Muppet College Dorms: The Next Semester

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
I feel energetic, too bad there isn't a museum nearby.
*Frowns*

Bunsen:
What a shame.

Claudia:
Be right back!

Bunsen:
Where are you off to now?

Claudia:
Nowhere...*Creeps into the time machine*

Bunsen:
You should say what you mean and mean what you say.

Claudia:
Ok!
*Gets into the time machine and marks her destination*

Bunsen:
Claudia, what was that noise?
*Turns around and sees the light flicker*
Oh, poo.

Beaker:
Meep?

Dr. Van Neuter:
Again?

Bunsen:
Yes, again. This time she went to...

Dr. Van Neuter:
She went to the next century!

Bunsen:
Time to go on a time trip.
Beaker, make sure no one gets through that
door.

Beaker:
Meeep!


Bunsen:
Oh, when you get the chance...
could you kindly vaccuum?

Beaker:
Meesheesh.

[anytimepally]

*The Two-Headed Monster enters the dorms.. (note: to differentiate between the two heads, I'm going to call them Frank & Stein, as that's what muppetwiki says their names are.. I'm assuming Jerry's head is Frank and Richard's is Stein, but if I'm wrong, let me know!)

Frank: Is humunga!
Stein: Wazza isa?
Frank: Home.
Stein: Hhhooomme?
Frank: Isa livinin.
Stein: Ohhh! Isa livinin!
Don Music: (already in the lobby.. knocking his head aginst the reception desk) Why me, Ludwig? Why Me?
Sal Minella: (bursting through the front door of the dorms) ALL RIGHT! MAKE WAY FOR THE ONE, THE ONLY - JOHNNY FIAMA. GET OUTTA THE WAY! (pushes Don's luggage off to the side.. most of it scatters all over the floor)
Johnny Fiama: (entering) Ah, it's good to be back.. you coming, Randall?

(a few moments pass before I enter, carrying my luggage and Johnny's)

Randall: Johnny, why am I carrying all your stuff?
Johnny: You kept complaining that Sal shouldn't have to carry everything....
Sal: Yeah, yeah that was really nice of ya!
The Two-Headed Monster: (helping me with Johnny's bags) Weeza hepinin! Hep, hep, hep, hep..
Don: (sighing) I want my own room...

[Beakerfan]

Alex: Is that..... RANDALL? *looks down the hall*
Sweetums: *looks down the hall* Who's Randall?
Alex: Just another one of the dormies. He rooms with Johnny Fiama and Sal Manilla. I don't know who else is staying with him this year.
Bean: *looks down the hall* What is THAT? *points to the Two-Headed Monster*
Alex: I don't know.....
Elmo: *looks down the hall*
Alex: *goes back inside*
Bean: *goes back inside*
Sweetums: *goes back inside and shuts the door*
Elmo: *gets locked out with his hand stuck in the door* Helllooooo? Elmo is stuck! Helllloooooo? Elmo would like some help!
Sweetums: *quickly opens the door back up* Little Buddy! *scoops Elmo up and brings him inside*

[BeakerSqueedom]

Beaker:
*Checks his time*
Meep, meep meep...
*Locks the door and strolls down the hall and hears Randall and co.*
Mee?

---

Dr. Van Neuter:
I am like such an idiot!
Mulch reads better than I do..
dumb glasses.

Bunsen:
What are you implying?

Dr. Van Neuter:
I misread the time machine.
She's two centuries ahead of us!

Bunsen:
*Groans*
I wonder how Beaker is doing...
Ooohh...

---

Claudia:
So, you're my alter ego and you were created by my great great grandson?

Cbot12:
Yes, less hyperactive and more useful.
*Puts on a stonelike expression*

Claudia:
Hey, robot, humans created you, k?
Don't say I ain't useful--did I just say ain't?

Cbot12:I've an extensive vocabulary as well.
I'm even flaw free. See how attractive I am?

Claudia:
*Feels uncomfortable*
Excuse me? Well yah..you do lack the oversized nose..have more thicker hair...are--Hey...I am smart! I'm not that dumb...I got into college at a young age!

Cbot12:
Your primitive education is not valid in this era.
You'd have an I.Q that is below average here.

Claudia:
I'll have you know I have the I.Q of over 1-

Cbot12:
I have all your memories.

Claudia:
Oh good, so you should know
everything about me!

If you call me dumb then you're dumb!
;)

Cbot12:
I suppose you are calling yourself dumb when you create such a comeback as well.

Claudia:
*Reddens*
Er....I feel ashamed.

Cbot12:
I do not generate sympathy.
I understand you to have a dislike for it too.

Claudia:
Yeah. Thanks. I hate it.
I don't like the future...it smells like toast.

Cbot12:
Nicolas-Cesario mentioned that too.

Claudia:
I can only imagine the length of my great great grandson's name.
*Shakes head*

Cbot12:
It is ridiculously long to humanoids.

Claudia:
You know, you're too serious.

Cbot12:
I am a robot...

Claudia:
Oh yeah!
---

Bunsen:
Alrighty then, here we go.
*Marks the time in his control*

Dr. Van Neuter:
This is awesome. I thought the future was to end up in ruins!

Bunsen:
Hmm, me too!

---

Claudia:
WHAT?

Cbot12:
Nicolas is hounded by the Galactic Federation...
I suggest you hide under a pretolafia

Claudia:
What the heck is that?
Ok, I don't like it here AT ALL!

Cbot12:
Not my fault you decided to
trick your friends by coming here.

Claudia:
*Imitates* Nyehenyeh!

[The Count]

Silly Claudia... If she wanted to go to a museum, she could've gone to the Mallory Gallery.
UD, groaning slightly: Shall we go fetch her?
Eh... It can wait, we've fanfics to get to and read and review.
UD, eyes widening: Fanfic?
Count: Yes... 5 fabulous fictional stories have been updated today!
*All hurry over to the reading room.

[BeakerSqueedom]

*They come back to 2007*

Dr. Van Neuter:
Gang way!

Bunsen:
Oh, Claudia, I will personally send you to Heaven after this!
This is something I did not expect! *Tries to shut off the time machine by pressing the button on his remote*

Claudia:
I did not know them fancy galactic peoples were
after my great great great great grandson!

*All three running out (screaming from the top of their lungs) of the dorms with secret service chasing them with electric shockie sticks*

Beaker:
*Shakes head*

*Teleports them back to their rightful time*

Meesheesh. Wierdosmeemee!

---

*Back in the saftey of the dorms*

Claudia:
Thanks Beaker. *Coughs out black smoke*

Dr. Van Neuter:
*tries to strangle Claudia*
Like, are you dumb?
Don't ever do that again!

Claudia:
I'M SORRY! EEEEEEE!
*Runs*

Bunsen:
How I'd like to join in but I prefer the leisure of lying in bed, thank you.

Beaker:
Wierdosmeep.

*Audience laugh*

Claudia:
Look! I won't do that anymore!

Dr. Van Neuter:
SAY THAT TO MY BRUISES!
They HURT! Like OUCH!


Claudia:
AIIIIEEEEEEEEEE!

[The Count]

*Sighs... Do I want to surround myself with the ease of little bats duely dressed for their distinct delights? Or fill up the coffures with all manner of scary spook, and if so, will I have enough to reach that magical milestone of a milennium? Oh well, guess I'll just tinker with the ones that I know for sure I sorta maybe wanna have. Maybe Claudia or Prawny or Beth will have something to say on the matter.
*Curls up with a glass of milk in the comfiture of his favorite armchair.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
*Rushes into Eddie's room and closes the door*

K, what I think is that, you do what you really really want. I will not go into specifics or that'll ruin your secretive plans! Do what you think would be fun!
A good story is made with a a big imagination. Characters are creations that a person enjoys creating--observe just what you want!

:)

*Catiously opens the door and takes a peek*

K, he's gone!
THANKS!

*Rushes off*

---

Dr. Van Neuter:
*Scratches head*
I just wanted to ask her for some band-aids.

[The Count]

Oh... Here you go Dr. Van Neuter.
*Hands over a box of bandaids to the tip-top taxidermist. Mmm, maybe a bit of sleep will clear the cobwebs and help in choosing who/what will be the next victim sent Claudia's way.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Scooter: I see Claudia and her gang are causing trouble again.
Erin: Yes, "Back to the Future," anyone? (looks at messages) They're still fighting on the council...(scribbles notes on notepad)
Nora: I've decided what book I'm going to read - I'm going to read a tidbit from "James and the Giant Peach," by Roald Dahl.
Scooter: That one actually got banned? What was wrong with it?
Nora: No clue.
Storyteller: Wait a minute - Beige, you said Fraggle Cave never banned books, and yet you said "Fifty More Jokes from Fraggle Rock" was banned there for a time!
Beige: Er...well, not officially. It's just that the Cave's Oldest Fraggle kind of discouraged it.

[Erine81981]

*sees Randall* Hey dude. Hows thing hanging? *notices he's really tired and offers some help but sees the Two Head Monster* Whoa! It's you. *looks at the two head monster over and over* I've always wanted to meet you....two?

In room 26........

Herry: Have you seen Kyle?

Murray: Not me. *goes back to coloring*

Bruce: If you need some help i wouldn't mind coming to look for him.

*walks in* Hey guys.

Herry: Where have you been?

I guess i feel asleep over at Alex's room. She was going to make me some dinner and i guess i feel asleep. I hope she's not to made at me. *goes the fridge and gets a soda* Have ya'll seen who's dorming with Randall this year?

Herry: Nope. Who?

The Two Head Monster.

Herry: Whoa!

Same here. I thought the same thing. I'm going to be on the computer tonight. Getting the rest of the "Frog Prince" downloaded. Can't wait to watch it all. My favorite speical. *heads to the computer.

Herry: We might have to go greet Randall and the two head monster.

Murray: I wouldn't mind meeting them.

Bruce: Maybe....*jets off into his room*...later! *a sign hangs on the door that says "Don't Disturb."*

Herry: Oh well. *turns on the tv* Got to bee something on. Oh "Dirty Jobs." Oscar watches this.

Good leave it here. *still on the computer*

[Ruahnna]

The door to Room 20 swings open and three bedraggled figures traipse through.
Catherine: (wearily) Would, um, this be a good time to collapse?
Fozzie: Can we lay down now?
Kermit: Sheesh! I'm exhausted, too, folks, and I'm so hungry I could eat a--
Catherine: Don't say it!
Fozzie: Don't! Do NOT say it!
Kermit: (looking miffed) Well, fine then. But I was just going to point out that we've gotten the last load.
(Catherine and Fozzie brighten visibly. )
Catherine: Really?
Fozzie: Really really?
Kermit: Yep. That was the last load. Now all we have to do is, um....
(Kermit trails off, looking around the room in dismay)
Kermit: Um, all we have to do is, you know, clear a few pathways and all and then it will be just like, er, well--well the important thing is that we'll be able to sleep in our own beds tonight.
Fozzie: Remind me again of why we move out and move back in every year?
Catherine: So the dorms can be cleaned and, um, repaired and, well, fumigated and...well, the important thing is--WE GOT OUR OLD ROOM BACK! Isn't that great guys?
Fozzie: (sleepily) Um, is it okay if I just curl up here on the rug for a few--
(Catherine grabs his elbow and steers him toward the kitchen.)
Catherine: Here, Fozzie--I know I stashed some cold drinks and snacks in the fridge. You and Kermit go and get something to eat while I, um, see what we can do here about sleeping arrangements.
(As soon as they have disappeared into the kitchen, Catherine dashes to the boys bedrooms that open off the far side of the living space and surveys the damage. Actually, it's not so bad. With a couple of armfuls of clothes moved from the bed to the floor, Fozzie's room--and more importantly, bed--are ready for a tired occupant. She turns off the overhead light, fluffs his pillow and turns on the soft light on Fozzie's nightstand before leaving the room.
Kermit's rooms is almost perfect. There are about six outfits hanging in the closet, and maybe five boxes of personal items, plus a laundry basket of books, notebooks and papers. As usual, everything is Spartanly efficient and tidy. A very compartmentalized frog.)
(Catherine crosses the common area to the kitchen table to find that Fozzie is happily immersed in a peanut-butter and honey sandwich, and Kermit has discovered the jellied ants and has made his own sandwich. They look up and smile at her as she comes in. Kermit toes a chair toward her.)
Kermit: Take a load off.
Catherine: Take a load IN is more like it. But we're here! We're here at last.
Fozzie: (muffled through the peanut-butter and honey) Do yuth ink web mithed muth?
Catherine: (after a pause for her brain to decode) No--probably not too much, Fozzie. We've only missed about a week of school, and since we were able to get all of our syllabuses emailed to us before term, I think we'll be okay. I actually don't have anything tomorrow before, oh, ten o'clock, so I'll be able to get most everything ship-shape. (She turns to Kermit and smiles.) So--when's Piggy coming?
(Kermit startles so violently that Fozzie thumps him on the back a few times to make sure everything goes down right.)
Kermit: You--she didn't tell you?
Catherine: No. I thought she told you.
Kermit: No--no, no--I--I thought she must have told you when she was coming.
Fozzie: (surveying the piles of unpacked things in the living room) Um--you don't think she's already here and we've buried her under stuff, do you?
Catherine: No! Of course not...um. Well.... No. No no--I'm sure we would have, you know, heard something.
(Nevertheless, Kermit looks around nervously behind him.)
Kermit: Do you--you don't think she blew off school this semester, do you?
Catherine: Who, Piggy? No--I'm sure she didn't. Look--I'll call Marty tomorrow and see where she is.
Fozzie: What makes you think Marty will know?
Catherine: Marty always knows.
Kermit: Marty always know.
(They smile at each other.)
Catherine: C'mon--I'm invoking the right of mom-ish folk everywhere to order everyone around. Go to bed. Sleep tight. I'll put a few things away tonight and I'll call Marty in the morning and find out what train or plane or whatever Piggy is coming in on, okay?
Kermit: (tiredly) Okay.
Fozzie: (meekly) Yes ma'am.
(Catherine kisses Fozzie's fuzzy cheeky and pats Kermit on the back.)
Catherine: 'Night, m'dears. Everything will be back to normal tomorrow.

[The Count]

So hungry he could eat a... Piece of furniture? Mmm, I know the feeling, especially when the armchairs appear appetizing.

Hah, errands and duties are waiting... Chores must be done...
There are fanfics that must be read and songs that must be sung.
*Moves off humming a bit of "Working".

[BEAR]

Bryan: Another day at Hooper's here in Hensonville. I wonder who will come in today. (hears the bells on the door ringing indicating that someone has come in)
Ernie: (Cheerfully) Hi there, Bryan!
Bryan: Oh, hi, Ernie! Hi, Cookie Monster!
Cookie: (Waves) Hello!
Bryan: What brings you guys in?
Ernie: We've come to eat breakfast.
Bryan: Oh really?
Cookie: It most important meal of the day! (whispers to me) Actually, me think all meals important, but that just what we tell the kids.
Bryan: Oh.
Ernie: Can we please look at a menu?
Bryan: Oh, of course! (takes out two small menus)
Cookie: Wait wait wait! (refusing the menu)
Bryan: What is it?
Ernie: Yeah, what's wrong?
Cookie: Me no need menu. Me already know what me want.
Bryan: You do?
Cookie: (sings) Me want a soft boiled cookie
And a glass of cookie juice on the side
Or for a change one morning
Me will have cookies scrambled or fried

It isn't hard each morning
To keep me satisfied
Just give me a soft-boiled cookie
And a glass of cookie juice on the side

Ernie: Cookie Monster, we've talked about this before. I like cookies too, but you can't just eat them all the time.
Cookie: Why not?
Bryan: It's just not very good for you.
Ernie: Besides, there are so many other great things you can eat.
Cookie: Like what?

Ernie: (singing while pointing out different items on his menu) Sometimes I have a bowl of some crunchy cereal
I'd even have some orange juice too
On other days my favorite is boiled eggs and toast
And sometimes a stack of pancakes is the breakfast I love most

I'd drink a glass of milk or a cup of cocoa
Or even have a cup of tea
So many things a fella can eat for breakfast
That's why breakfast is so much fun for me

Cookie: I don't know...

Cookie: Me want a soft boiled cookie
Ernie: Sometimes I have a bowl of some crunchy cereal

Cookie: And a glass of cookie juice on the side
Ernie: Sometimes I have some orange juice too
Cookie: Or for a change one morning
Ernie: On other days my favorite is boiled eggs and toast

Cookie: Me will have cookies scrambled or fried
Ernie: And sometimes a stack of pancakes is the breakfast I love most

Cookie: It isn't hard each morning
Ernie: I'll have a glass of milk or a cup of cocoa

Cookie: To keep me satisfied
Ernie: Or maybe I'll just have a cup of tea

Cookie: Just give me a soft-boiled cookie
Ernie: So many things a fella can eat for breakfast

Cookie: And a glass of cookie juice on the side
Ernie: That's why breakfast is so much fun for me

Bryan: You know what, Cookie Monster. You are in luck.
Cookie: Really? Why?
Bryan: We are having a special this morning.
Cookie: A special? What special!
Bryan: Chocolate chip pancakes.
Cookie: Chocolate chip pancakes? You mean pancakes with little chocolate chippies inside?
Bryan: That's right!
Cookie: Oh boy! Me have that!
Bryan: Okay!
Cookie: (smacking lips) Oh boy, oh boy! It smell delicious!
Bryan: (sets a plate down with chocolate chip pancakes) Here ya go!
Cookie: Cowabunga! (picks up the stack of pancakes in his bare hands and devours them)
Bryan: Whoa!
Ernie: Oh my!
Cookie: That wonderful way to start the day. Thank you.
Bryan: Your welcome! Ernie, what'll you have.
Ernie: You know...those chocolate chip pancakes did look really good. I think I'll have some too.
Cookie: And give me refill please.
Ernie: Khekhekhe!

[Gloat]

Adam: *scratches Gloat's snout* so how have you been today?

Gloat: hungry

Adam: Still? You had pesto fish only an hour ago!

Gloat: You mean five hours ago, you fell asleep in the corridor outside our room

Adam: *looks at clock* so you're right! i guess ive been working too hard *yawns*

Gloat: *jumps off and into the play area*

Adam: *walks up to the Tv and inserting the 'Life of Brian' DVD* Fine, have fun, ill just watch TV *falls asleep as he sits back down*

[The Count]

Hmmm... Wonder if Bryan needs any help mapping out all the landmarks in town for that project of his. Hey Count, I'll be going over to Hooper's, mind the fort for me.
Count: Very well... Have fun.

[BEAR]

(At Hooper's...)

Bryan: (Cleaning chocolate and cake crumbs off the counter) Man, he really liked those chocolate chip pancakes. He must have had atleast 10 plates full, plus the plates! Wonder whose tab to put that on... (hears someone come in the door) Hi, Ed! What brings you here?

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
*Butterflies, birdies and scary woodland creatures flutter around her*
I'm sooo happy!
*Sings in a highpitched tone, making Beaker's cup of tea crack*

Bunsen:
*Covers ears*
Someone seems cheerful.

Beaker:
*Does the same*
Meep!
*Sees the cup and gasps*

Dr. Van Neuter:
Oh, what happened? Spill!

Claudia:
*Twirls*
Everything went wonderfully today.
Good grades, tutoring the children with disabilities--they were just wonderful, happy family, and a pass in a small test for building 10.
*Opens the window and allows the creatures to take leave*

Bunsen:
Thank you, they were starting to fill up the room.
What joyous news!

