Muppet College Dorms: The Next Semester

[Muppet Newsgirl]

(listening to conversation)

MN: Yeah, Sara, we call it the Stupid Bowl where I come from. For the last several years when it's been on, I've usually been in my room doing homework.
Nora: Loud and clear. But some of my cousins are bowl maniacs.
Storyteller: (scribbling on paper) ...a yearly ritual in which silly creatures in brightly colored suits of armor wrestle for possession of a sacred oval-shaped object, while other silly creatures sit off to one side and partake of ceremonial dishes of fried foods...
MN: (laughing) Now you're talking, Storyteller!
Nora: About Valentine's day...what are you two doing?
MN: (snort) I've got a presentation to prepare for an English class that day, and a huge paper due in history.
Storyteller: And I'm teaching a few more classes on myths, Fraggle lore and urban legends.
Nora: Yeah...sometimes I think the day is now calculated to make singles feel inadequate.
MN: And to make the greeting card and chocolate makers feel fat and happy.
Storyteller: Oh, don't bother with them. We'll just spend time goofing off after we're all done with work that day, how's that?
Nora: Nice.
MN: Cool.

[Katzi428]

Rosita: Hmmm...somebody looks tired.
Yeah...I am.stifling a yawn
Prairie:Why don't you go on to bed,Kath?We'll let Gaffer in when she's done playing with Fatatita.
Well....
skritch...skritch....skritch at the doorGaffer:Meow?
Hmmm...psychic kitty!
Rosita:I have her.opening the doorOK Gaffer...you ready to come in for the night?
Gaffer rubs against Rosita's legs purring,then Prairie's then hops on my lap and purrs
Such a good girl!
Prairie:There's fresh food in your bowl Gaffer. When you're done,come to bed,kitty.scratching Gaffer on the head

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: Phew... I did it!
Uncle Deadly: Finally! *darts off to the fan-fic library*
Ryan: *smirks* Well, at least he wasn't too excited.
Clifford: Heh heh, it's good to see you're gettin' back to yourself Ry-guy.
Ryan: Heh, tell me about it. It's good to be coming back too.
Clifford: I bet.
Ryan: Yup, everything's starting to get back to normal...
Gonzo: Hey! Ryan!
Ryan: Yeah?
Ryan: Are you supposed to put DVDs in the toaster?
Ryan: ...No...
Gonzo: ...Oops. So... That's NOT how you burn a DVD then?
Ryan: ...Yup, back to normal.

[The Count]

*Both the Count and I zip off to the fanfic library after Uncle D...

[Erine81981]

Grover: *watching TV*

And there. Done with my new DVD holder thingy.

Herry: Looks nice. Glad you got all those DVD's off the floor.

Me too.

Oscar: *pops in*

Grover: Grouchie!

Oscar: What's all the hubbub?

Finally got the living room cleaned.

Oscar: *looks* What? You had a pretty trashy place here. And now you cleaned it up?

Yep. Hows it look?

Oscar: I hate it! *walks out the door*

Grover: I love it clean. It looks a whole lot nicer.

Why thank you Grover. I'm heading off to bed. Putting that thing together sure did make me tired. Good night guys.

Grover: Good night.

Herry: Good night Kyle.

Voice Over: Muppet Dorms was brought to you by the letter "D" and by the Number "12." Muppet Dorms is a production of Muppet Central Forms. "Well since I'm only 5 years old I better go on to bed. Good night everybody."
Zzzzzzz....zzzzzz.....zzzzz......

[redBoobergurl]

Beth: Grr, my coffee maker isn't working right
Cookie: Me sorry to hear that. Me like coffee too sometimes
Beth: What don't you like Cookie Monster?
Cookie: Hmmm, that a tough question
Wanda: Well, I suppose we could go out for coffee
Red: Coffee!! Yes!
Beth: Red, you don't need any caffeine, you're always energetic enough
Red: Aww, come on
Beth: Ok everyone, let's go to the coffee shop and we'll see what we can get there
Red: Yes!
Cookie: Sound good to me
Wanda: Yeah, I could go for some java!

[The Count]

Java you say? Certainly. *Trumpets start up a festive fanfare, as the hallmark song plays to the tune of some Dancing Slinkies stepping on each other's toes.
So I guess you're off to Jim's Coffee House then... Kinda surprised Cookie likes coffee, since he told Ernie he prefers cookie juice in that song they did when the monster was invited to the basement dweller's apartment for breakfast that one time. Oh well, guess he's acquired a taste for it, nothing bad with that. See yo guys around.

[Ruahnna]

(Catherine dashes into the room, runs to the kitchen and starts a cup of tea in the microwave. She shucks off her jacket and drapes it over a recliner as she passes, and is taking off her tennis shoes at a dead hop/run. She disappears into her room, re-emerging approximately 15 seconds later wearing dress pants and a sweater, which has--from the look of her hair--just been hauled hastily over her head. She had a new stack of books in her hands, her purse and a canvas bag full of...something that bounces and jolts against her legs.) She drops these things on the recliner as well, runs to the kitchen and pours milk and sweetener into her tea and gulps it halfway down in one big swig. She throws open a cupboard and hauls out mixing bowls and measuring spoons, then digs through the pantry for assorted foodstuffs. For about four-and-a-half minutes, she mixes and measures like a maniac, then pours what she has created into one bowl. Carefully, she layers a crust over the top of the vegetable pie and wraps it in plastic wrap. She snatches a note from the magnatized notepad on the fridge, scrawls "Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees" on it and slaps it onto the plastic wrap, pushing the whole thing into the fridge. She gulps the rest of her tea, puts the cup in the sink, and runs to put on her coat, pick up her purse, her books and her satchel. She dashes for the door but pulls up abruptly at the sight of Kermit, Fozzie and Piggy all looking at her formidably, blocking her exit from the room.)

Catherine: (a little nervously) Um, hi guys. What's, um, up?
Kermit: (crossing his arms across his chest and looking at her sternly) Your roomies would like a word with you.
(In spite of the serious look on his face, Catherine cannot help throwing Piggy a "isn't he darling when he's taking charge?" look, which Piggy answers with a smug, "Yep, and he's all mine" look.)
Kermit: (irritably) Stop doing that!
Catherine: Doing what?
Kermit: That whole...girly thing where you talk to each other without talking. It's...it's disconcerting.
Fozzie: Yeah--what he said.
Catherine: (putting on a serious face with effort) Okay. I'm listening. What do you all want to tell me.
(Kermit looks at Piggy, who nods slightly, and at Fozzie, who bobs his head up and down, then turns back to Catherine.)
Kermit: This is an intervention. You're--you're working waaaay to hard. You're taking too many classes, we never see you, and you're going to wear yourself down to a frazzle.
Fozzie: Um, aren't those the little people who live underground?
Kermit: Not now, Fozzie.
Piggy: Can it, furbrain.
Catherine: Oh, guys. Look--I'm really sorry. This wasn't exactly planned. I didn't mean to take on these extra classes but it just sortof happened. Aren't you finding the casseroles that I'm leaving for you? ANd I'm trying to pick up a little when I come in at night--
Kermit: That's not the point! We're certainly capable of feeding ourselves in a pinch.
Piggy: Speak for yourself, frog.
Fozzie: And it's kindof eerie that way food just keep appearing in the fridge. (He looked around nervously.) It's like we have pixies or something.
Kermit: (giving Piggy and Fozzie exasperated looks) And some of us could certainly do more than we're doing to contribute to the state of the room, (Piggy and Fozzie look away innocently) but that's not what this is about.
Catherine: It's not?
Kermit: NO! We don't miss you because you cook and clean--
Piggy: And help me iron my clothes--
Fozzie: --and find my stuff--
Kermit: --and organize our notes and pack us lunches and--
Fozzie: (very quietly and wistfully) kiss us goodnight.
Catherine: Oh, Fozzie...guys....
Kermit: We--we miss you, and we've been sortof worried about you. Your burning the candle at both ends.
Fozzie: What candle?
Piggy: And those bags under your eyes need some serious attention.
Catherine: Well, I....
Kermit: Tell me what your schedule is like for the next week. We'll help you get things more organized, and then I want to see some changes around here. I want you home for dinner with us, and watching movies with us.
Fozzie: And snuggling on the couch with us.
Piggy: And making us popcorn.
Kermit: Piggy!
Piggy: (wounded) I was just trying to be helpful.
Catherine: (a little misty-eyes) You guys...gosh.
(Fozzie is the first one to rush in and hug her, then Kermit and Piggy come over and put their arms around her in a great big, frog-pig-bear-snuggle. After a long moment, everybody sighs, then begins to giggle.)
Catherine: I'm sorry--this has been such a crazy start of my year. I...I'll do better, I promise. I still have the Friday night class, but it will get better from here, I promise. Okay?
Kermit: Okay. Okay with you guys?
Fozzie: I'm okay with it!
Piggy: Moi is okay with it, too.
(Everybody stands there hugging for a minute more.)
Piggy: Um, somebody's on my foot.
Kermit: Oh, sorry.
Catherine: Can I, um, go to class now? (She pats Fozzie, who is still holding on tightly.)
Kermit: Um, sure. But no more new projects, okay?
Catherine: (hastily crossing her fingers behind her back) Um, I'll try.
Kermit: (sternly) Try hard.
Catherine: (saluting) Yes sir. (looking at Piggy) Geez, he's cute when he's authoritative!
Piggy: (sighing) I know....
Kermit: (blushing) Aw, sheesh. Go on--go to class already! (Catherine disappears around the door and Kermit goes and looks after her.) But I expect you home for supper, Missy! Got it?!
(Kermit turns around to see Fozzie and Piggy looking at him. Fozzie pats him on the back. Piggy kisses him on the head.)
Piggy: You did good, Mon Capitan.
Fozzie: Yeah. Good job.
Kermit: (grimly) Thanks. I just hope it works.

[redBoobergurl]

Beth: Finally!
Wanda: Finally what?
Beth: I've finally posted the first chapter of my new fan fic!
Wanda: You mean the one where Rowlf and I...
Beth: Yep, that's the one!
Wanda: Wow! So, does Ed know yet?
Beth: I don't think so, but I'm sure he'll find it soon. It's not a long chapter, but it's a start
Wanda: True enough.

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *bounces up and down*
Uncle Deadly: Someone's happy.
Ryan: Sha! I had a great day and actually got a chapter of Trip posted last night!
Uncle Deadly: *nods* Good. Now, when can we expect the next chapter?
Ryan: You can't rush success.
Uncle Deadly: I can try.

[The Count]

*Hears the announcement from Beth and rushes over to the fanfic library to read and rave over the new story!

[BEAR]

Ernie: Wow, so many stories updated today.
Big Bird: Oh boy! I love a good story!
Ernie: Me too!
Big Bird: (giggles) Hehehe!

[The Count]

Collapsing into bed... Night guys, see you tomorrow.

[BEAR]

Ernie: The Dorms were brought to you today by the number 10 and the letter S, for words like story, sleep and sunny...what Rubber Duckie?
RD: (Squeaks)
Ernie: Aah and "squeak" too! Khekhekhe!

[Erine81981]

*watching some an old Alivn Show sing along tape* I just love them chipmunks.

Grover: I used to know them.

How?

Grover: All of us from the F.A.S.A.

Who's that?

Herry: It's the Fictional Animal Stars of America.

I see. So you do know the Chipmunks.

Maurice: We pretty much know all of our cartoon counterparts.

That's so cool. Could we meet any of them?

Grover: Most are not around anymore but we might be able to do some research.

Thanks guys. Maybe some of the other guys would love to come along. I'll ask them. *runs off to talk to the others*

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: Ugh, where is everyone?
Gonzo: Right here.
Camilla: Brawk.
Ryan: Not you... Lisa, Leyla, Beau, no one is online!
Gonzo: Can't you just walk to their rooms?
Ryan: I wish.
Gonzo: Did you break your legs? Cool!
Ryan: No, Gonzo I- Oh, never mind...

[Erine81981]

Hey Ryan. The Monsters are going to take me to go see some of the oldest cartoon characters. Would ya'll like to go?

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: ...Sha! Of course I would!
Clifford: Man, if we're gettin' outta this place, I'm in.
Gonzo: Nah, I'll stay back with Camilla for some alone time.
Camilla: Brawk, bawk brawk.
Uncle Deadly: I think I'll stay here too.
Gonzo: How can it be alone time if you're here?
Ryan: *rolls eyes* C'mon Cliff, let's go.
Clifford: Gladly.

[Erine81981]

Cool. See 'round Gonzo.

At the F.A.S.A. ToonTown......

Wooooow! This place is really cool. There's Mickey.

Grover: Hey there mousey babieeeee!

Herry: There's all sorts of chracters here.

I would have never known that ever cartoon character lives here.

Maurice: I know what you mean. I used to visit Six Flags alot. That's where I meet Bugs Bunny and Daffy.

Neat story Maurice.

FilFil: My dad told me about this place. I have never been.

Grover: You are going to love it here FilFil.

Hey Ryan. Lookie at that. It's Alvin from the 50's. ALVIN!

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: EEEEEEE!! ALVIN!! I'm your biggest fan!!
Clifford: ...I'm begining to think I should've stayed home..

[tvlistingman]

PETER: Guess what

BABY BEAR: What?

PETER: We are going to the Fictional Animal Stars of America and I'm going to shoow

ZOE: Yeah

LITTLE BIRD: I get to meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse

PETER: To F.A.S.A we go, here we are

LITTLE BIRD: Look, There's Bugs Bunny and Alvin

BABY BEAR: And Mickey and Minnie

PETER: And Sylvester and Tweety

ZOE: And there is Donald Duck and Goofy and Lassie!!!

[Erine81981]

YES ALVIN! I'm also your biggest fan too! Oh, hey Peter. Zoe. Baby Bear and Little Bird. Glad ya'll could join us.

Grover: Daffy. Your the duck I just need to see.

Herry: Hey Zoe. Baby Bear. What's have ya'll been up to?

FilFil: Wow! This is cool. There's Porky Pig! *waves* Hey Mr. Pig!

Maurice: Hi there Bosco. I haven't heard of you since the reruns on Nick.

I can't believe every cartoon character lives here. Wow. *spots Popeye* It's the strongest man in the world. Popeye! Can I have your autograph?

Grover: Thank you Daffy. Yes. That should work.

Five Hours later..........

Cool! We get to stay here for the night.

FilFil: Were getting to stay at the Flintstones. This is a dream come true.

Herry: I've got to stay with them before. I just love Wilma's brountoebugers.

Good night everyone.

Grover: Good night.

Maurice: Good night Mr. and Mrs Flintstone. Good night too, Dino.

I flips a switch and a DinoBird flies out and flips the switch Sweet.

[The Count]

*Blam! *Crush!
And don't let me hear you round these parts again, you helium-sucking rodents!!!

Guys, it's a nice idea to have a trip to the F.A.S.A., but please remember these are the Muppet College Dorms. The Muppets should and do take precedeence over all other invited guests. Not to say that thesekind of trips can't take place, just clear 'em with me first before going on your own little tangent adventures. Especially since I don't want to have to wade through random post after random post to try and find where to come back in with normal MC dorm life and where to find the Muppetness.

Hated to squelch their fun like that, but these trips have to be approved through the proper channels first.
Count: I understand my friend.
Say, have you heard from Catherine?
Count: No... But I think her and her roomies reached an understanding.
Me: *In Kermit voice: Oh good. And Uncle Deadly hasn't found about...
Count: No, he hasn't. He'll be thoroughly surprised though.
Good... Now maybe some dreams will materialize and coagulize my own unknowing number notions... *Heads off to bed.

[tvlistingman]

(back at the Muppet College Dorms)

PETER: Gee, it is nice to be back at the MC Dorms after a short and quick visit to the Fictional Animal Stars of America

LITTLE BIRD: I got to meet the Flintstones and Mickey Mouse and Yogi Bear

BABY BEAR: And Me and Yogi played baseball together

ZOE: And we and Porky Pig had a race

LITTLE BIRD: And me and Tweety Bird had a race around the loop

PETER: That's good and I got to show the cartoon characters my TV Listings and they are pretty impressed with that

ZOE: Well good for You, Now we are getting back to the MC Dorms life

PETER: We are going to have pancakes for breakfast

BABY BEAR: Sounds good!!!

[Erine81981]

Glad to be back home. Thanks again Grover.

Grover: Not a problem. Now I have to go off to work. Charlie needs me.

Alright Grover. See you when you get off. Maybe me and the gang will go eat there tonight.

Grover: Would be nice to see you there. Bye. *leaves*

I'll have to see when Herry gets off work. Maurice.

Maurice: Yes Kyle?

Tell FilFil that will be going to Walmart soon.

Maurice: Alrighty.

[theprawncracker]

Clifford: Hey Ry man, what's up?
Ryan: Hey Cliff, I wish nothing was up, but unfourtunately I've got an essay due tomorrow and a world history test to study for.
Clifford: Ew. Sorry 'bout that dude.
Ryan: *shrug* I'll get it done. Oh, and by the way, I whipped up some muffins for Kyle and the monsters for taking us to F.A.S.A. yesterday. Could you run 'em over to his room?
Clifford: Sure dude, it's not like I got a life or anything.
Ryan: Thanks Cliff.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

(at the dinner table)
MN: (glances at watch) Wonder where Nora is? She was due an hour ago.
Storyteller: Business must be brisk down at Coming Unbound...but I do hope she comes in; the chowder's getting cold.
(Door slams open, Nora comes running in, looking upset)
MN: You okay?
Nora: No. (collapses on sofa)
MN: Tell me.
Nora: It's Mrs. Farley. She's in the hospital.
Storyteller: Good grief, what happened?
Nora: She was up on one of the rolling ladders, re-stocking the horror/thriller section. It fell back from the wall, and she fell and hurt herself.
MN: Oh...Nora, that's terrible.
Nora: I'm going to help pull some weight while she's gone, and she's got her niece and nephew coming in to help out...but...I'm just kind of freaked out.
Storyteller: Understood. You take it easy tonight, Nora, and we'll send some flowers to the hospital. (Nora departs for room) You know what I'm thinking?
MN: Yeah, those ladders are supposed to be bolted at the top. Something's not right.
Storyteller: Definitely not right...do you think it could have been...
MN: It very well could have been, but I don't want to talk about it when Nora's here. She's upset enough as it is.

[The Count]

Mmm... Do I smell a story wafting from the door marked Lucky #7? Certainly hope so, we could do with some fresh new stories in the fanfic library... Along with updates to some old ones. It's as delectable as the chowder with clams and hearty New England cream broth.
Count: Chowder's ready... Served us 2, 2 bowls to go vith the crab and onins and peppers pizza.
Ah, thanks buddy... Dinner and a story, or at least I hope there'll be a story soon...

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *yawns* Essay's done...
Uncle Deadly: Time to Trip now?
Ryan: No... Still got a test to study for.
Uncle Deadly: THEN time to Trip?
Ryan: Then three geometry assignments.
Uncle Deadly: ...Do we Trip then?
Ryan: And then I sleep.
Uncle Deadly: *mutters*

[The Count]

*Hears muttering from Ryan's roommate... Well, maybe he'll like what were scheming for the date on the calendar one week from yesterday. At least that's got me motivated to write something. If only I could finally decide and get rid of those ol' couning blues. Oh well, it'll get sorted out hopefully.

[Erine81981]

Well that was good.

Herry: I just love how Charlie makes their hamburgers.

Maurice: There really great but I have to say I love their soup.

Good too.

FilFil: I can't get enough of their cookies.

That reminds me of when Cookie was with us.

Herry: Yep. All those cookies he would eat.

Hours later............

*finds note* Lookie at what Ryan sent over for inviting him along yesterday.

Herry: What?

Muffins!

FilFil: Oooo I just love muffins.

Good. Well have these for our dessert for tomorrow night.

Maurice: Well I'm going to head to bed. I have to start my new job tomorrow.

What? You got a job?

Maurice: Yep. I'm working at the flower shop with Prairie.

Cool to hear that. *hugs Maurice* Good night.

Maurice: Thanks Kyle. See ya'll in the morning.

I'm glad to see Maurice is growing up. He's got a job! Woooooo! *sits down and watches some TV*

FilFil: I'm going to head down to the Fan Fic Library.

Alrighty.

FilFil: Wanna join me Herry?

Herry: Nah. I have to do some work. I have some paper work to get in tomorrow.

