How's That For A Career Path?
Despite your predicament, you can't help bursting into laughter.
"Me, a goddess?" you howl. "That'll be the day!" You calm down and add, "Seriously, though - what kind of goddess was Bast anyway? I heard once that she was the goddess of fire prevention or something."
The wizard nods. "You and Smokey would make a great pair."
"Get real!"
"I'm a wizard. I define reality."
"Whatever. Anyway, how many worshipers would I need?"
The wizard ponders. "Actually I do know the exact number to be considered for base divinity. Kind of Goddess 101 if you like. But first you must promise not to get mad at me."
"Why would I get mad? Is the number that high?"
"No, but you might think it's a joke because it happens to equal another religiously significant number."
"Promise. Lay it on me, mortal."
"You are not immortal yet!"
"Just practicing. Roll the digits."
"The number is six..."
"Is that all?"
"Six..."
"You just said that."
"Six!"
You ponder. Somewhere, Pinky is pondering the same thing.
"Did you stutter?"
"No."
"So the number is..."
"Six. Hundred. And. Sixty. Six. Good luck, you'll need it. Oh, and there isn't a manual."
Written by Won-Tolla on 02 June 2007