5
Things had gone too far at this point. Reality Player hell! I knew damn well that I wasn't high, nor had I watched any Cheech and Chong movies earlier, so this machine was just screwing with me now.

The tornado had passed, and clearly visible beneath the rubble was the beginning of the iconic yellow brick road. Maybe the Munchkins would take me to that salesman. I needed to find them and make them my allies quickly before the atmosphere changed into something more sinister again.

Machine in tow and with a sarcastic skip to my step, I make my way down the road, belting out "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and hoping that my poor singing voice will elicit the attention of the little folks.... or maybe Glenda or Dorothy. It soon becomes evident that the stars are not aligned in my favor today. I've attracted attention alright, just not the kind I'd been hoping for right now.

Unbelievable. Flying monkeys......