Mouse (to Poppy): Hey Poppy, what brings you over this way?
Poppy (to Mouse): Hey honey, I was out grabbing coffee and then decided to take a walk. I guess I subconsciously headed in this direction. Mind, if I join you on your swing for a minute or so?
Mouse (to Poppy): No, not at all. I like to come out here with my coffee and watch the day begin, sometimes. So, you've got good timing. I was just about to head inside when I spotted you. You want some more coffee? I've got a fresh pot.
Poppy (to Mouse): Sure, honey, that sounds great. I'll just sit here, if you don't mind.
Mouse (to Poppy): Heh. No problem... Vincent likes sitting there to think, too. I'll be right back.
Eep (to Poppy): Uhhh... Morning.
Poppy (to Eep): Hi there, honey... Don't worry, Mister Gloomy Gus, I'm not staying long. I was just on a walk & ended up here. Mouse was nice enough to invite me for a sit & coffee.
Eep (to Poppy): Fine with me if you sit there if you wanna. I don't care.
Poppy (to Eep): Boy, you are quite the ray of sunshine in the morning, aren't you?
Eep (to Poppy): Sorry. Not awake yet. I'm not trying to be a dick.
Mouse: Heh. I think I'm going to have to start charging rent for use of my porch swing. (to Eep) Hey there, man o' mine. There's coffee in the kitchen, if you want some. Here's your coffee, Poppy.
Poppy (to Mouse & Eep): Thank you for the use of your swing. It's strangely comforting.
Eep (to Poppy): Oh, uh, you're welcome. Um, you OK? I wasn't trying to upset you or anything.
Poppy (to Eep): Yes... No... Maybe... I uh, just have some stuff on my mind. I needed to be outside for a bit and think. I'm sorry for bothering you, I'm going to head home.
Mouse (to Poppy & Eep): Poppy, are you sure you don't want to just chill on the swing for a bit? It is too pretty a day to ruin it with your mouths. So, Poppy, I'm going to take Eep inside, you are more than welcome to sit on the porch swing as long as you like. Just set the mug on the window sill when you're done. (to Eep) Come on inside. I'll fix you some breakfast.
Poppy (to Mouse & Eep): Yes, I'm sure. I'll see you later.
Eep (to Poppy): Alright. If you're sure. Uh, see you later.
Mouse (to Eep): Felix, I love you, but sometimes your timing is terrible.
Eep (to Mouse): Sorry. I really wasn't trying to antagonize her. I just seem to grate on her for some reason.
Mouse (to Eep): I know you didn't mean to. She just seemed upset or lonely or something. And, I think I know why you bother her... you look like the guy that put her into stasis. She might not even realize she's doing.
Eep (to Mouse): Oh! Right. I, uh, I kinda forgot about that. I figured I just annoyed her. She wouldn't be the first. Shit. Now I really feel like a dick for chasing her off.
Mouse (to Eep): I'm sure it'll be okay. Here, have a muffin & coffee.
Eep (to Mouse): Thanks. There's something I thnik I should tell you, but I, uh, I kinda don't wanna further ruin your day.
Mouse (to Eep): You know you can tell me anything. What is it?
Eep (to Mouse): Uh, when I got up this morning the kittens were watching TV.
Mouse (to Eep): Oh? All of them?
Eep (to Mouse): Uh, yeah. All three of them were parked in front of the screen watching Adventure Time.
Mouse (to Eep): Oh... that's not good. It'll rot their brains.
Eep (to Mouse): I have no idea how they even got it turned on. We're gonna have 3 mini Ottos on our hands, aren't we?
Mouse (to Eep): I'm afraid so... I mean, I could tell that Max was going in that direction, but I wasn't sure about the other two.
Eep (to Mouse): Oh goodie.
Mouse (to Eep): Sorry...
Eep (to Mouse): Heh. It's not your fault. It's alright anyway. Stupid little furballs are growing on me anyway.
Mouse (to Eep): Heehee, I knew you were nothing but a big softie. :-P
A short time later:
Poppy (to Vincent): Hey honey, sorry I've been gone all day. I had some thinking to do.
Vincent (to Poppy): No worries, hun. I kept myself busy. Are you OK?
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh, yeah, I guess. I got a letter from Bernard & Molly. They asked if I would come & stay with them for a bit, just until Bernard is walking around again. Molly needs help running the house & the inn, since Bernard can't work. She's feeling a bit overwhelmed... I feel like I should, but I don't really want to. I mean, it could be weeks or months and honestly, I want to stay here... with you.
Vincent (to Poppy): Oh. Well, I won't lie, hun. I'd like you to stay too. I'll miss you if you go. But it's your family. I understand if you feel like you have to help.
Poppy (to Vincent): I was thinking you might want to come with me... I mean, if the portals are returning to normal, we'd only be gone for a short time. You could do all of your pirate-y business & I'll help Molly & Bernard... I understand, if you don't want to.
Vincent (to Poppy): Oh. Well, I, um... Are you sure you want to introduce me to your family, hun? Heh. Are you sure your brother would be OK with having a pirate in his house? :-P
Poppy (to Vincent): Honey, if you're my friend, he won't judge. Besides, half our brothers are criminals. The question is, are you going to be okay with meeting my family?
Vincent (to Poppy): I think so, hun. I mean, I'd really like to meet them. But, um, I've never been introduced to anyone's family before, I admit to being more than a little bit nervous about it.
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh, honey, they're going to love you... I mean, really, who wouldn't?
Vincent (to Poppy): Hee hee. Well, that IS true. I am totes lovable.
Poppy (to Vincent): Besides, since you wanted to crossover to see the Empress, we can kill two birds with one axe. :-P
Vincent (to Poppy): Ha ha ha! Well, that we can. Alright, hun. I'm game if you are.
Poppy (to Vincent): Thank you, thank you... ... .... Oh, sorry... I got a little carried away with the affection.
Vincent (to Poppy): I'm not exactly complaining.
Poppy (to Vincent): Heehee... Honey, did you know your voice gets a little deeper, at times?
Vincent (to Poppy): Oh. Ah. You, uh, noticed that, huh?
