"Good to see that 'almost' everyone is here this morning," Verrall said, coming out from behind the cafe' counter. He lifted what appeared to be a gun into his other palm. "I thought we might have a little fun today with this paintball gun," he said, giving a malicious smile. "It appears to be an ordinary paintball gun, but, in actuality, the balls do much more than make a mess. I know! I'll demonstrate its effects on Zeke." Whistling through his fingers, Verrall waited until Zeke arrived.<br/>Zeke arrived in a matter of seconds and Verrall told him to step a few feet away. "Now, watch as this paintball takes out even the biggest of creatures," Verrall said. Zeke was about to interject, but he was too late. He was shot in the gut and on the ground breathless, paralyzed.