"No, I'm just looking."
The old man blinked. "Yes... I can see that. I have to ask though, what are you looking for?"
"Well... my girlfriend's throwing a stupid costume party and if I don't impress her tonight she's breaking up with me."
"Okay. Let me get this straight. Your girlfriend is throwing a costume party, and you don't have a costume yet. Furthermore, because you acted like an asshole, unless you can show that you are sorry, she will probably move on. Is that right?"
Will blushed, "Yeah, that's about it. I mean honestly, I hate costumes. They always make you look stupid."
The old man snapped his fingers. "Well, not to worry. I know just the thing." He dug around in his desk, searching for something. "Ah! Here we are." He pulled out a strange medallion that was attached to a long golden chain.
Will gave the man a curious look. "How is that going to impress Megan?"
"It's quite simple. This is my Hypno Coin. I'll hypnotize you to wear a dumb costume, and you won't feel embarrassed at all!"
"Hang on. Why would I need to be hypnotized?"
The old man scratched his beard. "Well... considering your situation, your girlfriend will break up with you unless you show her how sorry you are. The easiest way to do that is for you to wear a humiliating costume. If I hypnotize you, you can wear the costume without feeling stupid, and you can get your girlfriend back. So, is it a deal?"
Will paused. He really wanted to get back together with Megan, but still. Who knew how he would act under the trance? Still, true love came before humiliation, so he relented, and said, "Fine. Do your worst."
The old man smiled and before Will knew it, he was outside the shop, holding a bag with his costume in it. He looked inside and saw...