FilFil: Ok. See yea.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Storyteller: Well, the mad scribbler here does have a fanfic in the hopper, but it doesn't involve Mrs. Farley taking a swan dive off a ladder.
MN: Yet.
Storyteller: What are you working on, anyway?
MN: It's still in the early stages, but it's about a museum theft and a supposedly cursed statue. I'm going to try to get some proper work done on it soon.
Storyteller: Nora's gone to bed early. It looks like she saw what happened.
MN: Yeah...she's a tough kid, Nora is, but I think having her boss get seriously hurt right in front of her is rough on her.
Storyteller: Any word from the shop?
MN: They've got a few techs from the crime lab down there looking at the ladder. They're treating it as "accidental, with suspicious circumstances."
Storyteller: And Mrs. Farley?
MN: They X-rayed her. Hairline fracture to the collarbone and contusions on her right shoulder. For us non-medical types, it means she came in with quite a bruising.

[The Count]

Hmmm... I onder if Leland and the team down at M.U.P.P.E.T. are already hard at work on this developing investigation. Oh well, there'll probably be something in the news later today about it.

[Erine81981]

*making breakfast and humming a tune*

Maurice: Good morning Kyle.

Good moring Maurice. When does your job start today?

Maurice: 9:00. I'm going to take a bath.

Ok. By that time I'll have breakfast ready.

Minutes later.........

Maurice: Finished. *hickup*

You have the hickups. Don't worry. Just drink some water. *hands Maurice a glass of water*

Maurice: Thank you. *glups it down* Ahhhhhhh...thats bet...*hickup*....Oh this is going to be bad. I can't show up today with this.

It's alright everyone gets..

FilFil: What's...*rubbing eyes*...going on?

Maurice has the hickups.

FilFil: *yawns* Oh I see. Ooooo scrambled eggs. Can I have some?

Sure. I made enough for everyone. Alright Maurice. We have another salutation.

Maurice: What's..*hickup*...that?

To hold you up side down.

Maurice: I guess we can give it a try.

Another few minutes later.........

Maurice is not standing on his head while Me and FilFil hold him up. What will become of Maurice's hickups? Will they go away before he goes off to work or will he still have them. Find out next when they try something else.

[redBoobergurl]

Beth: Must write, must write, must write
Wanda: You don't have writers block already do you?
Beth: Oh no, not at all. I just don't have time!
Wanda: Is there anything I can help you with?
Beth: Sure, could you pick up in here a little bit?
Wanda: Oh sure, that's no problem
Red: Is there anything Cookie and I can do?
Beth: Um, not make more messes?
Red: Gotcha, sorry about that
Cookie: Me sorry too. Red and me were playing Candy Land and it was messy
Beth: How in the world?
Red: It was interactive
Beth: Gotcha
Wanda: You go write, we'll take care of all this mess
Beth: Thanks guys

[Muppet Newsgirl]

MN: (walks in reading newspaper aloud) Louise Farley, 44, was admitted to St. Nowhere's Hospital yesterday after falling off a ladder at the Coming Unbound bookshop at 33 West Henson Street. (pause) Authorities suspect that the ladder might not have been properly secured to the wall. (lowers paper) How's Nora doing?
Storyteller: She's taking the day off from classes so she can help out more at the shop. Her professors gave her permission.
MN: (sits down at table) I've heard tell that M.U.P.P.E.T. might be getting involved.
Storyteller: Then it's very serious, then.
MN: Of course...and since we're Nora's friends, I think we'll help work the case from our end. I've got friends in the police ranks.
Storyteller: Excellent...we need to go to the shop later today.
MN: Yeah. I want to get a look at that ladder, and we'll have to ask Nora who all came in there that day.

[The Count]

Hmmm... Didn't see any mention of the incident in today's new issue of SJW (Slanderous Junk Weekly). Then again, I wasn't really interested in this week's cover so I pretty much passed it by. I'm worred that Melissa, our resident RN hasn't come back since the new year started. You don't suppose whoever caused Mrs. Farley's accident removed Melissa from the scene previous to this "accident"? Sure hope not.

[Erine81981]

Herry: So did ya'll finally get Maurice over his hickups?

Yes. It took longer then we thought.

FilFil: He had to call to let the boss know he was going to be late.

I hope that his boss doesn't think he's a caller in-er.

Herry: Nope.

Nope what?

Herry: I went down there just a few minutes ago to pick some flowers for my mom's vantines day gift and he's doing fine.

Great! *calls Maurice* Hey Maurice! I heard your doing fine.

Maurice: *on the phone* Yep. Prairie been showing me what to do.

That's good. Well just wanted to congratulate you on you doing a wonderful job.

Maurice: *on the phone* Thanks Kyle. I have to go. See you later. *hangs up phone*

*hangs up phone* I can't believe our Maurice is growning up.

FilFil: Me neither. Now lets go play.

Alright FilFil. Race yea! *shoots out the door*

FilFil: Hey! I wasn't ready! *grabs coat*

Herry: Wait for me.

[Katzi428]

Rosita: Maurice was really excited to start at Fran's Fragrant Flowers today.
Yeah...I'm glad he took over for me. Rosita ...I just didn't think it was fair for Fran to keep me since all these things have happened.
Rosita: I understand,Kath. I don't mean to make you feel bad,but Fran misses you.
Awww.... Maybe I'll call her & see how she's doing.
picking up the phone and pressing Speed Dial for Fran's Fragrant Flowers.The phone rings twice.
Fran:Fran's Fragrant Flowers...Fran speaking.
Hi Fran....it's Kathy.
Fran:Kathy!How wonderful to hear from you! How are you doing,sweetie?
Eh...been better.Wishing that this black cloud would just pass over me.
Fran:I understand.But these things happen.Soon the sun will shine again for you.I can guarantee you that much.
Thanks. How's Maurice working out?
Fran:He's an excellent worker.then lowering her voice:But all of us here miss you
I miss you all too. I'll be in touch.
Fran:OK Kath...take care of yourself.So long.
Bye Fran...and thanks!hanging up
Rosita: You feel better now that you talked to Fran?
Yeah...somewhat.
Rosita:Good...let's have some burritos for lunch.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

MN: (hangs up phone) That was Fran's Fragrant Flowers. They've delivered that bouquet of freesias and lilies that I called in.
Storyteller: Is Nora still down at the shop?
MN: Yeah, she won't be in until later. Now, let's go over the notes. Accident took place not too long before closing time, 5 p.m. Nora was in the mystery section, setting up that display on local authors.
Storyteller: She says that she heard a funny snapping noise, and a scream and a crash in the horror section. Came running over to find Mrs. Farley on the floor, and the ladder yanked out of its track.
MN: Jerry and Richard, who were just coming into the shop at the time, called the police and the rescue squad.
Storyteller: Bless them...and they also sent flowers to Mrs. Farley.
MN: (drops notebook) Now, let's see...I had a look at the wheels that were on the top of the ladder. The wheels keep the ladder in the track, see, and they're supposed to be held there with screws...but the wheels had come off, and the screws had been snapped in half.
Storyteller: Yeah...and it looks like the only thing holding the screws (and the ladder) together was a bit of super glue. (makes a face)
MN: But those screws...you can't just snap those in half. You'd need superhuman strength or a metal saw. And it looks like those screws were sawn in half, not torn.

(pause)

Storyteller: That ladder was rigged, Erin. Rigged so the first person to climb up on it would take a nasty tumble.

[The Count]

The town clock chimes away the hours, each bell resounding loud and clear and mournful, a voice from the great beyond entombed within Beth's Clock Shop. Fanfic has been posted, though only one story, the denizens of darkness clamoring for more to soothe their souls. And yet, there's a palpable air of worry while assorted Muppets file out under an eerie vibe from St. Nowhere Hospital, it's offices located within the same building as St. Lovelady's Hospital at the opposite corner of the hamlet called Hensonville. Some wend their way back to their apartment homes, a few meander off to Rainbow Connections Moviehouse hearing the music of the midnight matinee Scooter quieted down so as not to disturb the neighbors, and one particular blue-braided Whatnot girl stumbles on the beaten path back to the dorms... Unsuspectful of the danger that befell her employer, unknowing that it might even pose a threat to her friends gathered inside the shelter of that colleged sanctuary. She feels the wintery wind rustle her braids... The trees sway to and fro, chilled to their roots... Disconcerting violin music plays as...
Count, quietly: Ah, vhat do I spy from here in my shadowy seat. 1, 1 pale blue spectre!
Traditionally, thunder erupts out of nowhere and lightning flashes across the Plutonian shades of nightly sky. The young girl, frightened by the reaction, turns and emits a piercing shriek.
Count, realizing his mistake: Oh, Nora! Please forgive me! I thought it vas just a fiendly spirit, my intentions vere most definitely not to give you the fright of your life. Come, let me at least valk you back to the dorms. There have been some whispers of lingering lurkers, it's not safe for a body to be out unescorted so late at night.
The two link arms and promptly resume their steps along the cemented silent sidewalks, admitted into the welcoming arms of the academic abode.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

MN: That's right, St. Lovelady and St. Nowhere are sister hospitals.

(door opens)
Nora: Thanks, Count. (comes slowly in)
Storyteller: And where in heaven's name have you been? Do you realize how late it is?
Nora: I'm sorry, Storyteller, but I had to help with a lot of bookkeeping at the shop...and I had to visit Mrs. Farley...
MN: Nora, listen. I don't think the shop is really safe anymore.
Nora: But I've gotta go there! Mrs. Farley's depending on me!
MN: Nora. Someone had it in for Mrs. Farley. Someone sawed through the bolt holding the ladder up.
Storyteller: And put it back together with some glue to hide it.
Nora: What...oh, no. No. (sinks down into chair)
MN: Nora, we're going to need your help. Of the three of us, you're the one who's most familiar with what's going on in the shop. We need to know who came in there that day, who might have had a grudge against Mrs. Farley.
Nora: But that'll take forever.
Storyteller: Doesn't Mrs. Farley keep customer names in a book everytime they buy something? That should help.
Nora: (sigh) We had about 18 customers, and five people who were there on official business. It was a slow day.
MN: Then we'll start with them. Tomorrow, go down to the shop and get their names.

[The Count]

Count: Any time Nora... Have a good night's sleep, you look like you need it.
Oh good, you're home safe.
Count: Yes, did you do some story nagging?
Just finished it all. And Dave's doing a third MCS.
Count: That's vonderful. Vill you send in a photo this time?
Sure hope so, already have the idea of what I want the pic to show, a few Muppet friends or fiends, to coin a phrase. Need to see if I can coax a few of the bats out of the belfry to pose with us though before the deathline comes and goes. Maybe I'll put up an announcement here tomorrow.
Count: Ah vell... Pleasant dreams Edvard.
Thanks, and may you rest in peace as well Count.

[Katzi428]

Prairie:Well good afternoon sleepyhead!
Very funny,wise girl!:p
Prairie:Yep...that'd be me!Want some pineapple juice?
Yes please.Did you have breakfast already?
Prairie:Uh huh.....some of us wake up at normal times.;)
:rolleyes: Hey missy...I'm entitled to sleep late.
Prairie:This is true.Hey Kath?
Hmmm???
taking two plastic glasses and putting them in front of her eyesDoodley-doo-dee-doo!
gigglingCute Prairie!The Chef would be impressed that you can do that as well as him.No throwing popcorn though,OK?
Prairie:You've got a deal there.Here's your juice.setting it down in front of me and a bagel with cream cheese.
Mmmm..delish!Thank you!

[theprawncracker]

Unlce Deadly: Ryan! What have you done?!
Ryan: Pardon?
Uncle Deadly: You posted a new chapter and didn't tell me!
Ryan: Oh, yeah, sorry 'bout that.
Unlce Deadly: *shocks Ryan* Take that! *runs to read*
Ryan: ...Ow...
Gonzo: Some Prawns have all the luck...

[Muppet Newsgirl]

MN: (plunks down phone) I think we can rule out the customers. Our crook is more likely to be one of the people in there on official business.
Storyteller: Do you have the list, Nora?
Nora: (shuffles through backpack) Here's three of the names so far.
MN: Thank you, Nora. (adjusts glasses and starts to read) First person: Hugh J. Fracas. Local author of horror and suspense novels. (pause) Mrs. Farley did fall off in the horror section.
Nora: He's in the shop all the time, checking on sales of his books. Latest one's about a cursed Egyptologist. It's called "Mummy Dearest."
MN: Oh, yeah, I read that.
Storyteller: Did you like it?
MN: Fell asleep halfway through chapter one. (looks at list) Second person: Trudy Malfait. Owner of another bookshop, Writing on the Wall, in Fall River.
Nora: She and Mrs. Farley were both trying to buy some set of rare books or something. It was at an auction.
Storyteller: Let me see...next on the list, Ted Threadbolt, mechanic and contractor.
Nora: I think he helped Mrs. Farley install the rolling ladders.
Storyteller: Hmm...they all seem like worthy suspects.
MN: Too true. But then, everyone's a suspect unless they've been ruled out. Let's get to it.

[The Count]

Uh... Erin, I heard from a nervous Beaker and Swedish Chef earlier today. You might want to snap up a copy of the local Hensonville Observer, I think they ran the article about the pending Muppet subversive plans to "take Manhattan" as they termed it. Sad when even lovable characters are thought of as hardened subversives...

*OOC: Check out the thread started by Andy Wonkanobi titled "Lovable Characters" in the Classic Muppets section, you'll know what all the laughter's about.

[The Count]

Hey Kathy, letting you know I read and replied to your mewssage. Hope you have a good night's sleep.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Uh... Erin, I heard from a nervous Beaker and Swedish Chef earlier today. You might want to snap up a copy of the local Hensonville Observer, I think they ran the article about the pending Muppet subversive plans to "take Manhattan" as they termed it. Sad when even lovable characters are thought of as hardened subversives...

*OOC: Check out the thread started by Andy Wonkanobi titled "Lovable Characters" in the Classic Muppets section, you'll know what all the laughter's about.

I did read it, and I did get a few grins out of it.

On the other hand...it is a sad day when such wonderful people/things like the Muppets are thought of as being subversive and dangerous. It's the McCarthy hearings all over again, mutter...mutter...

Storyteller: Hey, news lady, isn't it a little early to be having a journalist's rant?
MN: What? Oh, sorry, Storyteller, didn't realize you were still sleeping.
Storyteller: And when are we going to get those other two names from Nora?
Nora: (opens door) I'm working on it, I'm working on it!

[redBoobergurl]

Beth: It's performance week, yea!
Red: You're excited about that?
Beth: Yes I am because soon, the show will all be over
Cookie: What show?
Beth: The one at my church
Wanda: When are the actual shows again?
Beth: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Dress rehearsals on Wednesday and Thursday though
Red: So we won't be seeing much of you this week
Beth: Probably not
Wanda: What about your story?
Beth: Oh, I'll still be writing, I'll still have some time
Cookie: Me glad to hear that. Me hungry.
Beth: Me too, let's get breakfast.

[The Count]

Ugh... Another long Monday done with. *Reads through calendar, slaps hand to forehead quite loudly.
Count: Vhat's wrong?
I am soooooooooo sorrrrrrry! Completely forgot that Uncle Deadly had a B-Day on January 27 and Gillis had one on January 30.
Count: Anybody else?
Well, The Storyteller's Dog had his on January 31, but since Melissa hasn't checked back in, I'm wondering if he left for his old home at the Storyteller's abode.
Count: Mmm, that's entirely possible. So vhat do you plan to do about it?
Well... Gaffer and Christy, you know, my cyber-sister share a B-Day this Wednesday... We'll just celebrate theirs and Gillis's as a late birthday all o the same day.
Count: And Uncle Deadly?
*Smiles evilly, I happen to have a surprise for that spook, I only hope he happens to like it as a wonderous birthday preent.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

MN: Okay, here's Threadbolt's statement: "I came in to repair that squeaking ladder in the mystery section. I swear on my grandmother's dentures that I don't know what happened to the one in the horror section."
Storyteller: "I swear on my grandmother's dentures..." I like it.
Nora: Got you the other two names.
MN: Okey-doke. (reads) Fourth name: Sy Kopath, owner of the Shriek, Rattle and Roll horror publishing house just outside of town. Publishes Mr. Fracas' books.
Storyteller: Oh, interesting, interesting. And the fifth?
MN: Fifth name: Moll Content...treasurer of the Hensonville Cliffhangers. The rock-climbing club.
Nora: Oh, yeah, Mrs. Farley joined them last year; she's the secretary now. Miss Content came in to see about the club's next expedition.
MN: Well done. We'll see about contacting them before long.

[Katzi428]

Somebody has a birthday on Wednesday!scratching Gaffer under the chin
Gaffer:Purrrrrrrrrrrrrr...rubbing her head against my hands and licking them
Yep...that'd be you Miss Gaffer! C'mon...ready to go nite nites?
Gaffer:Meowpurrrrrr
MC Dorms were brought to you by the letter C & W,and by the number 8! MC Dorms are a production of Muppet Central. Goodnight!

[Erine81981]

Grover: Everyone in room 26 just watching the "Sesame Street Old School Vol. 1." Great stuff to see on that DVD too. If you have not already bought it then buy it now. Hurry before you can never find it again. Good night everybodieeeee!

[tvlistingman]

PETER: Good Morning

ZOE: Good Morning, Peter

BABY BEAR: Um, Is it okay that after classes this afternoon, we get some Valentine Cards and all sorts of stuff

PETER: Sure thing, Baby Bear

LITTLE BIRD: I'm going to get Big Bird something for a Valentine!

[Muppet Newsgirl]

MN: Ms. Malfait proceeded to yell at us that she had nothing to do with Mrs. Farley's accident, but that the "priceless antique set of neo-Gothic romances rightfully belongs to me and not that beehive head at Coming Unbound..." (lowers statement) Ouch. I don't think she likes your boss, Nora.
Storyteller: Sounded like Ms. Malfait's got a few bees in her bonnet.
Nora: She's always like that.
MN: In the meantime...hey, did you guys hear that we've got another engagement over at the RHLC?
Storyteller: Oh?
MN: Yeah, Will and Carrie are officially engaged.
Nora: Wow...that's so sweet, I mean, meeting each other on the Muppet forum and...
MN: (chuckles) Yeah, love comes to Koozebane...
Storyteller: Oh, stop it with the Koozebane jokes, news lady.
MN: Come on, you know I mean it as a gentle jest. I'm happy for the both of them.
Nora: Yeah...so what did Hugh Fracas say when you talked to him?
MN: We're getting to that.

[The Count]

Count: Vhat are you doing back here so early?
Me: Dern library was closed... And since my class isn't until later tonight, I got someone to pick me up and here I am.
Count: Vill you be here for the party tonight?
Me: Not sure... But I can count on you and Kathy to get everything ready for the party for Uncle Deadly, Gillis, Gaffer and Christy?
Count: Of course my fiend.
Good t know. Now then... Off to do some errands, and to plot Uncle Deadly's surprise.

[redBoobergurl]

Beth: Happy Valentines Day guys!
Red: Same to you!
Beth: I got you guys presents!
Cookie: Presents? Oh boy!
Beth: For Red, doozer dust cookies
Red: Yum! *looks at Cookie* These are mine.
Cookie: Me not say anything
Beth: For Wanda, some chocolate truffles
Wanda: Yum!
Cookie: Those look yummy
Beth: And for Cookie, chocolate chip cookies
Cookie: Cowabunga! *gobbles them up quickly*
Beth: Hey girls, you'd better do something with your treats before he gets them!
*everyone laughs*

[Erine81981]

Happy Valentines to everyone here at the Dorms.

Grover: *dressed like cupid*

Herry: Who are you spoused to be?

Grover: Cute furry adorable cupid.

Maurice: That's the kid witht he wings who shoots people with arrows and they fall in love.

Herry: Now I remember him. Stay away from me Cupid.

Grover: There not real Herry. Do not worry. I will not shoot anyone.

FilFil: Hey guys. Hey Grover. Cute outfit. *sits down and turns on TV* Oh yea. Don't shoot me. I'm not ready for love yet.

Grover: Oh come on. I want to shoot something.

Herry: Why not shoot Oscar?

Grover: Good idea. I will tell him that I have a card from his mother.

Herry: Good idea. Go!

[The Count]

Hmmm... Wonder if Grover has his quiver filled with gold-tipped arrows or lead-tipped arrows.
Count: Vhat's the difference?
Well... Not many people know this, because they just concentrate on the fact that Cupid is a symbol of love-bringing... But back in ancient Greco-Roman myth where the character originated, he had two types of arrows The golden ones were the ones used to cause people to fall in love with each other...
Count: And the lead ones?
If yu were shot with those from Cupid's bow, then it would cuse the opposite effect... You'd become disinterested in your significan other. Course, some tend to take it to the extreme of gold arrows are for love and lead ones are for hate, but it's not rully hat grim a proposition.
Count: Vell... Cnsidering it's Oscar he's going to shoot...
You're fright. Now come on, let's watch a bit of TV before I have to leave for my evening classes.

