The Travers Chronicle: First Edition

The following takes place following: Slow News Week With a Touch of Arson

Travers: “Well, Master Devlin, here’s our first edition. Ready to go. Tell me what you think—honestly.”

Master Devlin: “Actually… I like it. I mean, the content isn’t really for me, but you’ve done what you said you would do. For a trashy tabloid, it looks quite good.”

Travers: “Naturally! I designed it myself. With Ed’s guiding hand moving through me, of course.”

Master Devlin: “I still think the picture of you on the banner is unnecessary, though.”

Travers: “Nooo, Master Devlin. Like I told you, it’s imperative the people know who has taken the helm to steer us into a brighter future. Now we have to start thinking about the next issue, I guess. So, have you got any more news for me?”

Master Devlin: “Not really. I hear Mayuri and Wesley are expecting their first child.”

Travers: “I heard that too... Well, I think we should wait for the official royal announcement if that’s the case. Oh, by the way, Nigel suggested we try to get an exclusive interview with that dwarf-eating llama at the zoo. Apparently, he was on bath salts and is now on death row. You have connections at the zoo, don’t you?”

Master Devlin: "Not exactly, but I did manage to get Tess von Hildendorf committed there for a while. Maybe I can talk to the zookeeper. I did hear another rumor, though."

Travers: "Oh yeah?"

Master Devlin: "Apparently, Jeremy Kyle’s coming to town to do a one-off live show."

Travers: "Jeremy Kyle? Who’s that?"

Master Devlin: "He used to host a talk show for toothless drug addicts and work-shy benefit scroungers — until he got canceled after one of his guests offed himself. Basically, like a British Jerry Springer."

Travers: "Hmm… Coming here, huh? Probably heading straight to Witherfield, no doubt. I suppose. I’m sure our new readers will love that... Congratulations, Master Devlin—that’s the second front-page story you’ve brought me!"

The Waldoverse continues in Tough Talk with Travers