Poppy (to Vincent): It's alright, honey. I think it's sexy. Heh... I mean, I hardly ever notice it.
Vincent (to Poppy): Heh. Of course. I don't suppose you've hardly ever noticed an accent of any sort?
Poppy (to Vincent): An accent? From you? No, I don't think so, honey... :-)
Vincent (to Poppy): Hee hee. Oh. Well, that's a slight relief. Of course, that usually only happens when I'm particularly upset, or flustered, or oh. Uh, well... When I'm...distracted.
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh? Well, I certainly wouldn't want you to be any of those things, honey. Wait... I lied, maybe, one of those things. ;-)
Vincent (to Poppy): Oh dear. Well, if you keep up with that, hun, I'm certainly going to be at least two of those things...
Poppy (to Vincent): Hmmm... I guess, I should stop, then... When did you want to crossover for your royal visit, honey?
Vincent (to Poppy): Oh, I didn't have any particular time in, uh...Good heavens! You are just not going to stop until you fluster me, are you?
Poppy (to Vincent): Well, flustering is one way of putting it, honey. ;-)
Vincent (to Poppy): Mmm. Well, that is certainly one way of putting it. You know, this isn't even remotely fair. Two can play at this game, hun.
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh no, honey, whatever am I to do! ;-P
Vincent (to Poppy): Don't make me take that as a personal challenge, Ms Meriwether.
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh... so, what you're saying is that if I were to do something like this... there would be consequences, Mister Potter? :-P
Vincent (to Poppy): Eek! God dammit, woman! What is your obsession with that? ... Oh ho! Not so tough when I've got your hands, are you, li'l miss Super Spy?
Poppy (to Vincent): Honey, I don't want to hurt you...
Vincent (to Poppy): Hee hee. Well, I don't want you to either. So, maybe I should distract YOU, before you get a chance...
Poppy (to Vincent): How do you plan-
Vincent (to Poppy): Hun? Uh...
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy & Vincent): I think it may be time we all got together and had a nice little chat... I'll put the kettle on.
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Gah! Has anyone ever told you that you have terrible timing, honey?
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy): Yes, but generally they're hanging over something nefarious and pointy...
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): I'll be in New London tomorrow, honey, you and I can catch up then. I promise.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy): I'll see you then, but you may not see me, dear sister...
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Honey, don't you have a government to overthrow or something? You can't possibly be that interested in me & my crew. We're just simple delivery folks.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy): LAWL! I'll see you tomorrow. AND your boy. I may have a job you'd be interested in taking.
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Oh well, if you want to talk business, honey, I'll definitely see you tomorrow. Perfect Tommy may be busy, so it'll probably just be me, honey. Though, I know he's been so looking forward to meeting you.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy & Vincent): Yes... "Perfect Tommy" well do send "Perfect Tommy" my regards...
Vincent (to Poppy): Are you still sure you want me coming with you tomorrow? It's not going to start trouble with your elder brother, is it?
Poppy (to Vincent): Having second thoughts, honey?
Vincent (to Poppy): Not at all, hun. Just... Well, I get a little twitchy when dealing with CLANNG.
Poppy (to Vincent): Honey, I have a feeling this has nothing to do with CLANNG & more to do with the fact that my brother is over-protective. It's the part where he made a point of mentioning "my boy" that gave me a clue.
Vincent (to Poppy): Oh my... Heh. Hee hee hee! Is it odd I think I'd rather deal with CLANNG, hun? Do you still want me to come with?
Poppy (to Vincent): One thing at a time, honey. Let's crossover, get you an appointment at the palace & then we can go deal with ma famille.
Vincent (to Poppy): Bien sûr, chérie. C'est une bonne idée.
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh, vous pouvez parler le français! C'est si chaud... I may need to lay down or take a cold shower.
Vincent (to Poppy): Hee hee. Pardonnez-moi. Je parle un peu français. Ma sœur m'a appris.
Poppy (to Vincent): You are a man of many talents, honey.
Vincent (to Poppy): Ha ha! I only have a few talents, hun. It just so happens that the ones I *do* have are massively impressive. :-P
Poppy (to Vincent): I am at a loss for words, honey...
Vincent (to Poppy): Hee hee. Never play perv chicken with an expert, sweetie. You'll have to try another way to get me to go all Kentucky fried on you. :-P
Poppy (to Vincent): Wait... Is 'Kentucky fried' code for naked, honey? Cuz, that's what I was working towards. :-P
Vincent (to Poppy): No, it isn't. But it could be. Hee hee. In fact, I rather think it should be.
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh my, there's the deep voice, again...
Vincent (to Poppy): Heh. Sorry. I can go back to the affected voice if it will make you more comfortable.
Poppy (to Vincent): No, I like the deeper voice a lot, actually. It's sexy, honey, makes me think of Alan Cumming's version of Mein Herr.
Vincent (to Poppy): I'm afraid singing *isn't* one of my talents. Perhaps you could think of something else for me to do?
Poppy (to Vincent): Honey, at this moment, you could read me the back of a cereal box & I'd have trouble not getting 'kentucky fried'. ;-)
Vincent (to Poppy): Get me a box of Lucky Charms, and I'll see what I can do.
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh my... I think I might be in trouble.
Vincent (to Poppy): Well, I can only hope that is the... Wait. Is that someone knocking? Oh for... Good heavens! Now I know how my sister felt... ... ... Hun? I'll be right back. It's Otto. I'm going to check on my sister.
Poppy (to Vincent): Should I come with you, honey?
Vincent (to Poppy): I certainly won't turn down your help, hun. Anything that makes Otto nervous makes me nervous.
Poppy (to Vincent): Alright then, let's go...
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Mouse): Hello dear, Thaddeus von Clegg here. Pleasure to meet you, I'm sure.
Mouse (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Huh? Who are you? How the hell did you get in here?
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Mouse): Anyway, enough idle chit chat I think I may have a proposition you'd be interested in... How do you feel about just absolutely ruining a sociopathic young man's day?
Mouse (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Ummm... okay?
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Mouse): Excellent! I'll have my people contact you sometime in the near future.
Mouse (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Why does that make me concerned?
