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Why We Do What We Do, a Toast [The Great Debate Challenge]

by THX 0477

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“So nice of you to drop by,” the host said genially, though with a clack of exposed teeth.

“My pleasure,” his guest hissed, “Minions can be so tiresome to talk to.”

The host glanced at his servant, attempting to open a jar of dijo with claws, “Yes, quite.”

“Do you mind if I remove the cowl? So cumbersome to drink tea around,” asked his guest.

“Not at all.”

“Well, the scars put some people off.”

“You think I would mind?” They both laughed a hearty, cackling laugh, throwing their heads back, the torch light glinting off the host’s boney face.

“Seriously though,” the guest said with a sigh, “I don’t know why I do it anymore.”

“Does seem futile sometimes.”

“And honestly, if I achieve world domination or spread terror, what’s the point? The whole world’s going to pot…” His train of thought was interupted by a scantily clad sorceress passing by.

His host sighed, “But you just can’t beat the company, eh.”

With a raised glass, his guest toasted, “To evil plans and bad girls.”

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. Why We Do What We Do, a Toast [The Great Debate Challenge]

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 8 months ago

    Not much of a debate, but more of an internal questioning. Hope it fits what you meant for the challenge.

  2. Why We Do What We Do, a Toast [The Great Debate Challenge]

    Blusparrow's Buddy Icon Blusparrow

    Posted 8 months ago

    I think it does! Very funny too! Most villians would rather do world domination, I think.
    LoA

  3. Why We Do What We Do, a Toast [The Great Debate Challenge]

    Kermitgorf's Buddy Icon Kermitgorf

    Posted 8 months ago

    Love it. just dont know who the villians are? guess i was never much of a cartoon watcher. preferred old B&W films as a kid.
    LoA

  4. Why We Do What We Do, a Toast [The Great Debate Challenge]

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 8 months ago

    Should I reveal or leave it up to people’s imagination? I know it’s not very clear, which was kind of on purpose. But I don’t mind telling.

  5. Why We Do What We Do, a Toast [The Great Debate Challenge]

    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 8 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Part of me wishes you’d reveal, but part of me is having a lot of fun trying to figure out who your characters are (I think I might have one of them)

    Maybe you should let us guess…....and then eventually reveal who’s right?

  6. Why We Do What We Do, a Toast [The Great Debate Challenge]

    Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus)'s Buddy Icon Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus)

    Posted 8 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I think that was great! I’m 99% certain I know who our mystery guests were.
    And I agree with them – can’t beat the company. ;)
    LoA

  7. Why We Do What We Do, a Toast [The Great Debate Challenge]

    Adam Short's Buddy Icon Adam Short

    Posted 8 months ago

    I think I know who the host, his servant and the sorceress are, but I’m at a loss to name the guest.

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