ZooStuck

Originally posted on MSPA by Dragon Fogel.

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> Give him a lollipop to suck on so he makes a kissy face, then take the photo so it looks like he's kissing you.

A kiss? Oh come on, that's second-rate blackmail at best. You might be able to sell the pictures to a tabloid or two, but Lord Huffington would weather the scandal easily. No, if you're going to properly extort him, you'll need proof that he went further.

Also you don't have any lollipops. Geez, did you bring anything with you besides your hidden camera?

Your thoughts are interrupted by a sudden announcement.

"Ladies and gentlemen, if I may have your attention please."

You turn to look - so does Lord Huffington, probably relieved to have something else to think about. So do the rest of the snobs in the room.

Somebody, probably one of the programmers, is up on the stage doing pelvic thrusts. That doesn't seem to be the main point of the announcement, though.

"I know you're all excited to see the exclusive demo of our new game. The full product is still undergoing beta testing, of course, but this demo version should give you an idea of exactly how revolutionary the game is."

A wall panel opens up behind him, revealing an enormous screen and two chairs with keyboards beside them.

"Now, I will need two volunteers from the audience. Come up here to experience the wonders of the game for yourselves!"

Lord Huffington's hand shoots up. You can't tell if it's because he's eager to play the game or because he's afraid of you, but either way you're not letting him slip out of your grasp. You raise your hand as well.

"Ah, good, you there sir. Oh, and the lady beside you as well? Perfect." As the two of you step up, the programmer glances at your nametags. "Lord Huffington and Lady Hopkins, allow me to introduce you to the latest revolutionary multimedia experience, the greatest game ever programmed... Sit down and discover the wonders of the Oregon Trail!"

You and Lord Huffington sit down and start playing. Perhaps you can somehow use this game to claim the deed from him.

You are now the secret agent who has kidnapped and taken the place of the master of ceremonies for this party. Nobody has seen through your brilliant disguise. Your mission is still to set the entire world on fire, and during a series of exciting chase scenes and rooftop fights against your arch-rival, you learned that this game could be able to assist you in that goal.

The only thing is, you haven't figured out exactly how it's going to do that yet. What's your plan?