He's Hilarious
Vlad's life was full of unnecessary distractions.
For instance, he was just finishing his work on a magnificent evil plan to get the Fenton Suit working properly when the doorbell rang.
"Butterfingers! What is it?" he demanded of no one in particular. He could have had butlers and maids and any variety of household servants living with him, but noooo, he had to be an evil mastermind and didn't want to have to hide his plans from people in his own house! There are days when this occupation almost doesn't seem worth it … and then, I remember dear Maddie. How could he stop being an evil mastermind until he had her in his arms? Willingly? At least hopefully?
He yanked the door open furiously. "What do you want?"
The lady at the door held out a clipboard under Vlad's nose. "Package for Mr. Masters," she droned. "Please sign here."
Vlad blinked, signing as instructed. "A package? For me? Not my company, you are sure?" he asked, mystified. What could anyone want to send him?
"Here, sir." The woman snatched the clipboard away from him and thrust a rectangular package into his hands. "Have a good day." She stalked off down the steps.
Vlad eyed the package; it had no return address. "Hmm …" He took it inside, retrieved the Plasmius Box Cutter, and opened it.
It was a book.
How to Find Satisfaction In Your Life When You're Over 40, Single, and An Evil Mastermind For Dimwits
By Victor Von Strangle
On the book was a post-it note.
Dear Vlad,
I thought you might find this useful.
Your dearest arch-enemy,
Danny Fenton
PS. The first chapter is about GETTING A CAT.
Vlad actually managed to crush the book under his fingers.
"That boy--! As if he were anywhere near smart enough to be considered my arch-enemy! I'll—I'll--!"
"I AM THE BOX GHOST!"
"Oh, cheese logs," Vlad groaned, blasting the ghost through the wall as he rose out of the packaging the book had come in. "He thinks he's so hilarious."
fin
Vlad apparently takes advice from the 'for Dimwits' market, as he's reading one of their books in 'Maternal Instinct'. Also, points to whoever knows what 'Victor Von Strangle' is from.