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Mouse): Because you are a bright young woman. In another time you could have had my job.
Eep (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Who the fuck are you!?!
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Eep): The lesser of two evils, dear boy. I assure you.
Eep (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Yeah. Funny how that doesn't really make me feel a whole lot better. You just... Uh... Get the fuck out! OK?
Mouse (to Eep): Sweetie, don't antagonize the well-armed man.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Mouse): Oh, dear boy, I'm so far "in" you could scarcely believe... But don't worry, dear boy, you'll play a far greater part in all of this than you could possibly imagine.
Eep (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Oh. Good.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Eep): There is nothing to worry about, just sit back and relax until your time comes. I will make arrangements for the rest.
Mouse (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Look, I don't mind you showing up all unannounced, but if you keep making veiled threats to Eep, we're going to have trouble.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Mouse): Dear girl, why would I ever threaten anyone so useful?
Eep (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Useful? ME? Yeah. I think you got some bad info somewhere.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Eep): Oh? I think you underestimate yourself Eduardo. By the time this is all over i think you'll know exactly how useful you are.
Mouse (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Wait... You said your name was Thaddeus von Clegg. You're from CLANNG, aren't you? That's just fantastic... Could you please can the double speak & tell me what you want?
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Mouse): Yes. See, I told you were bright. We will be in contact dear girl. Tell me dear Mouse, do you prefer traveling by land, sea, or air?
Mouse (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Uh, that depends, if I get to be a guest or a prisoner... You know, one rides in the passenger seat, the other in the trunk?
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Mouse): That all depends on you, dear Mouse.
Mouse (to Thaddeus von Clegg): I'd really rather know what I'm agreeing to be involved in...
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Mouse):
Vincent (to Mouse): Hey, sweetie. Sorry to crash your dinner party. How's every little thing?
Mouse (to Vincent): Oh, just great... Have you met our guest?
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Vincent): Why hello again! So, since you're here "Perfect Tommy" or do you prefer Dandy? What EXACTLY is you relationship to the young Miss Poppy?
Vincent (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Well, Mr. Clegg, I might answer provided you tell me why exactly you're currently sitting in my sister's living room.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Vincent): Oh, am I? I hadn't noticed... I'm a lttile off put that I have been here nearly 30 minutes without even a cup of tea to show for it.
Vincent (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Isn't that terrible? I'll be happy to rectify that. What do you take, Mr. Clegg? Cream? Sugar?
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Vincent): One cream, two sugars, Earl Gray, if you have it. Inter-Dimensional travel does rather take it out of you.
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Honey, what's your game? Not enough excitement in Brittania today?
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy): Not nearly so exciting as your little "rag tag" group of friends. And incidentally, my game is shuffle board. And my henchmen (although terribly fragile) are enough to handle my affairs on the other side.
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Well, to put it more plainly, what can we all do for you, honey? You obviously have something on your mind.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy): Nothing at the moment, I'm just.... spreading buzz. but soon I believe I'll some work you'll be very interested in.
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Oh really? You had made a point of telling me you didn't want me doing work for you... I believe you said something about it being men's work or some such nonsense, honey.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy): Don't worry, it's really more of a.... pleasant distraction than anything. I'll make sure you stay alive...
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Oh, that's reassuring... Can you make the same promise for my friends?
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy): ...... Absolutely. Would I lie to you?
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Hmmm, honey is this a trick question?
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy): :D
Mouse (to Thaddeus von Clegg, Vincent, Eep & Poppy): Could someone please tell me what the hell is going on?
Vincent (to Mouse): Right now, I'm making tea, beyond, I'm afraid I'm at a bit of a loss, hun.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Mouse, Eep, Vincent & Poppy): Lets just say it involves everyones favorite doppleganger and her pet sociopath... Well my time is up here. But don't worry, I'll stay in touch.
Mouse (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Oh well, it was nice chatting with you... I think.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Mouse): And you dear. Don't worry we'll be in touch again VERY soon.
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Let me walk you out. I know how much you appreciate good manners.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy): Thank you dear.
Vincent (to Mouse & Eep): Are you two alright?
Mouse (to Vincent): I think so... what the hell was that all about? Why is CLANNG showing up at our house? Why didn't the alarm go off? Wait... I am not okay. I am freaked the fuck out.
Vincent (to Mouse): I don't know. He must not have opened a door the same way that Hiiri does, which is why the sensors didn't go off. I'm guessing. From the sounds of it, he wants to take out Hiiri and Carver. Why he wants you and Eep involved, I have NO idea... Fat Christ!
Mouse (to Vincent): Heh... You've been hanging out with Eep too long.
Vincent (to Mouse): Hee hee. I think so.
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): So, no coffee tomorrow, honey? ... And, I was so looking forward to catching up without an armed guard & being manacled to a chair.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy): Oh, we'll speak its just going to be vicariously through a throwaway hench.
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Take care of yourself, Thaddeus. I'm seeing Bernard & his family tomorrow, should I send them your love?
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy): Oh, please do. Well, dear sister. It has been very nice. but now I feel I really must leave.
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Well, safe journey, big brother. (to Mouse, Eep & Vincent) Alright, Thaddeus is safely away. Is everyone okay? Or is that a dumb question?
Vincent (to Poppy): I'm...confused, honestly. At any rate, I don't suppose there's any point in playing the Perfect Tommy card anymore, is there? (to Eep) Are you OK, Slim? You haven't said a word.
Poppy (to Vincent): No, I think he figured it out, honey. He's playing things pretty close to the vest this time.. Something must have happened.
Eep (to Vincent): I'm fine. Fucking pissed off...
Mouse (to Vincent & Poppy): Not to seem ungrateful, but how did you guys know we were in trouble?
Vincent (to Mouse): Otto showed up at our door.
Mouse (to Vincent): He is getting such a treat tonight. (to Vincent, Eep & Poppy) I'd just really like to know what he meant by all of that talk about Hiiri, Carver & jobs to do. It seemed kind of ominous.
Eep (to Mouse): It seems damned ominous.
Poppy (to Mouse & Eep): Well, the fact that he thinks you're useful is good, honey. But, yes I agree it's all a little worrisome.