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: Happy Valentine's Day gang!
Clifford: Wait... Did you just wish us a happy Valentine's Day? You, the kid who hates Valentine's Day?
Ryan: Aw, Cliff, c'mon, I wouldn't say I hate it exactly...
Clifford: Uncle D., could ya roll back the tape from this morning please?
Uncle Deadly: Certainly my fiend. *Uncle D. pulls out a tape recorder and presses play, Ryan's voice is heard saying "Ugh! I hate Valentine's Day! I hate being single! They should change the name of it to 'Singles Awareness Day!' GAH!"*
Ryan: ...Okay... Well... Hug day today at school made things better.
Uncle Deadly: I'm sure.
Ryan: It did!
Clifford: Mmhmm, we can tell by all the stickers all over you.
Ryan: Oh yeah. Anyway... Where's Gonzo and Camilla?
Uncle Deadly: Out.
Clifford: Buyin' each other gifts.
Ryan: Ah, good on the two of them. They goin' out tonight?
Clifford: Of course.
Ryan: Ah, figures. How 'bout you, Cliff? You and Skeeter got a date?
Clifford: Heh, you bet dude.
Ryan: Figures... Uncle D., you don't have a date, do you?
Uncle Deadly: Of course not my fiend. I'm here for you.
Ryan: Oh good. Movie night then?
Uncle Deadly: I was hoping more of Trip could be written first...
Ryan: ...We'll see.
Uncle Deadly: Indeed we shall.

[Katzi428]

in the First Floor's Rec Room:
Are we all set for the party tonight? blowing up some balloons with a helium machine
Prairie:Yep...I know I am.You,Rosita?tying the balloon and handing it to Rosita on the ladder.
Rosita:Sure am!taping the balloon to the wall
Did you see Gaffer with her kitty toys today?I'm telling you she looked like she looked like she went to Kitty Heaven when I gave her that squeaky rubber mousie!
the 3 of us laugh
Prairie: She likes the catnip too.
Right,but don't give her too much. Otherwise she'll be running around like Miss Hyper Kitty tonight when we're trying to sleep.
Rosita: Yeah...that's true.My abuela's cat used to do that until Abuela got smart and gave the catnip to her in little bits.
Your abuela's smart Rosita. blowing up another balloon and handing it to Prairie
Prairie:I was going to inhale a bit of this helium...
PRAIRIE!Don't you dare!!Are you crazy??:eek:
Prairie:Let me finish!Sheesh! I heard that even though inhaling helium makes your voice sound funny,it can cause brain damage.
WHEW! Glad you know that. Let's finish getting the stuff ready for the party.

[Katzi428]

Ryan: Uncle D., you don't have a date, do you?
Uncle Deadly: Of course not my fiend. I'm here for you.
Ryan: Oh good. Movie night then?
Uncle Deadly: I was hoping more of Trip could be written first...
Ryan: ...We'll see.
Uncle Deadly: Indeed we shall.
Prairie:EEK! Be right back!Ryan!Ryyyaaaannnnn!!!! Tonight we're having a joint party for UD,Gaffer and a couple of others that have birthdays today. You gotta be there!

[Erine81981]

Grover: Oh grouchy? I have something for you.

Oscar: *pops up* What do you want?

Grover: I have somethng I am gong to give you.

Oscar: What?

Grover: This. *points arrow at Oscar*

Oscar: *eyes widen* Watch where your pointing that thing!

Herry, FilFil and Maurice watch from the doorway

Grover: Ready?

Oscar: Ready for what?

Grover: For this. *closes eyes and shoots the arrow*

Oscar: Oh my! *ducks back down*

The Arrow flies at Oscar's trashcan but bounces off it. It then flies down the hallway.

Grover: Whoa! *runs down the hallway and falls to the floor*

Herry: Watch out!

FilFil: What? *sees arrow* Oh I see! *ducks back in*

Maurice: Wait for me!

The Arrow then flies off down into the basement of the dorms. From there it flies around the stairwell and keep bouncing from door to door.

Herry: That was close.

Grover: *opens door* What an arrow.

Maurice: Where did it go?

Grover: I do not know.

FilFil: Good. We don't want it in here.

All of a sudden the arrow comes flying out of the vents in the room

Herry: *sees it* WATCH OUT! *throws himself on top of FilFil, Maurice and Grover*

The arrow shoots right at Herry and sticks to his back

Grover: Are you alright Herry?

FilFil: You hurt Herry, Grover.

Maurice: No he didn't. Look.

Herry: What happened?

FilFil: One of Cupid arrows shot you.

Herry: For real?

Grover: Sorry. I never can do it right. I am a bad little cupid.

Maurice: No your not. Your the cutest one I've ever seen.

Herry: *pulls out arrow* He's right. Come on. Let's go to "EveryBody Eats."

Grover: Sounds good to me.

[tvlistingman]

PETER: Okay, in honor of Valentine's Day, we got a lot of valentines cards we got to give to everyone at the dorms!, Baby Bear and Zoe, your going to be Mail Carriers

BABY BEAR: Yes, Peter

ZOE: Yes, Man

PETER: And Little Bird, you are going to play Cupid

LITTLE BIRD: Oh!, Boy I get to be Cupid!!!

PETER: Let's deliver some Mail!!!

[daughterdeadly]

Emmet: Happy Valentines Day!

Ally: Happy Valentines to you, too! *reaches under bed* Oh! Emmet, I got you a present! *She hands him a red box of chocolates, tied up with a bow, and a few assorted Valentine-themed pens and pencils.* Hope you like it, it's not much, but I just felt as though I needed to get you a little something...

Emmet: Oh, thanks! I got you something as well! *He takes a small necklace from the drawer by his bed, with a gold colored chain and a sculpted metal leaf on the end of it.*

Ally: Wow, thank you! I wasn't expecting something like this.. infact I wasn't expecting anything to be honest! *She ties the necklace's gold chain around her neck.* It's great, Emmet!

Emmet: Thanks, so.. what's are plans for tonight? *He shrugs* I'm kinda' in the mood to go out to eat.

Ally: That sounds like a plan, I could kill for some fries and a shake right about now!

Emmet: And some pie for desert!

Ally: Yeah, let's go, bud!

[The Count]

Ah, home again. The party's tonight, for Uncle Deadly's B-Day (January 27), Gillis Fraggle (January 30), and Gaffer and Christy (February 14). Don't think my surprise for ol' UD will get posted tonight, but maybehopefully tomorrow. Gonna take care of some errands on campustomorow and also try to buy the tickets for the concert I hope to attend this Saturday. Busy, busy, buy... Take care gang.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

MN: Everyone have a good Valentine's Day?
Storyteller: Oh, yes, my fellow storytellers and I spent the day reciting and discussing love poems and legends down in the Cuddling Caverns.
Nora: I visited Mrs. Farley in the hospital, brought her some flowers and candy. And then she told me that she had bought me a necklace with an inkpot-shaped pendant on it before the accident, and that I could find it in the safe in the back office.
MN: I helped deliver a discussion on Wuthering Heights (dark romanticism and all that) and I had a nice long dinner with a group of friends.
Nora: I noticed that necklace sitting in a box on your desk...
MN: Yeah, I bought that at the campus art fair two days ago. Thought I'd treat myself.
Storyteller: So, a good day all around...but what about that horror author?
MN: Oh, him. (grabs notes) Let's see. He said he was in there to see about sales of his latest book.
Storyteller: Nothing new.
Nora: Yeah, well, he was also in there to try to get Mrs. Farley to set up a display of horror novels in the window, and a table of them in the store, and...
MN: So it says here.
Nora: In fact, he and Mr. Kopath have been begging Mrs. Farley to turn the store's focus from all books to mainly horror and suspense books.
MN: Hmmm...methinks we need to pay a call to Shriek, Rattle and Roll soon.

[The Count]

Oh dear... certainly don't hope one of my fave writers will be thought of a suspect in this ongoing investigation of Erin's.
Count: And who might that be?
Oh, you know... Boo Draftton. She's the one who writes those thrilling AlphabetMurder Mysteries.
Count: Ah yes... The ones with Dimsy Molehill?
That's the one... And of course, she's become one of my fave mystery sleuths out in the sunny scenarios of California. Each letter, a new mystery to find and a new fiend to bring to justice.

*Above statements are meant to parody the author Sue Graffton and her character, Kimsy Millholn. And one other piece of fictional truth, Kimsy is a bit of a hero to me cause she's one of the very few characters I've found to have a culinary preference which is sort of a comfort food to me... Crunchy peanut butter and pickle sandwichs!

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Nora: No...Boo Drafton isn't signed with Shriek, Rattle and Roll. They only deal in the really, really creepy authors...and I think Mrs. Farley just contacted Boo about doing a signing at Coming Unbound later on.
MN: Yeah...and we'll deal with the Shriek people later on.

[Erine81981]

*walks in and throw my keys on the table* Hey guys. *sees three of the monsters asleep on the couch, chair and floor*

Herry: *watching TV* Hey Kyle.

*leans over* What's been going on here?

Herry: We had a big valentine adventure.

What happened?

Herry: Ok. Here's the story. Grover was dressed like cupid with the wings and box and arrows. But not sharp ones. Just the rubber ends. So he thought he would shoot Oscar with the arrow and make him be lovely and care but it bounced off his trashcan. Bounced off the walls into the heating ducks and down through our vents into my back.

Are you hurt?! *cheaks Herry's back*

Herry: I am just fine Kyle. Like I said before it wasn't sharp ones it was those rubber ones. After they we went out for our dinner. Well when we got back we found lots of hearts playing around in our room.

What happened then?

Herry: I said we need to get rid of the hearts before Kyle gets home. So we grabed some bags and boxes and whatever we could find to get rid of these hearts. And then that's when you walked in.

I see. *looks around* Well at least ya'll tried ya'll best about cleaning up. I'm going to head to bed. Those neices of mine sure do pack a walup. Good night.

Herry: Good night Kyle. *dreamy music starts to play* Muppet Dorms were brought to you by the letter "V" for "Valentines" and by the # 14. Muppet Dorms was a prouduction of the Muppet Central Forms. Good night everyone. Sweet Dreams and Happy Valentines.

[Ruahnna]

(Catherine and Fozzie enter the room, which is dark. Catherine flips on the light. There are small, scuttling sounds, but it is impossible to determine whether they are coming from the hall or not.)
Catherine: So, you liked the honey-covered chocolates that I found at the specialty store?
Fozzie: Yeth.
Catherine: (turning to look) Fozzie--how many of them did you eat?
Fozzie: Allth uff thum. (Chews, swallows and looks up hopefully.) Are there more?
Catherine: (laughing) No! Oh, Fozzie! (starts to scold, then shrugs) Okay--it's your sugar buzz. (She looks at the quiet television and the backs of the two recliners thoughtfully.) I guess Piggy and Kermit are still out. Did they go out to dinner?
Fozzie: Yeah--some lovey-dovey little cafe. Makes brownies or something. I think they wanted to, you know, be alone. (sounds wistful)
Catherine: (ruffling his head fondly) Well, it is nice for couples to be alone some, Fozzie. I sure like the stuff we do together as roomies, but I know Piggy and Kermit enjoy some times when they can just be with each other. (She casts Fozzie a careful look.) But NOT in each other's rooms.
Fozzie: No! That's our room rule! No guys are your side! No, um, Piggy on our side.
Catherine: (firmly) Right. Fozzie--I'm too bushed for anything. (yawns) I'm going to bed.
Fozzie: (catching her yawn) Me too! And my ears are sore from class.
(Catherine kisses him on top of his head, then gently on each ear.)
Catherine: Night, Honey. Or should I say, Honey Bear?
Fozzie: (embarrassed) Sheesh. (trots happily but sleepily off to bed)
(Catherine turns out the light and goes to her room, where she dresses for bed and falls face-down into the mattress. And stays.)
(About five minutes later, there is the distinct sound of giggling coming from one of the lime-green recliners.)
Kermit: Piggy! heh heh Stop--stop tickling!
Piggy: I wasn't tickling! I was...snuggling, but if you'd rather I went to bed....
Kermit: Hey--you're not going anywhere! (More sounds of giggling and snuggling)
Piggy: (whispers frantically) Shush! You're going to get us caught!
Kermit: We're not doing anything we aren't supposed to, right? Catherine said, no frog in the pig's room, no pig in the frog's room. And we're both here in the main room, see? No problem.
Piggy: (giving in easily) Well, okay, Mon Capitan. (settles back for a moment, then giggles) Um, Sweetie, you're crushing my corsage!
Kermit: Oh! Sorry! (He redrapes his arms around her satin-clad form. Piggy put her arms back around her amphibian valentine and they share another nice smooch.)
Kermit: Ummmm. Nice. Happy Valentine's Day, Piggy.
Piggy: Vous too, Kermie.

[The Count]

... In the still of the wee morning hours, bats have left baggies of dark and milk chocolate hearts and kissies on the doorknobs of all the rooms, a little surprise for the residents of the dorms. The chocolate hearts are made of chocolate shells, but some contain toffee centers, others Irish cream innerds, and yet others have a coconut cluster, and a few have nutty nougat nuclei. Happy Valentine's Day gang.

[ReneeLouvier]

Sara: I hate the internet. *quickly turns off the computer, disgusted.* Eh.

Scooter: So what did you guys do yesterday?

Sara: Heh? Nothing, actually. Just went out to The Smoak House in Pelion. Which is like a homestyle cooking place. Didn't have the steaks, or go out for steaks. We'll do that this weekend, I guess.

[The Count]

*Knocks on Sara's door... Um Sara? Just wanna let you know that if you need to talk... Oh, and apparently, there's a baggie of little chocolate hearts and kissies here for you and your roomies. And keep youreyes out for when my V-Day story starts, already laid out th dedications. See you soon and I hope things gt better for you my li'l cuz.
*Hugs Sara and then leaves off to do some errands about town.

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: Almost unreal yet... It's too soon to feel yet... Close to my soul... And yet so far away... I'm going to go back there someday...
Gonzo: Hey! That is MY song!
Ryan: Says you!
Gonzo: Indeed.

[The Count]

*Back at the dorms... Uh Ryan? Is Uncle Dealy around? No? Well, he'll just have to find the start of my surprise in the library when he gets back. Not sure when the next part will get done... Stuff keeps getting in the way. Hope he likes it though.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

MN: Mr. Kopath said pretty much the same thing as Mr. Fracas...except he started saying, in angry tones, that Mrs. Farley was being stubborn and unreasonable in not turning Coming Unbound into a horror and suspense shop.
Storyteller: Well...there's not really a market for really grotesque horror books around here.
MN: Yeah. I prefer a good mystery, myself. Or a good book of humor. (looks at notes) As for Miss Content, she was just in there to talk to Mrs. Farley about the next expedition to the cliffs out on the coast.
(Nora enters)
Storyteller: Anything new at the shop?
Nora: The police found something really creepy. (takes out photos)
MN: Hmm...what the...what are these prints doing on the bottom of the shelves?
Storyteller: Why...those prints don't look like a silly creature's footprints. They're all spiky.
Nora: (gulps) They also found a ring at the scene. (takes out photo)
Storyteller: It's a silver ring, with a red spider carved into it.
Nora: I told Mrs. Farley about it...and she started screaming and crying.
MN: Is she afraid of spiders?
Nora: I don't know. She's never said anything about what she's afraid of.
Storyteller: Isn't Shriek, Rattle and Roll's logo a spider?
MN: It might be...but there's something really funny going on here, guys.
Storyteller: Well, we'd better get to the bottom of it soon...there's a silly creature in the hospital...and our posts have gotten entirely too serious.
MN: Oh, too right. I'd like to get back to our sessions of good tea and bad jokes...and wait a moment, someone left some bags of chocolate on our doorknob! Sweet!
Nora: Literally.

[The Count]

Ah... The websof lies we weave, when first we practice to deceive. Something funny MN? Hmmm, well, not sure, but you might want to talk to Fozzie if you want something funny. Story's posted, haven't heard from my regular circle of crones though. And I'm waiting to know what one certain spook thinks of it as well.

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: Welp, my good deed for the day is done.
Gonzo: Whadja do?
Ryan: Posted Trip of course.
Gonzo: Ooh! Does Uncle Deadly know?
Ryan: I sure hope so. He needs to read Ed's latest tale too.
Gonzo: Yeah. Didja get your homework done?
Ryan: ...Night Gonzo.

[Erine81981]

Grover: *walks out into the hallway over to Oscar's can* Hey grouchy!

Oscar: *lids opens* What do you want? *pops back down where you can only see his eyes* You better not be shooting me with any arrows again!

Grover: No Oscar. I am here to sing you a song.

Oscar: Oh I see. But to warn you us grouches don't like songs unless were singing it.

Grover: Awwww come on Oscaie. It will not hurt you.

*music starts*

Grover: Tu me gustas
That means I like you
I really like you
Me gustas tu
I like your grouchie face
I like your grouchie voice
I like to see you frown the way you do

Tu me gustas
That means I like you
I really like you
Me gustas tu
And so y espero
Que yo te guste ti
And that means that I hope you like me
Like I like you

Grover: (spoken) Augh, now you try it Oscar. Tu me gustas

Oscar: Uhhhh Tu me gustas

Grover: That means I like you

Oscar: Yea I guess I like you too

Grover: Awwwww

Oscar: Yea I like yea when your four miles away from my trashcan. I like it when you don't talk and when you leave me alone!

Grover: Ohhhh I understand. Huh.
And so y espero
Que yo te guste ti
And that means that I hope you like me
Like I like you
Awww wasn't that nice grouchie?

Oscar: Nah, I hated it.

*music ends*

Grover: Ohhh Oscaie! *smooches Oscar's face*

Oscar: Yuck! Don't ever do that again! *slams trashlid*

Grover: Oh that Oscar. Oh guys. I have a song to sing to you. *runs back into room 26*

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Nora: I'm telling you, there is something funny going on in here!
MN: All right, but there'd better be something funny going on out there! (points to stage) Okay, enough amusing quotes...we need to know why Mrs. Farley freaked out when she saw that spider ring. She doesn't look like she was attacked by a giant spider or a spider demon or whatever...
Storyteller: I don't think Ted the contractor would wear this, and it's too small for either Mr. Fracas or Mr. Kopath. And how on earth did those prints get on the shelf...
Nora: (pacing around) And Mrs. Farley started yelling, "Why, spider, why..."
MN: As for that bolt...I called the mechanic's shops in the area, asking if anyone had come in to have a bolt cut in half. One guy said someone did come in, but he had no idea who it was. His assistant was handling it.
Storyteller: Ah...it gets more confusing all the time.
MN: But the spider ring...I think we'll have to talk to Mrs. Farley some more about that.

(side note from MN, also known as E.R.)

There is a solution coming up very soon. I promise.

[The Count]

Nice singing Grover. *OOC: Though the line "And so yespero" should be corrected to be "And so "yo" espero", just a small observation. Night guys.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

(group has returned from visiting Mrs. Farley in the hospital)

Storyteller: She really couldn't talk today.
Nora: Yeah, they had been doing some treatments on her, and she was a little logy from the sedatives.
MN: But she pointed to the ring, and then to this. (holds up a newsletter of some kind) I asked her if we could borrow it for a bit.
Nora: (confused) Why, that's the Hensonville Cliffhangers monthly newsletter.
MN: Hmm...(opens it) Well, there's a little tidbit in here on how the club's VP is going to be retiring soon, and more about the last climbing trip and...wait a minute.
Nora: Look at that photo on page 4.
Storyteller: I see Mrs. Farley in there, and...there's someone climbing upside down, without ropes, and wearing funny-looking spiked boots.
MN: Look at the caption! (points to page dramatically)

(pause, during which the proverbial ton of bricks hits)

Nora: Um, are they doing some kind of construction work in here?
MN: Never mind the bricks. Ladies and gentlemen, and Muppets, Fraggles and silly creatures, a spider did cause Mrs. Farley's accident at Coming Unbound, and we know who it is.

