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Punny Pinkie: Bell Ringer

Jan 28th, 2014
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  1. >Being armless suck
  2. >You'd be able to do so much more if you had a pair, but, unfortunately, you aren't blessed with them.
  3. >Finding a job isn't easy either.
  4. >Ever seen an armless baker?
  5. >There's a reason why you haven't.
  6. >Regardless, you have put food on the table and a roof over your head.
  7. >Using your feet to open the newspaper, you look over the classifieds in hope of finding something.
  8. >Massage therapist?
  9. >No.
  10. >Handyman?
  11. >Nah.
  12. >Pillow fluffer?
  13. >Pass.
  14. >Bell ringer.
  15. >Actually, you might be able to do that one!
  16. >As you approach the town square, Mayor Mare is the first one to greet you.
  17. >"Ah, hello, Anon! What can I help you with today?"
  18. "I'm here about the bell ringer job."
  19. >The mayor gives you an uneasy glance.
  20. >"Are you sure? I mean won't it be difficult—"
  21. "—without arms? Not if I improvise."
  22. >Curiosity sparkles in her eyes.
  23. >"Alright. If you can prove yourself resourceful, I'll hire you."
  24. >Once you reach the top of the tall tower, you stand before the bell and mare.
  25. >"Okay, go ahead."
  26. >Running at full speed, you jump into the air and collide with the bell, causing it to ring.
  27. >"I'm impressed. You have the job. Just ring the bell every hour according to the hour."
  28. ----------
  29. >Four months have passed since then and you couldn't be happier.
  30. >A decent job, a happy living.
  31. >....Until today.
  32. >As six o'clock rolls around, you attempt to hit the bell, but miss, plummeting to the ground.
  33. >Ponies across the market come to your aid, some screaming their heads off.
  34. >"Oh Celestia! Is he alright?!"
  35. >"Who is he?"
  36. >Just as death touches you with his cold embrace, you see a devilish, pink smile.
  37. >"I don't know who he is, but his face rings a bell..."
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