Mouse (to Poppy): Umm, Poppy not to change the subject or anything, but your shirt is buttoned funny...
Poppy (to Mouse): Oh, is it? ... I was just about to jump in the shower when Otto showed up, so I redressed in a hurry... There... All better.
Eep (to Poppy): Yeah? Then why is Vincent blushing?
Poppy (to Eep): Ummm, I have no idea, honey.
Vincent (to Eep): Oh, I am not! Are y'all done besmirching my good name?
Mouse (to Poppy & Vincent): So, there wasn't anything funny going on, at all? Perhaps, a little karmic retribution? :-)
Poppy (to Mouse): Honey, I have no idea what that means.
Eep (to Vincent): You said y'all again.
Mouse (to Poppy & Vincent): You don't, but he knows exactly what I mean.
Vincent (to Eep): You are going to point that out to me every time I say it, aren't you? (to Mouse) OK. I deserved that one.
Eep (to Vincent): Yes. Cause it's funny. Also, your accent is coming out.
Mouse (to Eep): Hmmm, do you think he's flustered, exhausted or distracted?
Eep (to Mouse): I dunno. All three?
Mouse (to Eep): Could be, could be... You know, I could really get used to this.
Eep (to Vincent): I can still hear your accent, by the way.
Poppy (to Eep & Mouse): What are you two hoping to achieve by tormenting Vincent & I with your accusations?
Vincent (to Poppy): I love how quickly they go from being freaked out by the presence of CLANNG in their apartment, to chapping our asses.
Poppy (to Vincent): It's probably just a coping mechanism... when we leave, they'll probably break down weeping or rip each other's clothes off. We could take bets, honey.
Vincent (to Poppy): Smart money is on the latter, hun.
Mouse (to Vincent, Eep & Poppy): And, on that note... I'm going to get a drink. Do any of you want a beer?
Vincent (to Mouse): No thanks, sweetie.
Eep (to Mouse): Yeah. Please.
Poppy (to Mouse): No, thank you, honey.
Mouse (to Poppy): Thanks for coming to our rescue.
Poppy (to Eep, Mouse): I'm glad you two are okay. (to Vincent) I'm going to check out the perimeter of the grounds, just to be sure.
Vincent (to Poppy): Thanks, hun. I'm going to see if I can adjust the alarm. Thaddeus can't cross over like we can, can he?
Poppy (to Vincent): No, he can't. But, he may have a different type of portal device than what Hiiri uses.
Vincent (to Poppy): Yeah. I'm guessing so.
Poppy (to Vincent): I know this is probably a stupid question...but, what if CLANNG can actually get rid of Hiiri & Carver, shouldn't we help?
Vincent (to Poppy): I want to say yes, hun. Especially after last time we ran into them, but... Well, I don't like the idea of getting into bed with CLANNG.
Poppy (to Vincent): I know. I just feel like it might be a case of the devil you know...
Mouse (to Eep): Here you go, handsome. How are you holding up?
Eep (to Mouse): Thanks. Uh, kinda freaked out. How bout you?
Mouse (to Eep): Yep, definitely freaked out... and, really want to crawl into our bed, pull the covers up & hide.
Eep (to Mouse): That sounds pretty fucking amazing right now. Want me to get rid of the goth Bobbsey Twins?
Mouse (to Eep): Yes, please... give them both a hug from me. I mean, don't actually give them one, just tell them I said that. :-)
Poppy (to Vincent): The perimeter is secure. Not to mention surrounded by cats. I don't remember there being that many cats in this neighborhood.
Vincent (to Poppy): Hee hee. I believe that would be Otto's doing.
Poppy (to Vincent): Heh. Well, I'm sorry for my part in all of this craziness. Before we go back inside with the gloomies, can I have a kiss?
Vincent (to Poppy): It's not your fault, hun. I'm the one who got everyone embroiled in this mess in the first place. Of course, if I didn't hide those plans for Tesla, I suppose I wouldn't have met you. And I'd love a kiss.
Poppy (to Eep): ... Oh... uh, it's not what it looks like...
Eep (to Poppy & Vincent): Uh huh. Um, look. I appreciate everything you guys did tonight. Like a lot. But it's been a long night, and uh...
Poppy (to Eep): Umm, happy to help. Don't mention it... Take care.
Vincent (to Eep): Hee hee. You don't have to say anything else, Slim. We can take a hint. We'll let you get to bed.
Eep (to Poppy & Vincent): Oh. Uh, yeah. Thanks again. Mouse said to let you know she'd hug you both if she were here, but, uhhh... Yeah. I'm not doing that.
Vincent (to Eep): Ha ha ha! Well, your loss, stud. See you two later.
Eep (to Mouse): So, Vincent and Poppy just headed home. After they were done making out on our porch, that is.
Mouse (to Eep): That's good... Wait. What?
Eep (to Mouse): I interrupted them when I walked out on the porch.
Mouse (to Eep): Oh... they are so weird.
Eep (to Mouse): So. Ready to hide under the covers with me?
Mouse (to Eep): Most definitely.
Vincent (to Poppy): Ready to head home, hun?
Poppy (to Vincent): Yes, honey... do you think he saw us kiss?
Vincent (to Poppy): If he did, I'm sure we'll hear ALL about it tomorrow. Those two are hilarious when they join forces, aren't they?
Poppy (to Vincent): They would be, if they weren't aiming it at us, honey.
Vincent (to Poppy): Tell me about it. Thank you for coming with me tonight.
Poppy (to Vincent): It was my pleasure, honey. I'm just glad that it wasn't as eventful as it could have been.
Vincent (to Poppy): You and me both. Good heavens, I'm exhausted. I'm ready to sleep for a month. Or three. Unless of course, you want me to finish reading that Lucky Charms box to you. ;-P
Poppy (to Vincent): How about you read it to me in bed, honey? ;-)
Vincent (to Poppy): Oh. Heh. Well, I think I could be persuaded.
Poppy (to Vincent): I am the luckiest girl, honey.
Vincent (to Poppy): Hee hee. Well, I'm feeling like a pretty lucky lad myself right about now.
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh my...