Beaker:
Meehappy!

Dr. Van Neuter:
Excellent! I know you're in a good mood so,
I am wondering if you help me this experiment here?

Claudia:
Sure!

Bunsen:
Today has certainly been running smoothly.
Less chaos and more progress!

Claudia:
*Giggles and kisses his forehead*
YUP!

Bunsen:
*Stutters*
*Faints*

Claudia:
*Does the same with Neuter and Beaker*

Van Neuter & Beaker:
*Faint*

Claudia:
What?
O_O
....was it something I said?

[The Count]

Hey Bry... Wondered if you needed any help plotting where all the stuff in town goes, addresses and who's next to what else.

Um, and could I please get a frozen strawberry milkshake?

[BEAR]

Bryan: One frozen strawberry shake coming right up! (takes a bowl of strawberries out of the freezer.
Strawberries: (shivering) Brrrr...
Bryan: What the...? Oh, I get it! Frozen strawberry shake. These berries belong in Lisa's freezer. Sorry about that, Ed. (puts bowl of shaking strawberries away and gets normal strawberries out to make the shake. Pours the blended beverage into a tall glass with a straw and hands it to his friend) Here ya go! Actually I wouldn't mind some help from you with the project. Whatever you can offer would be great. I thought we could put together a little guide/directory of the town to help the residents. We could even include where everyone works within the town if they work at all. I'm not sure how to do it, but maybe we can find a way to create a map of town also. Maybe include a list of the classes and activities/clubs at the Dorms. What do you think?

[The Count]

Thanks... *Ed gently removes the straw and lays it down on the napkin beside the tall glass before taking a refreshing swig. Mmm, just like mom's.
*Wipes away a bit of the icing with an extra napkin.

Sure, I could help you with the directory... Anyone else you'd want to recruit for this?
Would leave the classes/activities/clubs out... Not many people seemed to follow the main club we had, the football team with avid interest. The main events we have are individual resident's birthdays, the Birdketeer meetings on Thursdays unless Bird says otherwise, the Halloween party, trip to SST, and Christmas.
One good first step is to take the establishments and give them ascendingly ordered numbers. After that, we can start assigning locations and shifting the little models into place where we think would be the best to find them on an overall map.
Oh, if you're going to do that, I forgot three more landmarks: Jull's Pizza Parlor, the Fuzzy Feet Hotel, and Muppeteer Convention Hall where the SWAEHB, RHLC, BBB, and JNC people usually convene in support of their favorite performers.

Just a few pointers, feel free to drop me a PM consultation.

[BeakerSqueedom]

[CAN I HELP? :D Or...is it top secret? *Sniffles*...I'd like to help yah plot out the places too! ;)]

Bunsen:
Sorry, you shocked me
with your cheeriness. I hope you did not take it too personal.

Claudia:
Why'd you say that?
*Giggles*
Silly Bunnie!

Bunsen:
Yes, I am indeed silly.
Do you need help with your essay there?

Claudia:
Oh, this?
Nah, this is a report!
I just need to fill out some simple facts /history about an artifact.
Well, with the pretense that we discovered something of course.
It sounds silly...Mr. Bentacourt thought it'd help us 'open our minds' and give us a taste of 'Historians in the making'. I like him though. Nicer than most of the teachers.

Bunsen:
Hmm.
Want some Frappes?

Claudia:
That'd be sweet.

Bunsen:
Beaker, will you get us some frappes?

Beaker:
Mee? MEEP!
*Faithfully does as he says*

Dr. Van Neuter:
Take me with you! I need to buy something...

Beaker:
Meep!

Dr. Van Neuter:
Thanks.

[Erine81981]

*walks into Hooper's store* Hey Bryan.

Murray: Hey Bryan.

[The Count]

Course you can help sissy. Just talk to Bryan, he's the one in charge of this project. Will be over at Mae Wong's, for some reason I feel like having some Chinese food tonight. Gonna go pick up some garlic shrimp orders for Deadly and Count too. LMK if you need help with the museum exhibits though.
*Knowing wink.

[BEAR]

Bryan: Good ideas, Ed. Thanks. We'll have to keep developing this thing. Hi, Kyle! Hey, there, Murray. What's the word on the street today? ;)

EDIT: Yes, Claudia. You're welcome to help out however you can.:)

[BeakerSqueedom]

[Heee! Good! I shall do just that!]

Claudia:
I thought I heard Eddie...

Bunsen:
Oh, he is very omniscient.
It is a wonder--I should have him tested for any
supernatural abilities. *Looks thoughtful*

Claudia:
I have supernatural powers too!
Watch! *Looks michevious as she rushes to get a glass of water and pops in a straw*
Watch carefully! As I make wierd round things appear from out of the blue!

*Drumroll*

....

*Blows bubbles in her drink*

: D TADDAAA!

Bunsen:
Ooo...snazzy!
Tsstss...

EDIT:

Might wanna clean out that PM box of yours, Bryan.

;)

[Beauregard]

Bo: *falls asleep on computer*...
Beau: That can't be comfortable...
Bo: Izzz not...
Beau: Why are you--?
Bo: Wiki...must write...wiki...
Beau: Ahh...*lifts Bo up, carries him, and dumps him into bed*

[Erine81981]

Murray: Hmmmm let me see. How about.....mail. Yes mail it is.

He's always good at coming up with a good word on the street. We wanted to come down and see what was on today's menu for dinner or supper. Whatever it's called during the day.

(OCC: And that is the word for today's episode)

[BEAR]

Bryan: Sure, guys! Here's a menu for ya. You'll have to excuse the mess. Cookie Monster was here this morning for breakfast.
Big Bird: (Comes in) Hi, everybody!
Bryan: Hi, Big Bird! Birdseed milkshake?
Big Bird: Sure! (sits down next to Murray) Hi, Murray. What's the word on the street?

[Erine81981]

Thanks Bryan. *hears Big Bird come in* Hey Big Bird.

Murray: Hey Big Bird. The word on the street for today is mail.

*looking over the menu* Ooooo that looks good.

[BEAR]

Big Bird: Mail? Good word.
Bryan: Speaking of mail, Big Bird, you got a postcard from your cousin Abelardo in Mexico. (hands Bird the postcard)
Big Bird: Oh really? (takes postcard)
Bryan: What's it say?
Big Bird: I don't really know.
Bryan: You don't know?
Big Bird: Well, he writes his postcards in Spanish and I don't really know much Spanish.
Bryan: So how do you know what he says?
Big Bird: Usually I ask Maria or Luis to read it to me, but since they aren't around here, I'll wait to ask Rosita when I go back to the Dorm House.
Bryan: Oh. (To his guests) So have you guys decided?

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
Bunnie, the frappes are here!
*Throws one at him with a cheesy smile*

Bunsen:
*Catches it, just barely*
Wonderful, thank you Beaker.

Beaker:
*Slurps through his straw*
Mmmeep!

Dr. Van Neuter:
Oh! Brainfreeze!

Claudia:
My nose is cold, hahaha!

Bunsen:
You know, you could always use the electric nose warmer!

Beaker:
*Whimpers while shaking his head and tugs at Claudia's sleeve*

Claudia:
Nah, I'm fine. Thanks.
*Hugs Beaker*

Beaker:
*Sighs in relief*

[BEAR]

(Also speaking of mail, Claudia, I saw that you tried to PM me but my box was full. I've cleaned it out a bit so feel free to try again)

[BeakerSqueedom]

[K, sorry! I was not aware of that. :) ]

Beaker:
Meep!

Dr. Van Neuter:
What?

Beaker:
Meemeemee?

Dr. Van Neuter:
Huh?

Beaker:
Meesheesh.

[The Count]

*Returning to Room #1... Hey guys, food's here!
Uncle Deadly swoops down from the common room's rafters and the Count approaches from the bat-room just having washed his hands. All of us sit down to enjoy some garlic shrimp, stir-fried vegetables, Chinese rice, and a couple of egg rolls with delicious iced tea for dinner. Maybe there'll be a break in the lull and we'll get updates to the stories we delight in reading.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
*Lying on her bed with a flower in her hand*

Bunsen:
What a simplistic flower.
Very pretty.

Claudia:
Yah, I found it not too long ago as I was strolling!
I'm hungry, I realized I did not eat anything when I just came in like
another Mary Poppins! I was so happy that I wasn't aware at my stomach.

Bunsen:
I was just about to ask you about that.
I am no cook but--paperclip?

Claudia:
Makes Beaker's nose fall off--I wouldn't want to know its effect on me.
No offense, maybe some clam chowder will do.
*Gets off the bed to make some chowder*

Bunsen:
None taken,
I love clam chowder except the talking ones...

Claudia:
*Reddens*
Bunnie, remember those cookies I baked?

Bunsen:
Yes?

Claudia:
*Rubs her arm and shows a guilty smile*

Bunsen:
You had us devour a talking cookie. It having been baked...
alive? Oh, dear. Oh, no.

*Looks to the floor seriously before looking to her with a smile*

I suppose I can spill the secret and not be sentenced to a series of
torturous glomps...

I-I-I....I ate the talking orange.

Claudia:
*Blushes*
We gotta keep this a secret, k?

Bunsen:
--and suffer the consequences for demonstrating barbaric behavior?
I'd be killed on the spot!

*They laugh wildly*

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Erin: (going into kitchen) I actually needed a jacket on my way home tonight - fall must be here.
Scooter: I know - it's not hot and humid here anymore.
Erin: (spotting Nora on sofa) Everything okay, Nora?
Nora: I'm fine...just tired.
Storyteller: Well, it is rather late - has everyone had anything to eat?
Beige: I had some Doozer sticks and a glass of blueberry juice a little while ago.
Scooter: I stopped and got a milkshake on the way back from school.
Nora: Erin and I met for sandwiches some time ago.
Storyteller: Ah...so everyone's eaten something...but does anyone feel like having a meal, or a snack?
Erin: Hmm...well, how about some crepes?
(general murmur of assent)
Storyteller: Good idea. Erin, start measuring the dry ingredients...Beige, start heating the crepe maker...Scooter, if you would cut up some fruit, and Nora, if you could beat some ricotta cheese with some sugar, and I'll get the milk and oil...

(all start moving around kitchen)

Nora: Is it true that Bryan's taken over at Hooper's Store?
Storyteller: It is...there's a "New Management" sign up, and I think half the residents have been in there already.
Erin: Yeah - I'll have to stop in when I've got an idle moment. (starts mixing crepe batter) I heard a funny story today, about Dave and Steve on the set of Fraggle Rock...
Scooter: Oh, yeah, Richard told me that one a while back - how the two of them were always scaring Jocelyn, and they got a bucket of confetti showered on them.
Beige: Was that Richard's doing? Was he still trying to get revenge for the sugar incident?
Scooter: No, someone from the special effects crew did it.

(up in heaven)

Richard: Well, if it had been up to me, it would have been a bucket full of ping-pong balls or something.
Jim: What, no water balloons?
Richard: No way - not with all those electronics in the room. (snickers) But the looks on Dave and Steve's faces were priceless.
Jim: (chuckles) And you wouldn't let them hear the end of it, would you?
Richard: Neither would Jocelyn - she wrote that entire episode with them in mind, remember?

[Katzi428]

calling from home
Prairie picks up the phoneRoom 6 of MC Dorms...Prairie Dawn speaking!
Hi Prairie...it's Kathy.
Prairie:Hi Kath! How are you feeling?
Starting to feel a bit better.I'll be back at the Dorms either tomorrow or Friday.
Prairie:OK...good!:) Have you seen a doctor?
Nah...it was probably just a bug.No need to see the doc. Things going OK there?
Prairie:Well..Big Bird got a postcard from his Mexican cousin Abelardo.He doesn't understand it.So Rosita's going to help him out with it.
That'll be nice of her.:) Tell her I said hi and I'll be back in a day or two
Prairie:Gotcha.
Listen...I gotta go..it's storming here.
Prairie: OK...night Kath.Be safe.
I will. Nite.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

(first few batches of crepes have come off the crepe maker)

Erin: All right, everyone, tuck in.

(all top their crepes with sliced fruit and sweetened ricotta cheese, and sit down at the table to eat)

[Erine81981]

Can we get a ride back to the dorms with you Bryan?

[anytimepally]

*Don Music & the Two-Headed Monster are alone in Room 17...

The Two-Headed Monster: (reading) T.. t.. Toe.. Toe... knee.. toe.. knee.. Tony! (Frank sees the button)
Frank: Pusha da buttabutta?
Stein: Push! Push!

(the Two-Headed Monster pushes the button, activating the Fully Operational Automated Tony Bennett)

Fully Operational Automated Tony Bennett: (singing)
Grab your coat and get your hat
Leave your worry on the doorstep
Just direct your feet
To the sunny side of the street

The Two-Headed Monster: Da sonna dide a da street!
(Don joins in on piano)

Fully Operational Automated Tony Bennett:
(The Two-Headed Monster:)
Can't you hear a pitter pat (pat, pat, pat, pat)
And that happy tune is your step
Life can be so sweet (WEEEEET!)
On the sunny side of the street

The Two-Headed Monster: Da sonna dide a da street!

Fully Operational Automated Tony Bennett & The Two-Headed Monster, alternating:
I used to walk in the shade
wit da booga -booga araid!
But I'm not afraid
Da whoava costed offa!

Fully Operational Automated Tony Bennett, joined by Don Music:
If I never have a cent
I'll be rich as Rockefeller
Gold dust at my feet
On the sunny side of the street

The Two-Headed Monster: Da sonna dide a da street!
Frank: Sesma streea?
Stein: (shrugs.. or half-shrugs) Unna Na

Johnny: (quickly entering the room as Tony goes back into his booth.. out of breath) I thought I heard Tony.. what's going on in here?
Sal: (pointing aggressively at the Two-Headed Monster) Listen, you! You better notta been singing with Johnny's Fully Operational Automated Tony Bennett!
The Two-Headed Monster: Cheaba ala leela song!
Johnny: Sal, what'd they just say to me?
Frank: Sing!
Stein: Yah, sing!
Johnny: Listen, that's Tony Bennett.. he's built for duets.. he doesn't do trios!
Sal: Yeah, and he's only for singing with Johnny, you understand!
Johnny: We'll give you a pass this time 'cause you're new here, and 'cause you kinda freak me out, but remember this in the future, yeah?
Don: (grabs Johnny by the shirt) Another year of this, and I'll go mad.. do you understand? MAD! Nobody cares about your stupid Tony Bennett.. let him.. I mean, them sing a trio if they like for crying out loud!
Johnny: I'm sensing a little hostility here, Don. You ok?
Sal: HEY! NOBODY LAYS A FINGER ON JOHNNY FIAMA! (runs over toward Don Music, who has already let go of Johnny, but trips and falls halfway there)
Don: (sighing) I'm gonna go find Bob... maybe he can help.

[Ruahnna]

(Morning: The scene is a hotel room in a fashionable hotel, which looks slightly as though a cyclone has hit it.)
Catherine: Well, I'm glad Marty know where to find you, honey. You should have called me—I was glad to come up here and help you get all your new clothes back to campus.
Piggy: I'm sorry vous could not come shopping with moi.
Catherine: Aw, that's sweet, Piggy. I didn't know you--
Piggy: And Moi needed someone to help me carry all of my new clothes for school.
Catherine: Um. Yeah. That too. Piggy...Piggy, honey, do you think...do you think maybe we don't need to take all of those feather boas?
Piggy: (bouncing up and down on an enormous trunk with a slightly crazed look in her eye) If my new wardrobe can't come to school, Moi is not coming either!
Catherine: (placatingly) Okay, okay. Here, let's just...hop off a second, honey. (Catherine opens the trunk and surveys the wreckage inside with no expression at all, a trick she learned from her roomie.) Um, here--let me just, um, fold this and maybe we could roll the feather boas into a nice tidy ball, and, er, let's try folding this crinoline so that is doesn't snag the fishnet hose and...ur, we just, let's see--here, let me refold your linen suit and then...we'll just put all 12 pairs of shoes here along the edge--soles toward heaven, you know--and then...voila! (The trunk snaps shut easily.)
Piggy: (staring with astonishment) What--what did you do? Are all of Moi's shoes in there?
Catherine: Yep. Every pair.
Piggy: Even the sparkly ones?
Catherine: Even the sparkly ones.
Piggy: (flabbergasted) Yeah, but--but what did vous do?
Catherine: (dryly) I folded everything, honey.
(Piggy's mouth drops open in astonishment.)
Piggy: You mean--you mean if you fold things you can fit more in there?
Catherine: (beyond astonishment and well into resignation) I know. Amazing, isn't it?
Piggy: Oh, that's wonderful! You got it all in there! Oh--kissy kissy, sweetie!
Catherine: Well, we can't have you wandering around campus unfashionable.
Piggy: (growling) Darn tootin'!
Catherine: Okay--is this the last one, then? Cause I think we have just enough room in the U-haul to squeeze this one in and it's time to head for the dorms.
Piggy: Moi is ready.
Catherine: (hefting the trunk onto the dolly) Good.
Piggy: Except for some ironing.....

[The Count]

Mmm... Clam chowder.
Count: You know there are 2 kinds of chowder.
UD: Really? What varieties of this fishy soup hexist?
Count: Vell... As a New Yorker *aside, by fright of living on Sesame Street all these years*, there's the red version known as Manhattan style.
UD: Red you say? Is it that lovely crimson color due to an enfusion of blood to the broth?
Count: No, it's just tomato sauce. Though my mommula did use to make a wery tasty blood broth.
Me: And then there's the kind that I love much more... Creamy white New England style, with clam meat and potatoes.
UD: Ah... So just like a bottle of fine blood, there's red and white styled clam chowder.
Me: Yep... And it's even better if you add some corn kernels, sweet onions, and a bit of smoky spice.
Maybe we can order up some of that delicious concoction for tomorrow night's dinner.
UD: Too late, I hear the clams have already been fried by Claudia.
Me: Oh... That reminds me of this inkling for a little sketch hosted by her newest roomie, but more on that later. Come on guys, a glass of bat's tea milk and then it's off to bed.
*All serve themselves a short glass of the calming creamlike liquid after donning their casual clothes, deposit their glasses in the common room's sink where they're given a general rinsing, and then depart for their beds in Room #1.

[Ruahnna]

(Later the same day. Later, indeed.)
Piggy: Vous were very sweet to cook for us, Kermie.
Kermit: (looking very fetching in a frilly apron) Thank you. I can whip up a few things. When Robin started coming for visits, it was either learn to cook or spend a lot of time in loud restaurants with clowns.
Fozzie: (in a small voice) I don't like loud clowns.
Catherine: (tired and grateful) It was very sweet of you to fix dinner.
Kermit: Yeah, well you unpacked all day. And you went and got Piggy.
(Kermit's words are for Catherine, but his eyes are for Piggy. She flutters her eyes shamelessly and smiles back.)
Piggy: Good things come to those who wait.
Catherine: (muttering dryly) And to those who cart luggage.
Piggy: WHAT?
Catherine: Nothing....
Fozzie: Yes--it was nothing. I heard it too.
Kermit: Um, well, it was, it was, um, good to have you back, Piggy. (He leans in and busses her cheek.)
Piggy: Oh, well--that's alright, then.
Catherine: (sighing happily) More than alright. It's lovely. But come on--spit spot. Busy day tomorrow. Everybody off to bed. (So I can go to sleep myself.)
Fozzie: G'night!
Kermit: Oh, er, goodnight everybody.
Piggy: Adeiu! Au revoir!
Catherine: Good night! Sheesh!

