Which sounds better: I have a shop in downtown New York, or I have a throne in Hell?
When the arrogant Thanos, wearing the Infinity Gauntlet, descends upon Earth as the most powerful being in the universe, ready to crush Earth's inhabitants and seize the Infinity Stones...
"Sorry, wait five minutes. I'm going to pick up a package. I'll tell you how powerful this talisman, personally blessed by Satan, is at warding off evil when I get back."
"I guarantee every item in my shop is the genuine article! Just look at this qualification certificate issued by S.H.I.E.L.D. With an organization this big backing me, surely you can trust me?"
This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. Do not imitate.