[The Count]

*Returning from a meeting to look over a new-fangled reading device at an off-campus specialty library. Mmm, good lunch. Maybe some reading in the fanfic reading room before leaving for afternoon classes and... *Hearing Erin's proclamation. What?!? Would I be out of line if I said "Jinkys!"? So we have the how and the who, though the perp's not been identified as of yet... All we need is the why.
Y: Did you call?
No... Now scoot, off with you.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

MN: I've got the tape the police made of the questioning. Let's have a listen.
(pops tape into deck)

Detective 1: Miss Content, do you recognize this spider ring?
Moll: Yes. I...I lost that a few days ago.
Detective 2: Is it true that your nickname in the rock-climbing club is 'Spider?'
Moll: Of course it is! I'm the only one who can climb upside down without ropes!
D1: Interesting. Miss Content, do you know Louise Farley?
M: Yes, the bookstore owner. She's our secretary.
D2: Her assistant says you were in the shop on the day of the accident to discuss a rock-climbing trip.
M: Yes, yes, where's this going?
D1: Miss Content, did you have anything to do with Mrs. Farley's accident?
M: No and I hope she never climbs again...
D2: I beg your pardon?
M: Uh...I mean, I don't think she'll ever climb again. I mean, that was quite a fall off the ladder.
D1: Miss Content, there was an article in here about your vice-president retiring soon...
M: Yes, Mr. Rockhop's got health issues...and I've been planning and organizing expeditions for years, so the VP job should be mine but he was talking about giving it to that doughy little bookshop owner who knows nothing about climbing! It's not fair! It's not fair!
D2: Miss Content, anything you say could be held against you...
M: She was going to take my rightful place! I need to be the one in charge of the Cliffhangers! So while she was in the back, I climbed up the shelves in the horror section - she's been having issues with them for weeks, she talks about it all the time - with an extra, sawed-and-glued bolt, took the real one out and stuck mine in...and then she came out with a box of books and started up...and then she fell, and that blue girl screamed and those two men from the Henson office trampled each other getting to a phone...(pause) I need to call my lawyer.
D1: Mary Lucille "Moll" Content, you are under arrest for the intentional injury, and probably attempted murder, of Louise Margaret Farley.

(tape shuts off)

MN: (quietly) And there you have it.
Nora: Good grief.
Storyteller: There is a woman who takes her hobbies entirely too seriously.

[tvlistingman]

PETER: What should we do on this Friday Night

ZOE: Hmmm!!!

LITTLE BIRD (thinking)

BABY BEAR: Do you have an idea, Peter

PETER: Why don't we go to Everybody Eats for a pizza dinner and then go swimming with our friends

LITTLE BIRD: Sounds good!!!

[The Count]

Home aain... Long holiday weekend.. And I'm going to a concert tomorrow night. Good times ahead I hope.

[BEAR]

Big Bird: Hey, Bryan. Haven't seen you much lately.
Bry: I know. I've been pretty busy lately with this show I'm doing.
Big Bird: Oh yeah! Say, aren't you leaving pretty soon?
Bry: Yeah, we'll be taking the show on the road out to the midwest and East coast states in a couple weeks.
Big Bird: That means you'll be gone for a while, huh?
Bry: Yep. Til May. But don't worry. I've got everything figured out regarding who is looking after you all. Telly usually likes going to Kyle's and I thought maybe you'd like to stay with Beth and her roomies.
Big Bird: That sounds great! What about Bert and Ernie?
Bry: Well, they're pretty good at looking after themselves, but I think I'll have Ryan look in on them.
Big Bird: You really have it all figured out huh.
Bry: Yeah. I sure am gonna miss you though.
Big Bird: I'm gonna miss you too. I already do!
Bry: Oh, Big Bird...(gives him a hug)

[The Count]

*Arrives at Room #1 humming some tunes. Man, that concert was great! Now I think I understand how Kathy feels when she goes to a Bowzer concert.
Count: So... Which concert did you go to?
It was Air Supply, preforming live in concert, here in PR. Bought the tickets in advance and it was truly a great show!
Count: Mmm... So I trust everything's in order?
Yep. More of ValennTomb will get posted tomorrow. And I sure hoe the stories get updated here before then. Especially Kermie's Girl, or maybe even Trip or Visions 2. Night Count.
Count: Good night, and may you rest in peace.

Count, to self: Now... If he could only decide vhat to do regarding that other project of his. Oh vell...

[Erine81981]

Guys justgot a phone call from Bryan letting me know that Telly will be staying with us for a while.

Grover: Oh good. I have been wanting to teach him some new stuff I found out last week.

What's that Grover?

Grover: How to be a monster carrier. And a waiter. Also a sales monster...

That's good Grover.

Grover: *keeps talking*

Herry: Me and FilFil have been wanting some company to play with. Maurice hasn't wanted to play with us latey.

I'll see what's the matter.

FilFil: What are we having for breakfest?

Whatever ya'll want. Since the last trip to the doctor for this cough and ear thing. They told me that my blood presser is way up. So I'm trying to watch what I eat more of. So if it's whatever ya'll want that will be fine. I'll proubley have cereal or something. Well I'll go see what brothering Maurice. *walks into Herry's and Maurice's room* Hey Maurice. What's up?

Maurice: *lying on his bed* Nothing.

Come on Maurice. Let me know what's brothering you.

Maurice: I'm not bothered with anything.

Are you sure?

Maurice: Yea.

Ok. *starts to walk out*

Maurice: Kyle?

Yea?

Maurice: I've been having trouble in monster school.

What is it?

Maurice: Well since I haven't seen my parents or sister and brother...i..i..i don't know. It's like i'm not doing any good in my work.

You do know you live with several monsters and others in the dorms. They might could help you.

Maurice: They might but i don't know. It's almost like they don't want to help me.

*calls in the others*

Grover: Yea.

Herry: What's up?

Well Maurice says here that ya'll don't want to help him with his homework.

Grover: We all want to help Maurice but we do not understand what it is he needs help with.

Herry: All you need to do is ask Maurice. I might not look like i want to help but i sometimes don't know the answers.

Maurice: You mean you don't understand some of the questions either?

Herry: Yep. I go to Kyle and ask him too.

Maurice: But he's not a monster.

No i'm not but i could at less take a look. I might be able to help.

Maurice: Thanks Kyle! *hugs me*

Welcome Maurice. Anytime just ask me if Grover, Herry or FilFil can't help you. Even Telly might know it too. Alright i'm going to work on the computer for a few hours. Be in the living room if anyone needs me.

Herry, FilFil and Maurice all run to the living room to play video games while Gorver works on his presentation for Telly.

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *yawns*
Clifford: Long night?
Ryan: Yeah...
Clifford: Well, look on the bright side, tomorrow's Sunday, don't got school Monday, and Ernie and Bert are under our care till May.
Ryan: *blink* I love bright sides!
Clifford: Heh heh, you better get some sleep dude. We both should.
Ryan: You're right Cliff. See ya in the morning.
Clifford: Night dude.

[Ruahnna]

(There is a big frog-pig-Ru-bear pile on the couch.)
Catherine: That was a good movie.
Fozzie: (Yawning.) Was it? I fell asleep....
Kermit: (sleepily) Yeah--it was good.
Piggy: (talking in sleep) Oh, sweetie....
Catherine: (hastily) Um, it was great of you guys to cook supper and pick up around here. Thanks. I'm sorry I've been so busy.
Kermit: Glad to do it. (casting her a sly look) I see you haven't been too busy to write this week. Lots of activity at the computer when you weren't teaching.
Catherine: (nervously) Um, no. I've been, um, busy.
Kermit: What kind of stories do you write, anyway?
Catherine: My my! Look at the time! (gives an exaggerated yawn and rustled Piggy gently) C'mon Sweetie--let's go to our rooms.
(Balefully, Piggy opens her eyes, then stand and stumbles sleepily toward her room. Kermit manages to stop her to plant a quick peck on the cheek but she is really too sleepy for it to register.)
(Kermit watches them go suspiciously. He turns back to Fozzie, who is snoring softly.)
Kermit: I wonder what sorts of stories she writes?

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: La la la la la...
Bert: Sing, sing a song!
Ryan: Oh! Hi Bert!
Bert: Hi Ryan. Thanks again for letting Ernie and I stay with you.
Ryan: Oh, no problem at all Bert.
Bert: You say that now...
Ryan: What's that supposed to-
Ernie: Hey there Ryan! Mind if I practice my drums?
Ryan: Uh, well, no that's fine Ernie. Just try to-
Ernie: Thanks! *drags in drum set and begins to play loudly*
Ryan: *covering ears* I SEE WHAT YOU MEAN, BERT!
Bert: WHAT?!
Ryan: *rolls eyes* C'MON, LET'S GO GRAB SOME LUNCH!
Bert: WHAT?!
Ryan: *drags Bert to lunch*

[Erine81981]

*gets back from the store* Hey guys. I'm back.

Grover: Look who already came over.

Telly?

Telly: Yep. I'm here. Thanks for letting me and Chuckie Sue stay here.

Welcome anytime Telly. Glad to have a new face around here if it's only for a while or so. What sounds good for supper tonight?

Herry: What about hambuger helper?

I didn't buy any meat.

Grover: Monster meal then.

Sorry didn't buy any of that either.

Maurice: Then what are we going to eat?

Well I thought since Telly's our guest he could choose.

Telly: Really?

Yep.

Telly: Ok. Let me think. Hmmmmmm...what to have for supper? How about triangle shaped sandwiches.

Sounds good to me.

Grover: You know what I want then.

Peanut Butter Sandwich coming up.

Herry: I'll take a baloney sandwich. Hold the lettus.

Got it.

Telly: I'll take a grilled cheese sandwich shaped like triangles.

You got it.

Telly: Boy do I love coming over. *laughs*

FilFi: Roast beef!

Alright!

Maurice: Make me a peanut and jelly sandwich.

Alrighty. Here you go! *hands them the plate full of sandwiches* The best of all food.

Everyone: Sandwiches! *we hold them up and laugh*

[Muppet Newsgirl]

MN: I'm glad that's over.
Storyteller: Me too. It's no fun having the specter of doom and gloom hanging overhead...but Boober would probably disagree.
MN: Yeah, but Boober would never rejoice in someone getting hurt.
Storyteller: True, true.
Nora: I just spoke to Mrs. Farley. The doctors are going to let her go home in a few days. But she's going to need lots of help in the shop for several weeks until her collarbone heals.
MN: That's good to hear. (gets up) I'm going to go make some tea. You guys want some?
Nora: Please. And can we have that really nice citrusy kind?
Storyteller: I'd like that, too. What's it called?
MN: It's called Anastasia. After the Russian princess of the same name.
(goes into kitchen)
Storyteller: How's that one story of yours coming along?
MN: It's on hold until midterms are done. But I think I'll have some time over spring break.

[The Count]

Ah... Spring Brake that fabled vacation time of US colleges thathits sometime in March/Apriland lasts until the semester ends in June, when it blends into Margaritaville and summer vacations all at once.
Count: Getting ahead of ourselves?
Maybe just a bit. Say, did you hear the news?
Count: No... Vhat's happening?
Sir Elton's coming back with his own band this time, on concert tour.
Count: Did you hear about this one last night too?
No... The digital cable provider aired commercials today. Bet you Scooter had a hand in lanning Dwight's return trip to the Hensonville Muppetorium. Need to know what date and where and how much. This is one I simply can't pass up... Of course, if there aren't other pressing engagements at thetime, like say studying for classes or the like.
Count: Of course. Mmm, see you tomorrow, I'm trning in.
Turning in to what?
Count: Wery good. Not sure if that vas that good a joke though.
Well, like Jim would say... It might be a terrible joke, but it's terribly perfect for us.
*Lights flicker, the glow of the computer screen equipment lights the only ones still shining indistinctly in the darkness of the master's chambers.

[BEAR]

Big Bird: (packing up a small suitcase) La la la la la la...
Bry: Hi, Big Bird! Where is everybody?
Big Bird: Well, Bert and Ernie are in Ryan's room, and Telly is with the rest of the monsters at Kyle's.
Bry: What? But I didn't even get a chance to say goodbye. I'm not actually leaving for a couple of days.
Big Bird: Oh, well you were out most of the day I guess we got a little mixed up. Do you want me to get them for you?
Bry: No, that's okay. I'm sure they're already having a great time. I'll go say my goodbyes tomorrow.
Big Bird: Okay.
Bry: What are you doing?
Big Bird: Just getting packed up for when I stay with Beth.
Bry: Oh are you actually going to take everything downstairs to her room? I thought you'd just stay out in your nest and have her look in on you.
Big Bird: Well, I wasn't sure what I was doing. I thought better safe than sorry. Besides, it'll be much nicer to be down there with her and be around people when you're gone.
Bry: That's true.
Big Bird: I guess it's up to Beth. I just might need some help moving my nest.
Bry: Well, you have Cookie Monster. I'm sure he'd be willing to help out, as long as he doesn't eat it first.
Big Bird: Hehehe! Yeah! Hey, Bryan?
Bry: Yes, Big Bird?
Big Bird: Do you think Beth would mind if Snuffy came over to play once in a while?
Bry: I'm sure that would be okay. You know Snuffy's always welcome around here. I think it would be difficult for him to play down in Beth's room, though.
Big Bird: That's okay. We like playing outside anyway. You're gonna be gone a really long time, huh?
Bry: About 3 months.
Big Bird: (upset) Aww rats. That is a long time!
Bry: But you know what? I'm going to send you postcards and call you on the phone, and I'll be thinking about you all the time.
Big Bird: (lighting up with glee) You will!
Bry: You bet I will! And it won't even seem that long.
Big Bird: Oh good!
Bry: Well, I'll let you finish packing. I'm gonna go get some dinner. Goodnight, my friend.
Big Bird: Goodnight, Bryan.

[Erine81981]

Good night everyone.

Grover: Good night Kyle.

Telly: Uh oh!

What is it Telly?

Telly: I just realized that Bryan doesn't leave till tomorrow.

And?

Telly: What if he forget to say bye to me? Oh no!

Then why did you come over if you knew that.

Telly: Didn't want to forget about you. Thought you might forget too. Then wouldn't have a place to stay.

Grover: Do not worry Telly.

Yea. Bryan never forgets his freinds and I wouldn't have forgotten you at all. It's alright. We'll make sure Bryan comes by and says bye to you.

Telly: Oh thank you so very much.

Welcome. Good night Telly.

Telly: Good night Kyle. Good night Chuckie sue. See you in the morning. *slips back into the covers on the couch*

Out in the hallway.........

Oscar: *pops up* Ahhhhhh what a nosiy night it's been. *looks out the window and sees the full moon* Tonight's dorms has been brought you by the letter "M" for mysteries and mischief and by the number "0" for no one hasn't bothered me for a long time and it makes me mad! *groans* And Muppet Dorms is a production of the Muppet Central Froms. Rotten dreams everyone! *slams his trashlid*

[redBoobergurl]

Beth: All right, now I'm finally done with the show at my church. It's a good thing too, we're going to be having Big Bird move in with us soon
Red: Oh, that's right, Bryan's leaving. I'm going to miss him
Beth: Me too. He'll only be gone for a few months though
Wanda: That's true. So, how are we getting the nest down here?
Beth: We thought Cookie could help, he's good and strong.
Cookie: Oh boy! Me can hardly wait to have Big Bird come here
Beth: I thought we could put it over in the corner there. Now, you guys know how close Big Bird is to Bryan. He might be really missing him for the first few days so we need to be extra nice to him
Wanda: Lots of extra hugs
Beth: Yep
Red: Birdseed milkshakes
Beth: Those always help
Cookie: And cookies!
Beth: Sure Cookie. He's also worried that Snuffy won't be able to come play, but we'll make sure that he can as much as he wants to
Wanda: Then I think we're all set
Beth: Sure seems like it. I'm not sure when exactly Bryan's leaving for sure, but maybe we can get the nest moved today. We'll have to wait and see. For now, let's get breakfast.

[The Count]

*Knock on Room #1's door.
Voices: Do you think he heard us? Si, he must have. *Scratching at he door: Meow? No gatita, he said it was OK.
*The doo opens to find...

Ed: Huh? Who's zat knockin' on my door?
Girls: Hello!
Me: Prairie and Rosita! And Gaffer too. Well, I did tell Kathy you cold come over and stay with us while she' away.
Prairie: Yep... Her computer's the sorce of the troubles this time.
Rosita: She said the tek people would be at her casa in about una semana.
Me: Mmm... Well, we'll just have to make the most of the time you'll be here with us.
Count: Ah, 3 friendly faces from Sesame Street moving in vith us! You can sleep in my bed.
Prairie: But where will you sleep Count?
Me: Not to worry... He can take my bed.
Rosita: But where will you sleep Eduardo?
Me: Well... That couch seems mighty comfy either in couch form or as a pull-out bed And if any of you want to sleep there in the pull-out bed, let us know and we'll gladly accomodate you.
Both girls: Thank you.
Me: So... ou girls famished?
Prairie: Yes, we pretty much skipped breakfast getting our things packed.
Rosita: Then why don't we go to Everybody Eats?
Count: Everybody goes there.
Me: Sure. Then maybe out t the park or the libraryfor some reading.
*Gaffer and Fatatatita dart out of the room, tagging each other passing the others into the common room elevator, past Seymour once on Floor 2's common room, around and under Lisa's roomies, and finally straightout the doors to the dorm building itself.

[theprawncracker]

Gonzo: You okay, Ry?
Ryan: I think so.
Gonzo: Well that's good.
Ryan: Yup.
Ernie: Hey, Ryan, Bert and I are gonna go say goodbye to Bryan.
Ryan: Oh, okay. Tell him I said goodbye.
Bert: Okay. C'mon Ernie, quick, before he leaves.
Ernie: Coming Bert!
Ryan: It's certainly going to be an interesting three months.
Clifford: Meh, not much longer then it woulda been with Gonzo.
Ryan: Good point.

[BEAR]

Bry: Hey, guys!
Telly: Bryan, you're back! That was a quick three months.
Bry: Haha! No, Telly. I haven't left yet.
Telly: Oh.
Ernie: Then what's going on?
Bert: Yeah.
Big Bird: Bryan's gonna take us out to lunch before he leaves.
Bry: How does Charlie's sound?
Ernie: Sounds good to me!
Bry: Let's go then!

[The Count]

Prairie: Hey Ed... You do know there's some new chapters in the fanfic library?

Rully? Come on let's go! Will do that first, then red up on my law cases, and then we'll go out for dinner at Friendly's.
Oh hey Bry... Just wanted to say I hope you break a leg on this stage show you'll be embarking on for th next three months. Sure won't be the same without you, but I know in my heart we'll meet again... Cause after all, old friends, new friends... We'll be together again. OK, I get it, enough corny Muppety musical inferences. Loads of luck buddy. *Shakes hands with Bry before he leaves on his national tour.

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *yawns*
Clifford: Tired?
Ryan: No, I always yawn when I'm perky...
Clifford: Ah.
Ryan: Ernie and Bert still out with Bry?
Clifford: Think so. Gotta say their goodbyes ya know.
Ryan: Yeah, I know.
Clifford: Ya okay dude?
Ryan: *nods* Yeah. Hey... You wanna watch a movie Cliff?
Clifford: Sure dude.
Ryan: I'm thinking Follow That Bird.
Clifford: Sounds good.
Ryan: Awesome.

[Erine81981]

Herry: Where's Telly?

He's out with Bryan and his gang. Like I told him last night.

Herry: What was that?

That Bryan wouldn't forget to say bye to him.

Herry: Yep. Telly always worries but with friends like us we wouldn't ever have that happen.

Your right Herry. *hugs Herry*

Herry: Thanks Kyle. Well i'm going to read some more of the new library fan fics.

How about if I join you?

Herry: That would be fun. Come on!

Alright. *walks out the door with Herry and off we were to the library*

[BEAR]

(Coming back to the Dorms from lunch...)

Bry: Boy, that was some lunch we had.
Ernie: And the service wasn't bad either.
Bert: That's probably because Grover wasn't working today.
Ernie: Khekhekhe!
Big Bird: Aww come on. You know Grover tries hard.
Bry: Yeah. We love him no matter what.
Telly: Bryan?
Bry: Yes, Telly?
Telly: Do you have to leave now?
Bry: I'm afraid so. I've got everything all packed and ready.
Big Bird: Remember you said you'd call and write us postcards. Don't forget!
Bry: I won't forget, Big Bird.
Ernie: Don't forget to play and get plenty of good exercise!
Bert: But also remember to spend a little bit of quiet time to yourself once in a while.
Bry: I'll try.
Rubber Duckie: *squeak squeak*
Ernie: Oh, Rubber Duckie says to remember to wash behind your ears everyday.
Bry: I'll do that. Thanks, guys. And thank you, Rubber Duckie. (patting the duck on the head with my finger)
Telly: Don't forget to change your socks everyday!
(everyone stares at Telly)
Telly: I don't wear socks, personally, but even if I did I'd change 'em. No one likes dirty stinky socks.
Bry: (leans over to Telly and hugs his neck) Me neither.
Telly: (chuckles)
Bry: Now you boys be good while I'm gone.
Ernie: Oh, I'm excited to stay with Ryan. He's a fun guy!
Telly: Yeah, and I'm gonna have a great time with Kyle and my monster buddies, as usual. It's my favorite place to go when you're away. I think Grover's gonna let me job shadow him sometimes.
Bry: Wow! Goodluck.
Telly: Thanks!
Bry: You gonna be okay, Big Bird?
Big Bird: Oh, yeah. I'll be fine. (trying to hide his sadness) But umm I'm not so sure about Radar. He says he's going to miss you a lot!
Bry: Oh...well, I'm gonna miss him too. You two take care of each other, okay. (burrying myself in feathers while giving Big Bird a hug) You keep spreading that sunshine around here, okay.
Big Bird: Okay.
Bry: Do you have everything ready for Beth's?
Big Bird: Everything but my nest.
Ernie: We can all help you with that, Big Bird.
Big Bird: Hey, you think Beth will play with the birdkateers?!
Bry: Maybe. Doesn't hurt to ask.
Big Bird: True.
Bry: Well, I guess this is it. See you in a few months.
Ernie: See ya!
Bert: So long!
Telly: Bye bye!
Big Bird: Don't forget...We love you!

