Gentleman's agreementJack: Feather, I did not think that Jim will make me work so hard. He's so persistent! Still can't take a loss. If this continues, I will have a small request to you. Listen... Task: Go through the living room in the "words" mode. Jim is bandaging one of the underground members - he got a strain from falling on the last base. The game has long passed the major milestone of nine innings, all the players are tired, though no one confesses it, so even a small break comes in quite handy. Jack enters the room. Looks at you as if to ask, "Is everything valid?". You nod affirmatively. Jack: Jim, "Witchbridge ravens" are equal to "Rats" in any physical or tactical training. This can continue indefinitely. I offer you a draw. Jim seems to be surprised. Jim: There's no draws in baseball. Jack: We are in England, I am sure that we can invent some local rules, without being penalized by National League. Especially when our umpire is fine with it. Are you? Another nod. Jim: Let this be our little secret. The brothers shake hands firmly. The rest of the teams in the living room, breathe a sigh of relief. Looks like they are so tired that they would be happy even about a loss. But momentary manifestation of fatigue is replaced with joy: players congratulate each other, hug, shake hands and recite highlights of the match. Jack: Great game, Jim. For me it was a great honor not win with you. Jim: Mutually, Jack. But ... what about our bet? Jack hesitated. It seems he forgot about the bet. But the Puppeteer whose voice is heard from the speakers saves the day. The Puppeteer: Betting terms are not fulfilled. However, we must admit that no one took into account such a scenario, so we cannot demand from any of the parties to fulfill their obligations... Jack: Ah… I was dreaming of a week without the cameras. The Puppeteer: I haven't finished, Jack. It cannot be required from any of the parties to fulfill their obligations in full. Jack, the camera in the basement will be switched off for the next two days, but remember that you promised something, too. Jim gesturing as if he zips his mouth, hangs a lock and throws the key away. You've completed the task and received some points of freedom and some tokens. Jack: I keep my word. I'll pass all the tests in silence as agreed. |