Poppy (to Mouse): Hey honey, I was out grabbing coffee and then decided to take a walk. I guess I subconsciously headed in this direction. Mind, if I join you on your swing for a minute or so?
Mouse (to Poppy): No, not at all. I like to come out here with my coffee and watch the day begin, sometimes. So, you've got good timing. I was just about to head inside when I spotted you. You want some more coffee? I've got a fresh pot.
Poppy (to Mouse): Sure, honey, that sounds great. I'll just sit here, if you don't mind.
Mouse (to Poppy): Heh. No problem... Vincent likes sitting there to think, too. I'll be right back.
Eep (to Poppy): Uhhh... Morning.
Poppy (to Eep): Hi there, honey... Don't worry, Mister Gloomy Gus, I'm not staying long. I was just on a walk & ended up here. Mouse was nice enough to invite me for a sit & coffee.
Eep (to Poppy): Fine with me if you sit there if you wanna. I don't care.
Poppy (to Eep): Boy, you are quite the ray of sunshine in the morning, aren't you?
Eep (to Poppy): Sorry. Not awake yet. I'm not trying to be a dick.
Mouse: Heh. I think I'm going to have to start charging rent for use of my porch swing. (to Eep) Hey there, man o' mine. There's coffee in the kitchen, if you want some. Here's your coffee, Poppy.
Poppy (to Mouse & Eep): Thank you for the use of your swing. It's strangely comforting.
Eep (to Poppy): Oh, uh, you're welcome. Um, you OK? I wasn't trying to upset you or anything.
Poppy (to Eep): Yes... No... Maybe... I uh, just have some stuff on my mind. I needed to be outside for a bit and think. I'm sorry for bothering you, I'm going to head home.
Mouse (to Poppy & Eep): Poppy, are you sure you don't want to just chill on the swing for a bit? It is too pretty a day to ruin it with your mouths. So, Poppy, I'm going to take Eep inside, you are more than welcome to sit on the porch swing as long as you like. Just set the mug on the window sill when you're done. (to Eep) Come on inside. I'll fix you some breakfast.
Poppy (to Mouse & Eep): Yes, I'm sure. I'll see you later.
Eep (to Poppy): Alright. If you're sure. Uh, see you later.
Mouse (to Eep): Felix, I love you, but sometimes your timing is terrible.
Eep (to Mouse): Sorry. I really wasn't trying to antagonize her. I just seem to grate on her for some reason.
Mouse (to Eep): I know you didn't mean to. She just seemed upset or lonely or something. And, I think I know why you bother her... you look like the guy that put her into stasis. She might not even realize she's doing.
Eep (to Mouse): Oh! Right. I, uh, I kinda forgot about that. I figured I just annoyed her. She wouldn't be the first. Shit. Now I really feel like a dick for chasing her off.
Mouse (to Eep): I'm sure it'll be okay. Here, have a muffin & coffee.
Eep (to Mouse): Thanks. There's something I thnik I should tell you, but I, uh, I kinda don't wanna further ruin your day.
Mouse (to Eep): You know you can tell me anything. What is it?
Eep (to Mouse): Uh, when I got up this morning the kittens were watching TV.
Mouse (to Eep): Oh? All of them?
Eep (to Mouse): Uh, yeah. All three of them were parked in front of the screen watching Adventure Time.
Mouse (to Eep): Oh... that's not good. It'll rot their brains.
Eep (to Mouse): I have no idea how they even got it turned on. We're gonna have 3 mini Ottos on our hands, aren't we?
Mouse (to Eep): I'm afraid so... I mean, I could tell that Max was going in that direction, but I wasn't sure about the other two.
Eep (to Mouse): Oh goodie.
Mouse (to Eep): Sorry...
Eep (to Mouse): Heh. It's not your fault. It's alright anyway. Stupid little furballs are growing on me anyway.
Mouse (to Eep): Heehee, I knew you were nothing but a big softie. :-P
A short time later:
Poppy (to Vincent): Hey honey, sorry I've been gone all day. I had some thinking to do.
Vincent (to Poppy): No worries, hun. I kept myself busy. Are you OK?
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh, yeah, I guess. I got a letter from Bernard & Molly. They asked if I would come & stay with them for a bit, just until Bernard is walking around again. Molly needs help running the house & the inn, since Bernard can't work. She's feeling a bit overwhelmed... I feel like I should, but I don't really want to. I mean, it could be weeks or months and honestly, I want to stay here... with you.
Vincent (to Poppy): Oh. Well, I won't lie, hun. I'd like you to stay too. I'll miss you if you go. But it's your family. I understand if you feel like you have to help.
Poppy (to Vincent): I was thinking you might want to come with me... I mean, if the portals are returning to normal, we'd only be gone for a short time. You could do all of your pirate-y business & I'll help Molly & Bernard... I understand, if you don't want to.
Vincent (to Poppy): Oh. Well, I, um... Are you sure you want to introduce me to your family, hun? Heh. Are you sure your brother would be OK with having a pirate in his house? :-P
Poppy (to Vincent): Honey, if you're my friend, he won't judge. Besides, half our brothers are criminals. The question is, are you going to be okay with meeting my family?
Vincent (to Poppy): I think so, hun. I mean, I'd really like to meet them. But, um, I've never been introduced to anyone's family before, I admit to being more than a little bit nervous about it.
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh, honey, they're going to love you... I mean, really, who wouldn't?
Vincent (to Poppy): Hee hee. Well, that IS true. I am totes lovable.
Poppy (to Vincent): Besides, since you wanted to crossover to see the Empress, we can kill two birds with one axe. :-P
Vincent (to Poppy): Ha ha ha! Well, that we can. Alright, hun. I'm game if you are.
Poppy (to Vincent): Thank you, thank you... ... .... Oh, sorry... I got a little carried away with the affection.
Vincent (to Poppy): I'm not exactly complaining.
Poppy (to Vincent): Heehee... Honey, did you know your voice gets a little deeper, at times?
Vincent (to Poppy): Oh. Ah. You, uh, noticed that, huh?
Poppy (to Vincent): It's alright, honey. I think it's sexy. Heh... I mean, I hardly ever notice it.
