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!

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[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?

[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!

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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!

[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.

[blitzcheer]

Glitter was not made to be contained.

[ It's chaos. Pure chaos. ]

How old are your kids anyway? Like...they're your crew on your ship, right?

[nell_of_soulwood]

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

[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.]

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....

[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]

I'm pretty sure even with an art car it will get into the ventilation system.

[Though she's not going to let that stop the kids.]

They're eighteen and nineteen... not really kids any more but they'll always be my kids.

[And she should probably clarify given that the roster is really quite clear on it]

They're not mine biologically.

[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!

[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. ]

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! ]

it does actually bc it means she could have just heard and never read lmfao

[philosopherspotato]

Ohhhhhhh....

I couldn't pick what to choose...there's only six, but there's a lot more than six to vote for...

[blitzcheer]

Oh, you bet. And you make them with him? You'll make the kid's day. He loves trying new things.

[ Heh. ] You a coffee guy? He's also been learning coffee art.

perfect

[blitzcheer]

You'll get more votes later, right? [ ...Tidus hopes they'll get more votes for free later!! ] So pick the stuff you like the most now.

Any of 'em really stand out to you?

[philosopherspotato]

Definitely..!!

[..............] ...but it's more than six.

[blitzcheer]

Well! Sounds like it's time to make a list! And decide: Which ones do you really really want the soonest?

There's a bunch I think'll be great to have, but I'm just one guy, so I've gotta think about where to put my votes too.

[ So: ] What's your top wants?

[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!

[blitzcheer]

It's gonna take a while - but we'll get there! [ Ohhh. He speaks thoughtfully: ] Think there's a way we can convince the train to give us more votes?

[ Conspiration time, Romeo...! ]

[philosopherspotato]

A list...

[Oh no! Oh no!!! OH NO!!!] Ummmmmmmmm..!!

I can't pick just six though..!!

[It's her worst enemy...CHOICES!]

[blitzcheer]

Don't pick six for your list - order them! You can have as many on your list!

[ Oh, right-! ] And you can buy more votes too! If you want to.