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[heartburning]

[There is a flash of bright, gaudy colors roughly ten feet in the air above one of the park's equally gaudy fountains, a downward blur, and then a loud splash and a yelp.

Evidently, people can arrive here at most any point in space. Also, the water in Heartland fountains is apparently quite cold.]

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[heartburning]

[...at least he's used to playing the fool.

He heaves an exaggerated sigh and pulls himself to his feet.]

I appreciate the offer, my boy, but--