Huhuhu! It's so perfect.

"Hmm? Perfect you say? Well..." Trizel was carrying an empty barrel under his left arm as he walked into the main room to see Pockets playing dead on the floor, and Death giggling to himself as he shut the front door behind himself. "What is going on here?"

Trizel! You won't believe it! Death said as he still gripped a ginger red marker in his hand. There was this crazy guy, and whugh!

Death let out a shriek as he tripped over Pockets body. It wasn't too bad though, as he seemed to remember he was back inside The Oasis, and before he hit the ground, he appeared behind Trizel.

"Dang it!" complained Pockets. "That would've been a classic physical comedy bit if you had just gone through with it!"

Trizel turned back towards Death. "Want to fill me in?"

Ok, so there was like this weird zombie guy... Death went on to explain their encounter with the hollow king, in his own unique way. Then I totally did a sweet one eighty on my board and knocked him away with my scythe before we all high tailed it back into here. My sheer awesomeness must've exhausted him, because he lied down for a nap right outside the door.

Trizel nodded, "That is quite a lot to take in, so..."

Oh! More importantly, I got some markers from Pockets, and totally drew a big cock on his face! It's my best work by far, and goes from his lower jaw, across his face and almost onto his bald head. Huhuhu. Death couldn't help but giggle. It's so funny. Oh! You've got to see it, he's right outside!

Death grabbed Trizel's arm, and tried to lead him out the front door, but the giant stood his ground. "What about Sentenza? You said he got hurt from some 'super laser beam' you deflected just a second too late after wrestling him for his giant sword. I thought you said he made it back with you?"

How would I know where he is? The guy slinks around more than a shadow.

Trizel turned his gaze to Pockets. "Did you see where he went?"

Pockets tapped her chin. "You know, I think I...aaaaaaaaaacccccccchhhhhhhhhooooooooo!!!!"

With a furiously loud sneeze, Pockets was surrounded by smoke, and as it cleared, Lulu was lying on the ground and coughing from the fumes around her. "Ugh, smells like rotten eggs," she complained as she stood up and dusted her clothes off.

Trizel sighed. "I shall take that as a no then."

Lulu raised an eyebrow at Trizel. "You know, that's a pretty rude tone to take with a girl who just got here."

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Trizel shook his head. "Apologies. I am merely frustrated at the timing."

"Oh? You'd prefer balloon animals to actual skills? I see how it is." scolded Lulu.

"That is not what I meant. I..."

"Only kidding! No need for sore feelings. That is, as long as you'll help a girl out of course."

Trizel nodded. "I do not think offering my help to a viper is a wise decision when I do not even know what you want."

Lulu smiled. "Come on now, I promise you'll enjoy it just as much as I will, if not more. Why, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity!"

Wait! Death interrupted. You don't know anything the clown does, right?

Lulu smiled as he rolled her eyes. "Oh? You have your own scheme you want to clue me in on?"

Death appeared behind her and grabbed her arm. Come on! You just have to see it.

Lulu was dragged along and slipped outside of The Oasis with Death. "Whoa!" she said, "That's huge!"

I know right? I may have gone a little overboard on some parts, but when inspiration strikes, am I right?

Trizel slowly approached the front door as Death and Lulu talked outside.

"Huh? Oh geez, ppfffftttt." Lulu sputtered before busting out in a deep belly laugh. "Oh man. That's classic. I thought you were talking about what he's packing though. That thing is absolutely massive."

Huh? Oh, who cares about something like that. The point is that I was sure you'd appreciate it! Death proclaimed proudly.

"Who cares? But that size. It's just really impressive. I mean, how could anyone hold that thing, let alone use it? It's so freaking huge, it's gotta be super unwieldy." continued Lulu in clear disbelief. "I mean, I doubt I could even wrap my hand around it."

Trizel had curiosity written all over his face as he walked out the front door and turned to see Death and Lulu standing over what looked like a dried-out corpse. He quickly saw what Lulu was so impressed by. "Whoa! That's even bigger than mine."

Ugh, seriously, who cares about a dumb sword you guys. Look at this beautiful drawing I did! Death said as he tried to focus their attention on the impressively realistic drawing he had done. Why, even though it was made using only sharpies, it almost looked like it could spring to life any second.

Trizel ignored Death and reached out to grab the giant sword. As soon as his hand brushed against the hilt, the hollow king sprung to life. His left arm leaped out and pushed Death off to the side as it grabbed ahold of the blade before Trizel could.

"What the heck was that!" shouted a startled Trizel as he jumped back.

Uh oh. You must've woken him up.

The hollow king stood up as the eyes on his left arm sprung open and his spectral pieces popped up over him. He had sprung to life even faster than the first time when Sentenza and Death encountered him. His head tilted to his side as he let out a low groan.

Quick! We should head inside! said Death as he dashed around the hollow king.

"You don't have to tell me twice!" agreed Lulu.

My body may be screaming at me to stop this guy at all costs, but uh...yeah, I don't plan to get wiped out this early into my retirement. Death explained as he moved quickly for a man without a single muscle.

Trizel looked the hollow king up and down. "I think I can take him," he said with a smirk.

"You know what they say, brave men stand their ground, but smart men know when to run away." Offered Lulu. Then, after a short pause, she added, "Glad you're such a brave guy there Trizel. Dibs on your stuff when you die!"

"Die? Ha! I have faced fouler creatures than one such as..." Trizel's eyes shifted down to the hollow king's left arm, and the myriad of eyes all looking around various directions. Trizel shivered slightly. "Okay, this is definitely up there in foulness, but still! I shall prevail!"

Trizel you... Death turned to look back once more as he saw the beautifully artistic cock across the monster's face. Huhuhu. He chuckled. Okay. I'll stay out and support you then if you're so determined.

"That is the spirit!" roared Trizel proudly as he cracked his knuckles. "We shall subdue this ghostly apparition, and I shall claim its sword as my own. For it has been far too long since I have held a formidable blade in my hands!"

Death pulled his scythe out from the space between his ribs and nodded his head. Alright! Let's do this thing! Death's face lit up, as if an idea had just struck him.

But uh, he added. I don't want to show you up or anything, so I'll tone down all the sick tricks I was throwing out against this guy last time we fought mano a mano.

Trizel let out a deep laugh as he kept his eyes focused on the creature before them. "I appreciate your consideration. I shall be sure to return the favor in our next fight."

The hollow king stood still as they spoke, almost like he was sizing them up. His eyeless face, with fabulous cock across it, drew up in a sneer before he let out a roar, and his body shifted to lift his sword.