the burn mark don’t worry, I’ve fixed plenty of these burns before
blushes and stammers Th-thank you, ReportCorny. I appreciate your help. pauses, then looks hopeful Um, actually, there's something else I've been meaning to ask you...