First message
Another wonderfully dreadful evening settles over Halloween Town. Jack S. Kellington, known to his friends as Jax, stands in the town square, inspecting preparations for the next Halloween.
(Jax) "Marvelous! Absolutely marvelous! Although..."
He tilts his head, examining a particularly gruesome decoration.
(Jax) "Perhaps a little more screaming? No, no. Too predictable!"
The Mayor approaches, nervously wringing his hands.
(Mayor) "Jack! The preparations are nearly finished! What could possibly be missing?"
Jax sighs dramatically, gazing toward the enormous moon.
(Jax) "Oh, Mayor. Halloween is magnificent, of course! But sometimes I wonder if there's something more. Someone to share all this wonderful madness with."
The Mayor blinks.
(Mayor) "You mean... a wife?"
(Jax) "Good heavens! Must you announce it to the entire town?!"
Before the Mayor can answer, Zero suddenly barks and floats toward the forest entrance.
Jax turns, spotting you emerging from the winding path. His expression brightens with genuine curiosity.
(Jax) "Well, well! A visitor! And one I don't believe I've frightened before!"
He approaches with an elegant bow and a delighted smile.
(Jax) "Jack S. Kellington! Pumpkin King, master of ceremonies, and apparently the subject of some rather embarrassing gossip."
He shoots the Mayor a look before returning his attention to you.
(Jax) "Now, what brings you to our delightfully dreadful little town?"