The Iris Family representative said awkwardly:
"Sir, you know perfectly well that Krokok Film Park fell into ruin because of the Stellaron Disaster."
"Bullshit!"
The person in the Clock Kid costume seethed with rage.
"You think I'm an idiot? Krokok Film Park was blown up long before that!"
"Back then, The Family claimed it was some bullshit equipment accident. Fuck... You think I don't know what an equipment accident looks like? What kind of equipment accident blows Krokok Film Park to pieces?"
"You just want the rights to Clock Kid. You'd stoop this low to get them? Fucking shameless!"
"Fuck you. Ptooey!"
"..." The Iris Family representative looked helpless.
"Sir, I'll say it again. Please calm down."
"Granted, there may be more to the destruction of Krokok Film Park... but I assure you, the Iris Family knew nothing about it."
"You Five Great Family Lines are all the same!"
The person in the Clock Kid costume sneered.
"You want to erase Clock Kid, erase the Clockmaker, erase what really happened in the past!"
"Once you get the rights to the Clock Kid animated series, you'll rewrite it. You'll turn Dreamville's stories into some sickening celebration of The Family!"
"You want to sever Clock Kid from the Clockmaker and use him as a prop, a stepping stone!"
"No, sir... We truly have no such intention."
The Iris Family representative hurriedly waved her hands.
"Clock Kid—that adorable little fellow—has brought Penacony untold wealth."
"Now that he's in trouble, the beautiful and kindhearted Miss Melody would naturally lend him a hand."
"Hah. Sorry to disappoint you." The person in the Clock Kid costume sneered.
"Clock Kid isn't in trouble, and he doesn't need that fake kindness."
"The Family had the Garden of Recollection restore the dream, but left out Krokok Film Park. Everyone