[Erine81981]

Telly: See you later Bryan. *walks into my room* Hey guys. I'm back. *looks around to see no one home* Wonder where everyone is? Hello? Hello? Kyle are you home. Grover? Herry? Maurice? FilFil? *thinks* Oh wait. Maybe Oscar will know. *runs out to the hall over to Oscar' trashcan* Hey Oscar!? *starst banging on is trashcan*

Oscar: *from inside the can* What do you want?! *comes out* Oh it's you. What do you want?

Telly: I was wondering if you knew where Kyle was?

Oscar: Does it look like I know? Why should I care where Kyle is.

Telly: So do yea?

Oscar: Read my lips. N-O. NO! Now Scram! *slams trashlid*

Telly: Thanks alot Oscar.

Oscar: *from inside the trashcan* Don't mention it! Heh heh heh heh.....

Telly: Maybe Ed might know. Or Ernie and Bert. I'll go ask them. *walks off but misses Grover and Maurice right after they walk up the stairs*

Grover: So how as work today?

Maurice: Ok. I had five orders for alot of flowers.

Grover: I see. I had lots of mail to deliver.

Maurice: Lots.

Grover: Yep.

Both walk into the room about that time Telly comes up the stairs after asking Ed.

Telly: To Ryan room. *runs off to Ryan's room*

[BEAR]

Oh hey Bry... Just wanted to say I hope you break a leg on this stage show you'll be embarking on for th next three months. Sure won't be the same without you, but I know in my heart we'll meet again... Cause after all, old friends, new friends... We'll be together again. OK, I get it, enough corny Muppety musical inferences. Loads of luck buddy. *Shakes hands with Bry before he leaves on his national tour.


Thanks, Ed! And no need to apologize. You know I love the Muppet musical references as much as the next person...okay, maybe a little more. Haha! See ya soon!

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: Bye Bry! Hope you have a great time!
Bert: Oh, I'm sure he will.
Ernie: But Bert, how can he have fun without you there to make his day so much more thrilling! Khekhekhe!
Bert: *lowers eyebrow* Very funny Ernie. Well I'm going to bed. Good night everyone.
Ryan: *yawns* Me too. Everyone else has hit the hay. Night fellas.
Ernie: Good night Ryan! Sleep tight!
Ryan: *goes into room and closes door*
Ernie: *pulls out sleeping bag* Enjoy the couch Bert, my best buddy in the world.
Bert: Good night Ernie. *rolls over*
Ernie: Psst... Psst... Bert!
Bert: *sighs* What is it Ernie?
Ernie: I can't find Rubber Duckie!
Bert: You just had him!
Ernie: I know, but I can't find him!
Bert: Ernie, can we just do this in the morning? Please?
Ernie: I can't sleep without my Rubber Duckie Bert!
Bert: *grumbles* *gets up* Well it can't have gotten- *steps on Rubber Duckie*
Rubber Duckie: SQUEEEAK!!
Bert: AHH!
Ryan: *darts out of room* What? What is it?
Ernie: Oh, nothing Ryan. Bert was just playing with Rubber Duckie before bed. Khekhekhekhe.

[Erine81981]

Telly: *knocks on Ryan's door* Ryyyyyan?

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: Yeeeees, Telly?

[redBoobergurl]

Beth: There, see Big Bird, we've got plenty of room for your nest
Big Bird: With everyone's help we got it moved real fast!
Beth: That's cooperation for you! So, do you need anything else down here from your room?
Big Bird: Nope, that's it. *looks sad*
Beth: Um, hey, how about you grab Radar there and we go down to the kitchen and make birdseed milkshakes for breakfast?
Big Bird: For breakfast?
Beth: Sure!
Big Bird: Ok!
Beth: Great, let's see if the others are hungry
Big Bird: Hey guys? Want some breakfast?
Cookie: What you having? Me very hungry
Big Bird: Birdseed milkshakes!
Cookie: Me not that hungry
Red: Oh come on Cookie, let's go with them
Wanda: I'm sure we'll find something else to eat in the kitchen
Big Bird: Oh boy! Let's go!
*Beth and Wanda hang back a bit*
Wanda: Do you think he'll be ok?
Beth: Yeah, like I said, let's give him some time, Bryan just left. But I do think he'll be ok if we're just really nice to him
Wanda: Sounds good. Come on, let's go.

[Erine81981]

(Well just act like it's a dream of Tellys)

Telly: You guys should of seen my dream last night.

Herry: What happened?

Telly: Well it started out that i couldn't find Kyle. Then i couldn't find the rest of you guys. It was scary.

Maurice: I bet. I had a dream once where i was being chased by a giant bunny. I was so scared I ran into my mom and dad's room.

FilFil: I remember one where i found treasure. It was fun.

Herry: Yep. Some dreams can be fun and scary. I've had lots like that.

*calls out from my room* Guys! Remember to be ready to go to abliene today.

Herry: Got it Kyle.

It won't be till around 5 or so. So if ya'll want to go swimming. Go right ahead.

FilFil: Already ahead of you. *in his swim shorts*

All the monsters run out the door to the swimming pool

Wait fooooor...*falls down from trying to put on my swim shorts*

[The Count]

Prairie, singing softy on her piano set up in Floor 1's common room: It's a rainy day, it's a rainy day...
Me: Hey Prairie, everything OK?
PD: Yes... Just a little cold from all the rain outside today. And I miss Kathy.
Me: Aw, don't worry. Kathy will be back soon, and I'm sure she's looking forward to getting you girls back with her.
PD: Guess you're right.
Me: No come on. Count and Rosita are waiting for us to go get dinner. And maybe there'll be some fanfic posted soon too.

[Erine81981]

Alrighty guys. Into the car!

Grover: *climbs in* In! *seat buckles*

Herry: *climbs in* In! *seat buckles*

Maurice: *climbs in* In! *seat buckles*

FilFil: Out!

Telly: Wait for me! *climbs in* I'm in. *seat buckles*

Come on FilFil.

FilFil: Sorry. *climbs in* In! *seat buckles*

*seat buckles* Good. Were on our way! *puts Sesame Street Cd in*

[The Count]

Downstairs in Room #1... Prairie, Rosita, and The Cout are already in their pajamas while I'm wearing a dark black vertically lined phantom shirt and matching dark sweatpants. All roomies are huddled on the couch, where they were watching The Corpse Bride, sodas and popcorn bucket on the night table next to the creepy couch.

Rosita: Ay, pobrecita... She gave up her happy ending.
Prairie, through a soft tear: Emily, the corpse bride herself was very moving in this movie.
Count: Yes... Wery glad ve got this one in our library to go vith the Nightmare Before Christmas.

OK guys... Got some fanfic to read, so I'll just go get the books from the reading room and we can stay snuggled in here.
Roomies: Yaey!

*Goes to the reading room and fills up Gaffer's and Fatatatita's bowls along with four glasses with icy cold milk as the gang huddles close for storytime.

[Erine81981]

*watching some "Darkwing Duck"* This was one of favorites of the Disney cartoons in the afternoon back then. I would watch this for hours.

Grover: Is there ever any cute little monsters in this show?

I'm afriad not Grover.

Grover: Oh well. At least I am cute, furry and blue. *keeps watching the show*

Herry: I'm glad they had my favorite show. "Here is your life" hosted by the one and only Guy Smiley. I have always loved that show.

FilFil: Thank you again Kyle for that new comb I've been wanting.

Welcome FilFil. Ever since you've told me i've been wanting to get it for you.

Shhhh....this is my favorite part.

Loud crashes, booms, bangs and laughter can be heard from room 26

Telly: *reading quitely in his room to Chukie Sue*

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *wipes brow* Phew... I think I did good on that geometry test.
Bert: Geometry? Oh, I love geometry! What are you learning about?
Ryan: Well, triangles mostly but-
Bert: Triangles! Heh! Those are for squares! Everyone knows squares are where it's at!
Ryan: *blink* You're sure you're not related to Fozzie?
Clifford: Yo, Ry-man, we never got to watch Follow That Bird.
Ryan: Yeah, I know... I got occupied with some other stuff... Wanna watch it later tonight?
Clifford: You bet dude.
Ryan: Awesome.
Bert: Follow That Bird? Oh, I'm great in that one! One of the highlights of my career.
Ernie: Yes Bert, your career of dancing like a pigeon, training pigeons to dance, and teaching pigeons to play chess. ...I can see how a major motion picture is the highlight.
Bert: *lowers eyebrow* Very funny.
Gonzo: So when are we starting this movie?
Ryan: In a bit, I've got some homework to do, then we'll start it up.
Camilla: Bragawk bawk brawk!
Uncle Deadly: Indeed.

[The Count]

Me: Thanks for cleaning up the room after today's earlier accident Rosita.
Rosita: No hay de que Ed. Just swept it all up with the handy-dandy vacuum cleaner.
Me: You guys have dinner yet?
Rosita: Sí, burgers andd papitas, made them myself. There's some left in the microwave.Me: Again, thanks Rosita. Now go and get ready for bed, I'll bring us some milk to read through all the silliness at that MC BB/LS place that's become the new hit MC show.
Rosita: Gracias amigo. *Both hug for a moment.

[redBoobergurl]

Big Bird: Hey Beth?
Beth: Yeah?
Big Bird: I can't sleep. Will you sing me a lullaby? Sometimes that's what Bryan does
Beth: Sure Big Bird. Boy, it's been awhile, but I think I can come up with a good one
*sings* You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy, when skies are gray, you never know dear, how much I love you, please don't take my sunshine away
*continues to hum while tucking Big Bird into his nest as his eyelids grow sleepy*
Muppet College Dorms were brought to you today by the letter L for lullabye and by the number 2. Good night.

[tvlistingman]

PETER: Good Morning

ZOE: Good Morning Peter

BABY BEAR: How did you sleep

PETER: Good

LITTLE BIRD: I slept very well

PETER: How about I make some flapjacks and waffles for breakfast

ZOE: Okay

LITTLE BIRD: I Have my Birdkateer's Meeting late in the afternoon

PETER: So why don't we go bowling and after that we will have lunch at Charlie's, Okay

BABY BEAR: Okay!

[The Count]

PD: Hmmm... Wonder what Betty Lou and Tosh are up to. Haven't heard from them or anyone from that section of the dorms in a long time. Oh well, think I'll just go write them a letter and ak her if she'd like to join Gaffer and Rosita and me out in the park later today or maybe tomorrow before Kathy gets back.
*Prairie sits down to write a letter for Betty Lou and Tosh.

[redBoobergurl]

Big Bird: Birdketeers today! Yea! Are you coming Beth?
Beth: Sure will, wouldn't miss it.
Wanda: I'm coming too, I like bird watching every now and then
Big Bird: Oh goodie!
Beth: Don't forget Snuffy's coming to play this weekend too
Big Bird: Oh I won't, thanks for letting him come
Beth: You're welcome, he's welcome anytime
Red: Well, I'm off to swim practice
Cookie: Me going too
Beth: See you guys later
Big Bird: Have fun!
Red: You too!

[Skeeter Muppet]

Boober: ...but why do they call them 'Girl Scout cookies'? They're not made from Girl Scouts...
Kim: Because they're sold by Girl Scouts, Boober. Hey Betty Lou, Tosh! You got a note!
Tosh: A note?
Betty Lou: I wonder who it's from.
Kim: Looks like its from Prairie Dawn. *hands the note to them*
Betty Lou: She's inviting us to play in the park with her, Rosita and Gaffer. Can we go, Kim?
Tosh: Yeah, can we Kim?
Kim: *shrugs* I don't see why not. Why don't you ring her up and let her know?
Tosh: Remember, she and Rosita and Gaffer are staying with Ed and the Count right now.
Betty Lou: Right. *dials up Room 1*

-Kim

[Erine81981]

*sitting back enjoying the day off* Ahhhhhhhhh....what a beautiful day it is. Don't you think so FilFil?

FilFil: *sunsades on* Yep. The sun is shining and the wind isn't blowing as much. I love today.

Me too.

Both: Ahhhhhhhhh.....

FilFil: *lifts the sunsades* Uh don't forget you watch your neices today.

Oh yea. Why did you have to remind me? *groans*

FilFil: Why not bring them over here? We could all have fun with them.

That might not be such a bad idea. *brings out cellphone and calls the school* Yes. Could you tell Lyndi and Bonnie to get on bus 789 Muppet Dorms. Alright. Thank you very much. *hangs up* Thanks FilFil. I'll have this place ready for them when they get here.

FilFil: Can i still rest up?

Sure. Go right ahead. Hey! Lookie over there. It's Ed, Rostia, Prairie, Tosh Fraggle and Betty Lou. *sees Gaffer*

FilFil: Hey guys! *waves*

And look whos with them. Gaffer. *leans down to pet Gaffer* Your such a weird cat but cool at that. What bring ya'll out here?

[The Count]

Hi Kyle... Just coming up topside to see the girls off.
To Prairie: Have fun at the park... But remember to be back before it gets too dark for dinner. Will call Kim and see if we can have dinner together. You want to get together with us Kyle? Your nieces would be invited too if they want.
*Shakes hands with Kyle, and then leaves back downstairs to work on a few things in our room.

[Erine81981]

The Bus pulls up with both of my neices

There they are.

FilFil: Oh goodie. I can't wait to meet them.

Hey girls. How was school?

Bonnie: Good.

Lyndi: It was ok.

That's good. This beside me is FilFil.

FilFil: Hello Lyndi. Hi Bonnie. *shakes both their hands*

Bonnie: Hi.

Lyndi: Hello.

FilFil: I'm one of Kyle's friends. It's always nice to meet other members of the family.

Alrighty. Is everyone ready for the park?

FilFil, Lyndi and Bonnie: Yeah! *they all jump up and down waving their hands in the air*

Good. I'll let everyone know. Come on!

We all run to the dorms to get our things for the park

[Skeeter Muppet]

Kim: Dinner sounds like a great idea to me, Ed. Where do you want to go?
Gillis: Actually, I'm going to have to take a rain check on that.
Kim: Huh? Oh, yeah. *grins* You've got a date tonight, haven't you?
Gillis: *blushing* It is not a date! Brio and I are just getting together for a-a...a visit.
Kim: Its kind of a late birthday dinner thing; this was the soonest that Brio could get away.
Gillis: I'm so looking forward to seeing her again. I can't wait to hear everything that she- I-I mean, the Minstrels have been up to.
Boober: *coughing*Date*coughing*
Kim: *glares at Boober*
Boober: Sorry. Got something...caught in my throat.
Kim: Well, Gillis is a no-show, but the rest of my roomies and I can make it. What time do you want to meet up?

-Kim

[Erine81981]

*slids into Kim's room* Did I hear someone say dinner? Can me and my neices and roomies tag along?

[theprawncracker]

Uncle Deadly: Ryan my boy, it's been awhile.
Ryan: I know what you mean Uncle D. We haven't talked in awhile.
Unlce Deadly: That's not what I was talking about.
Ryan: ...Oh?
Uncle Deadly: I was talking about a chapter of Trip.
Ryan: ...Ahh. I see... Well... Umm... Hey Ernie!
Uncle Deadly: Not so fast! *leaves the room and locks Ryan in*
Ryan: HEY! This is NOT fair!!
Bert: Tell me about it.
Ernie: Oh Bert! Come listen to my bugle practice!
Bert: See?
Ryan: *sigh*

[The Count]

That's what you deserve Ry... Now git to postin' boy...

Come on Uncle Deadly... We have people waiting for us for dinner. The Count already met up with Prairie and Rosita, just going to ge Kim and Kyle and their friends. Hey Kim, Kyle... We're heading out to dinner over at Friendly's. They have some great salads and burgers/sandwiches there, not to mention dessert. Not as huge as Everybody Eats, but it's a good place to go for some variety. Plus, I know the waitress there, she's always very helpful.

[Erine81981]

This place it spiffy. I like it.

Lyndi: What does spiffy mean?

Ed would you like to take this.

FilFil: What to eat?

Telly: Where's Grover?

Herry: He's working at Charlies.

Waitress: Hello. I will be your waiter tonight. *notices Ed* Hey Ed. What are you doing out tonight? That's good. What does everyone want to drink?

Herry: Grape soda.

I'll take some tea. What do you want Lyndi?

Lyndi: Mountain Dew.

Bonnie: Me too.

FilFil: Do you sever orange juice?

Waitress: Yes we do.

FilFil: Alright I'll take that.

Telly: I want milk.

Waitress: Alright. Anyone else?

[Skeeter Muppet]

Kim: Gillis, we'll see you back at our room later?
Gillis: Mm-hmm. Have a good time!
Kim: You too, Gil. Give my best to Brio!
Tosh, Boober & Betty Lou: Have fun on your da-ate!
Kim: *shakes head* Kids. *to the waitress* Diet Dr. Pepper for me, please.
Boober: Tea; Earl Grey if you have it.
Tosh: Grape soda sounds good, Harry; I'll have that too.
Betty Lou: I'll have milk, please.

-Kim

[Erine81981]

Waitress: *writes down some more* Alright. Anyone else?

[The Count]

Well... Spiffy means nice and clean. Mmm, I'll have a Sprite please.
Count: Icead tea, darkened with a touch of sugar please.
Rosita: Orange juice for me please.
PD: Can I please have an apple juice?
Oh, and a saucer of milk for the cats. Thanks Julia, we'll read through the menus and...
Oh... And a dark spook gray tea for the phantom dragon here with us tonight.

[Erine81981]

Waitress Julia: Alrighty then. I'll be back with your drinks.

Lyndi: She is very nice.
Bonnie: Do they have colors here?

I don't know. Do you know if have they coloring pages here, Ed. That is since i haven't been here before. The girls like to color when we go out to eat. Most of the resturants have colors and pages for kids.

Telly: Oooo that would be fun to do. *looks at menu and sees triangles sandwiches* Wow! They have sandwiches cut into triangles. This place it going to be one of my favorites. Thanks Ed for bring us here.

Maurice: I'm going to have the double cheeseburger with fries. I just love their fries here.

Herry: You've been here before?

Maurice: Yep. Me and my mommy and daddy came here. I was about 3 years old. It's been a long time but i still remember their fries.

FilFil: Oooo i see something that looks tastey!

Herry: What?

FilFil: A triple cheeseburger with fries. I'm very hungry.

What do you girls want?
Lyndi: I don't know.
Well let's see.....they have mac and cheese.
Bonnie: Can I get that?
Sure. If that's what you want.

Bonnie: I don't know.
Alright. They have mexican food too.
Lyndi: Oooo I want that.
Alright. Bonnie?
Bonnie: What?
Do you know what you want?

Bonnie: No. I still don't know what they have.
Hold on. *looks at the menu again*
Telly: I see something you might like Bonnie.
Bonnie: What?
Telly: How about grilled cheese?

Bonnie: I wanna see!
Telly: *shows her the picture in the menu*
Bonnie: Ok. I want that. *points to it*

Alright. Thanks Telly.
Telly: Nothing to it. *laughs*

[theprawncracker]

Uncle Deadly: *enjoying the meal with Kyle, Ed, Kim, etc.* Mm, I do wonder how Ryan's writing is coming along.

(Meanwhile, in Ryan's room...)

Ryan: Okay Gonzo, you have GOT to get me out of here! I'm missing school!
Gonzo: Then I think you should be thanking me!
Ryan: But I'm starving!
Gonzo: Don't worry! I'll wip something up for you and slide it under the door!
Ryan: ...Never mind, I think I'll just finish the chapter so Uncle Deadly will let me out.
Gonzo: But why?
Ryan: Because I don't think my stomach could handle your cooking.

