digthefuzz | Overflow Post [Inugami]

One football each?! We must have brought in a lot of francs for that! [Not that she is at all complaining.] With each child with their own football, all playing a game at once... That would be very hard to keep up with! And a little painful too, I think.

[So many footballs flying around. So many chances for her to get smacked in the face by a stray ball.]

But so long as the children have fun then that is what matters most.

Um... Yeah, sure.

[He shrugs.]

You know what they say. No pain, no gain? ...But yeah, I'm sure they're having an awesome time! You can rest in peace now.

What?! But it isn't my time yet! The orphans are blessed while I rest in peace? That can't be fair, can it?! Or is this the true price you must pay for that many footballs...

[Nice way of wording it Kurt. While she isn't the selfish sort, perhaps some of the orphans wouldn't mind giving their footballs back so she can live another day? Then she can work on making more money for more balls!]

Well... a lot of footballs would be expensive... but that's not the point!

I didn't mean it like an eternal rest! More of a... really great nap, you know?

That... Sounds much more enjoyable, yes. A good nap after a hard days work providing for the orphans and dancing at the theatre. After a day like that I could rest easy!

Ah, what about you mister ticket clipper? Once you're done working as hard as you can, how do you like to end your day? If you're a person for naps like me then I could recommend some good spots for you.

[He gives a stretch.]

Maybe. I still have a lot of energy left, man! But I am curious about what spots you'd recommend.

Then for when you find yourself with no energy, I'll give you some of my choices!

[Leaning back against the bench, she starts counting off each of her fingers for every suggestion she makes.]

The first would be just in front of the church on a warm day, so you are close to God and there to help when you are needed! Second, the library. It's always very quiet and cozy in there, so it's easy to nod off. Third would be the side door of the Chattes Noires! It's far enough away from the street to not be too noisy, and the soft hum of the lights is almost relaxing. Fourth would definitely be... [Feel free to cut in anytime you like Kurt. She will happily keep naming off locations for as long as he seems interested! And then some.]

O-okay, I think I got enough! Trust me, the ticket clipper has quite the restful future ahead.

For lucky seven it would be- [Oh, okay. That's enough for now it seems.] I thought it would be best to mention all the spots I enjoy the most! I hope out of the ones you try, at least one them leaves you feeling fully refreshed.

[Not that she mentioned any spots that could actually be visited here. Perhaps the library someday! But for now, nope, none of that list was useful in the slightest.]

After your restful future, what then? You too must have something you enjoy when you're not taking tickets and napping.

[Yeah Kurt wondered what was up with that. He's also starting to wonder if she still remembers that this is just them play-acting??? But he goes along sheepishly with a shrug.]

Um... video games! That's what brings me peace.

[Oh right. They're just playing. Yup.

Sheee might have forgotten that part but now is far too invested in what they have going to actually think about how they got here in the first place.

But hey, it's all in good fun! Right??]

Video games? That would be... Ah, you enjoy games of football and hide-and-seek on "video" then. Was my guess right? Was I close?

[I am from the 1920s and what the heck are video games.]

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Um... Something like that. [He scratches at his head, trying not to think about the unpleasantness he now associates with hide and seek.]

Do you... know anything about video games?

[Oops, bad choice in game there. Sorry dude.]

I don't, not a thing. But! I can tell from the name that they must be very fun and the more people you have to share a video game with the more fun it will be. [Since all games are fun and better in groups. Why would putting a video on the front of it make it any different.] Am I still on the right track?

[He'll live.]

You're on the right track alright! You're almost driving a train!

Man, it's a total bummer you never heard of them. But they're pretty much like games you can play on a screen! There are games on the phones we get here, you know... they're just ridiculously hard!

[For now.]

Yes, the Erica express is pulling into the right station! [Making a fist pump motion like she's pulling the horn on a train.] Oh, yes, the phone games? Those are video games? I've played one of those already. It was only my first time playing but I managed to get a two!

[Flappy Bird is hard.]

[He laughs at her motion and plays along.]

All aboard?! [Then he nods.]

Oh so you are already familiar! Yeah, video games are kind of a lot like that. But most of them are on tv screens! And they usually have a lot more detail to them.

With the games we have in our phones? I'd say a two is pretty impressive! [He presents a thumbs up.]

[Were she not still worn out then she would be up on her feet and acting like a train. Instead she settles for moving her arms to imitate the wheels of a train.]

Ah, I wonder if this mean you'll clip train tickets now or if you will stay with the theatre. [Please stay with the theatre. Even just playing around like this has her looking a little down, thinking he might change jobs on her like that.] Or maybe you could get a video game job instead. You seem to know a lot about them. Your score on your phone must be at least... Three times what I can do.

[He just tugs at the air like a conductor.]

My score on the phone? It depends on the game, but it's nothing to be proud of. And hey, why don't I just combine all three games? A theater train sounds totally radical! Either way, I won't leave you hanging.

A train like that... I've never thought of anything like it before.

[Humming to herself as she considers this. Not that she needs to think on it for long. Her face is soon lighting up as she's completely taken by the idea.]

A traveling performance, getting people to their destinations and entertaining them on the way there! We could all see different sights and put on a new show for every trip we make... Ah, a rolling revue!! Isn't it wonderful?!

Totally wonderful! A rolling revue? I bet we'd draw in some rolling reviews! [He tries to joke as he carries on.]

The kids can come too, so they can all see the world. Man, it's actually starting to sound more like a circus... but that's still cool!

That would be a circus, wouldn't it? But we could perform on the train itself while it moves! Then we really would be a rolling reviewed revue to review roll and... It would be spectacular, wouldn't it?! [TOO MANY RS. TOO MANY REVUES.]

We could have separate cars for each performance. And if the children came along with everyone then we could all see France together! May God be with you for such a wonderful idea.

That's one way to get things rolling! [He'll just avoid the rest of the rs for now. And then bashfully scratches at his head at the praise.]

H-hey, I just came up with the seed idea! And you're really running with it. You're the one making it wonderful!

I'm making it wonderful? Really? [That's really touching to hear. So much so her cheeks turn a little pink.] Oh no, really, it was thanks to you that we could come up with this idea!

[Don't think she won't go back and forth over who really made this idea what it is okay. She will.]

In fact, 'we' sounds just right I think. The rolling revue was a joint effort between us both! The ticket clipper and the stage dancer.

[He chuckles.]

Fine, fine. If you insist... We can share credit. It's the children that really matter in the end, right?

...Hey, did we ever exchange names?

Right! In the end, no matter where the idea came from, it's the children who will benefit the most. I'm sure they would be thankful as well!

[The thought of children being happy and having fun. It really is lovely to think about. She ends up sighing to herself while she considers his question.]

You know, I'm not sure! It might be a little late now but just in case, my name is Erica Fontaine. Next time I'll be sure to ask the name of the ticket clipper sooner.

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