Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2015 23:05:06 GMT
One who dreamed of fame and fortune had to start somewhere. Even the richest of men and women started with small potatoes. Mathias Faust, owner of the shop Things Best Forgotten and self-proclaimed fortune teller, had to be smart and tricky. He had to know the weaknesses of those he dealt with. He had to play his cards right. And finally, he had to maintain that pokerface of his. One mistake and the game was lost.
Small potatoes it was today. That meant doing his usual tricks to fool the people at the festival. Charge little, but sucker in a lot, that was the way to go about it. Faust set up his table and looked about at those around him. Gullible fools, all of them, their money right for the plucking. He just needed to give the right speech.
"Gather around, one and all, and have your fortunes told!" he said. "True it's a beautiful day, but are there gray skies ahead? Best to know before they hit and get a head start on things. Who knows, ladies and gentlemen? For a few bucks, a minor contribution, I may save your life. Or even better... show you the way to riches untold! Gather around!" He then cleared his throat. "Also check out a few of these genuine magical amulets from far off lands. Today only- buy three and get the fourth fifty percent off! Now who can beat a deal like that?"
Small potatoes it was today. That meant doing his usual tricks to fool the people at the festival. Charge little, but sucker in a lot, that was the way to go about it. Faust set up his table and looked about at those around him. Gullible fools, all of them, their money right for the plucking. He just needed to give the right speech.
"Gather around, one and all, and have your fortunes told!" he said. "True it's a beautiful day, but are there gray skies ahead? Best to know before they hit and get a head start on things. Who knows, ladies and gentlemen? For a few bucks, a minor contribution, I may save your life. Or even better... show you the way to riches untold! Gather around!" He then cleared his throat. "Also check out a few of these genuine magical amulets from far off lands. Today only- buy three and get the fourth fifty percent off! Now who can beat a deal like that?"
