When Shirley Thorne appeared at the Pyralia bar, arm in arm with Ethan Grant, the entire place quieted down, as if someone had hit a pause button, freezing everything in place.
It was impossible to expect Ethan Grant, this human refrigerator, to break the silence. To prevent everyone from getting stiff from holding the same pose for too long, Shirley Thorne had to take on the role of the life of the party, proactively waving to the crowd.
"Is everyone having a good time on the island? If you have any suggestions, please let us know. As your hosts, we will make improvements!"
With that, she finished with a playful curtsy, her face lit with a lovely, goofy smile.
Seeing her being so playful, the crowd burst into laughter. A few bolder ones even asked if they could add some more pretty ladies to the island.
In response, Shirley Thorne immediately recited the Core Socialist Values at them—a resounding, if roundabout, no.
