"But, dear contestant, you must guess a number!" They offer with a surprising gentleness. This is a game, isn't it?

"Otherwise there won't be anything to judge. The audience is eagerly awaiting your choice!" They lean forward as they extend their arms out with their palms up.

"I am especially eager, myself!" They're loving the drama that this horrible decision is stirring up, and they love that Haizea is resisting it. This is great television!

"What will it be, dear contestant! What is it, between 0 and 1000!"