[anytimepally]

(find finds Don outside on the steps)

Randall: (sitting down beside him) Couldn't find Bob, eh?
Don: No.
Randall: What's going on Don? You usually limit your violent outbursts to yourself..
Don: I know.. I'm just frustrated... I mean, it was bad enough living with Johnny.. 'don't touch Tony Bennett'.. 'don't touch my record albums' ... 'your toothbrush better not touch my toothbrush'.. and Sal is a headache with all his antics and loudness... and I don't know if you've noticed, but he smells like a monkey..
Randall: I noticed.
Don: I thought maybe I could get different roommates this year.. easier to live with, you know? And you bring along The Two-Headed Monster. I can't understand a word they say! .. We used to do disco dancing together years ago, and I couldn't understand them then either. I just want to live with NORMAL people for once.. is that too much to ask?
Randall: There aren't many 'normal' people around here.. and you're not exactly average youself.
Don: Well, you are right about that.
Randall: Don, you shouldn't look at this as a bad thing, or a problem.. you should look at it as an opportunity.
Don: What do you mean?
Randall: Well, for the last year you've been trying to work with Johnny and Sal, trying to get Johnny to treat Sal better and Sal to look after himself.. now you've got an ally, someone you've know for decades..
Don: Don't give away my age!
Randall: Sorry. But, I mean, they could help you.
Don: A small problem, though...
Randall: What's that?
Don: They might need more work than Johnny and Sal.
Randall: And who better to help than the great Don Music?
Don: It's true.. I'm quite brilliant! (we get up to go back inside) Well, if nothing else, living with you guys always gives me ideas for songs.
Randall: Yes, but can I ask one thing?
Don: Sure, what?
Randall: No singing "Throw Johnny Fiama Out the Window" this year.
Don: It was Halloween.. I was trying to be spooky-scary! Oooohh!

[BEAR]

Can we get a ride back to the dorms with you Bryan?


(From earlier)

Bryan: Sure! Everyone hop in the jeep!
(Everyone gets in the jeep with Big Bird in the front passenger seat and Kyle and Murray in the back)

[BEAR]

Bryan: Hmm...everyone's asleep. Now I can finally have some of those chocolate chip pancakes I saved for myself from this morning. Just hope a certain you-know-who doesn't wake up. (sits down on the couch in front of the tv and watches Late Night with Conan O'Brien as he eats) Mmm...these pancakes are yummy. (continues to eat and watch tv)
Cookie: (in voice-over) Muppet College Dorms brought to you today by number 4 and by the letter C. *sniff sniff* Something smells delicious...
Bryan: (eyes widen as he hears the voice, and he stuffs the rest of the pancakes into his mouth to hide the evidence)
Cookie: (voice-over) Muppet Dorms production of Muppet Central Forums. Me smell chocolate chippies!
Bryan: (hides under a blanket)

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
Bunnie, what are you doing now?

Bunsen:
Something extraordinary!
*Stitcks a finger in the air dramatically*

Claudia:
*In awe*
What would that be?
*Looks over his shoulder*

Bunsen:
*Collapses onto the sofa*
Taking a nap.

Claudia:
*Pouts slightly*
Gee, how neat.

Bunsen:
I'm old and need my rest.
Besides...I never slept last night.
*Snuggles with his pillow*
Ooo..how puffy.
*Pokes it*

Claudia:
Wierdo.

Beaker:
Mee?
*Pokes it as well*
OOOOOOOooo!

Dr. Van Neuter:
I wanna poke at it too!

Claudia:
*Is tempted*
Oh no. I have been affected with--

Bunsen:
You have been critically exposed to too much
silliness and soft pillows!

Claudia:
Go to sleep old man.
*Gets the pillow and throws it at him gently*

Bunsen:
Oof!

[redBoobergurl]

Beth: Well, another week is almost over already
Wanda: I can't believe it's already Thursday!
Mokey: Time flies when you're having fun
Abby: Time flies? I didn't know clocks could fly!
Beth: It's an expression
Abby: A what?
Beth: Never mind. Hey Red, aren't you going to get the cheerleading team together for the year?
Red: Oh yeah! I almost forgot! I'll make a sign for auditions and put it up later
Beth: Sounds good. Have a good day guys!

[BEAR]

Bert: You're home early.
Bryan: Yeah, I have a headache the size of Mount Rushmore.
Bert: That would be four.
Bryan: Huh?
Bert: Four heads, four headaches.
Bryan: *blink*
Bert: (lowers brow) Nevermind. Let me get you some peppermint tea.
Bryan: Thanks, Bert.
Bert: I've just been reading some of Beth's newest story. It's not bad.
Bryan: Really? I've been meaning to read some more of it.
Bert: Here, take my copy. Maybe it will relax you. Until Ernie comes in and practices his drums.
Bryan: What?
Bert: ...

[Beakerfan]

Alex: Hey guys!
Sweetums: Oh, hi Alex!
Bean: *playing marbles with Elmo* Hi Alex! How was class?
Alex: Oh, I haven't had it yet. Actually..... *looks at clock and groans* I should be leaving in just a minute.
Bean: Awww, but you just got back!
Alex: Yeah. That's how it goes around here....

[Katzi428]

Hmmmm..wonder how Bryan is.He said earlier that he had a really bad headache.
Rosita:Si..the size of Mount Rushmore, he said.
Prairie: Poor guy.:(
You know...I think I'll bring him some sinus pills.
Prairie:Sinus pills?For a headache?
Yeah...they work for me.So maybe they'll work for Bryan.
Rosita:OK.Tell Bryan we hope he feels better.
I will

[BeakerSqueedom]

Bunsen:
So, Claudia dear. Which muppet will make the first appearance in your fic?
*Nudge nudge*

Claudia:
Not you.
*Giggles*

Bunsen:
Beaker?

Claudia:
Nope.

Dr. Van Neuter:
Me?

Claudia:
Nope.

Bunsen:
Phillip, tie her under the truth cap!

Dr. Van Neuter:
Gladly!

Claudia:
NOOOOOO!
*Runs out the room*

Beaker:
RUNFREEMEEP!

Bunsen:
Don't be frightened!

Dr. Van Neuter:
YEAH!

Claudia:
NOOOOO!

[The Count]

Siwy scwewy scientists... If you actually read Claudia's fanfic, you'd know that the first Muppet to appear was Gonzo as Theodore Roosevelt and Camilla as Sacagewea, followed by my namesake as Rasputin. Now if you're going to subject her to forced revelations, see if you can get the next chapter out of her and posted in the threads please.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
GEE! THANKS!
Actually, Theodore ain't a-comin first. ;)
It is loosley based on the movie. HEEHEEE!

Bunsen and Dr. Van Neuter:
*Tackles her to the ground*

Beaker:
MEEEPPP!

Claudia:
*Digs nails into the carpet*
ERRGGHHH!

Beaker:
*Tickles them*
MEEP!

Claudia:
THANKS!
*Gets him into her arms and runs into the room before locking them out*

---

Bunsen:
Oh poo...

Dr. Van Neuter:
Gum?

Bunsen:
Who do I remind you of?
Dum-Dum?

Dr. Van Neuter:
A little--want gum-gum, Dum-Dum?

Bunsen:
Oh for the love of Science and all things intelligent!

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Scooter: (sitting on sofa with guitar) Wonder where everyone is?
Erin: (looks up from computer) Nora's having dinner with Mrs. Farley and her family...Storyteller's gone off to visit friends and Beige went back to the Cave for a visit.
Scooter: It's kind of quiet in here. (plucks a few notes)
Erin: And for the dorms, that's really odd. (types some more stuff at the computer, then pauses) You sound a little glum, Scooter.
Scooter: It's just been a long day, I guess.

(Erin gets up, goes back to her room, and reappears with her guitar)

Erin: (sitting down and tuning up) Feel like a duet or something?
Scooter: Sure, what tune do you want to do?
Erin: Hmm, let's see...(strums a few chords absentmindedly) maybe some ELP, or some Dire Straits...or how about something by James Taylor?
Scooter: Great...how about "Shower the People?"
Erin: Will do...and bear with me, 'cause I haven't practiced in a while.

(the two start playing)

Erin: You can play the game, and you can act out the part,
But you know it wasn't written for you,
But tell me, how can you stand there with your broken heart,
Ashamed to play the fool...

Scooter: One thing can lead to another,
It doesn't take any sacrifice,
Oh, father and mother, sister and brother,
If it feels nice, don't think twice, just...

Both: Shower the people you love with love,
Show them the way that you feel,
Things are going to work out fine, if you only will...
Shower the people you love with love,
Show them the way you feel,
Things are going to be much better, if you only will...

Scooter: You can run, but you cannot hide,
This is widely known,
And what you plan to do with your foolish pride,
When you're all by yourself, alone...

Erin: Once you tell somebody the way that you feel,
You can feel it beginning to ease,
I think it's true what they say about the squeaky wheel
Always getting the grease...better to...

Both: Shower the people you love with love,
Show them the way that you feel,
Things are going to be just fine if you only will,
Shower the people you love with love,
Show them the way you feel,
Things are going to be much better if you only will...

(up in heaven, Richard joins in on the descant as S. and E. repeat the chorus some more)

Richard: They say in every life...they say the rain must fall,
And just like the pouring rain...make it rain...make it rain,
Love, love, love is sunshine...make it rain...love, love, love is sunshine...

[The Count]

That's a nice song... But it makes me a bit sad.
Count: Vhy?
Cause it reminds me of wanting to hear Sara playing on her saxophone... And Diana, our long-ago heralded songbird.
Guess I'm getting a bit teary-eyed over memories of fellow MC friends who've moved out of the dorms.
UD: But their spirits have not yet departed.
Too true, too true. We should strive to listen... For listening is the first step and the last step. Wise was the Fraggle who said that.
Come on guys, let's see if there's anything good on the History Mystery channel.
UD: Certainly hope there's a new episode of that museum program.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Scooter: Good thing we didn't try for "Tears in Heaven."
Erin: I know, and when you consider what was going on in Clapton's life when he wrote that...
Scooter: Right. I chose the last one, so it's your turn to choose.
Erin: Okay, let's see...

(Storyteller and Beige enter)
Beige: Tell me you didn't just say that.
Storyteller: Oh, trust me, it's all true, and if...oh? Have you two been having a sing-along while we were gone?
Beige: I'd have brought my bongos if I'd known.

(Nora enters)
Nora: Hi, everyone, I'm back...dinner was good, but Mr. Farley's salamanders got loose again and started reciting most of Sartre.

Erin: Hmm...Scooter, I want to do an instrumental - it's the theme from "Local Hero," you know from that?
Scooter: Oh, yeah, it's the one by Dire Straits.
Storyteller: Sit down, Beige, Nora, we're about to get some music.

(the others sit as S. and E. start playing the slow, Scottish-themed melody)

[Skeeter Muppet]

Tosh: When do you suppose Kim's coming back?
Boober: What if she isn't? What if something horrible happened to her or to one of her parents, and she can't ever come back?
Gillis: *groaning* Boober, get ahold of yourself. At the very least she would have called to let us know something had happened!
Kim: *standing in the doorway* Nah; it's more fun to see you guys work yourselves into a panic.
Fraggles: KIM!
Kim: Whoa! *is tackles by three Fraggles and a Beast* Gee, you guys didn't miss me, did you?
Boober: Well, maybe a little bit.
Gillis: What kept you? We were expecting you to be back earlier this afternoon.
Kim: I was talking to my parents about their trip, and they invited me to stay for dinner. And then I had to go pick up our new roommate...
Boober: Whoa, wait. What new roommate? You never told us about a new roommate.
Kim: Which is the whole point of a surprise, Boober. *opens the door wider to let their new roomie in*
Mimzy: Does this mean its safe to come in now?
Tosh: MIMZY! *dashes forward and hugs her friend* What're you doing here?
Mimzy: *hugging her* I missed you, so Kim asked Ed if I could move in and he said yes.
Tosh: This is going to be so great. You're going to love it here!
Boober: (dryly) Yeah, terrific.
Gillis: Oh, stop it Boober. Mimzy, welcome to the dorms.

-Kim

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Siwy scwewy scientists... If you actually read Claudia's fanfic, you'd know that the first Muppet to appear was Gonzo as Theodore Roosevelt and Camilla as Sacagewea, followed by my namesake as Rasputin. Now if you're going to subject her to forced revelations, see if you can get the next chapter out of her and posted in the threads please.

The Count as Rasputin...so, who'd play Anastasia, and the rest of the Romanovs?

(sure, I know, they might not have been included in the story or the film, but there you go)

[The Count]

Not sure... You'd have to talk that over with my sister. One funny inclusion I hope gets played up is Piggy as Anna-Marie Antoinette. Oh, and I think she's slated a young gofer as the young boy pharoah from ancient Egypt.

[Erine81981]

*yawns* I need to head to bed. I'm going to Abliene tomorrow to find the season 3 of the Fraggles.

Murray: Can i go?

I'm not for sure.

Herry: I know i would love to go. I need some new barbells.

Bruce: Me too. I want a new shirt. I hope they have mine in.

Grover: I have a new job tomorrow. So i can not come along. But it will be fun.

What is it?

Grover: I will be working at the new Henson Ville Plaza. I will be a door monster gretting people and taking them to their rooms.

Oh i see. Cool. Who's your boss?

Grover: I have not meet him yet. But they say he is a real nice man.

Good for you Grover. Well since it is late i'm going to head to bed. We will talk about you two going. But don't worry. Good night monsters.

Monsters: Good night Kyle.

Murray: Let's play a game.

Bruce: What game will it be?

Herry: How about "Name that Letter?"

Murray: Oooo sounds like fun.

The monsters play into the night as a certain voice is heard, "Muppet Dorms was brought to you by the letter "T" and by the number "16." Muppet Dorms is a production of the Muppet Cental forms. Good night Grover dear." "Good night mommy." *kisses the phone and hangs up*

[The Count]

Hensonville Plaza? Hmmm, wonder if Grover meant the Fuzzy Feet Hotel instead. Then again, us human folks need a place to stay if just visiting the town, and a hotel for humans would be a good idea... Though there are various apartments for rent located within walking distance of some of the stores. Eh, it'll have to wait till it gets sorted out with Bryan and whoever else wants to help at the helm.

Night everybodddeeeee...

[BeakerSqueedom]

(Last night)

Claudia:
Anastasia will be put in to the story in later chapters.
In fact, Rasputin's history might have been a little inaccurate involving sexual relationships with her. It has never been found of any evidence--only through the adorable letter he wrote to her that seemed harmless!

Oh...I'm TOTALLY CHANGING ROLES! MISS PIGGY WILL BE--

*Gasps*

I SAID TOO MUCH! YOU ALL MUST DIE!

Bunsen:
*Chuckles*
Ok, let her out of the cap!

Dr. Van Neuter:
Geez...I did not know he did
that!

Bunsen:
No, she was trying to say she suspects he did not.
It could be possible though he was a little--touchy.
If you catch my drift.

Dr. Van Neuter:
EW! Like, don't go there!
Claudia tries to make things graphic-free stories!

Bunsen:
Well, we can't change History for what is!

Dr. Van Neuter:
Think of the kids that are in the dorms!

Claudia:
...I'm a kid that lives in the dorms...>_>

Bunsen:
No, Elmo is a child monster who lives in the dorms.

Claudia:
I.Feel.Old.

Dr. Van Neuter:
Claudia has ways to making Rasputin--less
pervie. Rasputin must have had SOME good qualities!

Bunsen:
There was SOME evidence he actually possessed spiritual power.
Though, it could be proven to be a falsi-

Claudia:
STOP SPOILING THE STORY!
*Tackles Bunsen*

Dr. Van Neuter:
Thank you!

Bunsen:
Oh dear!

Beaker:
*Bets with Dr. Van Neuter*
20dollarsmeep?

Dr. Van:
Deal.

---

(Today)

Beaker:
*Gets twenty dollars from him*

Dr. Van Neuter:
Oh darn.

Claudia:
Sleepy....ergh...headache..

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Erin: Oh, so Anastasia and her family will make it into the story.

(up in heaven)

Richard: All those rumors about Rasputin and Alexandra, and the others - it's a load of tripe. But Anastasia told me that they were good for a laugh sometimes.

Erin: Wait - Richard, you've met Anastasia?
Richard: Oh, yeah, everyone knows everyone up here.
Scooter: What's she like?
Richard: She's really nice - has a wicked sense of humor, and when she's not working as a guardian angel she's got a regular gig at the comedy club on Cloud Nine. Jim, Jerry and I are thinking about giving her a spot on the writing team.
Nora: Did she tell you...what happened that night in 1918...
Richard: She says I'm not allowed to tell you, and that it's for the historians to figure out. (pause) But she did tell me that her sisters did like to sneak into Stalin's office and knock things over as a joke.

[The Count]

You know Erin... Kinda surprised you haven't found by this time a rat and/or king prawn attempting to infiltrate your oom and plant parafernalia from the other Muppeteer clubs... After all, they live in the room directly above yours.
Oh well, gotta get showered and dressed, jetting off for classes on campus soonish.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Erin: Oh? What do you mean by that?
Beige: But we've got a reinforced ceiling - it'd be impossible for a rat or a prawn to break through.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
I figured that--about Rasputin.

Bunsen:
Who are you talking to?

Beaker:
Meee?

Claudia:
WHY DO I HEAR VOICES HUH?

Dr. Van Neuter:
You know...I hear them too...

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Storyteller: Ooh. (looks up) Uh, Richard, sweetie, I think you're going to have to talk through the kitchen window, 'cause Claudia's starting to get a little freaked out.
Beige: Oh, she's always freaking out.
Nora: Then again...she thought it was really cool when all the angels showed up in our room that one time - this was before you and Scooter came in.

Richard: So do I stick my head in through the window or what?

Erin: Just do what you've always done. (picks up phone) Claudia, if you hear voices echoing through the walls, don't panic - it's just Richard paying us a visit.

(Richard, upon hearing this, throws his head back with an especially loud cackle of laughter - which echoes through all the dorm walls.)

[The Count]

Now now... October's a good three weeks away. Good to hear Richard practicing his cackle though.
To answer your question Erin... If you look at the dorms building diagram/map thingy... You'll notice that your room, #7 is the farthest most to the back right side of the West Wing. And if you refer back to the layout of the dorms themselves, Room #21 as you'll find is the room directly above #7 on the main/second floor. The same room, which at the moment, is occupied by Gererd and Rizzo and Pepe, though we haven't heard much from them lately.
Oh well... *Grumbles a little about finding there was no class after reaching the campus, and then having to travel back home.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
No wonder!

Bunsen:
Beaker, you should drop in and
say hello to Mr. Hunt when you can.

Beaker:
Mee.
*Nods and looks out his window*

Claudia:
Thank you Erin!
Thought I was mad..

[Beakerfan]

Sweetums: Whoa! I thought I heard Richard Hunt a while ago. I miss that guy....
Alex: You did hear him! He hangs out with Erin alot.
Sweetums: *looks hurt* Alex! That's not funny.....
Alex: No I'm serious! His ghost comes around here all the time!
Sweetums: *getting a little angry* Alex, knock it off!
Alex: *sighs* I guess I'll have to get them over here sometime.....

