Chapter Two: Fear Has a Price

“You're the chef. I'm the manager.” Zhou Ran emptied the pineapple onto the dough. “Customer complaints are my responsibility. Employee tantrums are yours.” Bonnie's eyes turned red. Its cleaver swept toward his neck. Zhou Ran threw a fire blanket over its head, kicked open the oven, and shoved the pizza inside. When Bonnie charged, he hit the emergency stop. The oven door trapped one mechanical arm. Gears screamed. [SUPPRESSED EMPLOYEE WITH AUTHORITY: +8.] [CAUSED BONNIE TO FEEL FEAR: +12.] So the mascots could be frightened too. Lulu reached the final lines. Zhou Ran raced back with the square pineapple pizza. Lin Wan dragged a soaking-wet man from the restroom.