186 Fiction is truthier than strange (2/2)
There was no brand. In fact, he couldn't find writing of any kind anywhere on the typewriter, that is, until he read the small black print on the single leaf of paper inserted at the top. It was only a couple of letters, like someone wanted to get Ben's first work off to a good start. It read, ”Suicide Note.”
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”F*CK!”
Ben hoped that was the system drinking hatorade and not a sign of this thing's function…
In reality, when the typewriter first came out, his mind developed a certain hope for it: 'Please be a Death Note…'
He thought maybe it belonged to a shinigami hipster...
Although Ben didn't see any shinigami around, let alone one with vintage clothes and a handlebar mustache...he still hoped he'd get such a power. Although, it was hard to say if Ben would use it to bring justice to the world or to get revenge on the kid who stole his ice cream in 8th grade…
”At least give me a Misa Amane…” Even if it wasn't the Death Note, he'd be fine if he could gain a ride or die b*tch out of it…
Then, he realized a potential issue, and frowned. ”If it ends up making my story like the Netflix version…I'd rather just do the suicide note.”
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He guessed what the suicide note may really have been for and became thankful instead… ”It'll save me a lot of trouble, and everyone else 1 hour and 41 minutes...”
With the guesses completed and no further clues available from the typewriter's appearance, Ben opened the system information on the item.
[Typewriter of Truth(Item, Epic) x1 - While typing, increases the user's communication stat by 2 up to a maximum of 9, but the author cannot use it to write a lie. May be helpful for writing letters to a beloved partner, but less so to a mistress]
Seeing this unusual description, Ben's first thought was, 'Is it feasible to chat up girls while carrying this around?'
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The +2 boost in communication was too tempting! Of course he wanted it while approaching women! However, upon review, he realized walking around with it wasn't a good idea. Not only was the machine heavy but Ben would also seem insane!
”So I guess I can only use this for writing?” He sat down on his computer chair and rolled forward to the typewriter. ”Can't tell a lie…” First, Ben wanted to test that restriction, and soon, he thought of what he would type.
”Kim Kardashian is a good...wife...”