the trash pan

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They become a familiar sight in the marketplace.

“Here’s your change, ma'am. One gold piece.” The merchant holds out a palm, on top of which rests a tiny, brilliantly colored creature clutching a single gold coin.

“That’s a dragon,” you say dumbly. “One piece… and a dragon.”

“Yes.”

You cautiously reach out and attempt to take your change. You tug. It holds. You tug harder. The dragon lets loose a tiny, protective growl.

“Ma'am–no, ma'am, you have to take the dragon, too.”

“Sorry?”

The seller notes your dubious expression. “Not from around here, are ya?” They shrug. “Them’s the rules. Take the coin, take the dragon.”

They wait expectantly. Wondering how the world has so suddenly gone mad, you slowly, slowly hold out your hand.

The dragon perks right up. It scampers from their palm to yours with the coin clamped in its jaws and scales your sleeve with sharp little claws.

“Have a nice day, ma'am,” the merchant says. “Spend him soon, now, you hear? At another booth, if you can. He likes to travel.”

Average tier: Getting caught by surprise but adapting quickly.

Good tier: Seeing what the DM is going to do, but only when it’s too late.

God tier: Calling the DM’s plans with reasonable accuracy some time before they become relevant.

Super Smash Bros. on Switch in 2018 ⊟ 

And Inklings are in it! Breath of the Wild Link! Can’t wait for my sword to break mid-fight. 

Mario’s there too, but that one seems less surprising.

So yeah, it’s real y’all.

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