Despite what Kian Quill had said, he'd been obedient and had indeed chosen to quit.
Back on the parade float, facing the clown's beaming smile, Kian Quill was a little embarrassed. "Mr. Clown, I'm sorry. I didn't make it to the end."
"Kids who listen to advice are the cutest. You did very well." The clown patted Kian Quill's head. "Now, go on and enjoy the fruits of your success."
Kian Quill immediately felt a warm current surge from deep within his body, making him feel as comfortable as if he were soaking in a hot spring.
As for the others on the float, they either hadn't woken up or were howling in pain from their failure-induced headaches and had been picked up by their families.
Very few people chose to quit midway, so Kian Quill really was a good kid who listened to advice.
