poi 01; video

[blitzcheer]

[ Hello, train, Tidus on the screen, and the call is coming from (inside the house) inside the cinema car. Fortunately, when no one's watching any movies.

He gives a fake cough, hand up to his mouth to go with it. ]

Ahem. So! I don't have any muffins or a guy-cute face like Ryo's, but there is a cute guy I wanna talk about, and a vote.

That guy? Is my pal Romeo who's been here way too long. And the vote? Is about the popcorn machine in here.

[ He moves, pointing over to where the popcorn machine sits at the far end of the aisle. ]

Hard to see from down here, but the guy who bought that and buys the kernels? That was all him! And I know a lot of us've gotten fun out of it. So if you have, why not spare a vote to making them permanent? Either that or getting an art car. If you've seen Romeo around, I bet it's been him having fun with the paints!

[ And his mouth draws into a wider grin saying. ]

Thanks for your time! [ He gives a fun little salute. ] And see ya around!

Comments

[monkeyinthewrench]

...aww, I'm sorry. The muffin man got to me first. Next time, promise.

And hey, in the meantime there's a recipe here to make pretzels! We could do pretzel knots, that's also a classic theater snack.

[blitzcheer]

Next time - I'm holding that to you!

[ But he says it jokingly, not sincere. ]

But pretzel knots, huh? ...is that with that tinned stuff? The new food?

[monkeyinthewrench]

Yeah, it's one of the recipes. Pretty sure I can tweak it and make some really sugary pretzel bites. He'll love 'em.

[averyusefultray]

It's hard to argue with making kids happy as a bribe. A lot of them would benefit from an art car.

[blitzcheer]

You bet! Madoka and Romeo have been trying for the art car for ages.

[ Heh. ] You could make 'em happy by joining in sometimes, too. Let out your creative side!

[averyusefultray]

I believe there was an argument for glitter containment.\

[Just making them happy is enough in the absence of any practical concerns]

I've joined in a few times. Their enthusiasm reminds me of one of my kids.

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[myblueskies]

Wow mister Tidus! [A smiling face far too close to the camera]

You don't got to do that! I got lots of points so I don't mind buying popcorn all the time! I'm going to spend some of my points to get loads of votes though! So I can help Madoka get a art carriage!

[blitzcheer]

There you are!

[ And his way too close face. It brightens Tidus's grin instantly. ]

Everyone uses the popcorn machine - they can spare a vote and help out. Then you'll have even more points for that art car. [ Oh! ] Don't forget to tell the train everything you want in the art car!

[myblueskies]

That will be good! If everyone works together I bet we can get all the things in no time at all! There's lots of us and we all have lots of points!

[So though dividing by five is beyond him, he is sure they will be able to get enough votes eventually!]

We got to get a pool for you too so we can all play Blitzball!

[nell_of_soulwood]

I threw a couple of points that way. Anything that will make Romeo happy is alright by me!

[blitzcheer]

Great, Nell! Thanks! [ Wonderful, as always. ]

And hey, you ever want anything buying. I offered seeds before! You tell them the names, I'll get them, alright? That scaffolding looks like it won. Time for a green-fingers like you to have some fun!

[fivemilesdeep]

You may not have muffins, but you do have a cute face.

[Turnabout is fair play, and Ryo is comfortable enough with Tidus to engage.]

You have a good point about the popcorn, though, and I have muffins left - I'd be happy to give a muffin to anyone who votes for popcorn too.

[He made a lot of muffins.]

[blitzcheer]

[ If Ryo's handing over some compliments, he'll get a wink for it. ]

I dunno if it's your face, the muffins, or what, but if you can sprinkle the same magic you did for the scaffolding this way, I'll take it!

[ A pause. ]

And a muffin?

[ Always gotta be cheeky. ]

i had to come up with an excuse bc she's not Quite stupid enough to entirely miss the list kjghfdg

[philosopherspotato]

[A Potato Rises.]

we can all get more popcorn?

[Whispered softly, nigh conspiratorially,]

...I thought it was just for one person to have popcorn....

tbf popcorn kernels would have been added later than the rest if that helps, idk

[blitzcheer]

It's for everyone, [ Tidus declares with some flair in his voice. For show! For fun. ] Just like everything on that list! If anyone tells you otherwise, they're bein' greedy.

[ Don't let them bully you, Potato! ]

[flatteries]

[ Wow. Look at Tidus being all cute. All enthusiastic about getting the kids something nice. And.. honestly, isn't this the perfect moment for it, when things must be extra hard and confusing for them? ]

You're a pretty convincing salesman, Tidus. Guess I have absolutely no choice but to help you get little Romeo the stuff for that popcorn machine now.

[ There's a teensy pause, and then he just can't resist: ]

Though I hear there's also someone really looking forward to that pool option!

[blitzcheer]

Thank you, thank you! [ comes from the other side as Inigo gives his compliments, his inability to do anything else than to help the best little guy pal ever (that's not Gibbs!). A mock bow of the head and all!

And then comes that addition, and Tidus looks at the screen, smile turning to a smirk. ]

Sure there is. And there's a guy I know who'd love that dance car. [ Two can play this game. ] Already threw some points in. You wanna help me out?

[happyends]

...

[ Even after Madoka already hits the reply button, she's still quiet for a moment. Looking a little awkward. It seems like her mood still isn't the best, but.. she's trying..! ]

Tidus.. Did you already get enough people to help out Romeo..? Should I spend some points too..?

[blitzcheer]

Madoka! [ His smile softens to see her, less energetic, but warmer. ]

You can if you want. But what about the art car? I threw some points into it already. [ --votes. Points. Eh, whatever. ] I know you and him would love it.

[ So, it's not like they're not thinking about Romeo still...! ]

[fennu]

Is the art car for Madoka?

[ Immediate deadpan response, tbh. ]

[blitzcheer]

Madoka would love an art car.

[ In turn, Tidus gives a sly 'Yes, you should vote for the art car for the cutest pink-haired girl around'.

And by sly, we mean totally innocent. ]

[asheaveniswide]

[Hey! It's some new guy with weird eyes! ...And ... it looks like the music car and ... and is that Elidibus dangling from the wall in the background?

He doesn't seem injured at least..]

What is this voting you speak of?

In Zenos's Video

[wewillwewill]

[That is certainly Elidibus. He does look a little rumpled. Is that a knife pinning him to the wall? Surely not.

There's no blood anyway. So he's fine. I mean. Watch how he reaches for the totally not knife and starts to wiggle it back and forth in preparation of tugging it out of the wall while Zenos's back is turned.]

[gundamofthedesert]

Those both seem like worthy causes. I know there are a number of people who would enjoy them.

[blitzcheer]

[ Why hello there, Quatre! ]

Every little helps! I know plenty people use the popcorn machine now and then. Throwing over a single vote won't hurt.

[ And then there's the art car, but you know. ]