[Skeeter Muppet]

Boober: *shaking* What was that...what was that?
Kim: At ease, Boober. It was just Richard, getting into the Halloween spirit three weeks early.
Boober: Oh. Okay. *calms down*
Tosh: Good thing there's no Friday the 13th this month.
Kim: Yeah. Fortunately, I believe we've filled our quota for those for this year. *checks calendar* Yup, we have.
Tosh: Whew.
Mimzy: Wow. Boober sure took that well.
Tosh: It happens after you've lived at the dorms for a while. You get used to a lot...like the spirits of old friends coming back for a visit.
Gillis: Pity Richard never stops by our room, though.
Kim: Hey, take it up with him, Maestro.

-Kim

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
What's going on?
I can't stay on the ground!

Dr. Van Neuter:
It was the over-sized pea head's fault
and the pink thing with the googly eyes!

Beaker:
*Shakes his fist at Neuter*
MEEMEEEMEE!

Bunsen:
Well, you see.
I managed to defy gravity!
In other words, I altered the pressure
points of it's density--yes, gravity does have pressure points.

Dr. Van Neuter:
Just like, wait til you feel the pressure of my knuckles slamming
into your glasses! Oh um wait...*Laughs lightly, narrowing his eyes*--you like, don't even HAVE eyes!

Bunsen:
I shall resist the best of my rationality by pushing you out the
window myself!...Despite the state that you're in. I'd press myself to keep it at a hush-hush, were I you. Phillip, you certainly have been a thorn on my side for this semester!

*Trying to fix the machine that caused the wackiness*

Claudia:
B-B-Bunsen....
Uhh...I see the staff in the dorms floating too.
Better be quick!

It is spreading!

Beaker:
*Swims in the air and through the hallway*

Claudia:
BEAKER! NO! STAY HERE! YOU COULD GO OUT A WINDOW AND FLOAT AWAY!
*Goes after him*




*Classic music plays as some of the people float in the air*

[Beakerfan]

Alex: *begins to float* What the? Cool! *shouts across the hall* Alright Bunsen! This is fun!
Sweetums: *rises a few inches off the ground* Hmmmm... Why isn't it working? *hits his head on the ceiling* Ouch! I guess that's why!
Elmo: *floating* Oh, Elmo does not like to fly. Elmo is not a bird. He would like to stay on the ground! *holds onto post of his bunkbed*
Alex: Where's Bean? Hey has anyone seen Bean?
Bean: *down the hall, holding onto a parachute* I'm over here! WHOOOA! *crashes into the wall*

[Erine81981]

Oscar: *notices people floating down the hall* What a weird place this is. I have more...*sees Bean hit the wall*....now that is funny. Heh heh heh heh....

Down the hall in room 26.........

Is everyone ready to watch some fraggley dvds?

Grover: I know i am.

Herry: Ready as i'll ever be.

Murray: *drinking a soda* *nods yes*

Bruce: *brings in a gallon ton popcorn bucket* *groaning* I brought some popcorn today. They had this on sale. *puts the gallon ton popcorn bucket down which makes the whole room shake*

Man! Didn't know they made them that big. Alrighty. Fraggle Rock DVD's here we come. *starts the dvd*

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
Looks like you're almost done fixing it. Some have managed to stay on the ground!

Bunsen:
Indeed so..
However some are still affected.
Just need to tinker and fiddle some more with this and we'll be back on our feet.

Beaker:
*Tangos with Claudia in the air*

Claudia:
AWESOME!

[Beakerfan]

Alex: *still floating* Sniff.... sniff.... what's that?
Sweetums:*a few inches above ground* What's what?
Alex: That smell......
Bean: *holding onto his parachute* It's popcorn! I saw Bruce carry it in!
Alex: *lightly closes her eyes* There's always good smells coming from that room..... *sees Sweetums and Bean give her funny looks* Good... food....smells.....
Bean: *looks at Sweetums as if she is crazy*
*Sweetums and Bean warily float away*

[Erine81981]

Oscar: *talking to camrea* This is more fun then watching grouchy people play sports. *talking to Alex and the others* What in the world are ya'll doing up there?

[Beakerfan]

Bean: Well, she's being.... um.....
Sweetums: She's kinda off in her own world right now, which could be why she's floating.
Bean: And we just started floating with her! I think one of Mr. Honeydew's experiments went wrong.....

[Erine81981]

Oscar: Oh that lime green baldy. *his trashcan starts to float off the ground* Hey..what? Oh no. *groans and slams trashcan lid*

*opens the door* What's all..*looks around*..this..*notices Bean, Alex, Sweetums and Oscar's trashcan floating*....*eyes widen*...racket? *looks at the camrea* This place is nothing but full of weirdos. *goes back into his room*

[Beakerfan]

Sweetums: Smart guy! Stay inside Kyle! I'll make sure nothing happens, but just be careful!
Bean: What are you talking about?
Sweetums: *points to Alex*
Alex: *floating back and forth between her doorway and Kyles doorway with her eyes closed*
Bean: Whaddaya think she's doing?
Sweetums: I don't know....

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
*Waves to everyone looking red faced while dancing with Beaker*
Remain calm! The lime bald guy is almost done!

Beaker:
MEEP!

Claudia:
Meanwhile...I will entertain you with...
A SONG!

Er...what song...?

Bunsen:
The bald handsome fellow would suggest a Halloween one.
It is coming up soon.

Dr. Van Neuter:
TOTALLY! *Whispers in Claudia's ear*

Claudia:
I love that song!

....

Er...


Shake, shake, shake, Señora, shake your body line
Shake, shake, shake, Señora, shake it all the time
Work, work, work, Señora, work your body line
Work, work, work, Señora, work it all the time!

My girl's name is Señora
I tell you friends I adore her
And when she dances, oh brother!
She's a hurricane in all kinds of weather!

(Jump in de line, rock your body in time) OK, I believe you!
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time) OK, I believe you!
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time) OK, I believe you!
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time) Whoa!


Shake, shake, shake, Señora, shake your body line
Shake, shake, shake, Señora, shake it all the time
Work, work, work, Señora, work your body line
Work, work, work, Señora, work it all the time

You can talk about Cha-Cha
Tango, Waltz, or de Rumba
Señora’s dance has no title
You jump in the saddle
Hold on to de bridle!

(Jump in de line, rock your body in time) OK, I believe you!
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time) Rock your body, child!
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time) Somebody, help me!
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time) Whoa!

Shake, shake, shake, Señora, shake your body line
Shake, shake, shake, Señora, shake it all the time (Whoa)
Work, work, work, Señora, work your body line (Yep)
Work, work, work, Señora, work it all the time

Señora, she's a sensation
The reason for aviation
And fellas you got to watch it
When she wind up, she bottom, she go like a rocket!

(Jump in de line, rock your body in time) OK, I believe you!
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time) Hoist those skirts a leetle higher!
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time) Up the chim-en-y!
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time) Whoa oh oh oh!

[Instrumental Break]

Shake, shake, shake, Señora
Shake your body line
Work, work, work, Señora
Work it all the time
Dance, dance, dance, Señora
Dance it all the time
Work, work, work, Señora
Work it all the time

Señora dances Calypso
Left to right is de tempo
And when she gets the sensation
She go up in the air, come down in slow motion

(Jump in de line, rock your body in time) OK, I believe you!
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time) Somebody, help me!
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time) OK, I believe you!
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time) Whooooa!

Shake, shake, shake, Señora, shake your body line
Shake, shake, shake, Señora, shake it all the time
Work, work, work, Señora!

[anytimepally]

Don Music, Sal Minella, Randall, and The Two-Headed Monster are all floating

Stein: Walla bancki yu ma noona!
Sal: What in the world is going on around here? WHO DID THIS! ?
Don: This floating business is messing up my hair!
Randall: Messing up your hair?
Don: (deadpan) Yes.
Randall: Whatever is wrong with you is no little thing...
Sal: I'M GONNA MESS UP THE HAIR OF WHOEVER DID THIS!
Randall: Somehow, I don't think that'll be possible, Sal.

Johnny: (entering the room) Hey, what's gonna on guys?
Frank: Fffllllooooaattt!
Sal: We're all floatin' Johnny.. somebody's.. (double take) Why ain't you floatin' Johnny?
Johnny: I don't float.
Don: Can you toss me up a comb?
Randall: You have a comb?
Don: Yeah.. why?
(Randall shakes head)

[BeakerSqueedom]

Bunsen:
Hmmmhmmhmm!
*Hums as he connects a wire to another*
I've found success!
We shall be on our feet in less than an hour.

Claudia:
Be specific?

Bunsen:
In 30 minutes. It takes some time--so while we wait
We shall enjoy floating in endless air. Um, Alex has gone into some strange trance....

Claudia:
She'll be fine.
*Steals his glasses*

Bunsen:
Oh!

Beaker:
*Giggles*

Dr. Van Neuter:
*Sleeps in the air*

[Beakerfan]

Elmo: *on the ground* Oh! Elmo is very happy to be back on the ground, Dorothy! Yeah, yeah Elmo didn't like flying very much. He was a little bit scared.
Dorothy: *bubbles*

[The Count]

The Count, Uncle Deadly and I continue reading the updates to the fanfics in our reading room, unaffected by the gravity damage caused by Bunsen (me due to consuming an anti-gravity pill that counters the effects of Bunsen's invention).

[BeakerSqueedom]

Bunsen:
My tea is floating away...
*Waves to the flying liquid*

Claudia:
*Waves*
Eddie probably took one of your pills.

Bunsen:
I suspected that once the lid was flying loose.

Claudia:
Good for him but fun for ME!
Oh...wha...EEEEEEEEEEEEE!
*Falls on her bed*
HEEHEEEE! DO THAT AGAIN!

Bunsen:
Hm, almost time.

Beaker:
*Gives him his glasses back*

Dr. Van Neuter:
*Lands on his bed*
Huh?

[Beakerfan]

Sweetums: *drops about two inches and pulls Bean down to the ground* Allright!
Bean: *holding on tightly to Sweetums* Thanks!
Alex: *still floating* *a cloud appears beneath her*
Bean: *scratches his head and goes to bed*

[The Count]

Mmm... Sure hope Aunt Ru updates Kermie's Girl, especially since there's a surprise for everyone should she post that chapter she's been tantalizing me with for the last month. Oh well, I'll read it no matter what. Headed off to bed guys, gotta wake up early tomorrow. You're on midnight patrol.
*Leaves Count and Uncle Deadly in charge, as they nod their heads in agreement while watching some late-night fright shows.

[Erine81981]

Oscar's trashcan lands with a crash

Oscar: *rolls out of trashcan*
What a trip! *gets up and sees his trash everywhere* Wow! Now that's how i like it.

*opens the door* Oh my gosh! It's dirty and smelly out in the hallway.

Bruce: *sniffs* Smells bad.

You've got that right. Smells. OSCAR!

Oscar: What?

Did you make this mess?

Oscar: And if i did?

Clean it up. Ed, Beau or George isn't going to like having to clean again. *looks at Bruce* I hate to make someone else clean who does the cleaning around here. It make me feel bad..*raises voice to Oscar*..when someone who i knew did it!

Oscar: Alright alright. Don't have a grouch, baby. *laughs* *starts picking up his trash*

Grover: Hurry guys. There still more speical features on the fraggles.

Bruce & Me: Oh boy! *both shut the door and run and jump back onto the couch*

[Skeeter Muppet]

Mimzy: Hey Kim, quick question...
Kim: Yeah Mimzy?
Mimzy: When everyone else was floating around earlier, how come you stayed put?
Boober: Yeah; we were hanging onto the bunk beds for dear life!
Kim: It's simple, really.
Gillis: *realizing* Oh no...
Kim: I'm simply one of the more grounded people in the dorms.
Tosh: *groaning* Boo!
Gillis: I knew it...
Boober: Ow. Ow, ow ow. Enough with the horrible puns!

-Kim

[BeakerSqueedom]

(Strolling in the streets)

Claudia:
We should go out more often. You guys get too cooped up
in your labs, that sooner or later you'll become a hermit.

Dr. Van Neuter:
You know what? I kinda like it out here.

Bunsen:
Hmm. I prefer the company of scientific creativity.

Claudia:
AW! Don't be such a downer!

Beaker:
Meep!

Claudia:
Come on and
Ease on down, ease on down the Road!

Dr. Van Neuter:
Come on, ease on down
Ease on down the road!

Beaker:
Meeemeeemee! mee!

Claudia:
Don't you carry nothing
That might be a load
Come on, ease on down...ease on down the road!

Dr. Van Neuter:
Pick your left foot up
When your right one's down,
Come on legs keep moving
Don't you lose no ground!

Claudia:
You just keep on keepin'
On the road that you choose;
Don't you give up walkin'
'Cause you gave up shoes...!

*They all look at eachother's feet*

Claudia:
Erm...I did not want to wear shoes today...

Bunsen:
Why?

Claudia:
The song...

Bunsen:
Oh, how graceful...

Dr. Van Neuter:
Ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on, ease on down
Ease on down the road
Don't you carry nothing
That might be a load,
Come on...

Beaker:
Meeeeeee meeeeee!

Claudia:
Ease on down,
Ease on down the road
Ease...On...Down,
Ease...On...Down,
Ease on down, ease on down the road!

*Claudia and Neuter begin skipping away*
--

Bunsen:
Oh, now we're going to see the wizard of oz now?
*Shakes head*

Beaker:
Carriedawaymeep!

Bunsen:
No, she watched The Wiz last night with Michael Jackson.
*Walks the way they skipped*

Bunsen:
Meemee.

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: Dance your cares away!
Gonzo: Whoo! Worries for another day!
Ryan: Let the music play!
Sam: ...What are you doing?
Ryan: Hi Sam! Look! Fraggles!
Gonzo: Yeah!
Sam: What are... Fraggles?
Ryan: Sam... we live with some Fraggles in the Dorms!
Sam: ...Uch, those furry... singy things?
Gonzo: Of course! Isn't it great! Put the DVD in Ryan!
Ryan: You got it Gonzo!

[The Count]

Mmm... Sounds like Ryan got his FR Season 3 set.
Count: Yes... So vhen vill ve add it to our own groaning video dybrary?
*Gentle sigh... Soon-ish or later-ess somewhats. AlthoughI'm more interested in going to get Old School Volume 2.
Count: Ah yes, ve mustn't forget about that too.
UD: And what about TMS Season 2 my fiends?
Well... To tell the truth, I'm kinda skipping buying the season sets as I can get all 120 episodes from my friend in Canada, though I haven't rully bugged him for more episodes or specials in a long while. That reminds me, there are some I'd want to get from KermiClown...
Count: So, vill you buy the DVD's through amazon.com and help out MC?
You know, that's a "predicament" I found myself in last year with all these releases. On the one hand, I should do my civic part and buy them there so some funds are ciphened through the ether to this great community known as Muppet Central.
Count and UD: But?
Well... On the other hand, now that I've found a store that actually does carry all these great Muppet-related releases, I kinda feel more active getting out of the house, after asking and finding someone who can take me to and help me at the store itself, and buy it there in person. Sort of the thrill of the haunt I got back in my system when the figures were on the market.
*Both fiends nod their heads in understanding.
Guess we should let Ryan enjoy himself before sending you up as a fiendly reminder of his lagging nagging duties, eh Uncle Deadly?
UD: Quite fright. *Cracks knuckles and short blue sparks jolt free yet harmlessly.

[theprawncracker]

Link: *sees Ryan, Gonzo, and Camilla watching Fraggle Rock* *ahem* What are you doing, Ryan?
Ryan: Watching Fraggle Rock, Link, wanna join us?
Link: ...Why?
Ryan: Because it's fun.
Link: Mm, well, what is Clifford doing?
Clifford: *in bedroom* *slams door*
Link: Yes, I think I will join you.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
Bunnie, stay still!

Bunsen:
You expect me to do so?
You must think me as a dimwitted man!

Claudia:
Please! I want to hypnotize you!

Bunsen:
Claudia, I do not wish to be!
*Goes to the other side of the table*

Claudia:
Please! I tried it on a chicken today!
It really worked!
*Follows*

Bunsen:
I will not repeat myself!
I'd probably blabber something out!

Claudia:
All the better!
*Tries to hold him down but bumps her head against the wall*
Ouch!

Bunsen:
Do it on Beaker!

Beaker and Neuter:
*Runs out*

Bunsen:
Crud.

Claudia:
*Sniffles and wails*

Bunsen:
I know I know...
you can shed those crocodile tears but
you will not earn any sort of sympathy from me.
I shan't be tricked so easily!

Claudia:
*Glares*
YES YOU WILL!

Bunsen:
Oh dear.

[The Count]

Count: Did I hear someone vanted to try out some hypnotism?
Yes, that was probably my crazy sister.
Count: Ahem, I'll be fright back...

*A few minutes later... The numerian vampirian rushes into Claudia's room, tackles Bunsen, and holds him in place.
Count: Now Claudia! He's a wery slippery scientist! Get him now! Or do you require my own supernatural assistance?
*Wrangles with Bunsen waiting for Claudia to put him under her spell.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Bunsen:
I feel so violated!
I shall have to *Struggles to get the control*..te..le..

Claudia:
Thank you Mr. Count!

Bunsen:
Edward! MR. EDWARD!
*Tickles the vampire*
I will not surrender to the likes of
hypnosis!

Claudia:
Yes.You.Will!

Bunsen:
*Grabs the remote and teleports*

Claudia:
Oh snap...
*Pouts*
Maybe next time Mr. Count...

---

Bunsen:
Oh! What a relief!

except...I'm on a roof....
oh brother..

[Beakerfan]

Alex: *still sitting on a cloud, now looking really puzzled*
Bean: So, what should we do?
Elmo: Maybe somebody can help us!
Sweetums: *scratches his head* Gee, I dunno.... Let's go talk to the Electric Mayhem! They seem to know about this kind of stuff...
Bean: *gives Sweetums a weird look* Okaaaaayyyy........
*the three head over to Maddie's room to talk to the Electric Mayhem*

[BeakerSqueedom]

Beaker:
*Sees Alex and begins to freak out*
MEEEMEEEEMEEEP!

Dr. Van Neuter:
What?

Beaker:
Alexmeep!

Dr. Van Neuter:
I don't think she can hear yah, buddy.
Does she even understand you?

Beaker:
Meh...meemeep..

Dr. Van Neuter:
You meant so-so? Or like...

Beaker:
Meep..

[The Count]

*Up on the roof with Bunsen...
Count: Mmm, I see this requires a specialist's touch.
*Snaps fingers after looking directly at Bunsen straight in the glasses, and the scientist is now under the master counter's control.
Count: Wery vell... Hand over that remote.
*Gets the remote deposited in his light purplish palm.
Count: And a 1, and a 2, and a 3, and avay ve gooo!
*Both beam back to Claudia's room.
Count: Here he is all ready and hypnotized for you Claudia. Good night.
*Leaves Room #22,descending to join his roomies once again.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Bunsen:
*Dazed*

Claudia:
*Cackles*
...erm..I mean...Thanks!

*Sits him in front of her*

Wow, he did it so fast!
It takes me about 10 minutes to do that!
He probably studied under the teachings of Jean-Martin Charcot!
So..he'd be classmates with Sigmund Freud?

