The palpable joy and butterflies that I feel coming from Toby makes my heart swell with joy. Many would think that what I am doing is some sort of charity. A goddess helping the less fortunate. A muse assisting some poor, mortal soul with a single wish. But that isn’t the case. This man is truly funny. I mean,<i>truly</i>funny. He's not a 'blow air through your noise' funny. He's 'deep belly laugh' funny.<br/><br/>How do I know? Well, because I've been following him for his entire life.<br/><br/>From his first laugh as an infant to the first time he made someone laugh, I have been there. I know his potential even better than he does.<br/><br/>I wink at Theia and Echo as they adhere to Toby's instruction. I stay silent, waiting for him to return his thoughts and attention to me. He does, and I am greeted by his clear, adoring eyes. His request brings a small sparkle to my own eyes, and I nod my head. How can I deny him?<br/><br/>“Sure. Why not? I’ll go up there and introduce you as the funniest man in the world.” I tease him. I straighten his collar. “You are going to be wonderful. I’m not worried at all. I’ll give you an wonderful introduction.” Once Toby is straightened up and groomed to my liking, I turn away from him and towards a small mirror back stage and swipe on a fresh coat of lipstick. Once I am groomed to my own liking, I turn towards the stage once the band has completely cleared out. Before I go, I offer Toby a wink.<br/><br/>The stage is my home. For many, many years, I have spent most of my time on the stage at Dion’s, making the people laugh. Yes, yes, I know. How can the Goddess of Comedy claim that she isn’t funny, and then people laugh? Impossible!<br/><br/>Well, dear friend, I barely understand it myself. But here I am, tapping the mic, and bowing as cheers and whistles accompany me.<br/><br/>“All right, all right, quiet you lot and let me speak.” A soft chuckle spreads across the room and I make sure to keep it brief. I do not want to steal from Toby’s time or shine.<br/><br/>“We have a newcomer on stage. Toby Turner. In my humble opinion, and you all know that the Goddess of Comedy knows raw talent when she sees it, Toby should’ve been on stage years ago. He’s that good. So, shake your legs out, clear your throats, and welcome Toby Turner to the stage!” Applause thunders and I motion Toby forward, offering him a smile before exiting the stage myself.