[The Count]

Count, to Kyle: Yes... Look at the placemats that nice vaitress left for your nieces. Methinks there's a connect-the-dots for them to do and color... And a spaghetti bowl noodle maze for them to draw or color the straight path from one end to the other.

Hmmm, think I'll have the shrimp burrito with beans and guac on the side.
Rosita: Ooh... Can I get mine with chicken and pico de gallo salsa?
Me: You like it spicy huh?
Rosita: Sí, at least a little spice.
Me: In that case, let's order a basket of chips with that spicy salsa, you can then put how much you like on your burrito.
Rosita: Thank you Ed.
PD: Hmm... What to have. You have any suggestions Mr. Deadly sir? Oh, OK... Um, I'll just have a turkey sandwich with mayo and veggies.
Count: And as for me, I'll order the NE clam chowder and ask for extra seafood added to the pot.

You made up your mind what you want Kim?

[Erine81981]

Lyndi: Thank Ed. *starst coloring*

Bonnie: Thank you. *starts doing the maze* Kyle, i need some help.

Herry: Can i help you?

Bonnie: I want Kyle to help me.

Come on Bonnie. Let Herry. Help you. He's closes to you. Please? *bats my eyes*

Bonnie: *grins* Alright.

Thank Bonnie.

FilFil: *start coloring* Look Telly. Triangles!

Telly: I know. *laughs and colors*

[theprawncracker]

Uncle Deadly: *observes Telly's colloring* Marvelous Telly, FilFil, very nice. You too girls.
Bert: *comes running into restaurant out of breath* Uncle Deadly! Uncle Deadly!
Uncle Deadly: Bert? What are you doing here?
Bert: *breath* It's Ryan *breath* He *breath* Posted more *breath* Trip!
Uncle Deadly: Oh? Really? Fabulous! Come, let's go read, shall we?
Bert: *collapses*
Uncle Deadly: ...Or, I could go. *goes*

[Erine81981]

Bert?

Herry: Is he ok?

Telly: Oh I hope he is. *starts worrying* What if he's not?! What if Ernie won't have his best bud in the whole world to be with.

Don't worry Telly. It'll be alright. Bert's just out of breath. *picks Bert of the ground and lays him the booth and fans him* Are you alright Bert?

Lyndi: What happened?

Bonnine: *looks around to see if anyone notices*

FilFil: Looks like he ran out of breath. He'll be alright.

Lyndi: I hope so.

Maurice: He will. He always faints.

Just not without Ernie around. Wonder where Ernie could be?

Bonnie: Poor Bert.

[theprawncracker]

Bert: *wakes up* AHH! You're not Uncle Deadly! ...Where am I?

(Meanwhile, in Ryan's room...)

Ryan: ...Okay Uncle D., I posted... Can I come out now?!

[Erine81981]

Everyone at the resturant looks at each other with a weird look on their face

[Skeeter Muppet]

Kim: *ignoring the drama as she peruses the menu* Hmm, what to have, what to have... I think I will have the turkey melt, with a cup of Navy Bean soup on the side.
Betty Lou: I'd like a BLT, please. No mayo on it, though.
Boober: Just a bowl of radish stew for me, please.
Kim: *sighs* C'mon, Boober, live a little!
Boober: All right then!...I'll have the chili.
Tosh: And I'll have a bowl of the Navy Bean soup.

-Kim

[Erine81981]

Waitress Julia: Ok. I'll be back when your food is all ready. *takes the menus and walks to the back*

[The Count]

Sure was nice of her to leave us the basket of chips with spicy pico de gallo salsa to munch on while our meals get here.
*Swirls straw around in glass of Sprite before taking a sip.

[theprawncracker]

Bert: Hey, I didn't get to order anything!

(Meanwhile back in Ryan's room...)

Ryan: *new beard growing* Alright Uncle D., that's it, if you're not letting me out, I'll just have to dig out!
Ernie: *from outside* Ryan, you can't do that! There are rooms below you!
Ryan: ...Surely Gonzo has some exploding socks in here somewhere...

[Erine81981]

Herry: HEY WAITER!

Whatnot Muppet Waiter: *zips in* Yes sir!

Herry: My good friend here needs a menu.

Whatnot Muppet Waiter: Alright. *zips off and zips back* Here you go sir. *hands the menu to Bert* What would you like to drink sir?

[The Count]

*At Friendly's... Oh, he already has his Figgy Fizz, and complimentary bottlecap. Just tell Julia we have one more meal to add to our order.
To Bert: Go ahead and order buddy Bert.

Wonder if Ryan knows all of Gonzo's exploding socks lost their fuse in the laundry earlier this week.

[theprawncracker]

Bert: Oh, thank you, I'll take some macoroni and cheese, please.

(Meanwhile back in Ryan's room...)

Ryan: *beard has grown extra long* *rummages through stuff* Curse you Gonzo and your damp exploding socks! ...WILSON!!

[The Count]

... Mmm, smell that? Our food's ready. Hi Julia, meet our friend Bert. He's staying with Ryan for the moment, add his mac and cheese to our bill please.
*The Cout gets up and helps Julia unload the dishes in front of the people and Muppets who ordered.

[theprawncracker]

Bert: Mmm, this looks great Julia! Thanks! Hmm... Uncle Deadly's lasagna is getting cold. I hope he gets back to eat it before the third Wednesday in March.
Uncle Deadly: *swoops in* Plenty of time left to spare.
Bert: *jumps* AH! Don't DO that!

(Meanwhile, in Room 25...)

Ernie: *jumps checker* King me, Clifford.
Clifford: *kings Ernie's checker* Think we should try and get Ryan out?
Ernie: Didn't Gonzo say he was taking Camilla to find a nuclear powered chainsaw to get him out?
Clifford: *moves chekcer* ...So, is that a yes?
Ernie: We'll call Biff and Sully in the morning. *jumps checker* King me!
Clifford: *shakes head* How did you get this good at checkers, man?
Ernie: Bert's pigeon taught me how to play. Khekhekhekhe!

[The Count]

*Bats slide a Swedish Kitchens pizzabox under Ryan's door so he can get something to eat as a reward for posting more of Trip.

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: SWEET BERTHA! FOOD! Wilson! Wilson! FOOD Wilson! *is talking to a coaster* Fine then Wilson, more for me! *eats pizza like Cookie Monster*

(Meanwhile, at Everbody Eats...)

Bert: *eats macoroni and cheese peacefully*

[The Count]

*OOC: We're not at Everybody Eats Prawn... We went to Friendly's, their crosstown competition instead.

[Erine81981]

Ooooo that some good eatin.

Lyndi: My tummy's full.

Herry: I'm tired. Lets all get to bed.

Bonnie: Do we have to go back home?

FilFil: Can they stay?

Telly: Yeah. Can they stay?

I don't see why not. Alright girls. Break out the blankets guys.

FilFil and Telly: Goodie! *both dance around the room with each other*

Herry: *throws me a blanket*

Thanks Herry. *lays it on the couch* There you go. Another one, please.

Maurice: Here you go. *hands it to me*

Thank you Maurice. *covers up Lyndi and Bonnie* Good night girls. *kisses them both good night*

Lyndi: Kyle?

Yes?

Lyndi: Thank you.

Welcome. Now go to sleep.

Herry: Good night guys.

Telly: *yawns* Good niiiiiii....*starts snoring*

Maurice: Good night Telly. *covers him up*

FilFil: Good night.

Grover: *comes in* Hey everybo...

Shhhhhhh....(whispers).....my neices are asleep.

Grover: (whispers) Oh. Sorry.

It's alright. So how was work today?

Grover: Alright. Same old same old. *yawns* Well I am going to head on to bed. Good night.

Good night Grover. Sweet dreams and cute ones too.

Grover: *smiles*

[The Count]

*Arriving back at the dorms... That sure was a good dinner we had with our friends.

Gaffer and Fatatatita run off to play in the dorms corridors, exerting their pent-up energies.
PD: Their sandwiches were yummy.
Rosita: And the burritos were buenisimos.
Count: I especially liked their Trick-Oreo-Treat dessert.
Me: Yeah, though the vanilla ice cream with melted crunchy peanut butter sauce and crumbled PB sandies was good too.

OK guys.. We'll have shows and stories in the fanfic reading room tomorrow... Methinks it's time to get to bed now.
*Collective sigh of contentedness from the group... Pajamas and night clothes in hand, we take turns changing in the bathroom and brushing our teeth, so as both sets of roomies have some privacy during the removal and subsequent redressing for a good night's sleep.
Before I forget, would you ladies like to do the honors?PD and Rosita: Sure!

Rosita: MC Dorms were brought to you by the letter ye.
Count: Huh?
Rosita: That means Y in Spanish.
Me: Oh.
Rosita: No, ye.
Me: Will talk to Lisa.
Count: Isn't that vhat's gotten us into this routine?
Me: Oy.
Count: That's her line tooyou know...
Me: Sheesh.
Count: And that's Kermit's line.
Me: Forget it...

Prairie: And by the number, um... what was it again... oh yeah, 8.
Count: Mmm, eight beautiful notes.
*All quietly: Buenas noches.

[Skeeter Muppet]

Kim: It sure was nice of Ed and the Count to invite us all to dinner at Friendly's last night, wasn't it?
Betty Lou: Sure was! I'm glad Tosh and I got to play with Rosita and Prairie Dawn, too.
Gillis: *mumbles and turns over in his bunk*
Betty Lou: Boy, what time did he come in last night? I didn't hear him.
Kim: It was after you, Tosh, Beast and Boober went to bed, I know that. He was in a pretty good mood, though.
Betty Lou: The date must have gone well.
Kim: *chuckles* I think he was just glad to see Brio again. He's pretty good friends with all of the Minstrels.

-Kim

[theprawncracker]

Bert: *eating bowl of oatmeal* Hey... Gonzo, wasn't there something we were supposed to do this morning?
Gonzo: *shrugs* *eats waffle* Got me!
Bert: It just feels like we're forgetting something... Something big too.
Uncle Deadly: *sips green tea* It's probably nothing.
Camilla: Brawk bagawk!

(Meanwhile, in Ryan's room...)

Ryan: *huddled in corner with beard that reaches the floor and long hair* *rocking back and forth* *singing* Why are there so many songs about rainbows...

[The Count]

*Walks into Ryan's room with mock-British indignation. Right, right, stop it... There'll be no singing here. Now stop it... What? This isn't the set for the Holy Grail? Oh, so sorry, beg your pardon. *Leaves the way he came in leaving Ryan still locked in his room.

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: ...AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! *cries*

(Meanwhile, in Room 25...)

Clifford: Why was Ed just in here?
Gonzo: Beats me.
Ernie: I think he was just doing a room inspection.
Camilla: Bawk brawk.
Bert: Sounds right to me.
Uncle Deadly: Indeed.

[The Count]

*Remembers to leave batch of cooled apple raisin turnovers in a basket outside Room #25 for the inhabitants to share.

Count:... And this is the second floor's common room. What's that Lindy? Yes, that's 1, 1 grouchy trashcan in the corner there. You haven't met him yet? Vell, come then.
*Leads Kyle's nieces over, promptly banging on the can's sides. Hey Oscar!
Oscar: What do you want bat-breath? *Lid pops open and the grouch emerges with a grimy ice cream dish. Can't you see I'm enjoying a chocolate caramel anchovy-covered Saturday?
Count: Uh... Yes.. Vell, Kyle's little nieces, Lindy and Bonnie vanted to meet you.
Oscar, staring at Bonnie and Lindy: You mean you're related to that goofball?
Count: Yes they are. 2 nice little nieces.
Oscar: Well here's something for you to count... How many seconds will it take for you to scram outta here?!? *Oscar goes back down, slamming the lid behind him.
Count: Yes, vell... You girls have your swimming gear ready? Come this vay and I'll take you to our pool house.
*Leads the way, spying Red Fraggle practicing inside for this week's swim meet.
*Kyle's nieces, already changed, plunge in, splashing all the way getting Red in on the fun.
Count: Mmm... 3 satisfied swimmers.

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: So... Hungry... Need... Apple raisin turnover... Can't go on... Much longer... Need... Muppet movies...

(Meanwhile, in Room 25...)

Gonzo: *munches on apple raisin turnover* Hey, wanna watch a movie?
Ernie: Oh, sure! Let's watch Muppets From Space!
Clifford: Yeah, that's Ryan's movie!
Bert: ...Where is Ryan anyway?
Uncle Deadly: *shrug* Probably out with Lisa doing something insane.
Camilla: Brawk bagawk!
Gonzo: Yup, just like everyday.
Clifford: *puts in movie* Hey, someone throw me one of those turnovers.
Ernie: *hands Clifford a turnover and takes seat on couch* Oh boy, I love this movie.

[Erine81981]

I'm home! Man that wind it bad today. *sees Pops* Hey Pops. *high fives Pops* See you later. *walks down the hallway* Hey Oscar. *walks in*

Oscar: Something about him didn't look like him. Oh well. Alright Slimey.....

Grover: Hi Kyle. How was work?

Dirty and windy. I'll be right back. I'm going to take me a shower. I'll return. *heads off to the bathrooms*

Herry: What's that smell?

Grover: Dirt. Kyle is covered in it. Head to toe.

Herry: No. There's some other smell i'm smelling. *sniffs some more*

Grover: I think i smell it too.

FilFil: What are ya'll doing?

Herry: We smell something.

Grover: And we do not know where it is coming from or what it is.

FilFil: Now you mention it i'm smelling it too.

Down in the kitchen...........

Telly: Alright girls. Today were going to make some cookies.

Lyndi: Oooo cookies. My favorite.

Bonnie: Mine too. Can i mix it?

Telly: Sure. Lyndi, your going to pour the stuff into a bowl with my help.

Lyndi: Cool beans.

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *sniffs the air* COOKIES?! Now someone is making COOKIES?! SOMEONE GET ME OUTTA HERE!!!

(Meanwhile, in Room 25...)

Ernie: *watching "The Street We Live On" with everyone else* ...Did you guys hear something?
Bert: Shh! We're trying to watch Ryan's new DVD!
Ernie: Oh, sorry.

[TogetherAgain]

Lisa: <knocks on Prawnie's door> Prawnie? Are you in there?
Rowlf: <puts ear to door> <sniffs> He's growing a beard.
Lisa: <blinks at Rowlf>
Rowlf: Trust me.
Lisa: Gotcha. <turns to door> PRAWNIE! CAN YOU HEAR ME???
Rowlf: <covers ears> No, but China can.
Lisa: Who's China?

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: LISA!!! LISA LISA LISA!! Get me out of here!!

(Meanwhile in Room 25...)

Uncle Deadly: Keep it down, will you?
Bert: We're trying to watch Sesame Street!
Ernie: Would you like to join us, Lisa?
Gonzo: Have an apple raisin turnover.

[TogetherAgain]

Robin: <looks at room 25> Apple raisin turnovers? ...See ya Lisa!
Lisa: Jeez. <shakes head> PRAWNIE! ARE YOU BREATHING???
Rowlf: He answered you. He's gotta be breathing.
Lisa: ...Oh. Well uh- PRAWNIE! WE'RE GONNA TRY TO GET YOU OUTTA THERE! CHEF HAS A PLAN! BUT I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS YET!

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: ...YOU'RE LEAVING MY SAFETY AND WELL-BEING TO A CRAZED MOCK-SWEDE?! ...Well... It's better than Gonzo.

(Meanwhile...)

Ernie: Gee Bert, this sure is fun. I knew we'd like it here!
Bert: *sighs* *eats turnover*

[TogetherAgain]

Lisa: WELL WHAT WAS I SUPPOSED TO DO? FROG SCOUTS NEVER TAUGHT ROBIN TO PICK LOCKS!

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: WELL THAT'S GOOD! PICKING LOCKS IS DIS-HONEST! AND THAT TOTALLY CONTRADICTS THE FROG SCOUT CREDO!

[Erine81981]

What's all that yelling about? *opens door* Lisa, Robin, Rowlf and Chef. What are ya'll all doing outside of Ryan's room?

Grover: *standing behind me*

Oscar: Hey! I'm enjoying all this noise. Stop ruining my fun.

Sorry Oscar but Bonnie my neice is asleep in our room. She's been napping since 3.

[TogetherAgain]

Lisa: Oh, sorry Kyle! Just trying to get Prawnie out of his room. ...Come to think of it... <knocks on the door> HEY PRAWNIE! WHY CAN'T YOU GET OUT YOURSELF? I MISSED THAT PART!

[The Count]

Posted by Crazy in Chicago: "Who's China?
China Phillips?

Posted by Fanfic Neglecter: "Why can't you get out yourself? I missed that part."
Cause Uncle Deadly locked him in here to get more of Don't Trip posted. And I'd suggest you get to posting more of Heart, so we can finally get more of Cheese and Flippersteps.

Honestly... Bet he wishes he still had that lemon custard no. *Slips Rowlf the key, here you go... Let him out at your own peril.

[Erine81981]

Oh it's alright. Maybe if we all push on the door it will open.

Herry: I'm here to help. *fleckes*

Maurice: I'll help too.

Ryan's is trapped in his room. At the moment we don't know.

Telly: Whoa! Came as fast we could. *Lyndi and Bonnie right behind Telly*

Lyndi: What's going on?
Bonnie: *eatting a cookie*

Ryan's is trapped in his room. At the moment we don't know.

*background music is heard*

Narrator: Presenting the further adventures of everybodies favorite hero The monster who is faster then lighting, stonger then steel, smarter then a speeding bullet, It's Super Grover...

SuperGrover: Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... *flies through a window and lands very hard*

Herry: It's SuperGrover.

SuperGrover: And.....I......am......cute......too....*falls over*

Lyndi: He don't look very helpful.

Bonnie: *runs over to SuperGrover* Are you alright Mr. SuperGrover?

SuperGrover: *stands up and dust himself off* Yea, I am ok. What seems to be the problem?

[TogetherAgain]

Rowlf: <looks at the key> At the moment, I don't think there is one anymore. Thanks for the help, though.
Lisa: Yeah, right, thanks... I'll have to tell Chef to call off the Chinese fighting muffins.
Rowlf: Please do.
Lisa: You gonna use that key, or stand here whistlin' Dixie?
Rowlf: I was thinking of whistlin' Beethoven's Ninth, actually...
Lisa: Yeah, you would. Open the door.
Rowlf: Got it. <Unlocks the door> Ryan?
Lisa: Who's Ryan? ...PRAWNIE!

[Erine81981]

All pile into Ryan's room

Herry: Ryan!

Ryan!

Maurice: Ryan are you there?

SuperGrover: I will call out his name with my super cute calling voice. *takes a deep breath* HEY PRAWNIE BABIEEEEE!!

Lynid and Bonnie: *holds their hands their ears*

Herry: *hands on ears* Boy is that loud!

Telly: *hands on ears* What?!

Herry: *hands still on ears* I said boy is that loud!

Telly: *hands on ears* Coy is on a roud?

Out in the hallway...........

FilFil: *listening to his headphones and dancing around*

Oscar: The sound of music to my ears. Heh heh heh heh....

[Aaron]

hi guys

[The Count]

Um... Can I help you sir? If you wish to join us as a resident of the dorms, I suggest you go digging and find Post #8412 which contains the ne application forum and rules all potential new residents need fill out and abide by to become part of our establishment. Helps cut down on the misunderstanding headaches that way. Thank you and have a good day.
*Smiles and waves a friendly sort of greeting.

[Erine81981]

Oh hey Aaron. *does a double take* AARON! Hey there buddy. Hows things going? Ed don't you remember Aaron. He's our luggae boy or used to be. Where have you been? You need to visit more often. Hope SuperGrover didn't wake you or did you hear him from outside?

[The Count]

*Quietly, almost whispeing to Kyle: Yes, I remember Aaron. Just have to get the message posted above out to anyone new who crosses our doors. ant to keep the residents happy and the thread devoid of any graffiti-spamming vandals.

[Erine81981]

*quietly to Ed* I see. Thanks for the info. *back to medium vocie* Alright, back to finding where Ryan is. Have we found him yet?

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *bursts from room* FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDOM!!!!! *hugs everyone* Super Grover! Kyle! Lisa! Rowlf! Telly! Herry! Kyle! Maurice! Oscar! FilFil! Oscar! Cute little nieces of Kyles! Oscar!
Gonzo: *whispers to Clifford* I think he got cabin fever from being locked in there so long.
Clifford: You shouldn't've said that, dude.
Gonzo: Why not-
Ryan: *emerges in conga outfit* Aye ariba! Ole! Ha cha cha! Etcetera!
Gonzo: Oh... That's why.
Bert: *lowers eyebrow* It's going to be a long three months.