Anyway!

Alrighty, Bunnie, when I say..

Beaker:
*Drags Bunsen to help Alex*

Claudia:
THAT IS MY VICTIM!
*Rushes after him*

--

Bunsen:
What? What?
*Looks around*
Where am I?

Beaker:
Meeemeemee! Alexmeep!

Bunsen:
Alex, dear child, what are you doing up there?

Dr. Van Neuter:
Meditating I think...

[The Count]

Either that... Or she's on Cloud 9.
*Insert groan here.
Sorry, couldn't resist.

[Katzi428]

Prairie?Rosita?Can I talk to you please?
Prairieignoring me:Rosita..got any 7s?
Rositaalso ignoring me:Go fish,Prairie
Girls ..come on. I wanted to apologize for the way I acted today.
Prairie:So apologize.keeps on playing Go Fish with Rosita
Can you please stop playing so I can?
Prairie putting down her cards:Go ahead..I'm listening.
Rosita putting her cards down too:I'm listening too.
Last night I was over a friend's house & she said some things that pretty much upset me. It was so bad that I couldn't fall asleep til real early this morning. Since I got up this morning I had a lousy day.Everything seemed to go wrong. I snapped at you two when you didn't deserve it. I just wanted to tell the 2 of you how sorry I am and that I'd never hurt either of you on purpose. I guess that's it.getting up and walking away
Rosita:Kathy?
Hmm?
Rosita:Is that why you slept in the Common Room last night?Because you were having trouble sleeping?
Yeah...and I didn't want to wake either of you or Gaffer up with my tossing turning and grumbling.
Prairie:Oh Kath...come back and sit down!Awww...I didn't realize how upset you were!
Rosita:Why didn't you tell us last night? You know we care.
I don't know.shrugging my shoulders I mean I know you care.But I guess I didn't want to make my problem your problem.I don't blame you both for being mad with me and giving me the silent treatment.
Prairie:Not anymore.Right Rosita?
Rosita:Right,Prairie.
Gaffer comes in...sees me,and turns around
Gaffer...c'mere kitty...I'm sorry you got the brunt of my anger too.Wanna be my friend again?
Gaffer turning around and pouncing on my lap:Meow...purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
*Sniffles at Kathy and company as she faintly hears their conversation*
Bunnie, how come we're not tight like they are?

Bunsen:
What makes you utter such a thing?
We are to be down in the hood.

Dr. Van Neuter:
Aw, are you jealous?

Beaker:
Meee?

Claudia:
No!
*Raises head stubbornly*

Bunsen:
Come now! You are a terrible liar!
Oh...Claudia! I forgot to ask..what should the decorations
be for Halloween?

Claudia:
YAY!

Dr. Van Neuter:
I want in!

Beaker:
OOOOoomeepmeep!
*Waves to Alex's floaty body*

[Beakerfan]

Sweetums: *bumps into Claudia & the gang out in the hall* Oh hi guys! Please, don't mind Alex! We're sorting this out!
Bean: *nods quickly*
Alex: *eyes open* *sees everybody staring at her* *closes her eyes*
*the cloud puffs a little farther down the hall, lowering a bit as it does so*

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Erin: Was that Alex I saw floating down the hallway just a moment ago?
Others: Yes.
Erin: (surveying wreckage around room) And is it true that Bunsen unleashed an anti-gravity formula on the dorms while I was gone?
Others: Yes.
Scooter: But don't worry - I locked the cabinets, so your teapots are safe.
Beige: That's some bruise you've got, Storyteller.
Storyteller: Mmm, well, plunging headfirst into the roof of one's hut when the gravity comes back will do that to you.
Erin: (sigh) I missed so much...
Nora: I heard Sam ranting and raving about Fraggles in the dorms.
Scooter: Oh, so he's not ranting and raving about us weirdoes anymore?
Nora: No, he's still ranting about weirdoes. He's just added Fraggles to the list.

(up in heaven, Jim, Richard and the others are watching Alex float around on a cloud)

Jerry: All together now...one, two...
All: (singing) Hey...you...get off of my cloud...

(couldn't resist, don't you know)

[BeakerSqueedom]

[LOL! I could picture that! The singing I mean. LOL!]

Bunsen:
I am puzzled as to how she managed to
make a cloud appear beneath her. Wouldn't she fall
through because of her weight? As an angel, I'd assume
them to lack weight to where they can rest on a cloud.
I should drag that cloud and see for myself if I could sit on it
without falling through...

Claudia:
I wouldn't try it.
Hey, you know what I noticed?

Bunsen:
Do tell!

Claudia:
Edward- Omniscient
Alex- Cloud bringer
Me- Hypnotist
Erin- Nearly all-knowing on the events in the dorms

ect.

We have wierd abilities....
maybe we're superheros!

Super Beaker:
MEEPMEEEEE!
*Flies out the window*

Claudia:
WE'RE FREAKS!
*Faints*

Bunsen:
Correction, we're supernatural freaks.

Dr. Van Neuter:
I feel so...
powerless.

Bunsen:
*Pats him on the back*

[Beakerfan]

Sweetums: *sleeping in the hallway*
Bean: *pokes Sweetums* Hey....
Sweetums: *jumps up* WHA -
Bean: *ducks and covers his head*
Sweetums: Oh, sorry!
Bean: Anything? *looks at Alex*
Sweetums: Naw.... the cloud's alot lower...
Bean: Well, she can't stay that way forever!
Sweetums: Hmm... Hey, let's go see Ryan! Maybe he'll know what to do about Alex!
Bean: OK! I wanna go see Gonzo!
*the two go knock on Ryan's door*

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *opens door* Oh, hey Bean, hey Sweetums! What's going on?
Gonzo: *sees Bean* AHHH! Sam! Quick! Hide me! *dives behind Sam*
Sam: *frowns* What are you doing?
Gonzo: Hiding from the evil cuteness!
Ryan: *shakes head* Don't mind them guys. So where's Alex?

[anytimepally]

Randall: Sal, are you still a bone doctor?
Sal: Sure, I've got that book around here somewhere... why?
Randall: I've got a crick in my neck.
The Two-Headed Monster: Wazisa? Crick? OH.. SWIM!
Randall: Not 'creek,' crick.. that's a pain in my neck.
Don: Johnny bothering you again?
Johnny: Heh.. very funny Don.
Randall: No, I just... aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
(Sal twists my neck around in directions it wasn't designed for)
Sal: There ya go.. good as new.
Randall: A little wanring would've been nice.. but it does feel much better.

[BEAR]

Big Bird: Bryan! Oh, Bryan!
Bryan: Right here, Big Bird.
Big Bird: Oh, there you are! Where have you been? I haven't seen you forever.
Bryan: I know. It's been a busy week with work plus closing weekend of my current show. It's been crazy!
Big Bird: (Excitedly) I have to tell you about what happened the other day! Boy did you miss out. It was exciting!
Bryan: I'd love to hear all about it, Big Bird, but not right now! I'm running late.
Big Bird: Where are you going?
Bryan: To the theater. It's our last performance of "Sunday in the Park".
Big Bird: (a little disappointed) Oh...
Bryan: I'm so sorry. I promise you can tell me all about it later, okay?
Big Bird: Okay.
Bryan: Gotta run! Bye!
Big Bird: Bye.

[Gloat]

*all in the common room*

Adam: Whew! Are my ears buzzing after last night!

Gloat: Why are they buzzing?

Adam: I went to a gig, it was fun

Boppity: Why didnt you take us?

Adam: I couldnt find you, you said you were going for a walk then dissapeared for eight hours! Why did you take so long?

Boppity: We were having fun!

Adam: Oh... *head in hands* I'm gonna get leashes for you sometime, in fact, i might go do it now *gets up*

[Beakerfan]

Bean: Hi Gonzo! *chases after him*
Sweetums: *to Ryan* Well, see..... that's what we're havin trouble with. She's been floatin on this cloud fer a while and well, *scratches his head* we can't figure out how to get her down! Actually, we don't even know how she got up there! She's not talkin er nuthin. Do you think she's mad at us?

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *blink* She's on a... cloud? How very... normal for us I guess. Well, I'll rally Gonzo and Link, Gonzo's been fired into the clouds, and Link's head is always in the clouds, so maybe they can help.
Link: *darts in wearing Pigs In Space costume* How may I be of service?
Ryan: See what I mean? C'mon Gonzo! Okay Swetums, lead the way!

[Beakerfan]

Sweetums: *heads out the door and walks a little way down the hall* See? She just sits there!
Bean: Hey Gonzo? Can I hang out with you today?
Sweetums: So..... any ideas?

[BeakerSqueedom]

Beaker:
Meee...
*Sees a small crowd around Alex*

Claudia:
*Rushes in with a water gun and squirts at her*
Wakkkkeeeyyy waaakkkeeey! :)

Bunsen:
Claudia, what are you doing?
Alex is in a state of confusion but you continue to horseplay?

Beaker:
*Gasps*
MEEEMEEEMEEE!
*Whips out his water gun for her defense*


Bunsen:
Oh dear.
I'll side with Claudia in this one..
be right back. *Sigh*

*Goes to the room and brings out a large water gun*

Dr. Van Neuter:
I side with Beaker and Alex!
*Giddily gets his weapon*
Narrarator:
War of the waterguns
Coming to a movie theater near you!

[Beakerfan]

Alex: *is drenched but does nothing*
Sweetums: *turns to Clauda* You know, I wouldn't do that if I were you....
Bean: You never know what might happen!

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
O_O Wow, is she dead?
ALLLEEEEEEXX! DON'T DIE ON MEEE! NOOOO!

Beaker:
*Comes in with funeral clothes*

Bunsen and Neuter:
Wierdos.

Claudia:
Alex, was a kind, strange, friendly, and fun person
to bother. Right now as we gather here today, we shall mourn the death
of the wierdo who lives with Sweetums and Bean--as well as Elmo.

Beaker:
*Blows his nose on Claudia's shirt*

Claudia:
...oh....*squirms*

Bunsen:
Tsstsss!

Dr. Van Neuter:
*Takes a picture*

[The Count]

*Obliviously reading fanfic in our room... *Presses a button and a water-filled garbage bag balloon bomb completely drenches all gathered outside Alex's room in a rolling wave.

[Beakerfan]

Alex: *suddenly poofs dry as her cloud rises a bit* *a book appears on her lap and falls open, but still she does nothing*

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
*Shrieks*

Bunsen:
What on Earth?

Beaker:
MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Claudia:
*Spits out water but swims back to her room*'

Bunsen:
*Coughs*
I suppose it's just us three and the others.

Beaker:
Meep. *Reaches out for the book*
*Reads it*

Dr. Van Neuter:
*Swims to the room*

Bunsen:
Minus one...
strange little book we've here Beaker!

Beaker:
Mee...*Drinks something that he takes out from his pocket*
MEEMEEMEEEE!

Bunsen:
Oooo...

Beaker:
SuperBeakermeep!

Bunsen:
We're to rescue her?
Is that why you've changed form?

Beaker:
*Nods*
Meepmee.

Claudia:
KICK EDWARD'S BUTT FOR ME!
He ruined my leg warmers!

Beaker and Bunsen:
*redden*

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *spits water out of mouth* *wrings out Gonzo's nose*
Gonzo: Thanks.
Link: My cape! It's drenched! *moans*
Ryan: *shakes head* Any ideas Claudia?

[Beakerfan]

*another book poofs onto Alex's lap and falls open*
Alex: *does nothing*
Sweetums: *picks it up and reads the page* It says: A zebra and a geranium shall never share the same toothbr- what? I've heard this before!
Bean: *looks confused*

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
I'm just gonna stay in my room and mourn over my legwarmers.
I will plot Edward's demise for the ruining of them!
*Sobs wildly like a madwoman*

--

Bunsen:
The only idea that I've come up with is that we
read this book that appeared out of nowhere.
Beaker, did you spot anything useful in there?

Beaker:
Nuh-uhmee.

Bunsen:
Mr. Ryan, I'm afraid she may have to float endlessly.
This is all my fault. Oh if only I hadn't caused that gravity incident
perhaps none of this would have happened.

Beaker:
Meedramamee.
Sheesh.

Bunsen:
*Glares*
You shouldn't be talking.
You cry when you watch soap operas.
Hmph.

Beaker:
*Gasp*
MEEP!

Bunsen:
I will not take that back as it is indeed a fact.

Beaker:
Mee. *Reads on (The book he has)*

--

Bunsen:
Oh how wonderful!
A spark of hope!
A riddle? I did not know you had a liking for Riddles Sweetums!

[The Count]

*Adding 2 and 2 together... Oh no, I think we're trapped in a repeat. Ryan, you go call Christy on that special MSN hotline to get her to tell us how to undo the lingering effects Snidely placed on those unfound items, of which Alex's books seem to be a part of.
As for me, I'm off to go buy a pair of legwarmers for a certain other sister in hopes of endearing myself again to the point she'll update her own fics and maybe drawings too.

[Beakerfan]

Bean: Well, maybe we should just ask her? Has anybody tried that yet?
Sweetums: *looks embarrassed* No......
Bean: Could you hold me up?
Sweetums: *holds Bean up so he can reach the cloud*
Bean: Hey Alex, why are you floating on a cloud?
Alex: *eyes still closed, pulls Bean to her and whispers something in his ear, then hands him back to Sweetums*
Sweetums: What did she say?
Bean: *says nothing, while standing completely still with his eyes closed*
Sweetums: Oh brother...

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *frowns* Ed, if Christy was on MSN I'd ask, but she's no where to be found. *looks at Bean* Wait... that gives me an idea! Sweetums, lift Link up tot he cloud, since he's brain-dead already, it shouldn't have much of an effect on him!
Link: I would love to help such a pretty girl such as--*swoons* Miss Alexis.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Bunsen:
Bean? Bean?
*Shakes him lightly*

Claudia:
*Walks out to check on them*
Thanks Eddie! Now, how is...it...go...
BEANNNN!

Bunsen:
Do you suppose he learned where babies came from?

Claudia and Beaker:
*Wrinkles their noses*

Beaker:
MEEEP!
*Smacks Bunsen*

Bunsen:
Oof! Yes, I did deserve that...

Claudia:
Gosh Bunnie.
Everyone knows they came from storks!

Bunsen:
You're kidding.

Claudia:
Yah, I am.
*Clears throat*

Beaker:
*rolls eyes*
*Gets on the cloud and lightly shakes Alex*
Meee? meemee....
*Sends a glare to Hearthrob*

Claudia:
*Kissy sounds*

Bunsen:
Tsstss..

[Beakerfan]

Alex: *opens her eyes and stare at nothing in particular*
Bean: *begins to float on his own little cloud, which happens to have a smiley face*
Alex: *turns her head toward Bean and stares at his cloud*
Cloud: *cheesy grin*

[Erine81981]

Herry, Me and Murray are coming back from a day in the park but notices all the commotion going on

Herry: What's everyone doing in the hallway?

Don't know. I'll ask. Hey Ryan. What's up with those clouds?

[Beakerfan]

Alex: *shuts her eyes tightly* *a face appears on her cloud, along with several dozen pink hearts*
Bean: *stares at Alex's cloud*
Alex's Cloud: *stick's it tongue out at Bean's Cloud, then gazes upon all the people in the hall*
Bean's Cloud: *looks hurt*

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: Oh, hey Kyle, Herry, Murray. It seems Alex and Bean are... brain-dead. Or something. I'm getting ready to give up and go get pizza.
Link: Oh I love that idea.

[Erine81981]

WHAT? You think to give up. The one and only Ryan give up? *cheaks Ryan's head, tongue, eyes and ears*

Herry: He's alright. Don't worry.

Murray: I hope Alex and Bean are ok.

If you want Ryan. I'll keep an eye on Alex and Bean while you go get some pizza. Hows that?

[BeakerSqueedom]

Beaker:
*Screams as the cloud moves and slips off*

Claudia:
*Catches him*

Bunsen:
Beaker, take note of how the clouds interact.
This is a rare event taking place!

Beaker:
Mee. *Does so*
*snickers at Link*

Claudia:
Beaker!
*Scolds*
Bye Ryan! Get me some pizza too ok?
I'll pay yah back!

Bunsen:
Tsstss.

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: Eh, it's okay. I'll just have it delivered. Is Grover working tonight?
Link: So we actually ahve to stay here? *groans*
Gonzo: At least Bean isn't talking anymore.
Camilla: Bawk brawk bagawk.
Gonzo: You think that his cloud is cute? Camilla! That's treason!
Camilla: *rolls eyes*

[Erine81981]

He should be working. I don't know where tho. Just call. There's others who deliverer.

Murray: Ooooo pizza!

No Murray. No pizza tonight. Maybe something else. I don't...if ya'll do that's fine. I just don't want any. I'm going to cook something.

Herry: Ok. Ryan order two others for me, Murray and Bruce.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
Mmmm...bacon.

Bunsen:
Ok, Claudia, are you aware of
our dormies?

Claudia:
Yes.

Bunsen:
Do you realize that within it there is a pig?

Claudia:
There is?....
O_O Camilla thinks his cloud is cute?

Bunsen:
I am embarrased.
*Clears throat*
Aw, Mr. Gonzo, she is only having her fun when she says something like that.
Am I right, Miss Camilla?

Beaker:
*Continues scribbling notes*

[theprawncracker]

Camilla: Brawk bawk...
Gonzo: *frowns*
Ryan: *orders pizza*
Link: *salivates at thought of pizza*

[Beakerfan]

Beans Cloud: *smiles smugly at the compliment*
Alex's Cloud: *still watching the people*

[Erine81981]

A Speedy Pizza van pulls up outside

Anything Blue Muppet Guy: *comes in* *yells* Did anyone order three pizzas?

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: Right here blue guy! *pays pizza man* Thank you! *pats blue guy on head* Have a nice day! Hey guys! Pizza!

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
Mmm, I should order some too.

Bunsen:
Very wise idea. Make sure to get some for Alex. The poor
child must be starving on that cloud.

Claudia:
Yeah, she probably did not eat!
*Whips out her cellphone and marks the number*
I'd like cheese pizza--large.
And cinnamon stick thingies.

Bunsen:
That was cute.
Stick thingies.

Beaker:
*Tugs at Claudia's shirt*
Meemeeemee?

Claudia:
You want garlic bread sticks too?

Beaker:
Mee!

Claudia:
Yah, I'll take that too.
Uh-huh...
uh-huh...
mm..hmm....
Good.
You got it.

*Frowns*

Yah...this is Crazy Claudia...

*Narrows eyes in annoyance*
Yah...
mmhmm..
NO I DID NOT DO THAT!

Bunsen:
*Gets the phone from her*
Please be quiet. I am getting a headache.
Just send it over.

Yes, thank you.
Yes, no problem at all.
Mhhmm.
Yes.

Good. Thank you.

Bye.

Claudia:
I OUGHTA PUSH HIM IN A BLEND-

Dr. Van Neuter:
Alex is still up there?

Beaker:
Meep..

[Erine81981]

Anything Blue Muppet Guy: Uh thanks? *grumbles and groans as he walks out the door* Pats me on the head will he. *drives off*

Murray: Oh boy! Bruce it's here!

Bruce: *runs out of the room* Yeah! Pizza!

