Pluto's Match
"And, it's a Match!" yelled Aria from the reception.
"Yess... now we celebrate. Ta-da!" (throws confetti) "One down, ten to go."
(Coughs coughs) "Err—boss, we have a match, but it's not the one we are talking about. That match isn't between Apollo- the white stag and Rhea- the golden stag, rather it's the one we haven't expected— to put it frankly, we do not expect."
"Cut out the riddles, and give it to me straight, Aria. You know I don't like the round-a-bout way. Well... (takes a deep breath) it has matched your profile."
"WHAT? WITH WHOM? I mean, that's impossible!"
"It's true, I'm afraid. Monstrosity dot Com has listed Pluto, the Ruler of the Underworld as the partner for you." sighs Aria.
"I don't understand who TF put up my profile on our site, when I already established that I was "off-limits." You know me, Aria and also know the reason I don't date. Ugly Monsters like me are not meant for dating. We are born to live single and die single. That's it!
Monstrosity dot Com is a dating site, and it was created specially to attend to the growing social needs of the supernatural creatures in this small town of Orisis. There were many of us dying without finding love or a partner. This site was an attempt to bridge the divide and find partners using algorithms and AI. What made you think I had a chance, Aria?"
"I agree you had asked not to put up your profile, Mr. Empusa. But we had to establish credibility with our site in Orisis and putting your profile was the best way to show we were serious and can be trusted. We had no choice, to be honest..."
"Whatever the reason is, I can't do this."
"What if Pluto wants this match? What if he is actually serious about this whole thing? Let him decide and then you are free. Breaking away on your own will have repercussions for you and for us. Remember there is a lot at stake. This is Pluto- the God of the Underworld, boss. Please don't take him lightly."
"Okay. What if Pluto doesn't want the match?"
"We'll cross that bridge when we come to it, Mr. Empusa. For now, focus on the positives. We have nothing to lose."
(A mild explosion and Pluto appears)
"I've come to claim my match and take them to my kingdom. Where are they?"
(Whispering to himself) "Damn... this is not what I expected. (In a loud voice) Erhm... I'm Empusa- your match. And I refuse to go with you."
"We shall see! I'm used to assert my rights, and this time is no different. I command you— Prepare yourself to leave."
"Nope. I will not. I'd like to see you force me."
"So be it!"
(There's a bolt of lightning with smoke) When the smoke clears...
"Boss? Boss? You there? Mr. Empusa? God. I can't find him anywhere. I think he was abruptly kidnapped to where he belongs. It's time he is happy."
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