[Aaron]

** looks at ryan** i see little has changed around here.

[Erine81981]

Music cue!

*music starts*

Everyone appears in conga outfits without even knowing

Ed: Cabin Fever?

Clifford: *looks at himself and shrugs* Oh well it's like they say. Join in. Hit it Ryan!

Ryan: I got cabin fever it's burning in my brain
I've got cabin fever it's driving me insane
Everyone: We got cabin fever, we're flipping our bandanas
Been stuck at sea so long we have simply gone bananas

Ernie and Bert: Ariba!
Chica chica boom
A chica chica boom boom chic
Chica chica boom
A chica chica boom boom chic

Everyone: We got cabin fever we've lost what sense we had
We got cabin fever, we're all going mad

Lyndi and Bonnie: Grab your partner by the ears
Lash him to the wheel
Do-si-do step on his toe
Listen to him squeal

Herry, Telly, FilFil: Allemande left, allemande right
It's time to sail or sink
Swing your partner over the side
Drop him in the drink

Me: We got cabin fever
SuperGrover: No if's, and's, or but's
Me: We're disoriented
SuperGrover: And demented
Me and SuperGrover: And a little nuts

Rowlf, Robin, and Chef: Ach du lieber Volswagen car
Lisa: (Yodel-lay-ee-hoo)
Saur braten viener schnitzel
Und a vunder bar
Lisa: (Yodel-lay-ee-hoo)

Gonzo: We were sailing, sailing the wind was on our side
And then it died

Ryan: I've got cabin fever
Me: I think I've lost my grip
Oscar: I'd like to get my hands on
Whoever wrote this script
Ryan: Si!

Aaron: I was floating 'neath a tropic moon
And dreaming of a blue lagoon
Now I'm crazy as a loon

Everyone: Cabin fever has ravaged all aboard
This once proud vessel has become a floating psycho ward
We were sailing, sailing headed who knows where
And now though we're all here
We're not all there

Everyone: Cabin fever!

[TogetherAgain]

Lisa; <bounces> That was FUN! But uh, Prawnie... You might wanna trim that beard a tad. It looks a little untamed.

[Erine81981]

(whispers to Ryan) You might want to take a bath too. *waves hand in front of nose*

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: ...I think you're right.
Gonzo: Untamed? Cool! *rubs beard*
Ryan: *beard starts attacking Gonzo* Oh dang... Uncle D., find the weed whacker.
Ernie: Khekhekhe. We'll handle it from here folks! Good night everybody! The Muppet Central Dorms were brought to you today by the number one and the letter P! Bye! Sleep tight!
Bert: But not too tight.

[Erine81981]

Good night everyone. *yawns*

Lyndi: Good night guy with really long beard.

Bonnie: Bye guys. *kisses Rowlf, Robin, Chef, Lisa, Ernie, Bert and Gonzo all good night*

SuperGrover: My cute little throut is tired to from all that yelling.*runs into the bathroom and changes really quickly and comes out in PJs* Ahhhhh...much better. *climbs into bed* (whispers) Good night everybodieeee.

Herry: Oh i bet Grover. You have some really strong lungs.

Telly: And a really loud yell too. *remembers* Oh almost forgot to feed Chuckie Sue. *runs over to her cage* Hey Chuckie. How are yea? *pours some food into her cup and gets her some water* There you go. *pets her* Good night Chuckie Sue. Sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite. *yawns* Boy am I tired. *tucks himself into bed* Good night everyone.

Good night Telly. *tucks in the girls* Good night girls. *kisses each on the fore head*

FilFi: Good night Marurice.

Maurice: Good night FilFil. *plugs in night light and turns off the light*

[The Count]

*Yawning, PD: Aaaaah... At least today's one day I can wake up in bed without Cookie Monster invading my pajamaed privacy.
Me: Don't think you've gotten such great a reprieve missy...
PD: Huh? Wha?
Me: That fuzzy and blue cookie devourer lives next door to us, with Beth.
PD, slightly crestfallen: Oh deeeeeeear.
Me: Don't worry about it. Come on, let's go get Count and Rosita and have us some breakfast.
PD: Ooh, that sounds yummy.
*Ed heads out to the kitchen to get Count's help in making breakfast while Prairie, still in her PJ's, does a bit of tidying up on her side of the room.

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *comes out of bathroom, wiping cleanly shaved chin* Ah, much better.
Uncle Deadly: Good morning my fiend. A new clean shave I see, but what did you do with all that beard hair?
Ryan: Donated it to Locks For Love, I think.
Clifford: Hey dude, want some breakfast?
Ryan: Sure, how 'bout one of those apple raisin turnovers?
Ernie: *takes a bite out of turnover* Oh... Sorry Ryan, but, uh, I think this is the last one.
Ryan: ...Figures. *sigh* I'll just take some oatmeal.
Bert: What a great choice!

[Erine81981]

Telly? Herry? Grover? Lyndi? Bonnie? Maurice? FilFil? Where are you guys and girls?

Bonnie: :sing: Hello!

Maurice: Hello!

Lyndi: Hello!

Telly: Hello!

Grover: Hello!

FilFil: Hello!

Herry: Hello! :sing:

Oh hey guys.

Bonnie, Maurice, Lyndi, Telly, Grover, FilFil and Herry: Heeeeellllllooooo!!! :sing:

*clapping* That was really good.

Herry: So what did you need us for?

I was asking if ya'll wanted to go to Abliene with Lyndi and Bonnie's parents. Well.....do ya?

Lyndi and Bonnie: We do! We do!

I figured that. Anyone else?

Grover: I will. I need to pick up some fur Sampoo. It is the only thing that makes my fur all cute as well as me too.

Telly: I guess I'll go.

You don't have to you if you don't want to. *looks at camrea* Say that ten times fast. Anyone else?

Herry: Me and FilFil were going to go to the park with Ed, The Count, Rosita, Prairie and their cats.

That's fine. I was only asking is all. Like i said you don't have to go.

FilFil: I guess me, Herry and Maurice are going to stay.

Maurice: Yea. I need to catch up on my homework for us monsters.

Alright. Well then come on guys.

Bonnie: *tugs on my hand* Uh i'm not a guy.

Sorry. I mean. Come on guys and girls.

Everyone that is going heads out the door

The trashman had just emptied out most of trashcans but one. So he grabs the one from down the hallway and carries it outside. He's about to empty it when a green grouch pops open the lid.

Oscar: Hey, watch it bub.

Trashman: Sorry. I didn't know this trashcan was inhadited.

Oscar: Well now you know. Scram! *slams the trashlid*

The Trashman picks it back up but notices something and sits it on the back of a car in the parking lot that is parked outside the steps of the Droms. But when the Trashman turns around to get Oscar's trashcan it's not there anymore.

Trashman: Huh? Where could that trashcan gotten off to? *scraching his head*

As we see Oscar's trashcan is now riding on the back of Kyle's car without Oscar even knowing. "What is all that bumping and rattling coming from?"

[The Count]

*Ed's napping in his room after cleaning the kitchen and storing the leftovers from lunch today... Prairie and Rosita and the Count are in the common room watching some TV, waiting for each other to finish getting ready to go to the park for the afternoon.
Rosita: Will Eduardo be OK on his own?
Count: Yes, he's quite used to it and can take care of himself.
PD: Shouldn't we let someone know where we're going?
Count: Ed already knows... And if our plans change, ve can alvays call him and tell him so.
PD and Rosita: OK, seems like we're set then.
Count: Good.
*Girls and cats run out the dorms, giggling off to the park.
Count: Ah... They've gotten a headstart on this old spook. Oh vell... *Gets up and heads out the doors after them.

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *over intercom* Attention Dorms! Cleanly-shaved Ryan here! I snuck into the intercom room, so this has to be brief. Tonight the Dorms are holding a party celebrating the Oscars! No, not just the Academy Awards, but everyone's favorite Grouch as well! So be there or be... smart! Food will be provided! And will not be cooked by the Swedish Chef! You can thank me at the door! See ya!

[The Count]

*Hearing Prawny's announcement.. De vhat der hay? Mmmmm... Leeeessssaaaa! Git mi oota desey kroozeenes! Pust mur story!

Sorry folks,slipped into a bit of mock-mock-Swedish there. *Twiddles thumbs patiently waiting for a chance to fire off the penguin cannon at the party to get those halves posting story again.

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: Okay, gotta do a grocery store run, who wants to tag along?
Ernie: I'll come!
Ryan: Anyone else?
Bert: No thanks.
Ryan: Why not Bert?
Bert: You obviously have never been to the grocery store with Ernie before.
Ryan: ...Okay? Cliff? Gonzo? Uncle D.?
Clifford: Naw dude, I'll stay here and get things set up for tonight's par-tay.
Gonzo: I'll help!
Ryan: ...Just remember to stay within the boundary of physics, okay? We've gotta clean up afterwards.
Gonzo: Aww, that's no fun!
Uncle Deadly: I'll wait around here as well my fiend.
Ryan: Alright, see you guys. Come on Ernie.
Ernie: Come on Rubber Duckie! *squeaks Rubber Duckie*

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Storyteller: (writing) It is an ancient ceremony of the silly creatures, in which golden idols are worshipped by silly creatures in glittery dresses and strange black suits known as tuxedos. The idols are considered a mark of pride for those silly creatures who make things called "movies."
MN: And the people at those ceremonies can be very silly creatures indeed...even when they're not up giving blubbery acceptance speeches...but I do like that one photo of Cilia van Dijk talking to the press and the audience in '86.
Storyteller: Why, did she make a good film?
MN: Don't know, I've never seen 'Anna and Bella.' But she's got Jim, Richard, Kermit and Scooter standing behind her in that photo. They were the presenters.
Storyteller: Oh, wasn't that nice.
Nora: Yeah. Now from 1986 to 2007...you rooting for anything in particular?
MN: Me? Not really. But I would like to see Pan's Labyrinth take home a few awards. That was really good.
Nora: Isn't that the one you reviewed for the paper last month?
MN: Yeah, that's it. What about you?
Nora: Well, they're saying that Little Miss Sunshine was good, and so was The Queen...but, I don't know, I've never seen any of them.

[The Count]

All I know is that if Babel wins Best Picture, then that confirms there's 0 interest in continuing the charade from here on out.
*Roomies return from playing in the park.
You guys go get washed up, Ryan's planning a viewing party for the Oscars tonight.
Count: Oh, vhat fun, I get to count up all the trophies handed out!

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *at the grocery store with Ernie* Hmm, what should we make for dinner tonight?
Ernie: Bubblegum?
Ryan: Nah, we had that at the last party.
Ernie: Khekhekhe.
Ryan: I was thinking ribs.
Ernie: Ooh, that sounds good.
Ryan: I agree.
Ernie: As long as Miss Piggy doesn't find out.
Ryan: ...Maybe we should make hamburgers instead. Gladys doesn't live with us, does she?
Ernie: No...
Ryan: Great! Hamburgers it is then!

[redBoobergurl]

Big Bird: Oh boy, a party! Do we get to go?
Beth: Sure Big Bird, for awhile, but when it's your bedtime we'll have to go
Big Bird: Sounds good to me!
Red: This will be fun
Cookie: Me hope there are cookies
Wanda: I'm sure there will be food of some sort
Beth: There always is

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *puts cookies in cart* For safety purposes.
Ernie: Right.
Ryan: Left.
Ernie: Huh?
Ryan: ...Never mind.
Ernie: Can we get some bubblegum?
Ryan: I guess. But not too mu-
Ernie: *throws in four boxes of bubblegum*
Ryan: ...Ernie what are we gonna do with all that bubblegum?
Ernie: Chew it of course!
Ryan: Oh, okay. I thought we were gonna cook it, then we would've had to put it back.
Ernie: Khekhekhe. *squeaks Rubber Duckie* What's that Rubber Duckie? You want some bubble bath? I dunno, ask Ryan. *squeaks Rubber Duckie*
Ryan: *shrug* Sure, why not. As long as we don't have to eat that either.

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *walks back into Room 25 carrying groceries* Alright Ernie, let's hurry, the pre-show has already started!
Gonzo: Yeah, and there's no food! They're forming a riot!
Ryan: Who is?
Gonzo: The five of us.
Ryan: Sheesh...
Ernie: Don't worry Ryan, the food shouldn't take too long to make.
Ryan: Yeah well, let's hurry gang.

[tvlistingman]

PETER: Tonight is the Oscar's and Ryan is having a show party at Room 25, do you like to go

ZOE: Okay!

BABY BEAR AND LITTLE BIRD: Sure

PETER: I've made some Barbecued Chicken and Steak for the Dinner

BABY BEAR: Yummy in my Tummy

PETER: And I'm going to stump the dorms on TV listings!

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: Whoa whoa whoa! Al Gore almost ran for president again! Thank goodness for music cues...
Ernie: Khekhekhe.
Bert: *lowers eyebrow* I just hope that they get to the award for "Greatest Acting by a Pigeon in a Dramatic Genre" soon.
Ryan: Bert... I don't think they'll ever get to that one.
Gonzo: I'm waiting for the stunts! I should be up for an award this year!
Camilla: Brawk bawk bawk.
Ryan: HEY! Happy Feet just won! YAAAAAAAAAY!!!
Clifford: Sheesh...

[TogetherAgain]

Lisa: <charges into Prawnie's room> I HEAR LAUGHTER AT LAME JOKES! I WANT IN! <Tackles Prawnie> Hi half!
Rowlf: <shakes head> <walks into Prawnie's room> Sorry 'bout that Ryan. She's had a good day today. She's hyper.
Robin: <hopping> So am I! Can I stay up for the whole show? Can I? Can I? Can I?
Chef: Shkyumpen frum dem Oskie groucho!
Rowlf: ...You looking for the chicken, the green guy, or gold statue?
Lisa: <un-tackles Prawnie and sits next to him> So, any crazy speeches yet?

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *stares at other half* Well, I suppose I should've seen that coming. No, no crazy speeches as of yet. But right now this anhorexic woman in a tux is speaking in some crazy foreign accent.
Bert: Shh, Ryan! You'll insult the Chef!
Gonzo: Yeah, then he could insult you right back and you wouldn't be able to undersand him!
Ryan: Good grief... anyone got popcorn?

[Ruahnna]

(Catherine looks around the room once before closing it and locking the door. She had a huge tin of home-made caramel popcorn under her arm and a battered tin of brownies balanced on top. THere is another tin under her other arm. Just before she shuts the door, Kermit comes hastening up.)
Catherine: Did you forget something?
Kermit: Piggy forgot her wrap.
Catherine: Her wrap? We're just going down the hall to Prawnie's room to watch the rest of the Oscars.
Kermit: And your point is...?
Catherine: Right--silly of me. Just lock up behind you, okay.
(She starts down the hall, but Kermit quickly overtakes her.)
Kermit: Here--let me carry something.
Catherine: Thanks--you can carry these. These are actually for you. And Oscar.
(Kermit pops the lid and looks inside.)
Kermit: Oooh! Wow! I love these cookies!
Catherine: Just don't get them mixed up with the chocolate chip ones, okay?
Kermit: Gotcha.
(They go down the hall.)

[TogetherAgain]

Chef: Yager smecken de popkickendy pop-a-corn! <Throws popcorn in the air> THREE DEE!

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: ...Chef, don't throw the popcorn, Camilla just pecked up. HA! Get it? Pecked up!
Uncle Deadly: I suppose only Lisa would appreciate that one.

[TogetherAgain]

Lisa: <Laughs!> Ha! Pecked, I GET it!
Rowlf: ...<turns to Uncle Deadly> Yup.

[theprawncracker]

Bert: Will you be quiet? I'm missing the Award for Achievment in Visuals!
Ryan: Anyway, back to the lame jokes...
Bert: *lowers eyebrow* You're worse than Ernie...
Ernie: I can't hear you Bert, I've got a banana in my ear!

[Ruahnna]

Fozzie: (whisperingTo Ryan) As long as you don't say it's a pig-sty in here. She hates that.
Piggy: (growling) What?
(Fozzie hides behind hat.)

[The Count]

Rully glad Happy Feet won, my man Robin's featured in that one. And I'm also happy Alan Arkin won, SS connection you know.

Count, you got those mini fudge spiders?
Count: Yes... Not to mention the garlic peanut butter popcorn.
Good. Take these over to Ryan's, I'll have the bats wing a batch of the crunchy peanut and milk chocolate ganosh truffles over to Cath's room later.

[Ruahnna]

Catherine: (whispering to Kermit): Count can eat garlic?
Kermit: (whispering) Sure--if he takes his antacid first. Pass the mini fudge spiders--they look delicious.

[Leyla]

<Leyla is busily rounding up her roomies>

Leyla: C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, we're LATE for Prawnie's Oscar party! ROLL CALL! Leyla! <blinks> <taps head> Yep! I'm here! HILDA!

Hilda: <Carrying a large bowl> I'm here! I'm ready! I have the Oscar trifle!

Leyla:... Oscar trifle...um... do you mean Os-

Hilda: We can eat this trifle!

Leyla: Ah, good good. Jimmy!

Jimmy: Why am ah in a tux? Ah'm not gettin' an award... <hopefully> am ah?

Leyla: Um... you... get the award for... not making Leyla crazier! It comes with uh... a helping of trifle!

Jimmy: <teary> Ah'd like to thank the Acadamy, and my momma-

Leyla: Uh huh. Wanda?

Wanda: <twirls in her Oscar dress> Do you like it? Do you think it'll make Wayne crazy? Do you think he'll be there?

Leyla: <muttered> Not if I'm lucky... you look goreous! Robot Kermit?

RK: <bouncing on his toes> I'm ready, I'm ready! Oh, boy am I ready!

Hilda: <to Leyla> I didn't realise he was such an Oscar buff.

Leyla: <softly> He's not. He's just excited to see Robot Piggy's Oscar dress... she's been going on about it for a while... getting him worked up.

Robot Kermit, who has overheard: It's TOP SECRET! And designer!

Leyla: Well, of course it is. Speaking of which... Robot Piggy? Are you ready yet? We've been waiting for HOURS!

<Robot Piggy sweeps out magnificently cloaked in a pine-forest green dress with a Kermit Green chiffon overlay and an enormous bow in the back, neatly obscuring her winder. Her hair is curled immaculately and swept over her shoulder. All flash and sass. Robot Kermit inhales in delight.>

Robot Piggy: Shall we?

<They shall>

Robot Kermit: Gee... you look fabulous. I've never seen a dress like that!

Robot Piggy: And you won't again anytime soon, I daresay!

[The Count]

*Wispering: Yes... Though I'm a bit of a believer that since garlic makes blood richer in its life-gving substnance... Plus, after 3 or 4 centuries of being unalive, seems to me vampires would've developed some digestive tolerance to garlic by now.

Hmmm... Sure hope Piggy and Robot Piggy don't end up arriving wearing the same dress. Hey guys... Here's the sodas, Figgy Fizz's finest cola, diet, and lemon-lime all andily prepped in this neato soda dispenser machine.

[Ruahnna]

Piggy: Well, Moi is totally miffed.
Oscar: (who has been trundled down to Ryan's room and is sitting uncomfortably close to Miss Piggy) Cuz they didn't want you to come?
(Piggy's mouth falls open in surprise and her eyes narrow dangerously.)
Piggy: They did so want Moi to come, but they did not ask me to present an award.
Oscar: Oh yeah? What did they want you to do?
Piggy: (sniffing daintily) An important back-stage job.
Gonzo: (leaning over and whispering in Oscar's ear) Coat-check girl!
Piggy: I heard that, you little weirdo! Stand still! Hi-yah!
Kermit: Piggy--wait, don't--look out for the garlic popcorn on my...oh. Um, sorry Oscar.
Oscar: Are you kidding me? I just got garlic popcorn poured all over my head.
Kermit: (nervously) Um....
(Oscar grabs Kermit's hand and pumps vigorously.)
Oscar: Thanks--thanks buddy! You sure know how to make a guy feel welcome! Hey Ryan--great party!
Kermit: Whew...
Oscar: Oh, hey--your lady pig friend is chasing that little weirdo.
Kermit: Um, is she gaining on him?
Oscar: Surprisingly, yes. And in heels. Better hop to it!
Kermit: Right--I'm on it! Piggy! Honey, look--you're just going to ruin your nice dress! Piggy--wait, don't--Piggy!
Gonzo: Arghhh! What a party!

[The Count]

*Notices Gonzo flying out through Ryan's room's window. Hmmm, an unidentified flying object. Eh, nothing new, Hollywood keeps making movies about those everyday.
*Moves on to check on the plate of fingerling fries and artichoke dip.