*cooking in kitchen while in room 26* Hmmmmm wonder...*cheaks the tv for a certain shows*....on no. I forgot that the new episodes for my favorite nick shows are on tonight. I'll have to catche them later on tonight. *cheaks on the fries*

Herry: *eatting some pizza* Thanks again Ryan.

Bruce: *mouthful* Bloy....goooood bizza.

Murray: Don't talk with your mouthful Bruce.

Bruce: Torrie. *swallows*

Murray: *rolls his eyes*

[The Count]

*A messenger bat drops off a package warmly wrapped at Room #22's doorstep, containing two pairs of legwarmers. Didn't know which she'd like better, so one pair has a harlequinn jester's cap for Crazy Claudia and the other pair has a little glowy moonwalking spot pattern.

Wonder when that demon will get here with our pizza though.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
*Gets her vintage leg warmers*
Pweeeettyyyy!
I'll take em both!
*Giggles and gets in her room*
--

Bunsen:
Hmmm..hmmm

Beaker:
Meee...meee...

Van Neuter:
Mmm...mmm...

Bunsen:
Experimentation anyone?

Dr. Van Neuter:
Nah.

Beaker:
Nahmeep.

[Beakerfan]

Alex: *grins as her cloud puffs higher*
Bean: *frowns, trying to raise his cloud but instead making it go lower*
Bean's Cloud: *frowns as it tries to do what Bean asks, and begins making little teddy bears appear all over itself*

[BeakerSqueedom]

Bunsen:
Be right back.

Beaker:
Mee mee?

Bunsen:
I've brought the vaccuum cleaner.
I am sorry dear clouds but if it is you who cause
this sort of effect on our friend then I shall have
to vanquish you.
*Giggles a little*

Claudia:
*Freaked*
Bunsen! Don't kill the puffy clouds!
*Tackles him to the ground trying to steal the evil thing in his hands*

Dr. Van Neuter:
Like, what is WRONG with you?

Beaker:
MEEP!

Bunsen:
Consider how dangerous those clouds could be!
Innocent faces that hide a devious plot!

Claudia:
Bunnie! Control yourself!

Beaker:
O_O MEEEPMEEEP!

[Beakerfan]

Bean: *sitting, very relaxed, as his cloud puffs down the hall*
Alex: *opens her eyes and hops of the cloud, which disappears* Hey guys! What's goin on? Ooh! Pizza! *helps herself to some of Link's pizza*

[theprawncracker]

Link: ...Huh?
Ryan: *does a spit take* ALEX? You're off the cloud! What the- how did- Was'a happa you?

[Beakerfan]

Alex: What? *takes a big bite* Oh, da cloub? *swallows* Pretty funny, huh? I can make it come back whenever I want, as long as I'm in a really relaxed state. I guess you could call it my "thinking cloud".

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: ...*blink* *swallows pizza* And Bean?

[BeakerSqueedom]

Bunsen:
*Hides the vacuum cleaner*
Oh, that is wonderful!
I worried myself thinking you were in a coma!
Very happy to have you back.

Beaker:
*Gasps*
Meemwoo!
*Hugs her*

Claudia:
Oh WOW!
Hey, Alex I ordered some pizza fer yah.
Everyone's eatin' in the hall...
I guess it is a eating party!
*Laughs*

Muppet Pizza boy:
Here you go crazy girl.

Claudia:
*Pays him*
BUZZ OFF!

Bunsen:
Mmm...

[Beakerfan]

Alex: Oh, Bean's a smart kid. I just told him how to do it, and POOF! Insta-cloud! How he thought to give his a smiley face....... I dunno.

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: ...How very strange... not that I'm not used to it by now.

[Beakerfan]

Alex: That's what I though at first too, when Zoot told me about it. *hugs Beaker* You guys should try it sometime.

[The Count]

Glad Claudia liked her present...

Now where could that demon with our pizza be? We placed the order a while ago... Oh well, if he doesn't show up I guess we'll just heat up some leftovers my mom sent, delicious plantain pastelon, rice and corn, mashed potatoes, and steamed broccoli...
*Gets plates to serve Uncle Deadly and Count, humming a little snatch of an old forgotten tune, something he learned from that trip to Vegas with Aunt Ru that resulted in a bust.

[Erine81981]

*yells into the hallway* Hey guys! All those new shows on Nick are coming on now. If anyone wants to watch them with me come on!

Murray: I don't ever miss Drake and Josh.

Bruce: Me too. But i also like the new show "iCarly."

Herry: I like Drake and Josh. Can't wait to see what trouble they get into this time.

I just can't wait for all the new episodes.

Oscar: *pops up* I really like Megan on Drake and Josh. She's a grouchy little thing.

[Beakerfan]

Alex: *pops her head in Kyle's doorway* Mind if I come watch?

[Erine81981]

Don't mind at all. Come on in. *sits down on the sofa* I have some macaroni noddles with tomato sauce. My favorite quick meal to fix up.

Murray: It's "Just Jordon" coming up next.

Bruce: He's one cool dancer.

Yep.

Oscar: Not my show yet?

Herry: Nope. Not yet.

Oscar: *groans and grumbles*

Just glad to have a guest in our room. Is Elmo, Bean and Sweetums coming Alex?

[Beakerfan]

*plops down on the couch next to Kyle* Macaroni and sauce? Sounds great! I think Sweetums is probably asleep right now. He was up all night worrying about me. Can't figure out why...... And Elmo and Bean are watching cartoons over at my place.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Erin: (over a late dinner of leftover onion soup) Sounds like Alex is back on the ground.
Nora: Yeah, she came in for a landing a little while ago. (pauses) Still on that council story?
Erin: (chuckle) Yeah, and there are rumors of protests and possible disciplinary actions.
Beige: Hmm...and you're laughing over that?
Erin: It's because it makes for good copy. (looks up) Where's Scooter?
Storyteller: Scooter? He's gone to bed early - he hasn't been feeling well tonight.
Nora: What's wrong with him?
Storyteller: He's got a bit of a fever, and he started coughing a bit earlier. (shrugs) I heard that some kind of bug's going around the school...or, wait, unless it was that other fungus collection that Gonzo keeps at the theater...
Beige: Or maybe it's Pebble Pox - I heard that there could be an epidemic of that...
Erin: Wouldn't bet on it - Scooter's not a Fraggle, so he's immune. And Gonzo's other fungus collection contains penicillin. (frowns) I'll take him some tea, and we'll see how he's feeling tomorrow.

[Erine81981]

Good Night Alex. It was fun watching those shows with you. Bye. *waves as she head back to her room* *shuts door* Ahhhhhhhh...*puts hands on heart*

Grover: *comes in from work* Hello there Kyle. Why are you cupping your heart?

Because....i'm in love.

Grover: You are in love? With who?

Alex.

Grover: She is a lovely girl. I would not mind dating but since i am only 6 years old. And my mommy says i should wait till i am older. Well i am going to head to bed. Good night.

Good night Grover. Well since no one else is up i guess it's time for the spouncers. Today Muppet Dorms were brought you by the letters "A" "P" and by the numbers "18" & "6". Muppet Dorms were a production of the Muppet Central Forms. Good night everyone out there in dreamy dream land. Sweet dreams.

[The Count]

*Wakes to find that new chapters to long-awaited fanfics have been posted. *Heads over to do some silent reading, as Count and Uncle Deadly, being creatures of the night already probably read the installments when they were posted.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Erin: (knocking on door) Scooter? (opens door)
Scooter: (buried under covers; moans softly) Time to (cough) get up?
Erin: Depends. (leans over, feels Scooter's forehead) Good grief, your head's on fire.
Scooter: And I feel really dizzy.
Erin: You've gotten worse during the night...has anyone else been sick like this?
Scooter: I don't know.
Storyteller: (in doorway) It's one of those illnesses that comes out of nowhere. (goes up and down hallway, calling for Nora and Beige to get up)
Erin: (nods) Scooter, it looks like you're confined to quarters today. I'll call the school and the theater, let them know you won't be coming in.
Scooter: (cough) Okay. (buries himself back under the covers)

Nora: Poor Scooter...but he's also lucky. He gets to stay in bed, but I've got to help set up for that author lecture...and it's not anything fun - just this big book on finances. (winces)
Erin: And I've got to wade back into the sea of sharks.
Beige: (singing softly) Worry, rant and rave, no time left for being brave, order's what we crave...
Nora: And order's what we won't get.
Storyteller: All right, all of you, off to it. I've got off today so I'll keep an eye on Scooter. (E, N and B depart for day)

[tvlistingman]

(My robe is Rainbow colored Test Pattern color)

PETER: Look at that, our first day in Room #8

ZOE: This Looks Lovely and I have Rosita and Prairie Dawn in Room #6

LITTLE BIRD: And Red and Abby Cadabby in Room #3

BABY BEAR: I Still keep in touch with my other roommates

PETER: So we'll have breakfast and then we'll go to class!

[The Count]

Uh... Peter, if you could please edit your post and send me the robe design privately, that'd be appreciated. Thanks.

[Ruahnna]

(Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear step out into the hall. Backpacks are slung over their shoulders and both are munching some sort of granola bar.)
Kermit: (pulling the door shut behind him) So, how do you like your new classes so far, Fozzie.
Fozzie: (noncommital) Well, I like the professor, but Hibernation 101 is pretty boring.
Kermit: (looking at his roomie out of the corner of one bulbous eye) Er--Hibernation 101?
Fozzie: Yeah. You know, I didn't do so hot the last time I tried to hibernate, so I thought maybe doing it in a class setting would help, but so far.... (He shrugs.)
(Miss Piggy joins them. She is wearing a pink-and-black-plaid pleated skirt, a white ox-ford shirt with a Peter Pan collar and a pink v-neck cardigan with baby pink tights and Mary Janes--Mary Janes with three-inch heels. Her hair is in twin ponytails near the curve of her jaw. The overall effect is a hollywood-ized version of girl-next-door back-to-school clothes. Her backpack is pink, and she has a bottle of spring water in the side pocket.)
Kermit: (absently) Oh, hey Piggy. (He does a quick double take and smiles.) I mean, Hey Piggy!
Piggy: (eyes down, demure but flirtatious) Morning, Kermie.
Kermit: (attempting to regain the previous conversation) Fozzie's not sure he likes his hibernation class.
Fozzie: Yeah--so far all we've done in class is eat and sleep.
(Piggy cuts her eyes at Kermit.)
Piggy: (to Fozzie) They got any openings?

[redBoobergurl]

Beth: Hey girls, sorry I wasn't around much this weekend
Red: We're used to it, you're never here on the weekends
Beth: Not true! Sometimes I can stick around. I have a good excuse though. I had to fix a friend's computer and then I couldn't use mine and oh you know what, never mind
Mokey: All that matters is that you are here now
Beth: Thank you

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
Alex sure is breakin' some hearts.
*Giggles girlishly to herself and huggles Bunsen like an old rag doll*

Bunsen:
Oh, I predict a quarrel of sonatas, cards, and attempts to steal a kiss.
The war of offering a rose first, climbing up to the window to see a certain lady grant you a smile as you feel your heart beat at an abnormal rate , and things of the like. You know, it feels like High school.

Claudia:
*Rolls eyes*
Gee wiz, you sure can paint a whole romantic picture
with those words.

Bunsen:
I have a tendency to delineate.
*Frowns*
Phillip, lay off my microscope.
I mean it Mr. Smartypants!

Dr. Van Neuter:
Alright! Pushy pushy Honeydew?

Bunsen:
Indeed!

Dr. Van Neuter:
I'll lend you a donated limb if you lend me your microscope...
*Laughs nervously*

Bunsen:
Mmm...very tough as this particular
research requires the use of one. I question as to
why you need it so much.

Dr. Van Neuter:
Nothing...at...all.

Bunsen:
*Stares at him for a few minutes and nods*
Trade accepted. Should I ask for it back...

Dr. Van Neuter:
Don't worry pea-head!

Bunsen:
MELON-HEADED!

Claudia:
Beaker...?
.....
.....
.....
Beaker?

*Goes out to find him*

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Storyteller: (coming in with a mug of chamomile tea) How are you feeling, Scooter?
Scooter: (cough, sniffle) Awful.
Storyteller: Hmm, hmm...well, let's have a look at you. Say ahh.
Scooter: (wearily sitting up) Ahh...
Storyteller: Hmm, yes...hmm, your throat's all purple and swollen...how's the rest of you?
Scooter: Sometimes my head's hot and the rest of me is cold...but then my head gets cold and the rest of me gets too warm. And I keep seeing these flashing green and orange lights before my eyes.
Storyteller: Do you feel kind of numb?
Scooter: Yeah...in my hands and feet.

Erin: (on phone) How's he doing, Storyteller...uh-huh, yeah...what? Throat purple and swollen...high and low temps keep changing places...flashing green and orange lights...numbness... No, I'm not sure what it is...but here's what we do for now. Make sure Scooter stays in bed. Give him plenty of hot soup and tea, and I'll give the doctor a call.

[The Count]

Hmmm... Sounds like Scooter could use some good-time goomba garbanzo soup. Will make a note of making some when we return.
Gotta take care of some errands... Hope Dr. Prell or Henson, or even Melissa can give a prognosis of what's ailing our nimble gofer.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Erin: (coming in the door) How's he doing, Storyteller?
Storyteller: Still sick as ever...and his fever's gone up.
Erin: I talked to Dr. Prell - she can't leave the office at the moment. But she wants me to bring Scooter in.
Storyteller: I don't think he's strong enough to walk.
Erin: That's okay, I can carry him. (goes to Scooter's room)
Beige: (arriving through Fraggle hole) What's going on?
Storyteller: Whatever Scooter's got, it's made him really sick.
Beige: I don't believe this - he was just fine yesterday morning.

(Erin emerges, carrying Scooter, who is wrapped up in an old coat)
Erin: We'll be back sometime soon. (leaves with Scooter)

(up in heaven)

Jim: Something wrong, Richard?
Richard: Scooter's sick.
Jim: Do they know what it could be?
Richard: No...but I have a bad feeling it could be the Toast Flu.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Bunsen:
Someone order for a Doctor?

Claudia:
Not you!
*Drags him away from Erin's door*

Bunsen:
But I have experience!
Beaker has been my long time patient!
Isn't that right, Beaker?

uh..

Beaker?

---

Beaker:
*Sees Erin leave with Scooter*
Meee?
*Follows her*

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Storyteller: Bunsen, you stay away from here! Please!
Beige: But why? The only person who'd be at risk isn't in.

(meanwhile)
Erin: Come on, Scooter, the office is just down the street, and we'll tiptoe through the back so no one can see you like this...and no, we're not letting Bunsen examine you.
(turns, sees Beaker)
Erin: Hi, Beaker.
Scooter: (cough, sniffle) Hi, Beaker.
Erin: I'm taking Scooter to the doctor - maybe they'll know what's wrong with him. (looks down hallway) If you want to avoid Bunsen for a bit, you can come, too. But it's going to be a bit of a wait.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Beaker:
*Rushes to go with Erin and whips out a translator*
TAKE ME WITH YOU! I CANNOT BARE ANOTHER SECOND
WITH THAT CRAZY MAN! SPARE ME FROM THE EXPLOSIONS,SHRINKING,
AND MUCH MORE!



*Clears throat*

Meephello.

---
Bunsen:
Pardon Miss Storyteller.
Hmph.

Claudia:
Very sorry!
Bunsen, that was rude!

[Beakerfan]

Alex: *buried under a moutain of plushies, still asleep in her bed, snuggling several of them with a smile on her face*
Bean: *pokes her* Alex? *looks at Sweetums* Now what's wrong with her?
Elmo: Elmo thinks maybe we should take her to the doctor! That is where Scooter is going, so maybe goosie should go too!
Sweetums: No, Elmo. I don't think a doctor will help. She's just asleep.
Alex: *rolls over and sees her roomies all staring at her* Oh... hey guys. *rubs her eyes* What's going on?
Bean: Oh.... um.... we just wanted to make sure you were ok.
Alex: I'm great, you guys!
Elmo: Elmo thinks you look different today.
Alex: I caught up on my sleep. That's all.
Sweetums: Did you have fun watching tv with Kyle last night?
Alex: Oh my gosh, yes!
Bean: You hang out with him alot....
Sweetums: *gives Bean a warning glance*
Bean: Elmo, let's go see if Robin is around.
*Bean and Elmo leave to go find Robin*
Alex: Oh, Sweetums! Kyle is so wonderful.... *stares off into nothing*
Sweetums: Well, I think Bean and Elmo are getting a little jealous. Bean thinks you should spend more time with us.
Alex: Huh? Oh. Yeah. Maybe we'll go to the park or something today...

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
*Allows a mischevious grin to creep on her lips*
ALLLLEEEEEEEEEEXXX! HEEEHEEEHEEE!
*Skips away to her room*

Bunsen:
Claudia, don't start now...
*Shakes head*

---

Claudia:
*Dramatically opens her door and
gets inside before closing it swiftly*

Alex, a little Scientist told me he heard Kyle confess!
*Sits on her bed bluntly and gets her hand*
Now, I brought some nail polish and some horrifyingly girly accesories so
that I may investigate! Get a closer look! Whip out the old microscope!

While we talk!

*Giggles*
Claudia can see!
Alex should tell me!

orI'llpummelyouintogalburger.

KIDDING!

*Hyperactive*

I even brought doughnuts!
Gals day out!

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Nora: (coming back) How's Scooter?
Beige: Still sick. Erin just took him off to the doctor.
Nora: Oh, no...Mrs. Farley's been pestering me about whether my flu shots are up to date.
Storyteller: This might be something different.
Nora: I just hope he's going to be okay...and what was Bunsen doing here?
Beige: Trying to offer his services as a doctor.
Storyteller: And Beaker immediately went off with Erin and Scooter.
Nora: I don't blame him. Now, has anyone seen my copy of "La Peste," by Camus?

(meanwhile, at Dr. Prell's office, Scooter is undergoing tests, while Erin waits in the hallway, and Beaker sits in the waiting room reading magazines)

[Gloat]

*Gloat is wandering around the common room, looking for something*

Gloat: Hmmmm, im sure i put it here somewhere....

Boppity: *walks up* What are you looking for?

Gloat: ..... I cant remember

Boppity: Well i can help you look

Gloat: *smiles* I think it had something to do with Adam

Boppity: Coffee?

Gloat: No

Boppity: CDs?

Gloat: No, but its definately something!

*searching entire common room*

[BEAR]

Bryan: (calls Kathy) Hi Kath! I wanted to thank you for the medicine you sent the other day. It helped. I'm at Hooper's right now and will be home a bit later. Big Bird had some big story to tell me about some amazing thing that happened the other day at the dorms. Know anything about it? Oh well, I guess I'll find out later.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Storyteller: They've been gone for an hour.
Beige: Wonder if the doctor was able to find out what happened?

(voices in the hallway)
Erin: Bye, Beaker. Take care, all right?
(door opens; Erin enters, carrying Scooter)
Nora: Erin? Is he okay?
Erin: I'll tell you in a sec. Let me get Scooter back to his room. (does so)
Beige: It's the Pebble Pox, I know it.
Erin: (re-enters) No, it isn't. According to Dr. Prell, Scooter's come down with the Toast Flu.
Storyteller: The Toast Flu? What the heck is that?
Erin: It's a particularly nasty airborne flu strain that mainly affects Muppets. And Dr. Prell says she'd just seen the same thing in some kids that Scooter often plays basketball with, so that's probably how he got it.
Nora: Is he going to be okay?
Erin: He's going to be all right in a week. It's a virus, so it has to run its course. But Dr. Prell gave him some medicines to deal with the symptoms, and prescribed bed rest and plenty of fluids.

