“Can’t you just leave them at home? Remember when you lost your Punisher Pez dispenser at the park? You cried for days.”

“I know, Dad. But it won’t happen this time. With this Playmobil Take-Along Castle, I’m not worried about losing a single one of these 86 pieces. When I’m playing with it, it’s a castle with turrets, a drawbridge, and a dungeon. Then, when it’s time to go, it folds up into a carrying case for the four knights, the horse, and all the accessories. I won’t lose so much as a single shield, helmet, or flaming catapult ball.”

“Fine, if it’s so important to you, bring your Playmobil knights to Aunt Kelly’s house. But if you lose any pieces, I’m taking them away.”

“How can you take them away if they’re lost?”

“I’ll, uh, take them away in absentia.”

“What’s that?”

“You don’t want to find out, mister.”

“Oh. OK. Hey, Dad?”

“Yeah?”

“Can a bessentia hold 86 pieces?”

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