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“I think I am doing just fine.”

“Some would beg to differ.”

“Good. I cannot see you being assertive at all.”

“You have a lot to learn, Rufus. You’re still young.”

“Is that a threat?”

“Not at all.”

“I’m glad you think that way.”

“So keep being smart.”

“Oh no, of course not.”

“Good. I always pegged you be a smart man, Rufus."

“We’ll see how long that lasts.”

“Is that a threat?”

“No baked goods this time. You should be careful, Mae. That little connection of yours made some enemies, and you never know who might act on it.”

“Whoever tries will be swiftly dealt with. I am not afraid for my safety and I will continue to stand by my words, as a strong leader should.”

“There is always someone better out there.”

“I doubt it. Now, do you have anything productive to say? Or perhaps you’d like to buy a cupcake.”

“Keep telling yourself that.”

“I will because it’s true.”

“I hope so too, seeing as they need a good leader to guide them.”

“They have a good leader to guide them. People have no reason to be alarmed, and the people trust our leaders.”

“I know that, and you know that. But does the frightened town?”

“I have faith the town won’t cave in to mass hysteria.”

“No, their crimes were much worse.”

“Not all goblins are bad people. You are aware of this I am sure. Just like not all fairies are good people.”

“You did employed them.”

“And it wasn’t my employees that vandalized my shop.”