Of course this was all merely an elaborate setup by Fergus himself.
Hugo headed for the milk and cookies… whilst Itvashim headed towards the stage…
Fergus' plan was simple. He would lure the Dark Rizzards in with his sweet treats and refreshments, and then…
Well. He cinched some straps, and adjusted the piping nozzle at the front of his pants...
He would cream them…
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Meanwhile, backstage, Jemima plunged her fingers deep into her puppets' holes. The show was about to begin!
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At the same time...
Pope Doris was surveying the proceedings with some satisfaction. The Christémas program, starting with the Karen-singing, and now, the Unholy Play had proven popular, attracting new families and various persons over the age of 18 to become official members of the Church of the Seven Deadly Sins. The catering had just arrived too, so that when the audience had finished watching the show, they could be all filled up and enjoy themselves, whilst Doris and Reverend Eli welcomed and encouraged them to 'get more involved' and 'hands on' with the community and their mission - which was spreading what they affectionately termed the 'Bad News...'
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Speaking of the devil. Reverend Eli, the accursed chaplain himself was also present, and in fact, he was currently helping out with setting up the refreshment table...