public channel, day 6

[kingsroads]

[ Strange is trying his hardest not to sound suspicious which naturally means this post sounds suspicious as hell. ]

May I ask a favor? If anyone spots a chicken wandering around the carnival or Wismuth, please return said chicken to me. [ pause. ] Or the Ringmaster. Come to think of it, it would probably be better if the chicken was returned to the Ringmaster in the first place.

[ it's after Strange comes down from his high and stops having existential thoughts about the nature of hands that he actually makes this post...which means that there's plenty of time for your character to have run into said chicken. ]

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[periphrasing]

Because the chicken... wanted to get to the other side of the road!

[She will hold her own laughter in order to hear Strange's RAUCOUS laughter that will surely be happening over this incredible joke.]

[kingsroads]

[ a loooooooooong pause. ]

Yes, and?

[ obviously there's more to the joke than just that! ]

[periphrasing]

...And that's it!

[She's kind of laughing, but she's also stunned that this doesn't even get a chuckle out of him? Stunned and quietly outraged.]

It's funny because it's the simplest answer, and therefore the answer you least expect to hear! And also chickens are hilarious!

[kingsroads]

Well, I suppose that part is right. I was just expecting a different answer so the actual one took me by surprise.

[periphrasing]

See, now you're getting it! And, you're welcome for the hilarious joke that you can now share with all of your friends.

[kingsroads]

It is a joke I hadn't heard before. I can think of a few people back home who I could tell it to.

[periphrasing]

Nyeheheh, yes! There's no reason that my home universe should be the only one to enjoy such a comedic treasure.

Oh, and uh. I'll be sure to keep an eye out for your chicken.

[kingsroads]

Thank you, Peridot. I'll have my radio on my until he's found, so do not hesitate to call me.

[ officially the second most useful person on this post. ]

[periphrasing]

[Helpful, at least until she hears Lambert's outburst in about two seconds.]