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[img[book]]\n\n"Thanks, uh ...Master, er, Jimjam? I'm s'posed to see if you need assistance?"\n\n1. [["Not now, thank you."]]\n2. [["Certainly!"]]\n3. [["Impertinent lout!"]]
THE END
With no danger of that yawning mouth closing soon, you return to [[your studies]]. You levitate the stack of books with a swish of your tail and patiently hold them aloft.
You cast a hover spell on the tomes, holding them for the youth, then return to [[your studies]].
Smiling, and with a dignified twitch of the nose, you see a youthful interloper surrounded by a pile--recently an armful--of books, who stares back.\n\nYou might have been annoyed years ago, but you accept the proffered gaping stare with equanimity.\n\nAfter all, you //are// an [[anomaly]].
Your wizarding studies accustomed you to unexpected noises. When [[you turn to the noise's source]], you turn with dignity.\n
Together, you discover cold fusion and solve the world's problem of not having enough seeds and nuts for the winter.\n\nTHE END
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There is a loud noise behind you.\n\n[img[thnk]]\n\n1. You are a [[hamster]].\n2. You are a [[wizard]].\n3. You are [[fifty-six years old]].
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As [[you turn to the noise's source]], your nose twitches in curiosity.
The dejected youth shuffles off.\n\nYour wizardboss later reprimands you for speaking so brusquely to the temp.\n\nTHE END
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In your youth, children tormented you by startling you. You learned to suppress the urge to jump involuntarily. As [[you turn to the noise's source]], you smile to show you're at ease.
There weren't many wizard hamsters, and none as long-lived to sport such a cunning beard.\n\n[img[you]]\n\n1. [[Wait]] for the flummoxed youngster to speak.\n2. [[Return]] to your studies.\n3. [[Help]] pick up the books.
a short game\nfor Twiny Jam
While you wait, your mind turns to [[your studies]]. You politely cause the books to float in a neat pile in the air.