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"Wow."

"Indeed. As you can see, Madame Zenobia sees all, knows all."

"You're hired."

William had been interviewing mystics and fortunetellers for days. Lady Esmerelda had been part of the carnival since his father had been running the show, and finding a replacement for her had been proving impossible.

The other applicants had all been disappointments for one reason or another. One rushed through the reading with no theatrical flourish whatsoever. Another had a voice that nearly put him to sleep. One had been a little too accurate in his reading. And not a single one had passed his final test - a tarot reading using his own special deck.

But Madame Zenobia had passed with flying colors, never once hesitating or breaking character as each new card was revealed, seemingly unfazed by cards she could hardly have been expecting. She was perfect.

Also, if the cards were to be believed, the killer was Colonel Mustard, on Baltic Avenue, with Yoyodium.

Date: 2013-03-10 10:10 pm (UTC)
fiveforsilver: (Default)
From: [personal profile] fiveforsilver
The last line made me laugh a lot.

Date: 2013-03-10 10:24 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] hwango.livejournal.com
YOYODIUM!

Date: 2013-03-10 10:25 pm (UTC)
fiveforsilver: (Default)
From: [personal profile] fiveforsilver
It makes perfect sense, of course!

Date: 2013-03-10 11:56 pm (UTC)
fawatson: (theseus & minotaur)
From: [personal profile] fawatson
Made me smile!

Date: 2013-03-11 09:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] hwango.livejournal.com
Good to hear! Mission accomplished, then.

Date: 2013-03-12 01:38 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] gunthersdncemix.livejournal.com
Wow, that's spooky - reminded me of something, ask me why next time I see you. :)

Date: 2013-03-12 07:59 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] muppmelon.livejournal.com
Nice twist at the end!

Date: 2013-03-13 09:09 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] hwango.livejournal.com
Will do.

Date: 2013-03-13 09:11 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] hwango.livejournal.com
Thanks, I'm glad it w-

Surprise Ending!

Date: 2013-03-13 02:58 pm (UTC)

Date: 2013-03-13 05:55 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] silverflight8.livejournal.com
Heh, I like your conclusion :) Didn't see that one coming, for sure!

Date: 2013-03-15 07:06 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] hwango.livejournal.com
Thanks! Glad I could keep you guessing.

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