4. voice

[rickitikitarr]

All right, this is all good fun and games, kids, but I'm going to be the one who spoils it by asking the question.

What the hell is going on?

And, for that matter, if we're the ones apparently running the show now, is anyone steering the boat?

[Ricki does not want the barge to smash into a sun and everyone to burn up, even though he's currently in the inmate-reclaimed bar and part of him is rather enjoying the fiddling.]

Comments

[rickitikitarr]

I didn't. You didn't. Know where I can find swim trunks?

[tucky]

Ask for some. We can do that now, right?

[rickitikitarr]

Can we? Who do we ask?

[tucky]

Um... I don't know. I just said it out loud, and it happened.

[rickitikitarr]

You'll have to be very careful with that. The right slip of the tongue-

[tucky]

What do you mean?

[rickitikitarr]

Once upon a time, a penniless fisherman caught a goldfish, and when he pulled it from the sea it spoke to him. "Free me good fisherman, and I'll grant you any wish you please."

He wished for riches, power, and a beautiful wife, and tossed the fish back into the sea. The next morning he wakes up in an opulent palace, surrounded by splendor, luxury and obedient servants. A gorgeous woman comes into the bedroom, strokes his hair back tenderly and tells him: "Ferdinand, sweetheart, get up. It's time we go to Sarajevo."

oh my god I love it

[tucky]

I don't... get it.

But I really think asking for some swim trunks will be okay. If you don't want to, I can do it for you; I don't mind.

[rickitikitarr]

Here's a better one.

A man finds a genie, and it grants him three wishes. He decides to wish for money, and new and wonderful home fore his family, and to save his third wish for later. He goes home to his new mansion, and settles down in the living room to read the newspaper, where his children are watching television. A commercial comes on tv, and without thinking he begins to sing along; I wish I were an Oscar Mayer wiener...

[tucky]

[It takes her a moment, but then she laughs.]

Okay, okay. I'll be careful, I promise.

But I just got you a swimsuit and it came out fine. It's down here at the pool if you want it.

[rickitikitarr]

I'm on my way. Where is it again?

[tucky]

Level one. I'll go stand outside the door so you can see me.

[And that's just what she does, pulling a robe on over her suit and heading out to the hallway.]

[rickitikitarr]

[He nods, and decides;]

Don't, I think I'm about ready to turn in, a swimming adventure is a little much for me right now.

[tucky]

Aw, too bad.

But-- yeah, that's where it is, for when you're ready.

[rickitikitarr]

Thanks. Very thoughtful of you.

[tucky]

You want me to leave the suit here too, or bring it over?

[rickitikitarr]

I'll come by and pick it up later.

[tucky]

[In response, she gives him a grin and a snappy little salute. Fake wardening is fun!]