Note: "Toast" is the term for when a Muppet's foam core is so badly degraded that it needs to be rebuilt. I borrowed the term for Scooter's illness, because it sounded like something that would make a Muppet sick.

[Katzi428]

Bryan: (calls Kathy) Hi Kath! I wanted to thank you for the medicine you sent the other day. It helped. I'm at Hooper's right now and will be home a bit later. Big Bird had some big story to tell me about some amazing thing that happened the other day at the dorms. Know anything about it? Oh well, I guess I'll find out later.
Hey Bry! You're welcome & I'm glad you're feeling better.:)
From what I heard from Big Bird,he got a postcard from his Mexican cousin Abelardo,and he needs help from Rosita in understanding it since it's all in Spanish. I'd do it myself,but my Spanish is rusty.:rolleyes:

[Katzi428]

overhearing Erin & Nora's conversation about Scooter's illness Oh boy...Prairie...Rosita...come here please.
Rosita:I'm here.
Prairie: Me too. What's the matter?
Girls...Scooter's sick.
Prairie:Oh no! Poor Scooter!I'll make him some soup or Jello.
Hold on Prairie...you can't. He has the Toast Flu.
Rosita: Did he eat too much toast?
No.It...uh....oh gosh..how am I going to say this without offending you both? It affects Muppets like you.
Prairie:Oh dear....will all of us have to be quarantined?
I don't know.I'll found out from Erin. calling Erin but no answer. Darn...I guess she'll call back later.

[The Count]

*Returning from errands and a little lunch at Friendly's where we had some good classic burgers and pepper-flavored French fries.

UD: *After hearing the news... Mmm, it seems the gofer's in for it now, one foot practically in the grave.
The phantomly dragon says his last line with the hopes of instilling some humor, though it was without malice.
Count: Perhaps ve should start on that soup you mentioned Ed?
Me: Yes... Good thing we also stopped off at Hooper's to get the ingredients.

OK Count, you get the water boiling for the eggs, and Deadly you slice up the frozen garbanzo beans in half. We'll add some pumpkin broth and sweet golden corn, I think Scooter likes those best.
*All three set to busying themselves in the kitchen area of the underground common room, helping each other out weighing and measuring liquids for the potent potable.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
*Goes back to her room looking a bit sleepy*
Hey guys. How you been without me?
*Laughs*

Bunsen:
Fine, I am here balancing the tempature
over...*Fiddles*

Beaker:
Mee mee mee.
Meeemeee.

Claudia:
You went with Erin?
How nice!
*Smiles and sees Dr. Van Neuter*

Dr. Van Neuter:

No, you hang up. Me? Nooo...not to my honeywoney!
Aw, Mrs Neuter shouldn't growl that way.
Philly loves you, yes he does.
No, I love you more.

*Faint growling in the phone*

Sweetie-pie!...naughty naughty.
Later, when I'm outta here.
We'll see eachother soon my little blue ball of
ushy gushy love! AWW!

Like you are gonna look GREAT tonight.
I'm sorry I won't be there my munchie-wunchikins...
Enjoy yourself and try to stray away from your mom's
calamari....

I love you, baby.
Come here and give me another big wet one!

MUA!

Claudia:
*Face going green*
Mushy...mushy...EWWWW!

Bunsen:
*Shakes head at Claudia's comment*
You'll end up exchanging pet names too.
*Continues to do the usual*

Claudia:
Whateva!

Beaker:
*Admires the mushiness*

[The Count]

The Count ladles three heaping helpings of good-time goomba garbanzo soup with slices of hard-boiled eggs, sweet corn, and small pieces of killbasa sausage into a bowl for Scooter. He then proceeds to serve four additional bowls to their brims with the soup, loads it on a tray and commends the carry-out platter with a concealed serving dish of amaretto biscotis bought at the Food for Thought supermarket to Uncle Deadly. Our fiendly phantom promptly delivers the breathing broth to Room #7, knocks on the door, and hands the meal into Erin's hands with a blessing to Scooter's betterment.

The occupants of Room #1 adjourn to enjoy a sampling of their soup, with garlic salted tostones while Ed works on some ritings for class, sipping at the soup between work-stops, attempting to get his assignment done on time for the morrow.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Erin: Wow, something smells good...(opens door) is this the much-acclaimed goodtime goomba garbanzo soup? Thanks, Uncle Deadly! And give our thanks to Ed and the Count.
Beige: What's going on?
Erin: Ed, the Count and Uncle Deadly sent over some comfort food for us. (sets tray down at table)
Storyteller: Goodness, that smells good. I'll have to ask for the recipe.
Nora: Wow, are those biscotti?
Storyteller: Oh - I heard a question from Prairie and Rosita: will we have to quarantine Scooter?
Beige: I'm not sure. I mean, we're not hanging the signs on the doors, so...
Erin: No, we're not going to quarantine Scooter. I mean, we're getting medicine into him, so that reduces his chances of sneezing or coughing on people.
Nora: That'd be bad if we had to quarantine him - I mean, Mrs. Farley's been showing me this book on the cholera epidemic that hit London in the 1840s, and...
Erin: Tell Mrs. Farley she's fretting too much. And if we had to quarantine Scooter, we'd have to quarantine you guys, too. (picks up bowl of soup and takes it off to Scooter) The rest of you, dig in.

(Scooter's room)
Erin: Scooter? Do you feel like eating anything?
Scooter: (moan) Maybe.
Erin: Here, Uncle Deadly brought over some goodtime goomba soup. It should help.

(Scooter sits up and starts to slowly eat)

Scooter: (swallowing a mouthful) This is good stuff...
Erin: And don't worry, you can have people come to visit while you're laid up...Prairie wanted to bring you some Jello but Kathy warned her off.
Scooter: (taking another mouthful of soup) Prairie can come - and tell her I like lime and orange.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Bunsen:
Oh, I hope young Scooter gets well soon.
For some odd reason, guilt tugs at me when
someone falls ill.

Claudia:
Yeah, I get that way too.
*looks out the window*

Dr. Van Neuter:
Poor kid.

Beaker:
Meee.

[Katzi428]

on phone :Ah ha...mm-hm...OK that's good to hear....right ...I'll tell them..thanks Erin...bye!
OK Prairie & Rosita..you're in luck. Scooter is not quarantined.Plus he feels well enough to eat. He requests lime or orange flavored Jello.
Prairie:Sounds fine.
Rosita: We'll make both kinds. And we'll visit him for a short time.
Good idea.I'm going to print out a get well card for him.:)

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Erin: (on phone) Okay, Kathy, that's just fine. We're all going to be here all evening. You and Prairie and Rosita can come over when you're ready...great, thanks, see you then. (hangs up)
Storyteller: Sit down, Erin, your soup's getting cold.
Beige: And wait, didn't you have a meeting to cover?
Erin: I did - and it was shorter and much less chaotic. (sits down and starts to eat) I don't have to hammer out a story in the office tonight.
Nora: That's good - so no heartburn for you. (fingers package of biscotti) I don't think Scooter can really eat these, can't he?
Storyteller: Nope, only soft foods for him these next few days. Those biscotti would hurt his throat.
Erin: Kathy and Rosita and Prairie are going to bring him some Jello and a get-well card later on.

[Katzi428]

All set,Prairie & Rosita?
Bothgirls:All set
Gaffer nudges at me with a small toy ball
Is this a get well present for Scooter,Gaffer?
Gaffer:Prrt..
OK..thanks kitty..you're very sweet.:) scratching Gaffer under the chin We'll be back in a while.
knocking on Erin's door Visitors from Room 6! We have lime Jello orange Jello, a get well card from all of us, a small hand held game,and a toy kity ball. Gaffer wanted to contribute the last thing.;)

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Erin: Hello, room 6, come on in. (shows them in) I think you guys know Nora...
Nora: Hi, everyone.
Erin: As well as Storyteller...
Storyteller: Delighted.
Erin: And this is Beige, who moved in at the start of the term.
Beige: (kind of formally) Good evening.
Storyteller: Oh, Beige, lose the guardian-at-the-gates attitude, they're just our dormmates.
Erin: Okay, Scooter's room is in here...(knocks on door) Scooter? You've got company.
Scooter: (muffled) Come in?
Erin: (enters with Kathy, Prairie and Rosita) They brought you some Jello - two flavors, no less.
Scooter: (cough, sniffle) Thanks, guys, this looks good. (starts to slowly eat) And it is good.
Erin: They also got you a get-well card, a hand-held game and...um...
Scooter: A cat ball?
Erin: I think that's from Gaffer.
Scooter: (slurping up another small spoonful of Jello) Well, tell her I said thanks, too.

(out in kitchen)
Storyteller: Okay, so you're having the raspberry ripple, and so I think I'll go into the freezer while Erin's not looking and...
Erin: That last scoop of Swiss chocolate swirl is mine, do you hear me?

[Katzi428]

Hi Nora,Storyteller & Beige!Sorry we've never really talked before.
Prairie:Hi ladies!
Rosita:Hola! I mean hi!
going into Scooter's room
Hey kiddo!lightly ruffling his hair Sorry you feel so blecchh.
Rosita:You'll be better in no time flat.
Prairie:I gotta explain about the kitty ball.Gaffer's feelings would have been hurt if she didn't contribute anything.Just be glad it wasn't a mouse!

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Nora: (munching on biscotti) Well, actually, Prairie, Beige is a boy.
Beige: Oh, that's okay - the name Beige is also a girl's name. (to Prairie) Don't worry about it.

Scooter: I remember Gaffer - she did a good job in "The Cat Came Back."
Erin: Yes, and it is a good thing she didn't send a mouse - Storyteller would go ballistic.
Nora: (in doorway) Erin, here's your Swiss chocolate swirl. Storyteller says you're being selfish.
Erin: Tell her I said I've been running around all day, so I've earned it. (to Kathy, Prairie and Rosita) You guys want some ice cream? We've got raspberry ripple, orange swirl, mint chocolate chip...and just plain vanilla.

[anytimepally]

Johnny: Hey, Sal, you smell that?
Sal: It wasn't me Johnny.. I didn't none of dem tacos earlier!
Johnny: No, Sal.. it smells like soup.
The Two-Headed Monster: Sumin forda we ta eatin'?
Don: I'm sure if they wanted us to have soup, they'd have brought some up.. they can't expect the great Don Music to stop working to eat!

Randall: (just entering the room) Hey guys! I brought sushi!
Johnny: Sal, see about getting us some soup, eh?
Sal: Right.. (leaving) ALL RIGHT.. GOING TO GET SOUP FOR JOHNNY FIAMA...

[Katzi428]

Nora: (munching on biscotti) Well, actually, Prairie, Beige is a boy.
Beige: Oh, that's okay - the name Beige is also a girl's name. (to Prairie) Don't worry about it.
Prairie:OK...I'll try not to worry but I am embarrassed.

Scooter: I remember Gaffer - she did a good job in "The Cat Came Back."
Erin: Yes, and it is a good thing she didn't send a mouse - Storyteller would go ballistic.
all of us laughMe:Yeah...I think so!
Nora: (in doorway) Erin, here's your Swiss chocolate swirl. Storyteller says you're being selfish.
Erin: Tell her I said I've been running around all day, so I've earned it. (to Kathy, Prairie and Rosita) You guys want some ice cream? We've got raspberry ripple, orange swirl, mint chocolate chip...and just plain vanilla.
Prairie:I'll have raspberry ripple please.
Rosita:Orange swirl for me please.
I'll have mint chocolate chip,please.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Nora: Right, okay...one raspberry, one orange and a mint chip. (goes to freezer to dish up ice cream)
Erin: Did you want anything else, Scooter?
Scooter: No, thanks.
Erin: Okay, then, just settle back and make yourself comfortable.
Scooter: (doing so) Okay.
Storyteller: (looks up) I think that's Sal Manilla I hear.
Beige: (finishing last bit of raspberry ripple) That soup must be awfully popular - hope Ed and the Count made a large enough batch.
Storyteller: But considering some of the appetites in this dorm...
Beige: My mother could make a Doozer stick soup that would make Fraggles salivate from ten miles off.
Nora: (entering with ice cream) Kathy? Rosita? Prairie? Ice cream's up.

[theprawncracker]

Clifford: Hey hey Ry-guy!
Ryan: Oh hey Cliff, what's up?
Clifford: Was just about to ask you the same thing.
Ryan: Oh?
Clifford: Yup.
Ryan: Cool.
Clifford: So... what's up?
Ryan: Not much.
Clifford: Cool, man.
Ryan: Uh huh. ...So what's up with you?
Clifford: Not much.
Ryan: Awesome.
Clifford: Yup.
Ryan: I'm glad we had this talk.
Clifford: Anytime, man, anytime.

[The Count]

Uh-oh... Sounds like Prawny's skipped a groove again. Uncle Deadly, you'd best get up there and give the lad a pert little shock to get him back to his senses... Not to mention posting the next ten Muppets in the countdown.
UD: Fright, be back in two shakes of a salamander's tail.
Count is occupied serving and counting five bowls of soup with some garlic breadsticks for Sal to take upstairs to Room #17.

[Katzi428]

Nora: Right, okay...one raspberry, one orange and a mint chip. (goes to freezer to dish up ice cream)
Erin: Did you want anything else, Scooter?
Scooter: No, thanks.
Erin: Okay, then, just settle back and make yourself comfortable.
Scooter: (doing so) Okay.
Storyteller: (looks up) I think that's Sal Manilla I hear.
Beige: (finishing last bit of raspberry ripple) That soup must be awfully popular - hope Ed and the Count made a large enough batch.
Storyteller: But considering some of the appetites in this dorm...
Beige: My mother could make a Doozer stick soup that would make Fraggles salivate from ten miles off.
Nora: (entering with ice cream) Kathy? Rosita? Prairie? Ice cream's up.
Mmmmm.....thanks!
Prairie:This is very refreshing! Thank you.
Rosita:Ahhh...hits the spot!Muchas gracias!That means thank you in Spanish.

[theprawncracker]

Gonzo: *sitting on the couch watching TV with Camilla*
Ryan: *comes stumbling out of bedroom, charred* *coughs*
Gonzo: Ryan? What happened to you? ...And why wasn't I in on it?
Ryan: Even though he's moved out... *coughs* Uncle Deadly still haunts me...
Gonzo: *sigh* Some guys have all the luck...

[The Count]

Another thing I wonder... Why hasn't Prawny seen the new two chapters of Kermie's Girl? The last one at least had some good lines by some Muppet fan-type folks. BTW: We need a nickname for Layla to make her part of the trio.
Oh well... *Goes back to watching Monday Night TV before resuming his resume.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Storyteller: So then, I said, "Okay, Matt, sweetie, if you can't do that then..."
Beige: Oh, come on, we've all heard the story before.
Nora: What time is it?
Erin: Half past ten. (gets up) I guess I'd better give Scooter his evening medication before he falls asleep. (retrieves medicine bottle and spoon from kitchen and heads off to Scooter's room)

[Ruahnna]

Catherine: Oh for heaven's sake, Piggy. You won't get the toast flu just by taking something to Erin's room.
Piggy: (wailing) But you know how susceptible I am to flu!
Catherine: (sighing) Okay--look. I'll take the food down--you think of something else that might make Scooter more comfortable while he's stuck in bed.
(Kermit and Fozzie poke their heads into the kitchen in after coming back from the pool. Fozzie's fur is slightly damp, and they both have towels around their necks.)
Catherine: Well, hello you two! How was the pool?
Kermit: Great!
Fozzie: (knocking water out of his ears) Wet.
Kermit: Won't be many days left of outdoor swimming, so I figured we'd better make the most of it.
Fozzie: Watcha making?
Catherine: Cookies. Scooter's sick.
Kermit: Yeah, we heard--I have a stack of "Pond Living" magazines that he might enjoy leafing through.
Fozzie: Cookies make you feel better when you're sick?
Catherine: Well, actually they're more to feed the helpful--and hungry--hordes of folks that are stopping by. But these might actually make you feel better--they're home-made ginger snaps, and people used to give ginger tea to folks with fevers.
Piggy: What's ginger tea?
Catherine: Well, I like tea with ginger--that is, I like cut black pekoe with a little ginger spice added, but actual ginger tea is made from the ginger root, hot water and suger. Some people add lemon.
Kermit: And it makes you feel better?
Catherine: It's a little intense, but it was an early medicine for cough and flu-like symptoms. Sometimes it helped bring down a fever. (smiles) We could make some if you like--there's ginger root in the pantry.
Fozzie: Let's make some and take it to Scooter.
Catherine: Okay--we'll pepper them with ginger in Erin's room.
Piggy: (rolling her eyes) Vous are soooo droll.
Catherine: Hey--stop standing around being ornamental and think of something to take Scooter. Don't you have that book of Sudoku you got for Christmas? I know it's not your thing, but Scooter might enjoy it.
Piggy: (sighing) I'll go look.
(Kermit helps make ginger tea while Fozzie dries off and Piggy gathers some time-passers for Scooter. When everything's ready, Catherine starts out the door.
Catherine: I'll take these cookies and tea over to Erin's room.
(She turns at the door to see everyone in step behind her.)
Catherine: Or....we could all go? (lots of head nodding) Okay--together we go!

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Storyteller: All right, those of you not afflicted with Toast Flu, up and at them!
Beige: (muttering) Awfully chipper this morning, aren't we?
Nora: (picking up book bag) That finance author is doing more lectures at the shop...
(knocking at door)
Erin: I'll get it. (opens door) Hello, Catherine...and Kermit, Fozzie and Miss Piggy, what brings you here?
Beige: I smell something gingery.
Erin: Let's see...ginger snaps and ginger tea. These must be for Scooter, I take it?
Storyteller: How is he feeling, by the way?
Erin: I'll have to check on him. Guys, thanks a lot, and I'll tell Scooter you said get well soon.

(Scooter's room)

Scooter: (muffled) What's going on?
Erin: Catherine, Kermit, Fozzie and Miss Piggy stopped by with some ginger snaps and ginger tea for you. And they said get well soon.(sets plate and mug down on night table) How are you feeling?
Scooter: Really sore...and my throat still hurts.
Erin: Let's see...hmm, your forehead's still really hot...say aah. (Scooter does so) Throat still purple and swollen. Still having the green and orange flashes?
Scooter: Yeah.
Erin: What about the numbness?
Scooter: No.
Erin: Well, at least that's gone...here, Dr. Prell wants you to take one of these in the morning. (gets a glass of water and a pill bottle; Scooter swallows one of the pills with water) Need anything else?
Scooter: (quietly) No, thanks.

(common room, a bit later)
Nora: How's he doing?
Erin: A little less sick...but I think he's also a little glum today.
Storyteller: Goodness, why?
Beige: Oh, come on, that's nothing to fret over...in Fraggle Cave it's usual for us to be glum...
Erin: I think the thing is, since he's sick, he can't work at the theater for a while. I think he's a little sad about that.

(Scooter's room)

Scooter: (sitting up, pretending to hold a clipboard) Fifteen seconds to curtain...fifteen seconds to curtain...(gets overcome by dizziness and lies back down)

[Beakerfan]

Alex: Good morning guys! Hey, Scooters sick. We should bring him something to make him feel better.