Vincent (to Poppy): Heh. Of course. I don't suppose you've hardly ever noticed an accent of any sort?
Poppy (to Vincent): An accent? From you? No, I don't think so, honey... :-)
Vincent (to Poppy): Hee hee. Oh. Well, that's a slight relief. Of course, that usually only happens when I'm particularly upset, or flustered, or oh. Uh, well... When I'm...distracted.
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh? Well, I certainly wouldn't want you to be any of those things, honey. Wait... I lied, maybe, one of those things. ;-)
Vincent (to Poppy): Oh dear. Well, if you keep up with that, hun, I'm certainly going to be at least two of those things...
Poppy (to Vincent): Hmmm... I guess, I should stop, then... When did you want to crossover for your royal visit, honey?
Vincent (to Poppy): Oh, I didn't have any particular time in, uh...Good heavens! You are just not going to stop until you fluster me, are you?
Poppy (to Vincent): Well, flustering is one way of putting it, honey. ;-)
Vincent (to Poppy): Mmm. Well, that is certainly one way of putting it. You know, this isn't even remotely fair. Two can play at this game, hun.
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh no, honey, whatever am I to do! ;-P
Vincent (to Poppy): Don't make me take that as a personal challenge, Ms Meriwether.
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh... so, what you're saying is that if I were to do something like this... there would be consequences, Mister Potter? :-P
Vincent (to Poppy): Eek! God dammit, woman! What is your obsession with that? ... Oh ho! Not so tough when I've got your hands, are you, li'l miss Super Spy?
Poppy (to Vincent): Honey, I don't want to hurt you...
Vincent (to Poppy): Hee hee. Well, I don't want you to either. So, maybe I should distract YOU, before you get a chance...
Poppy (to Vincent): How do you plan-
Vincent (to Poppy): Hun? Uh...
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy & Vincent): I think it may be time we all got together and had a nice little chat... I'll put the kettle on.
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Gah! Has anyone ever told you that you have terrible timing, honey?
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy): Yes, but generally they're hanging over something nefarious and pointy...
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): I'll be in New London tomorrow, honey, you and I can catch up then. I promise.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy): I'll see you then, but you may not see me, dear sister...
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Honey, don't you have a government to overthrow or something? You can't possibly be that interested in me & my crew. We're just simple delivery folks.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy): LAWL! I'll see you tomorrow. AND your boy. I may have a job you'd be interested in taking.
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Oh well, if you want to talk business, honey, I'll definitely see you tomorrow. Perfect Tommy may be busy, so it'll probably just be me, honey. Though, I know he's been so looking forward to meeting you.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy & Vincent): Yes... "Perfect Tommy" well do send "Perfect Tommy" my regards...
Vincent (to Poppy): Are you still sure you want me coming with you tomorrow? It's not going to start trouble with your elder brother, is it?
Poppy (to Vincent): Having second thoughts, honey?
Vincent (to Poppy): Not at all, hun. Just... Well, I get a little twitchy when dealing with CLANNG.
Poppy (to Vincent): Honey, I have a feeling this has nothing to do with CLANNG & more to do with the fact that my brother is over-protective. It's the part where he made a point of mentioning "my boy" that gave me a clue.
Vincent (to Poppy): Oh my... Heh. Hee hee hee! Is it odd I think I'd rather deal with CLANNG, hun? Do you still want me to come with?
Poppy (to Vincent): One thing at a time, honey. Let's crossover, get you an appointment at the palace & then we can go deal with ma famille.
Vincent (to Poppy): Bien sûr, chérie. C'est une bonne idée.
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh, vous pouvez parler le français! C'est si chaud... I may need to lay down or take a cold shower.
Vincent (to Poppy): Hee hee. Pardonnez-moi. Je parle un peu français. Ma sœur m'a appris.
Poppy (to Vincent): You are a man of many talents, honey.
Vincent (to Poppy): Ha ha! I only have a few talents, hun. It just so happens that the ones I *do* have are massively impressive. :-P
Poppy (to Vincent): I am at a loss for words, honey...
Vincent (to Poppy): Hee hee. Never play perv chicken with an expert, sweetie. You'll have to try another way to get me to go all Kentucky fried on you. :-P
Poppy (to Vincent): Wait... Is 'Kentucky fried' code for naked, honey? Cuz, that's what I was working towards. :-P
Vincent (to Poppy): No, it isn't. But it could be. Hee hee. In fact, I rather think it should be.
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh my, there's the deep voice, again...
Vincent (to Poppy): Heh. Sorry. I can go back to the affected voice if it will make you more comfortable.
Poppy (to Vincent): No, I like the deeper voice a lot, actually. It's sexy, honey, makes me think of Alan Cumming's version of Mein Herr.
Vincent (to Poppy): I'm afraid singing *isn't* one of my talents. Perhaps you could think of something else for me to do?
Poppy (to Vincent): Honey, at this moment, you could read me the back of a cereal box & I'd have trouble not getting 'kentucky fried'. ;-)
Vincent (to Poppy): Get me a box of Lucky Charms, and I'll see what I can do.
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh my... I think I might be in trouble.
Vincent (to Poppy): Well, I can only hope that is the... Wait. Is that someone knocking? Oh for... Good heavens! Now I know how my sister felt... ... ... Hun? I'll be right back. It's Otto. I'm going to check on my sister.
Poppy (to Vincent): Should I come with you, honey?
Vincent (to Poppy): I certainly won't turn down your help, hun. Anything that makes Otto nervous makes me nervous.
Poppy (to Vincent): Alright then, let's go...
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Mouse): Hello dear, Thaddeus von Clegg here. Pleasure to meet you, I'm sure.
Mouse (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Huh? Who are you? How the hell did you get in here?
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Mouse): Anyway, enough idle chit chat I think I may have a proposition you'd be interested in... How do you feel about just absolutely ruining a sociopathic young man's day?
Mouse (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Ummm... okay?
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Mouse): Excellent! I'll have my people contact you sometime in the near future.
Mouse (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Why does that make me concerned?
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Mouse): Because you are a bright young woman. In another time you could have had my job.
