<pc> opens his mouth to try and speak to the person in front of him...

But his whole body is shaking! He's so nervous he could wet himself! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he can't even think of what to say! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But wouldn't they be annoyed at some stranger just walking up and saying hello? They might think he's some kind of weirdo! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But they might be really busy right now... Yes. He's sure they'd hate to be interrupted. What was he even thinking!? He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he just can't bring himself to look them in the eye! ...But then where should he look!? He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But in his enthusiasm, he accidentally breaks wind! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But his voice cracks, and nothing but an awkward squeak comes out! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he's suddenly struck by how attractive they are, and his heart starts pounding fit to burst! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But their eyes meet, and suddenly they're staring straight at each other! This is just too awkward! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But what should he talk about? If he can't think of anything interesting, he'll come across as a dreadful bore! No, it's no good! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he just can't muster the courage! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But...did they just look at him and smirk? There must be something stuck to his face! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But his throat's so dry he can't say a word! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But what if he stutters or stammers!? He can't risk it! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But his mind goes completely blank! What was he about to say again...? He can't remember! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But then he remembers how red and puffy his eyes have been lately. He must look absolutely ghastly! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly realises that the smell of horse has soaked into his clothes! He smells like a poorly kept stable! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But his mind is abruptly filled with memories of when he wet the bed as a child! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But for some reason, he can't stop thinking about the time he made a complete fool of himself and fell off his horse in front of Gemma! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly remembers all the hours he spent as a boy pretending to sign his autograph for imaginary fans! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But wait— Does his breath smell? Could he even tell if it did? Now he can't stop worrying about it! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he can't shake the feeling that they're laughing at his haircut! Is it really that bad? ...Maybe it is! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But then he remembers an awful joke, and starts guffawing uncontrollably! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he's already been staring at them for a while... They probably think he's some kind of creep! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But what if they think he's trying to chat them up? That would be mortifying! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he doesn't really have anything that important to say, and is worried they'll think he's a nuisance. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly notices there's food all around his mouth! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he's struck by a sudden wave of shyness. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly realises he's trodden in horse manure! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But the shame-inducing power of Shypox stops his tongue! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly pictures how he must look, and the smile freezes on his face! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he almost calls them ‘Mum’! He stops himself before it's too late, but he was a hair's breadth from disaster there! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But they look just like his favourite character from a book he read as a child, and he's suddenly star-struck! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But can he really just do that? Walk up to a complete stranger and talk to them? ...Nope, not any more, he can't! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But can he really just do that? Walk up to a complete stranger and say hello to them? ...Nope, not any more, he can't! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he just can't do it! He can't bring himself to strike up a conversation with a stranger out of the blue! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But his stomach suddenly starts rumbling like crazy! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly remembers the time he lost an argument with Sandy and cried! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But they look just like someone he had a huge crush on when he was younger, and he starts to feel his face turning red! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he can suddenly feel everybody looking at him, and he can't think about anything else! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he just can't do it! He can't bring himself to start a conversation! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

Erik opens his mouth to try and speak to the person in front of him...

But he suddenly remembers how, back when he was a thief, he named his dagger Björn, and enjoyed talking to it from time to time. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly remembers how he used to dream of becoming a gentleman thief, and practised writing elaborate ransom notes every day. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he's struck by a bout of stomach cramps due to drinking far too much milk in an attempt to grow slightly taller. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly swears he hears them say he's ‘dreamy’. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly catches a whiff coming from his armpits. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he's suddenly struck by a fear that his hairstyle looks like a bad case of bedhead. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he gets distracted by a piece of rubbish that looks like a gold coin, and loses his train of thought. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly remembers talking to Derk so intently about stealing something that he failed to realise he'd stepped in a pile of horse manure. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

Sylvando opens his mouth to try and speak to the person in front of him...

