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It was finally time for the grand event. Every important figure had arrived and was seated in their respective places. The announcer prepared himself, drinking a cup of water. Meanwhile, Andrew, Orville, The Chief, and his daughter waited for the happening to take place. James stood up leaving the table, respectively going to a corner. The announcer finally motioned himself towards the center stage, observing the big crowd with the brightest and shiniest of jewelry, and of course smiles. He then finally tapped his microphones a few times, meaning to call the peoples attention. Now that the attention was all over him, he spoke.
"Ladies and Gentlemen." The announcer annunciated, "It is with pride and joy that we welcome you tonight, and now before the real shit shows up, I'd like to pass the word to the CEO of Geneticorp; James Elizabeth in flesh and blood, ladies and gents."
James' entrance was followed by a round of applause and polite cheers. He snatched the microphone from the man's palm, bringing it close to his mouth, "I would like to thank all of you for coming to this more than special date. I would also like to thank my investors and contributors because none of this would've been possible if it weren't for you. Nevertheless, let us skip to the part why all of us came here to see in the first place." James handed the microphone back to the announcer, once again being followed by applause, including a loud whistle by Andrew.
Orville seemed nervous, checking his phone all the time.
"What's up?" Andrew questioned, moving closer to his friend.
Orville gave him a single and direct response, "The Utah's are late."
Andrew could feel his soul leaving his body, but he could also feel his anger pulling it back in. But at the time he decided to keep calm and enjoy the show.
"Well, well." The announcer said, "Perhaps I should leave the stage for the real stars, am I right?" The man pressed a hidden button in his sleeve, opening a large trapdoor on the center of the stage, "You did not except that, now did ya?"
A medium-scaled cage was being lifted from the dark hollow, it emerged from the shadows revealing a tormented creature. It was a broad Cerapod, containing the famous crest and horns, except this one carried three pairs of horns in different sizes each and a taller one in its snout.
"Behold the notorious Styracosaurus." The announcer introduced the creature in an unkind way, "Dating from the very late Cretaceous period, originating in 'Merica. They are known for their exercise number of horns, luckily this thing was a herbivore, but now it is again. But that doesn't mean its inoffensive, try foolin' around with the big fella and you'll know what I mean."
Disappointed, Yvelisse made an analogy to her father, saying the exact phrase, "It sounds like he's playing two truths and a lie."
Heading a bit too close to the bars, The Styracosaurus was hit by the electricity guarding its containment cage. The guests were intrigued by the strange reaction, staring at the man.
Alarmed, the man reasoned, "Oops, forgot to mention that you're all completely safe from these terrifying beasts."
Yvelisse nodded her head no, in disappointment, how could a human being come to this point and let stuff like this happen.
"Moving on." Now, the Styracosaurus was taken away and a new species was being showcased to the entrepreneurs, "Continuing with the supposedly peaceful and cute dinos, we have the-"
The cage emerged and now the dinosaur was standing on its feet. This time it was a Hadrosaur, it had a duckbill like a snout and a tiny crest. The creature seemed to be more threatened by the surroundings than the previous ones, feeling the urge to run not to fight.
"Hypacrosaurus." The man fooled around, "Not Hypocritosaurus because that would be me."
The audience let out a synched laugh. Then he continued, "This one originates from Canada, again in the same period of the previous one, Let's see if you were paying attention. This duck-billed dinosaur stands to 13 feet in height and 30 in length. Can't imagine being hit by one of these geez."
"Where are my babies." James asked, glaring at Orville.
"They'll be here soon." Orville replied, sweating.
"They're not here yet?" James punched the table, startling the others, "Can't you see these people are unamused we need teeth, go get them now."
"Affirmative." Orville rushed out of the hall, going into the service elevator.
For a slight second, Andrew saw a glimpse of a woman that resembled Sandy in the elevator which he found strange since she was supposed to be taking care of the girls, but he didn't pay much attention since he was probably mistaking her for another similar woman.
James scoffed looking back at the Hadrosaur being taken away, "That son of a bitch is unbelievable."
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