Eep (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Who the fuck are you!?!
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Eep): The lesser of two evils, dear boy. I assure you.
Eep (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Yeah. Funny how that doesn't really make me feel a whole lot better. You just... Uh... Get the fuck out! OK?
Mouse (to Eep): Sweetie, don't antagonize the well-armed man.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Mouse): Oh, dear boy, I'm so far "in" you could scarcely believe... But don't worry, dear boy, you'll play a far greater part in all of this than you could possibly imagine.
Eep (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Oh. Good.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Eep): There is nothing to worry about, just sit back and relax until your time comes. I will make arrangements for the rest.
Mouse (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Look, I don't mind you showing up all unannounced, but if you keep making veiled threats to Eep, we're going to have trouble.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Mouse): Dear girl, why would I ever threaten anyone so useful?
Eep (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Useful? ME? Yeah. I think you got some bad info somewhere.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Eep): Oh? I think you underestimate yourself Eduardo. By the time this is all over i think you'll know exactly how useful you are.
Mouse (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Wait... You said your name was Thaddeus von Clegg. You're from CLANNG, aren't you? That's just fantastic... Could you please can the double speak & tell me what you want?
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Mouse): Yes. See, I told you were bright. We will be in contact dear girl. Tell me dear Mouse, do you prefer traveling by land, sea, or air?
Mouse (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Uh, that depends, if I get to be a guest or a prisoner... You know, one rides in the passenger seat, the other in the trunk?
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Mouse): That all depends on you, dear Mouse.
Mouse (to Thaddeus von Clegg): I'd really rather know what I'm agreeing to be involved in...
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Mouse):
Vincent (to Mouse): Hey, sweetie. Sorry to crash your dinner party. How's every little thing?
Mouse (to Vincent): Oh, just great... Have you met our guest?
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Vincent): Why hello again! So, since you're here "Perfect Tommy" or do you prefer Dandy? What EXACTLY is you relationship to the young Miss Poppy?
Vincent (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Well, Mr. Clegg, I might answer provided you tell me why exactly you're currently sitting in my sister's living room.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Vincent): Oh, am I? I hadn't noticed... I'm a lttile off put that I have been here nearly 30 minutes without even a cup of tea to show for it.
Vincent (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Isn't that terrible? I'll be happy to rectify that. What do you take, Mr. Clegg? Cream? Sugar?
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Vincent): One cream, two sugars, Earl Gray, if you have it. Inter-Dimensional travel does rather take it out of you.
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Honey, what's your game? Not enough excitement in Brittania today?
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy): Not nearly so exciting as your little "rag tag" group of friends. And incidentally, my game is shuffle board. And my henchmen (although terribly fragile) are enough to handle my affairs on the other side.
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Well, to put it more plainly, what can we all do for you, honey? You obviously have something on your mind.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy): Nothing at the moment, I'm just.... spreading buzz. but soon I believe I'll some work you'll be very interested in.
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Oh really? You had made a point of telling me you didn't want me doing work for you... I believe you said something about it being men's work or some such nonsense, honey.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy): Don't worry, it's really more of a.... pleasant distraction than anything. I'll make sure you stay alive...
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Oh, that's reassuring... Can you make the same promise for my friends?
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy): ...... Absolutely. Would I lie to you?
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Hmmm, honey is this a trick question?
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy): :D
Mouse (to Thaddeus von Clegg, Vincent, Eep & Poppy): Could someone please tell me what the hell is going on?
Vincent (to Mouse): Right now, I'm making tea, beyond, I'm afraid I'm at a bit of a loss, hun.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Mouse, Eep, Vincent & Poppy): Lets just say it involves everyones favorite doppleganger and her pet sociopath... Well my time is up here. But don't worry, I'll stay in touch.
Mouse (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Oh well, it was nice chatting with you... I think.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Mouse): And you dear. Don't worry we'll be in touch again VERY soon.
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Let me walk you out. I know how much you appreciate good manners.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy): Thank you dear.
Vincent (to Mouse & Eep): Are you two alright?
Mouse (to Vincent): I think so... what the hell was that all about? Why is CLANNG showing up at our house? Why didn't the alarm go off? Wait... I am not okay. I am freaked the fuck out.
Vincent (to Mouse): I don't know. He must not have opened a door the same way that Hiiri does, which is why the sensors didn't go off. I'm guessing. From the sounds of it, he wants to take out Hiiri and Carver. Why he wants you and Eep involved, I have NO idea... Fat Christ!
Mouse (to Vincent): Heh... You've been hanging out with Eep too long.
Vincent (to Mouse): Hee hee. I think so.
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): So, no coffee tomorrow, honey? ... And, I was so looking forward to catching up without an armed guard & being manacled to a chair.
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy): Oh, we'll speak its just going to be vicariously through a throwaway hench.
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Take care of yourself, Thaddeus. I'm seeing Bernard & his family tomorrow, should I send them your love?
Thaddeus von Clegg (to Poppy): Oh, please do. Well, dear sister. It has been very nice. but now I feel I really must leave.
Poppy (to Thaddeus von Clegg): Well, safe journey, big brother. (to Mouse, Eep & Vincent) Alright, Thaddeus is safely away. Is everyone okay? Or is that a dumb question?
Vincent (to Poppy): I'm...confused, honestly. At any rate, I don't suppose there's any point in playing the Perfect Tommy card anymore, is there? (to Eep) Are you OK, Slim? You haven't said a word.
Poppy (to Vincent): No, I think he figured it out, honey. He's playing things pretty close to the vest this time.. Something must have happened.
Eep (to Vincent): I'm fine. Fucking pissed off...
Mouse (to Vincent & Poppy): Not to seem ungrateful, but how did you guys know we were in trouble?
Vincent (to Mouse): Otto showed up at our door.
Mouse (to Vincent): He is getting such a treat tonight. (to Vincent, Eep & Poppy) I'd just really like to know what he meant by all of that talk about Hiiri, Carver & jobs to do. It seemed kind of ominous.
Eep (to Mouse): It seems damned ominous.
Poppy (to Mouse & Eep): Well, the fact that he thinks you're useful is good, honey. But, yes I agree it's all a little worrisome.