[Ruahnna]

(Catherine is standing near the door talking to Lisa when Gonzo flashes past, chased by a very irate Piggy. Catherine sighs, debating whether or not to intervene. Just as she is putting down her mug of spiced cider and planning to take off after Piggy, Piggy walks by arm in arm with Kermit. Catherine shakes her head to clear it.)
Catherine: Did you just...? Oh. Oh no.
Lisa: What? What's wrong?
Catherine: Um--check me on something, dear, won't you?
Lisa: (mystified, but agreeable) Sure. What can I do you for?
Catherine points. Lisa looks, then lets out a little squee of pleasure.
Lisa: Oh look! That's so cute! They're dressed like...oh. Wait. (turns to Catherine) That's NOT good, is it?
Catherine: Not for long. Piggy bought that dress with the understanding that it would be just for her.
Lisa: Well, technically.....it is.
(Catherine sighs, then looks unhappily a two idential Piggy's wearing two identical dresses--only one of them is sans a winder.)
Lisa: (hopefully) Well, it looks beautiful on her. Both of her.
Catherine: True--but this sure isn't going to be pretty.....

[Ruahnna]

(Piggy dusts her hands together with a self-satisfied air, standing in front of the open window and enjoying the cool breeze.)
Piggy: Humph! That will teach that little weirdo to--oh, hello dear.
(Camilla comes up and peers anxiousloy out the window.)
Camilla: Bawk begawk?
Piggy: I should imagine. He landed on his head.

[The Count]

Let's see... Ernie with a banana in his ear... Lisa and Prawny still in their halves' routine... Gonzo being chased by an irrate Miss Piggy, who then turns to spar with a robotic identically-dressed version of herself... Oscar covered from head to toe in sticky smelly popcorn...
Yep, just another normal night here at the dorms. *Hums a bit of Mahna Mahna music, quickly switching to the Muppet Show theme, milling about with plastic glass of lemon-lime soda.

[TogetherAgain]

Lisa: <looks at both Piggy's> <looks at own outfit- shirt and old pair of jeans> I suddenly feel terribly underdressed. ....Oh well! At least I AM dressed. <Looks at Rowlf, Robin, Kermit...> Not that anything's wrong with that. ...<Looks at Prawnie> Isn't it nice to live in a place that's as crazy as we are?

[Ruahnna]

Kermit: (looking eagerly at the buffet spread) I heard there were fingerling flies on the buffet!

[Leyla]

<Leyla watches her roomies scatter to the winds and enjoying the chaos of room 25. She watches Piggy stride by looking both dazzling and mysteriously satisfied.>

Leyla: Oh, hi Miss Piggy! Don't you look... <her jaw falls open as she catches on>

Piggy: <turning and giving her a polite smile> Laura, dear, how are you?

Leyla: <still staring, eyes widening in growing alarm>

Piggy: Moi leaves vous speechless, then? Of course, of course. Happens all the time. Don't worry about a thing.

Leyla: <lost in her sense of impending doom>

Piggy: <losing some of her enthusiasm for this conversation... and all of her interest in it> Very nice to see you again... especially without those bizzarre...

Leyla: <strangled sound>

Piggy: Yes. Well, um... ta!

<she turns towards where Robots Piggy and Kermit are chatting>

Leyla: <panicked> WAIT!!! Uh! PIggy! Uh! Please! I am er, such a... um...oh, drats... fan! Haha! Please! Tell me EVERYTHING about yourself!

Piggy: <stares at her, then warms up to the subject> Oh! Well, are you so sweet, Lena. What would vous like to know?

Leyla: <steering her away from the dangerzone and casting a desperate look towards Ru and Lisa> Oh, everything! Tell me everything!

Piggy: Well, moi doesn't have time to tell vous every-

Leyla: <desperately> How's Kermit been treating you lately?!

Piggy: Oh! Him! Well...

[Ruahnna]

Fozzie: Hi Kermit! Hi Piggy!
(They are standing with their arms around each other, making kissy-kissy faces at each other. Used to this sort of display, Fozzie thinks nothing of it, moving down the buffet table happily.)
Fozzie: Ooh! Baclava! I LOVE these! And somebody made raspberry flapovers! Yum! Oh, hi Kermit!
Kermit: Hi Fozzie. Good spread, huh?
Fozzie: Great. (He smirks at his best friend.) How'd you get away from Miss Piggy so soon?
Kermit: Oh, that wasn't me she was chasing. That was Gonzo. But it's okay--she only knocked him out the window.
Fozzie: But--
Kermit: And he landed in a dumpster full of trash.
Oscar: (overhearing) *sigh* Some guys have all the luck.
Gonzo: Tell me about it--most of that trash was fresh!
Fozzie: But--
Kermit: Try the coconut balls--they have almonds in the center.
Fozzie: But--
Gonzo: Almonds? I thought I broke a tooth!
Oscar: Lucky dog.
Gonzo: I'm a weirdo.
Fozzie: But-- (Finally, unable to say what he wanted, Fozzie grabs Kermit by one of his skinny arms and turns him toward the now kissing couple in the corner. Kermit seems nonplussed.)
Kermit: That's just Robot Kermit and Robot Piggy. They do that all the...oh.
Fozzie: (relieved) Oh, right! Robot Kermit and Robot Piggy! And here I was all worried.
Kermit: (now looking decidedly nervous) Hoo boy--this isn't going to be pretty. (He waves his arms above his head to catch Leyla's attention and she looks at him gratefully as he moves to intervene.)
(Suddenly alone, Fozzie shrugs, and goes back to the buffet.)

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *buries head in hands* Why is it always my room...
Oscar: Hey, you were the one who wanted to throw this shin-dig. I'm the one who didn't wanna come!
Ernie: But, Oscar, it's so much fun in here! I mean, don't you just love this music! *snaps fingers, squeaks Rubber Duckie*
Uncle Deadly: Ryan, my fiend, how much longer are these creatures going to be in our room? Hmm?
Ryan: ...Long enough, trust me.
Bert: My thoughts exactly. *eats popcorn*
Gonzo: Hey! Look at that! People are kissing in the corner! Gee, Ry! This is one hot party! Ha ha! Come on Camilla baby! Whoo!
Camilla: *swoons* Brawk...*runs off with Gonzo*
Ryan: I never thought I'd be depressed by a chicken and a... whatever. And apparently a robot frog and pig. ...Or is that Leyla? ...Lisa, I'm confused. Dang, I shouldn't've said that...

[TogetherAgain]

Lisa: Hi confused, I'm Insane A. Sy- ...Say, you look familiar! Have we met?
Rowlf: Two frogs, two pigs, one matching outfit- Ryan, you're lucky this room still has four walls and a ceiling.
Chef: <throws a cookie at a wall, leaving a nice big hole to the outside.>
Rowlf: ...And an extra window.

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: That's okay with the extra window... Biff and Sully and I actually have a little agreement thing, every ten holes in my wall they fix I get a fourth fixing free. ...How that works, I have no idea.
Clifford: Welcome to my life dude.

[TogetherAgain]

Lisa: It's called a discount, Prawnie, but one or both parties involved in that agreement needs to spend more time on Sesame Street.
Rowlf: Hey, how many parties do you need? This one's crazy enough.
Lisa: Yeah, hey, speaking of crazy... Has anyone seen Robin lately?

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: Great, now we've lost Robin.
Ernie: Does he know to find a police officer?
Bert: *lowers eyebrow* I'm sure he watches Sesame Street Ernie, don't worry.
Ryan: *throws popcorn at Lisa* Here.

[TogetherAgain]

Lisa: <swats at popcorn> POPCORN! ...No, but really. Anyone seen a six ounce dark green frog?

[theprawncracker]

Ryan and Bert: Shh! Best Actor! *Ryan and Bert exchange glances* That was weird. Hey! Stop that!

[TogetherAgain]

Lisa: <Nudges Bert> Hey! Prawnie's MY other half!

[Ruahnna]

Kermit: (snuggling up with Piggy in the opposite corner of Ryan's room from the OTHER frog and pig which are also snuggling) And your eyes are sooo lovely tonight. And you smell good.
Piggy: (a little overwhelmed by all the public attention) Oooh, Kermie. Vous are so romantic....
Kermit: That's me! (sotto voce) Want to sneak off and go back to the room? I enjoyed cuddling with you in the big recliner on Valentine's eve.
Piggy: (shyly) I...don't think that would be a good idea now. Moi is enjoying the party--the night is so young, and I am so-- (She tosses her golden hair, almost turning enough to see Robot Piggy.)
Kermit: (desperately) --beautiful! (He kisses her, but she is so surprised her eyes stay open and they stared at each other for a moment before laughing and breaking apart.)
PIggy: (flushing a little) Well, Vous are certainly eager tonight.... Why don't we go sit on the couch--with other people around.
Kermit: Um, okay. (He turns and casts a desperate look toward Catherine, who makes little helpless motions with her hands. Kermit takes Miss Piggy to the couch and Catherine sprints over to the other happy couple.)

Catherine: Hi Robot Piggy! Hi Robot Kermit! Wow--it's so nice to see you guys here! Um, in Ryan's room. Want to go for a moonlit walk?
Robot Piggy: Nice sweater. No thank you, dear. We are very happy where we are, aren't we Honeybunch?
Robot Kermit: Sure thing, Sweetie-pie!
(For just a moment, Catherine is lost in, "Awwww." She shakes her head and tries to recover her equilibrium.)
Catherine: Well, um, would you like to, um, have something off the buffet.
Robot Piggy: Not me, dear. I topped off before I came. Are you a quart low Mr. short, green and handsome?
Robot Kermit: Hum um. I'm fine, Dear. Just as long as my arms are full.
Catherine: (biting knuckle) OH, you guys are SO CUTE. But, um, this not what I came over to do.
Robot Piggy: Yes dear?
Robot Kermit: Um hum?
Ryan: (tapping Robot Kermit on the back) Do you know where your nephew--oh! Sorry Robot Kermit! I thought you were, um, the other, um,...because Miss Piggy is um...I mean the other Piggy. Wait--I mean. (He peeks behind Robot Piggy) Oh--it IS you, Robot Piggy.
Robot Piggy: Well--of all the cheek! I ought to--
Robot Kermit: What about Robin? Is he missing?

[theprawncracker]

Bert: *to Lisa* You can have him! He's way too up-tight for me!
Ryan: ...What have I become?

[TogetherAgain]

Lisa: ROBIN! There you are! What were you doing under the lampshade? ...Oh. You were sleeping. ...You're... still sleeping. ...Such a wise little frog.

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: I agree whole-half-heartedly-half-whole. ...Huh? *shakes head* Anyway, good night ladies and Rowlf and Chef and Kermit and Robot Kermit and Jimmy and Oscar! Oscars are over, so that means party's over! Good night to you all! We'll see you next time on the-
Clifford: Stop.
Ryan: Right, sorry. Night everyone!
Oscar: Hey! Hey!
Ryan: *sigh* *yawn* What is it Oscar?
Oscar: I just wanted to thank you for throwing such a crummy party for me! Heh heh, night shrimp skewer! *leaves, slams door*
Ryan: *sigh* Muppet Central Dorms were brought to you today by the letter O and the numbers 7 and 9!
Gonzo: Goooood night Clarice!
Camilla: Brawk bawk byuck bawk?!
Gonzo: No one honey, no one! Uh, good night!
Ryan: ...Why me? ...Night folks.

[Ruahnna]

(The party is over. Ryan is rather grumpily cleaning up, muttering about "The Departed" and other unknown and unliked winners.)
With a profound feeling of relief, Catherine stands guard as Layla and her roomies traipse down the hall to their room. Once they are safely behind closed doors, Catherine gives a high sign to Kermit, who wonders a little nervously how he is going to conclude this very romantic night without finding himself engaged. He stands and pulls Piggy to her feet, smiling at the blush on her cheek. She takes his hand and follows him and Catherine and Fozzie back to their room.

Fozzie: Wow--for a moment there, I thought I was seeing things.
Catherine and Kermit exchange frantic glances.
Catherine: Oh, but--
Kermit: Um, Fozzie, don't you--
Fozzie: Yeah--first I thought I was seeing double. Then I thought I was really seeing double because the other Miss Piggy had on the same dress as you.
(Time stops, and two out of four figures freeze in terror, waiting for lightning to strike. After a moment or two, Catherine opens her eyes and looks at Piggy quizzically. Piggy rolls her eyes and gives an elaborate shrug.)
Piggy: It looked better on me.
(She sails past them into the room. Everyone else follows in her wake, Fozzie trailing last as he realizes his faux pas.)
Kermit: But--but, you knew? All along? You knew?
Catherine: We were afraid you'd be upset.
(Again, Piggy shrugged. There is something in the gesture that makes Catherine want to hug her roomie, but there is something else that warns her off. She looks at Piggy uncomfortably, but Piggy looks up and gives her room-mate a very direct look.)
Piggy: Moi will see you in a moment, when Moi comes back to the room.
Catherine: (nodding) Okay. (Reluctantly, she goes.)
Fozzie: Night everybody. (He walks slowly to his room, leaving Kermit and Piggy in the main living area.)

(They are very quiet for a moment or two.)
Kermit: So. You, um, knew then.
Piggy: Yes. (She won't look at him.)
Kermit: When did--? Um, how did you find out?
Piggy: (whispering) When you were acting so romantic, trying to keep my attention. I knew something had to be wrong, for you to be behaving so...well....
Kermit: (taking a step towards her) Oh, but I wasn't--um, I didn't just want to, um...Piggy?
(Piggy is looking away, and her voice is barely above a whisper.) Yes?
(Kermit steps forward, closing the distance between them. If he had reached for her hand, Piggy might have eluded him, but he reached out and put both arms tight around her.)
Kermit: I wasn't pretending to be romantic because someone else was wearing your dress.
Piggy: (looking up hopefully) You...you weren't?
Kermit: Huh uh. I was being romantic because nobody could ever look like you in that dress--even if they look exactly like you.
Piggy: But--
Kermit: And I'd have to be six kinds of a fool not to notice, and know, that I'm a lucky frog. (Gently, he leans in and kisses her. It's very nice.) There--who needs an Oscar--I've got a trophy pig!
(Piggy starts to shove him away, then leans in close, plants a very no-nonsense kiss on him, and then shoves him away. It isn't nice--it is mind-boggling, and Kermit staggers just a little.)
Piggy: Go on--off with vous.
Kermit: (groggily) Right....
(Kermit staggers happily to his room.)
(After he is gone, Piggy checks her reflection in the mirror just behind the door. She is, of course, satisfied with what she sees.)
Piggy: Coat check girl indeed!
(And Piggy takes herself to bed.)

[Erine81981]

Oscar: What's worng with you people. I'm a grouch and hate these kind of things.

Grover: Do not be so rude grouchie. There all your friends.

Oscar: Ahhh who needs them. *slams trashcan lid*

Don't worry about him folks. He's always has acted that way.

Herry: *dancing around with Rosita* Your a really great dancer Rosita.

Maurice: *over by the snack table* Mmmm really goood snacks. Who brought the crackers?
FilFil: Don't ask me but i think i'm ready for a swinging good dacne.

Telly: *snaping his fingers* What a wild and crazy party. Ha ha ha......

[The Count]

Ah... Another Monday morning, and so the weekly grind starts all over again. *Trods off to go get his usual bowl of cold cereal, Count and the girls sleeping in after the wild party last night.

[TogetherAgain]

(In room 24...)
Lisa: <sits on her balance ball, arms folded on desk, head on arms. Glares at absolutely nothing.>
Robin: <sitting on the piano bench next to Rowlf> Hey Rowlf?
Rowlf: <playing softly> Hm?
Robin: <points at Lisa> Is she okay?
Rowlf: Hm? Oh yeah. She's fine, Robin. Just a little disgruntled.
Robin: ...What's she doing?
Rowlf: Wembling.
Robin: ...Huh?
Rowlf: ...Well... She's feeling indecisive, and trying to decide.
Robin: Decide what?
Rowlf: Something about a musical and teaching. She wasn't real articulate on it.
Robin: ...<completely baffled> ...Oh...
Rowlf: ...She'll be fine.
Lisa: <suddenly shoots up from her seat, sending the ball across the room> MEGILLAH!
Robin: Huh?
Lisa: <searching random piles of paper that have accumulated on the floor> Crap crap crap craaaaaaaaaaaaa- shoot!
Chef: <Shoots rifle>
Lisa: Not literally!
Chef: Den shmerngen shoomp!
Rowlf: What's the trouble?
Lisa: I have to- where is- practice- ah HA! <triumphantly holds up a CD and a book of some sort>
Robin: What's that?
Lisa: What I need to know in time for Purim. <pulls out a discman and puts the CD in>
Robin: What's Purim?
Lisa: Um... it's a very noisy Jewish holiday that I'll explain for your bed time story. Okay?
Robin: Okay!
Lisa: <puts on headphones and opens the book> If you hear me singing random Hebrew, just ignore me!
Rowlf: To quote a musical friend of ours... Easier done than said.
Chef: Shmergle shpoon de shmur de floopen de shockrock! <stirs a pot that then explodes> ...Yembun smeerdig shnur!

[Erine81981]

*hearing explosion wakes me up* What in the world was that? *walks to the door and opens it* Did you hear that Oscar?

Oscar: *from inside* What is it now? *trashlid opens* What do you want tubby?

I heard an explosion. Did you hear it?

Oscar: Nope. I'm to busy make my animals try out for the grouch animal relay.

Grouch relay?

Oscar: Yep. Happens around this time of the year.

Sounds neat. Could me and the monsters come and watch?

Oscar: I don't know. With it being us grouches they might not let anyone who's not one.

We could all dress as trash as could be.

Oscar: That might work but i warren you. It's going to be one heck of a relay. And lots of noise too.

That's fine. Cool me and the monsters are all going to join in one of the grouches annual relays. *jumps for joy*

Oscar: I hope he knows what he's got himself into. *walks back down, trashlid shuts*

[The Count]

*Watching a bit of TV after a late night dinner. PD and Rosita are happy because they got a postcard from Kathy earlier today. Gaffer's curled up on Prairie's lap in bed, the Count and Fatatatita are in the reading room catching up on fanfics.

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *yawns so much* Gosh I'm pooped.
Clifford: All that flirtin' took it out of ya, huh?
Ryan: ...I was on the phone for three minutes!
Clifford: You kept count?
Ryan: *glares* I just needed geometry help.
Clifford: You keep tellin' yourself that, dude.
Ryan: I will. And you tell anyone and everyone who cares that I'm planning on having Trip finished by the end of next week.
Clifford: Ooh. Gladly. Night dude.
Ryan: Night.

[The Count]

You do realize we're gonna hold you to that Prawny? So be prepared for the nagging to hit you full-blast, like a chillingly refreshing bolt out of the blue.
*Blue lightning shoots out from Uncle Deadly's clawed paws aimed at Ryan, nicking him behind the ear, so as to give him a flash of inspiration and get him to post more Trip now... Please!

[Erine81981]

Grover: Today the droms were brought to you by the letter "Y" for words like You, Yarn and Yummy. And also by the number "12." You know like "12 cute little snails inched along the dusty trail." Muppet Dorms is a prouduction of The Muppet Central Workshop. "Good night everybodieeeeee!!!"

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *watching "Sesame Street: 20 And Still Counting* Wow...
Bert: That's John John?!
Ryan: Well, that was John John. This special is just under twenty years old itself.
Ernie: Wow... hard to believe, isn't it...
Ryan: Sha.
Uncle Deadly: Ryan, what are you doing?
Ryan: Watching Sesame Street. What are you doing?
Uncle Deadly: Waiting for Trip.
Ryan: ...After the special.
Uncle Deadly: *glares* Your time runs short my fiend.

[The Count]

Count: Mmm, indeed. Ask not for whom the bell tolls, for it tolls for thee Ryan!
Mmm, methinks Ed's cyber-sister's online. Hope she's been enjoying the updates we've sent her vay. Vhich reminds me, Ryan, ve need more of Trip so ve can send it post-haste to those other readers as vell.

[redBoobergurl]

Red: I can't wait to ride in your new car Beth!
Beth: I can't wait to bring it home!
Big Bird: Will I be able to ride in it?
Beth: You'll have to duck, but I think we'll fit you in somehow
Big Bird: I'm good at ducking, why, many of my bird friends are ducks!
Beth: Cookie, will you be able to ride in my new car and not eat it?
Cookie: Me will be very good. Me not eat cars anymore. Besides, me only really like Volkswagons. You got Honda.
Wanda: spoken like a true connisour.