Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Beast Master

Beast Master barks out commands like it's nobody's business - the ring of authority fills the neighboring streets. At his word, windows come crashing down, doors slam, the population disappears. The empty streets are testimony to the loudness of his voice.

Animals cringe at the sound, and mere children cower. His footsteps approach. Even the skunks are hiding in the drains. All listen to him roar.

HENRIETTA!

ARTHUR!

The dogs pay no attention. They roam around the yard as if no one was there. Beast Master is beside himself with rage. The toddler will pay for this, not to mention the newborn. All must quake before his voice. Not for nothing did he graduate with honors from loud talking school.

Mrs Beast is a meek one. The girls still have some spirit. But for how long is anybody's guess.

NO!

COME HERE!

STOP THAT!

And my favorite

DID YOU HEAR WHAT I SAID?

Oh yes. We heard. Everybody heard. Everybody knows. Beast Master is a rager. Beast Master is a bully. Beast Master is highly ineffective.

Welcome to the neighborhood.

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