But he suddenly realises he left a book of bad ideas for circus tricks somewhere. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly remembers how he once majorly messed up his signature trick in front of a huge audience. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly remembers being rolled over by a ball he'd tried to balance on at the circus. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly remembers singeing his hair something rotten when he tried to dive through a ring of fire. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly remembers crashing into a tourist during a game of tag back when he was just a boy. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he realises they noticed him smirking just now about a great idea he had for his next show. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he nearly calls them ‘Papi’. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he realises one of his luscious lashes has been stuck to his cheek for the past hour. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly realises he hasn't bathed for two full days. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But they suddenly ask to see what he looks like when he's mortified. ‘Sure thing, honey!’ ...He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly realises there's a great big spot on his forehead. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly remembers that time he performed an entire show with his clothes on back to front. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he's suddenly struck by how precious every person and monster in all of Erdrea is, and wells up with tears. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly realises he hasn't cut his nails in weeks. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly realises he hasn't got any scintillating zingers lined up. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he's suddenly worried he won't be able to make them smile. And if he can't do that, how will he ever be a true star of the circus? He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

Jade opens her mouth to try and speak to the person in front of her...

But her whole body is shaking! Is this what love at first sight feels like? She's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But she suddenly realises she worked up quite a sweat during her last battle. She's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But she's suddenly worried that her rough demeanour might scare them. She's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But she suddenly remembers the time she practised roundhouse kicks so much, she collapsed in front of her teacher. She's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But she suddenly feels like they've been staring at her intently for a while now. She's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But she suddenly remembers the time she secretly peeked at one of Rab's Ogler's Digests when she was a child. She's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But she's suddenly assailed by an attack of stage fright. She's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But she suddenly remembers thinking she was being wooed by a noble knight, only to turn round and realise it was a well spoken walking corpse. She's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But she suddenly remembers thinking she was being wooed by a noble knight, only to turn round and realise it was a lady with a really deep voice. She's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But she suddenly remembers the time she tried to buy a book called ‘5 Easy Shortcuts to Martial Arts Mastery’ from a dodgy merchant. She's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But she's suddenly paranoid that all her cuts and bruises make her look like a vulgar street thug. She's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But she suddenly can't shake the feeling that they're staring at her oddly. She's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But she's suddenly convinced she might have kicked them in the head once, and can't remember why. She's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But her face suddenly turns bright red. She's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But she suddenly remembers the time she slipped on a slime and fell over face-first. She's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But she's suddenly paranoid that they somehow know the weird thing she was just thinking about. She's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But she's suddenly worried her outfit might look weird to anyone who knows about fashion. She's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

Rab opens his mouth to try and speak to the person in front of him...

But he can't forget the look Jade gave him the time he said he wanted to be a bunny girl. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly remembers a time when his stomach growled really loudly while he was addressing the people of Dundrasil. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly catches himself singing a little song under his breath to stop him from losing his nerve. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly remembers being convinced he'd grow less shy with age...and realises it wasn't true! He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But they catch him grinning idiotically to himself after coming up with the pun to end all puns. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly notices that one of his moustache hairs is sticking out at a weird angle. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he's suddenly convinced they're a highly respected thinker and bon viveur he's read about, and gets all shy. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly remembers that the reason his favourite waistcoat has no buttons is because they all popped off due to his burgeoning belly. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he's suddenly struck by how absent-minded he's been getting lately, and immediately forgets what he was going to say. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly remembers getting down on one knee in front of everyone to propose to his late wife. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he's suddenly paranoid that they might have noticed him beaming admiringly at his big, round belly a moment ago. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly remembers the time he tried to strike up a conversation with a bunny girl, only to be completely ignored. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly remembers he's been wearing the same pants for days. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly remembers the time he tried desperately to seek out a way of transforming himself into a bunny girl. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly remembers how, as a child, he thought the Five O'clock Shadow was some kind of superhero who appeared at five every day. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!

But he suddenly remembers self-importantly giving his friends some advice that turned out to be completely wrong. He's overcome with crippling embarrassment, and can't talk!