TftMC 90 Tales from the Mana Crypt #90 It's a Magical Life Part 7 Panel 1 Restora drags Bob by the collar to see more of his recent memories. Restora: Okay, more to see! Bob: They're not all from the past five years, are they? Panel 2 On a memory screen, a bearded MTG streamer rubs their hands together maniacally. Bob’s shadow is cast over the screen, his posture angry. Text: Vintage cube: Streamer: I'll play Dark Confidant, this isn't a coward stream. Bob: You drafted reanimator! Next! Panel 3 On a memory screen, a player holds up copies of Dark Confidant and Liliana of the Veil. Bob’s shadow is cast over the screen, now shouting. Text: Modern: Player: The 1-of Bob? He and Lilli are the mascots. Can't cut them! Bob: Yes, you can! Next! Panel 4 On a memory screen, a player in a sunni beard shuffles a deck with a big grin. Bob’s shadow is cast over the screen, dejected. Text: Legacy: Player: I'm running Bob, again, no one wants to force a Bob! I solved it! Bob: ...Next! Panel 5 On a large memory screen, a game of commander unfolds – Player 1 prepares to flip over the top card of their deck. Text: Commander: Player 1: Upkeep, Dark Confidant Trigger! Player 2: Just flip it! Player 3: Come on, he’s at ten, nothing will happen. Bob scoffs and turns away, waving his hand dismissively at the screen. Bob (to Restora): Okay that’s it, I’m done. I watched your little show, and nice try - Panel 6 Bob points angrily at Restora, the two of them backlit by the screen behind them. Bob: - But does my flavor text say, "Fun, at any cost"? I'm good on the pity parade of losers settling for me. Now Alchemy me like you - From screen (speaker unseen): Ha! Sick! Panel 7 Bob swivels around to see what caused the laugh from before, and sees the results of Player 1’s Dark Confidant trigger – revealing Explosive Singularity, a 10 mana card, they died. Everyone around the table is in good spirits. Player 1: Hahaha! Player 2: Haha – oh no, I need to put Bob in more decks! Player 3: Pft – I guess I underestimated how wild your deck was! Player 4: Hahaha! What would the flavor of this even be? Panel 8 Bob looks directly at the reader, as if they are the screen they just watched. Bob (dumbfounded): Why are you laughing? You just died of dumb luck! Panel 9 Bob (angry): Just play a better card! Trade that one in for credit! Panel 10 Bob (face in hand): Haha...don't you know? That card's no good anymore.
Published On: January 26, 2024

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