Mouse (to Poppy): Umm, Poppy not to change the subject or anything, but your shirt is buttoned funny...
Poppy (to Mouse): Oh, is it? ... I was just about to jump in the shower when Otto showed up, so I redressed in a hurry... There... All better.
Eep (to Poppy): Yeah? Then why is Vincent blushing?
Poppy (to Eep): Ummm, I have no idea, honey.
Vincent (to Eep): Oh, I am not! Are y'all done besmirching my good name?
Mouse (to Poppy & Vincent): So, there wasn't anything funny going on, at all? Perhaps, a little karmic retribution? :-)
Poppy (to Mouse): Honey, I have no idea what that means.
Eep (to Vincent): You said y'all again.
Mouse (to Poppy & Vincent): You don't, but he knows exactly what I mean.
Vincent (to Eep): You are going to point that out to me every time I say it, aren't you? (to Mouse) OK. I deserved that one.
Eep (to Vincent): Yes. Cause it's funny. Also, your accent is coming out.
Mouse (to Eep): Hmmm, do you think he's flustered, exhausted or distracted?
Eep (to Mouse): I dunno. All three?
Mouse (to Eep): Could be, could be... You know, I could really get used to this.
Eep (to Vincent): I can still hear your accent, by the way.
Poppy (to Eep & Mouse): What are you two hoping to achieve by tormenting Vincent & I with your accusations?
Vincent (to Poppy): I love how quickly they go from being freaked out by the presence of CLANNG in their apartment, to chapping our asses.
Poppy (to Vincent): It's probably just a coping mechanism... when we leave, they'll probably break down weeping or rip each other's clothes off. We could take bets, honey.
Vincent (to Poppy): Smart money is on the latter, hun.
Mouse (to Vincent, Eep & Poppy): And, on that note... I'm going to get a drink. Do any of you want a beer?
Vincent (to Mouse): No thanks, sweetie.
Eep (to Mouse): Yeah. Please.
Poppy (to Mouse): No, thank you, honey.
Mouse (to Poppy): Thanks for coming to our rescue.
Poppy (to Eep, Mouse): I'm glad you two are okay. (to Vincent) I'm going to check out the perimeter of the grounds, just to be sure.
Vincent (to Poppy): Thanks, hun. I'm going to see if I can adjust the alarm. Thaddeus can't cross over like we can, can he?
Poppy (to Vincent): No, he can't. But, he may have a different type of portal device than what Hiiri uses.
Vincent (to Poppy): Yeah. I'm guessing so.
Poppy (to Vincent): I know this is probably a stupid question...but, what if CLANNG can actually get rid of Hiiri & Carver, shouldn't we help?
Vincent (to Poppy): I want to say yes, hun. Especially after last time we ran into them, but... Well, I don't like the idea of getting into bed with CLANNG.
Poppy (to Vincent): I know. I just feel like it might be a case of the devil you know...
Mouse (to Eep): Here you go, handsome. How are you holding up?
Eep (to Mouse): Thanks. Uh, kinda freaked out. How bout you?
Mouse (to Eep): Yep, definitely freaked out... and, really want to crawl into our bed, pull the covers up & hide.
Eep (to Mouse): That sounds pretty fucking amazing right now. Want me to get rid of the goth Bobbsey Twins?
Mouse (to Eep): Yes, please... give them both a hug from me. I mean, don't actually give them one, just tell them I said that. :-)
Poppy (to Vincent): The perimeter is secure. Not to mention surrounded by cats. I don't remember there being that many cats in this neighborhood.
Vincent (to Poppy): Hee hee. I believe that would be Otto's doing.
Poppy (to Vincent): Heh. Well, I'm sorry for my part in all of this craziness. Before we go back inside with the gloomies, can I have a kiss?
Vincent (to Poppy): It's not your fault, hun. I'm the one who got everyone embroiled in this mess in the first place. Of course, if I didn't hide those plans for Tesla, I suppose I wouldn't have met you. And I'd love a kiss.
Poppy (to Eep): ... Oh... uh, it's not what it looks like...
Eep (to Poppy & Vincent): Uh huh. Um, look. I appreciate everything you guys did tonight. Like a lot. But it's been a long night, and uh...
Poppy (to Eep): Umm, happy to help. Don't mention it... Take care.
Vincent (to Eep): Hee hee. You don't have to say anything else, Slim. We can take a hint. We'll let you get to bed.
Eep (to Poppy & Vincent): Oh. Uh, yeah. Thanks again. Mouse said to let you know she'd hug you both if she were here, but, uhhh... Yeah. I'm not doing that.
Vincent (to Eep): Ha ha ha! Well, your loss, stud. See you two later.
Eep (to Mouse): So, Vincent and Poppy just headed home. After they were done making out on our porch, that is.
Mouse (to Eep): That's good... Wait. What?
Eep (to Mouse): I interrupted them when I walked out on the porch.
Mouse (to Eep): Oh... they are so weird.
Eep (to Mouse): So. Ready to hide under the covers with me?
Mouse (to Eep): Most definitely.
Vincent (to Poppy): Ready to head home, hun?
Poppy (to Vincent): Yes, honey... do you think he saw us kiss?
Vincent (to Poppy): If he did, I'm sure we'll hear ALL about it tomorrow. Those two are hilarious when they join forces, aren't they?
Poppy (to Vincent): They would be, if they weren't aiming it at us, honey.
Vincent (to Poppy): Tell me about it. Thank you for coming with me tonight.
Poppy (to Vincent): It was my pleasure, honey. I'm just glad that it wasn't as eventful as it could have been.
Vincent (to Poppy): You and me both. Good heavens, I'm exhausted. I'm ready to sleep for a month. Or three. Unless of course, you want me to finish reading that Lucky Charms box to you. ;-P
Poppy (to Vincent): How about you read it to me in bed, honey? ;-)
Vincent (to Poppy): Oh. Heh. Well, I think I could be persuaded.
Poppy (to Vincent): I am the luckiest girl, honey.
Vincent (to Poppy): Hee hee. Well, I'm feeling like a pretty lucky lad myself right about now.
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh my...
