Before Bela and Woeisme could react, Jakob grabbed each of them by a hand, pulling the ladies towards him until one was on either side of their would be suitor. There were plenty of thoughts going through his mind as he realized the arrangement, but most of them were unprintable in a public forum.
What made the situation less than ideal was the fact that they were also being approached by two different threats. Lou the Ape Man, a frustrated security guard at the local outlet of a major clothing chain was coming at them from one side.
Upon the other approached El Patata, shouting “Santora!” with every step he took.
Jakob looked upon the situation calmly, not daring to think about the fact that he was actually holding the ladies of his life in his arms. Otherwise his newly discovered backbone (or voodoo created lollipop stick equivalent for those keeping track of what passes for continuity in this story) might drift away, if not in another direction, which would cause even more problems considering his current state of (un)dress. But then again, if that happened, maybe then the ladies would stop giggling whenever they looked downward.
And now we come to that portion of the story in which the author always switches scenes in order to build suspense and keep the readers reading, let alone buying, their books.
Or in other words, Meanwhile…
Doctor Argyle Sullen heard a knock at the front door of Sullen Manor, which was unusual since anyone in their right mind would never visit, and those that did usually just barged in anyway, proving both their mental state and lack of manners.
Since he was in between video games anyway, Doctor Sullen went to answer the door, and was surprised to see who was upon his door step.
“Good evening,” said a distinguished gentleman. He was well dressed and looked like a proper British gentleman from the Victorian Era, if not an old television program fondly remembered by long time fans. “Doctor Sullen I presume?”
“Yes.”
“My name is Barabbas Cullins. My associate and I,” he said, indicating the man next to him, “have arrived to help you with your current potato and potatoe problems to see if we could wrap up some of the situations by Chapter 100.”
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