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Pip gets a last-minute dream conversation with the spirit of his Pancor Jackhammer gas-operated shotgun…who happens to be a manifestation of the spirit of War.
Meanwhile, back at the barracks… Pip: Mmm, mignonette… War: Ahem. Hello, soldier. Pip: Gah! Don’t worry, he’s still dreaming.
War: So, is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just happy… …to see me. [CLIK] Pip: Does that answer your question? War: Hang on, did you have two guns in there?
Pip: Listen, babe, security takes precedence over hotness. How did you get in here? War: Shoot me if you like, soldier. It won’t matter. This is a dream, after all. Pip: Why should I believe you? War: You haven’t looked down recently, have you?
Pip: Whoa. Okay, this is the last time I eat cheese on toast before bed. Unless you’re some kind of furniture-controlling night creature? War: Nope. Pip (fingers crossed): Soul-sucking sex demon? War: Sorry, soldier.
War: Let me introduce myself properly. I’m a manifestation of the force of War. You can call me Scarlet. Pip: Scarlet? That’s the name of my new gun. War: That’s right. I’m also the spirit of your Pancor Jackhammer. Pip: My gun doesn’t have a dirty old man for a spirit? Score!
Pip: So why are you here, spirit? Do you have some kind of cryptic message to deliver? War: On the contrary, soldier. I’m going to be very clear: I’m here to claim you.
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Little Pip: “Grandpa, all the kids at school hate me! They say, ‘You’re the son of a killer…and you come from a family of killers who will do anything for money!’” Grandpa Pip: “Yeah, it’s true. So?” Little Pip: “Ehh?” Grandpa Pip: “You didn’t know?” Pip: Grand-père, tous les autres à l’école me détestent! Ils… Continue reading What Is It Good For 8/25
Grandpa Pip: “Our family has been mercenaries for eight generations. All the way back to your great-great-great-great-grandfather. “Your own father died fighting in Columbia, trying to earn some money in preparation for your birth.” Little Pip: “But why? “Why do you have to kill people?” Grandpa Pip: “For money! Aren’t you listening to me?” Grandpa:… Continue reading What Is It Good For 9/25
Grandpa Pip: “Our enemies always fought for causes. Women, their families, food, drugs…liberty, equality, fraternity. But for us, that’s useless. “You want a reason to kill? A bit of money. That’s all a man’s life is worth. “With such a bad pedigree…it’s no wonder the others bully you!” Grandpa: Nos ennemis se sont toujours battu… Continue reading What Is It Good For 10/25