Post by Ericka on Aug 17, 2008 0:04:09 GMT -5
I apologize, but due to the amount of schoolwork I have been getting, Mallows are no longer being made.
I just don't have enough time any longer.-recorded woman's voice-
"These little creatures hail from the great kitchen in the sea. They do not have eyes, mouths, arms or legs, and instead only have a head and a body. They were recently discovered by deep-sea divers and brought to the surface. Because they are very fragile when first brought up, we cannot have an unlimited quantity of them. Normally, ten to fifteen are brought up at a time. Before you stand the first ten seen by the public. We are allowing each one of you to take one home, first come first serve. Along with them come 250 'mini-marshes', which we understand are their currency underwater. We have a gift shop right next door where you can buy things to make them feel more at home with your 250 mini-marshes. Thank you for visiting, and come back soon."
-voice recording ends-
You step forward to see them on display. Aw, they're so adorable! They seem to have adapted to land, and... oh! There are more than ten! Three are smaller than the others, leading you to believe that they've reproduced above land. You reach into the glass container and pull one out, gently cradling it in your hands. You swear that you see the head move up slightly, almost as if to acknowledge the fact that you picked it out of the others. The rest of the people behind you crash around the container, and you head to that gift shop you heard the recording talk about.
(x4)You enter the shop and see several things on the shelves, as well as another display of fake mallonians. You head over to the shelves and read the descriptions of what's available for purchase.
Confectioner's Sugar: You can dip your mallow in this fruity sugar and their sponginess will absorb the color. Available in: Strawberry, Orange, Banana, Mint, Grape.
Chocolate Sauce: You can drizzle chocolate sauce on your mallow to cool it down from a hot day.
Firewood: The firewood sold here is varied; there are three qualities, and the highest burns the hottest. They're perfect for letting your mallow warm up after a cold day. We've aptly named the firewood qualities in the following order, lowest to highest: Toasted, Burnt, Flaming.
Licorice Eyes: If you're tired of that blank stare they give you, you can apply these small licorice candy pieces as makeshift eyes. Available in the following flavors: Red, Black.
Licorice Mouth: If you're bored of not being able to see them smile, you can apply this small licorice candy rope as a makeshift mouth. Available in the following flavors: Red, Black.
S'mores Fixings: If you're a big fan of the classic treat "s'mores", then you'll love the humorous chocolate and graham-cracker mix that you can sandwich your mallow between.
As you head up to the cash register and hand over the mini-marshes to pay for your mallow's things, your eyes are attracted to a sign propped up next to the cash register. It reads:
Used up all of your mini-marshes? Get 200 more! Just send in a letter to the establishment saying what you would like to be able to buy here, and we'll contact you if you've won. The three people whose ideas are liked most by the committee will receive 200 mini-marshes to use in this shop, and be able to see their ideas manufactured and sold. (entrants winning will also receive a free copy of their idea once manufactured. Entrants must be eligable for said prizes and may not exceed 3 entries per day. Side effects may include headaches, brain freeze, stumped thoughts and glazed looks. Must sign a waiver to continue on.)
A stack of papers lie next to the sign. You pick one up and see that it's the mentioned waiver, with an address attached. It says to "mail this with the ideas and check back often to see if you've won". You pocket it and pay, and leave the gift shop with your mallow in your pocket. You head out of the display room and into the parking lot. When the glass doors swing closed, you see a glimpse of red on the outside of the building. You turn to read it.
WARNING: HOWEVER EDIBLE THEY MAY SEEM, WE DO NOT CONDONE THE CONSUMPTION OF MALLONIANS. THEY ARE NOT EDIBLE. THEY ARE LIVING CREATURES AND ARE PROTECTED UNDER THE ENDANGERED ORGANISMS LIST. IF YOU CONSUME A MALLONIAN, BE PREPARED TO PAY A HEFTY FINE. THAT WILL BE ALL.
You smile and head home.