Elmo: Ooh, can Elmo make him a card? *holds up a box of crayons and some paper*

Alex: I bet he'd love for you to make him a card! Bean, you can help me in the kitchen. Hey, where'd Sweetums go?

Bean: Oh, he said he had to go to the store. He'll be back!

*a loud thudding noise can be heard coming down the hall*

Sweetums: *bursts in the door* Oh hey guys! I was just getting Scooter a get well present! *holds up a brown teddy bear*

Alex: Oh, how nice Sweetums! Bean and I will be in the kitchen, okay?

[The Count]

Ed goes to his bookshelves to find an album where all of his Muppet video discs are kept, except for the special release box sets. While the Muppetcast's latest episode is still running on the computer, he sallies forth into the outer hallway, walking down to the end of the coridor before turning to knock on Room #7's door.

Hey Erin... Heard Scooter was a bit glum cause he couldn't be at the theater. So I thought I'd bring the theater to him, sort of. Here's all my Muppet discs, thought it best to bring the album over itself. The Muppet Show discs are the ones in front with the red tab, all first two seasons are there, with handfuls of episodes from the other three years. Hope it cheers him up and he's able to get better soon. Feel free to return it when you and the gang are finished watching all you want to watch, as there's some SST, MT, and various specials though mostly Christmas ones.

After handing over the album, Ed departs back to his room to go get his roomies up for some breakfast.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Erin: Wow, Ed...this is really kind of you. Thanks!
Nora: You know, maybe we ought to put him on the sofa in the common room. That way he'd be around us more.
Erin: Just what I was thinking. (goes into Scooter's room) Come on, Scooter, let's get you out onto the sofa.

(a short time later, Scooter is settled on the sofa with some books, music and a steaming mug of ginger tea)
Scooter: (looking over discs) Ed's got both seasons on here...and some of the best-of episodes.
Erin: Well, Ed said if you can't go to the theater, we'll bring the theater to you. And I think you can expect more company sometime today.

[Beakerfan]

Alex: Ok guys! The cupcakes are finished! *holds out a plate of cupcakes with smiley faces on them*
Sweetums: Allright! *goes to take one*
Alex: Sweetums! *swats his hand away* These are for Scooter, and you know it!
Sweetums: Aw, sorry!
Alex: Grab your things and lets head over there!
*Bean carries the cupcakes, Sweetums grabs the teddy bear, and Elmo takes the card as they all head over to Erin's room*

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Storyteller: (opening door) Oh, hi, everyone! (turns) Guys, it's Alex and Sweetums, and Bean and Elmo, too.
Scooter: Wait - Bean is here?
Nora: Scooter, maybe you should just let it slide for now. I mean, you're sick, and he wants to cheer you up.
Erin: Agreed - and even though we're risking Richard's wrath in doing so, we'll let Elmo in, too.

(up in heaven)
Jim: (chuckling) There's no escaping him, Richard...Richard?

(down here)
Scooter: (hugging the bear) Thanks, Sweetums, thanks a lot...hi, Bean...and thanks for the cupcakes.
Erin: Mind if I sneak one of those? I need a sugar rush. (gets one) Oh, thank heavens, it's chocolate.
Beige: And I think this one's got Doozer sticks in it...excellent. (eagerly chomps into it)
Scooter: (laughs wearily) Save some for me, okay? (to Elmo) Hi, Elmo, how's it going? (takes card) Thanks...wow, you're quite the artist.

(in kitchen, Nora is rummaging through the cabinets for something)
Richard: (mock-seriously) So is it true that you let the little red hairball in here?
Nora: What? Oh, hi, Richard. (laughs) Yes...and if you're here to see Scooter, he's in the common room.

(common room)
Storyteller: So, Alex, how's everything been going on your end - is everything okay?
Richard: (floating in) Where's my alter ego?
All: Hey, Richard...hi, Richard...how's it going, Richard, etc.
Richard: (hovering over sofa) Hi, Scooter...wow, you look like death warmed over.
Scooter: Look who's talking.
Richard: True, true. (starts making the rounds in the room) Hi, Sweetums, long time no see...and well, if it isn't Elmo.
Erin: Come on, Richard, we had to let him in. Everyone wanted to check on Scooter, make sure he was okay.
Richard: I know, I know - and that's okay with me.
Nora: (in kitchen) Erin, you want me to start a pot of tea or coffee or something?
Erin: Sure - and some hot chocolate for those who prefer.

[Beakerfan]

Alex: Hey Scoot! Erin, Nora, Beige, Storyteller *nods at each one* Richard! Good ta see ya again!
Sweetums: *mouth drops open* WHOA! He really does come around!
Alex: *rolls her eyes* I told you!
Sweetums: Man I missed you!
Bean: Hi Scooter! I hope you feel better soon!
Elmo: Oh hello Scooter! Elmo wants you to feel better, because it is not fun being sick. Dorothy says hi too! Hello Mr. Hunt!

[tvlistingman]

PETER: Hey, it's nice in Room 8

LITTLE BIRD: I Like it here

ZOE: It is the best both of room 27 and 8 combined

BABY BEAR: And it's nice

PETER: Say, why don't we go to Everybody Eats, then go to the Pool, Okay!

ZOE: Okay!

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Richard: (in an affectionate tone) And hello yourself, you little red hairball. (to Sweetums) You still hanging around with Robin?
Nora: Erin! How do you work this samovar?
Erin: Hold the phone. (goes to kitchen) All right, this knob turns it on, this one adjusts the heat, this one is preset to the local classic rock station...
Nora: Really?
Erin: I wish. The cocoa mix is in the cabinet and the tea bags are in that canister on the counter. (starts the coffee pot, which belongs to Beige, and returns to common room) Guys, there's going to be coffee, tea and cocoa sometime in the next few minutes. What would everyone like?
Storyteller: Tea.
Beige: Coffee.
Richard: Coffee.
Scooter: Tea.
Erin: And I'm going in for tea as well...Alex, what would you and your pals like?

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
*Grumpy*
Didya pay a visit to Scooter, boys?

Bunsen:
Well, I just finished making him a card.

Beaker:
Meep!

Dr. Van Neuter:
What they said.

---

*All three decide to pay a visit with gifts, cards and things. Beaker
jumps at the voice of Mr. Hunt*

Beaker:
Meee?

Bunsen:
Sound familiar, Beakie?

Beaker:
Mmhmm! Meeepmeepmeeep!

Dr. Van Neuter:
Yah know, I miss all of em.

*Beaker knocks Erin's door*

---

Claudia:
*Looks out the window*
megh..

[The Count]

*Bats send up a baggy of little fudge squares gotten at Penny Candyman's to Claudia in Room #22 to cheer her up.

Count: How did you manage to get those and the peppermint balls for the bats?
Me: Oh, it was simple... They were on special, at only eight cents per pound. *Chuckles lightly.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
Omniscient are we?

*Giggles and gets the bag happily before feeding the bat a recently dead bug from one of Bunsen's jar--The juciest one yet*

Thank you Eddie!

*Nibbles on a sweet and gets some milk*

FUDGE N' MILK NIGHT FER MEEEEEE!

*Locks the door, turns off the light, and lights some candles*
*Puts the bag across from her*

So, come here often?


Fudge:

....

*Lays there*

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Erin: That meeping...it can only be one Muppet. (opens the door) Hi, Beaker! (turns) Richard, come here, it's your other alter ego!

(Richard swoops in and gives Beaker a hug)

Nora: (warily) Hey, Bunsen, you're not here to examine Scooter, are you?
Beige: Doesn't look like it.
Scooter: Hi, Beaker, how's everything going...hi, Bunsen, hey, Phil...(accepts cards and get-well gifts) Thanks a lot, guys.
Beige: You're a popular Muppet, Scooter.
Storyteller: Still upset about not being able to work at the theater this week?
Scooter: A little...but all this really helps.
Erin: So how are you feeling now?
Scooter: I haven't seen any flashes in a bit.
Nora: That's a good sign. At least you can see better.
Erin: I'll have to get Catherine's recipe for that ginger tea.

[Skeeter Muppet]

Kim: Okay guys, we all ready to go visit Scoo- Boober! Take that mask off right now!
Boober: *wearing a surgical mask* I'm not running the risk of being infected by the Toast Flu. *looking at his fellow Fraggles* And neither should the rest of you, either!
Gillis: *rolling his eyes* Oh, brother.
Kim: Boober, I explained this already. Scooter's been to see Dr. Prell. He's been prescribed medicine. It's a pretty darn safe bet that he's not contagious anymore.
Tosh: C'mon Boober, take off the mask. You don't want to hurt Scooter's feelings, do you?
Boober: No. Oh, all right. *takes off the mask* Better?
Kim: Much. So back to our original topic, do we have everything?
Mimzy: Tosh and I have the cards we all made.
Gillis: I've got the CD you helped me burn.
Boober: And I've got some radish stew.
Kim: And I've got those library books he requested. All right. Let's head out, troops.
Boober: *muttering* I'm not getting too close, though.
Mimzy: *whispered to Tosh* I thought you said he'd mellowed.

-Kim

[BeakerSqueedom]

Beaker:
*Hugs Richard back just as affectionatley and pats him on the back*
Meepbetter!
*To Scooter*

Bunsen:
I'm not always testing on people. Hmph.
Come along Beaker. Thank you and I hope you are feeling better, Scooter.
*Smiles*

Dr. Van Neuter:
Feel better kid! Your roomies are like uber awesome in helping yah pal.

*They leave*

---

Bunsen:
Claudia? Let us in please?

Dr. Van Neuter:
Ok, what's the kid doing now?

Beaker:
Meep?
*Knocks*
----

Claudia:
Yes, my fudge of love. Together we will sing songs.
*Takes a bite* Make sweet sweet fudge together. You and meeee...

Fudge:
*Lifeless*

Claudia:
Mmm, I knew you'd see it my way.
I love you Fudge.

Fudge:
.....

---

Dr Van Neuter:
You have someone in there with you?

Bunsen:
Pardon?

Beaker:
*Gasps* MEEMEEEMEE!

---

Claudia:
*The music continues playing as she keeps on eating*
MMMMmmm. Chocolate. ^__^

---

Bunsen:
Claudia do be wise!
Claudia?

Dr. Van Neuter:
Erherm. *Scratches head*

Beaker:
Meep?
---

Claudia:
*Opens the door*
Fudge anyone?

*The three faint*

[Erine81981]

Alright guys. Over to Erin's room. Scooter is not feeling well and we need to make something for his well being.

Grover: I will get the cake that i bought from the store.

Herry: Me and Murray have a card each for Scooter.

Bruce: Do you need any help Grover?

Grover: *straning* I....can......get....it! *groans*

Opens the door for Grover. Before he drops it and we have a mess to clean up.

Bruce: Right on it. *opens door and hits me in the head*

*drops to the floor*

Herry: Are you ok Kyle?

Murray: Look at what you did Bruce. You hurt Kyle.

Bruce: I didn't mean too.

Grover: *straing* Do no worry Murray. Kyle knows it was a mastake. *groans some more*

*holding my head* I'm ok Bruce. Come on. Let's not be late to Erin's.

Over to Erin's room..........

Grover: *straing* *smiles*

Herry: Hello there Erin. *waves to the others* Kyle and the other monsters all made something for Scooter's sickness.

*holding an icepack on head* Hello Erin.

Murray: Me and Herry made him these two cards. *hands Erin the cards for Scooter* Hope he likes them. *waves to Nora, Storyteller, Beige and Scooter*

Hey guys and girls. Hope you all enjoy these gifts.

Grover: *knees start to trimble*

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Erin: Whoa, let me grab that, Grover. (grabs cake) Guys, this is really sweet of you, thank you.
Storyteller: Oooh, and these cards look really nice...(takes them) Thank you, everyone, and we'll see that Scooter gets these. (to Erin) And what's his status report today?
Erin: Well, his throat's a little less sore, and he's able to sit up for longer periods of time. And I think he's a little more cheerful, from all the attention and well-wishing he's received, so that helps.
Scooter: (slowly walking out from room) What's going on?
Erin: More get well wishes from Kyle and his gang - wait a minute. Scooter, you're walking again!
Scooter: Well, I'm not really dizzy anymore...(and as soon as he says so, he stumbles and falls on to the sofa) Ow...
Beige: (dryly) Well, it's a start, anyway. (looks at cake) Can we have some of that?
Storyteller: Perhaps. And why is Nora still asleep? (pause) No, don't tell me she's got it too...
Nora: (yawning as she runs out) No, I just overslept. (grabs her bookbag and an apple and runs out the door)
Erin: More author lectures, I take it.

[The Count]

Too bad they're not fanfic author lectures... She could be a mini-reporter, gathering news on upcoming updates and potential tale-twisters.
Oh well... *Sends Scooter a musical get-well card with "Just One Person" enclosed in the card in MUP3 form.

[redBoobergurl]

Beth: Whatcha doing there Red?
Red: Making signs for cheerleading tryouts and information, I know it's a little late, but better late than never right?
Beth: Right
Abby: I want to be a cheerleader again!
Red: Well I think that's great!
Wanda: Mokey and I are thinking about joining the choir
Beth: That sounds fun guys, maybe I'll join you
Mokey: I am going to go and take these flowers to Scooter, did you guys hear he's still sick?
Beth: Poor guy. Hopefully he'll get better soon
Mokey: I'll be back in a little bit
Red: I'm going to go hang these signs
Beth: Abby and Wanda, do you want to go to breakfast?
Wanda: Sure
Abby: Ok!

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Scooter: (curled up on sofa, listening to card, and quietly singing along) "If just one person...believes in you...deep enough, and strong enough...believes in you..."
(knock at the door)
Storyteller: (in hut) Beige, you want to get that?
Beige: (still a little tired) Sure, sure...(opens door, sees Mokey, tone promptly brightens) Mokey! How very nice to see you. (blushes a bit)
Scooter: Hi, Mokey, how's everything going? (quietly, in a sing-song voice) Beige has a crush, Beige has a crush...
Beige: Oh, knock it off. (to Mokey) What a nice bunch of flowers - for Scooter, I take it?
Storyteller: What's going on out there?
Scooter: It's Mokey.
Storyteller: Oh, hello, Mokey dear...I've got a few more of those little volumes of poetry that you like so much.
Beige: I did remember you saying, when you were at the Cave, that you were awfully fond of flowers. (examines bouquet) Let's see, you've brought us some lilacs, and these...I think they're peonies...
Storyteller: (exiting hut, with books) Here you are, Mokey, and happy reading. Beige, get those flowers in here before they wilt, all right?
Beige: All right, all right. Take care, Mokey - tell your roommates I said hi, and give my best to Boober. (takes flowers in and starts finding a vase)
Scooter: Bye, Mokey, thanks for the flowers - and good luck with the choir. (to Beige) Beige, you know that Mokey's already got someone.
Beige: Scooter, you distinctly heard me tell her to give my regards to Boober. (looks around) Think Erin will mind if I use one of her teapots to hold these?
Scooter: (cough, sniffle) Just as long as it's not the blue ceramic one with the map of London on it. She likes to brew her Earl Grey in that one. (goes back to card) "And maybe even you...can believe in you...too..."

(Beige returns from kitchen, carrying the flowers in the large, round glass teapot)

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Kim: Okay guys, we all ready to go visit Scoo- Boober! Take that mask off right now!
Boober: *wearing a surgical mask* I'm not running the risk of being infected by the Toast Flu. *looking at his fellow Fraggles* And neither should the rest of you, either!
Gillis: *rolling his eyes* Oh, brother.
Kim: Boober, I explained this already. Scooter's been to see Dr. Prell. He's been prescribed medicine. It's a pretty darn safe bet that he's not contagious anymore.
Tosh: C'mon Boober, take off the mask. You don't want to hurt Scooter's feelings, do you?
Boober: No. Oh, all right. *takes off the mask* Better?
Kim: Much. So back to our original topic, do we have everything?
Mimzy: Tosh and I have the cards we all made.
Gillis: I've got the CD you helped me burn.
Boober: And I've got some radish stew.
Kim: And I've got those library books he requested. All right. Let's head out, troops.
Boober: *muttering* I'm not getting too close, though.
Mimzy: *whispered to Tosh* I thought you said he'd mellowed.

-Kim

(knocking at door)
Beige: Oh, wonder if Mokey forgot something - (opens door) Oh, hi, Boober...what's the story with the surgical mask around your neck?
Scooter: (walks over, with a blanket wrapped around his shoulders) I don't have Pebble Pox, Boober, so don't worry. (to others) Hey, Kim...hi, Gillis, hi, Tosh, how's it going, Mimzy?
Erin: (voice from down the hallway) Do I smell radish stew?
Storyteller: Hello, hello, all. Scooter, you shouldn't be on your feet so much. Erin, is that you?
Erin: It is I - just dropping in for a lunch break. (takes out a paper bag) I stopped by the grocery and got more ingredients for ginger tea. (gingerly - get it? - takes the pot of radish stew from Boober) No need to fret, Boober, he's not contagious. (takes a whiff of the stew) Oh, this smells good.
Scooter: (reading cards, and admiring Tosh and Mimzy's artwork) These are really nice, you two - maybe we ought to have you guys help do the scenery at the theater.
Storyteller: (taking books and CD) Thank you Kim, thank you...and Gillis, is this some of your latest work with the chorale?

(pot of radish stew starts to slowly reheat on the stove, and Scooter puts Gillis' CD into the stereo before settling down to read one of Kim's books)
Erin: (starts to slice ginger root, and spots flowers sitting on the side table at Scooter's elbow) Hmm...these are some nice flowers, but what are they doing in my glass teapot?
Beige: Oh, Mokey was here earlier - and we didn't have a vase.
Erin: Ah.

[redBoobergurl]

Mokey: Scooter liked the flowers. Beige is sure a sweet Fraggle, I think he has a crush on me
Red: Of course he does, all the boy Fraggles have crushes on you, what did I say last week?
Mokey: Well, I don't know, maybe it's my softer nature. You could soften your image too Red
Red: No way, remember what happened the last time I tried to be like you?
Mokey: How could I forget!
Red: My tongue is still numb from those tongue twisters we were saying
Mokey: What is so hard about a beetle sitting on a spitted spotted stone?
Red: Don't start

[BEAR]

Ernie: Hey, Bryan! Haven't seen you around much.
Bryan: Yeah, Ernie. It's been a busy busy week. That play I was in just closed over the weekend and I've been working this week and trying to catch up on sleep. Then I am starting a new production soon that I have to get ready for. Sorry if I haven't been around to play much, guys.
Ernie: It's okay.
Bert: Yeah, we understand.
Bryan: Man, I'm so tired.
Big Bird: (overhearing) Uh oh. Did you hear that, Snuffy?
Snuffy: What, Bird?
Big Bird: Bryan's tired. I hope he isn't getting what Scooter got.
Bryan: What are you talking about?
Big Bird: Scooter is really sick.
Snuffy: Something called the "toast flu".
Bryan: The toast flu?
Cookie: Cinnamon toast?
Bryan: I'm not sick, and besides, I think I'm immune to the toast flu...whatever it is.
Ernie: Well I sure hope Scooter gets better soon. Hey, why don't we send him something to lift his spirits?
Bert: That's a terrific idea, Ernie!
Snuffy: I've got this basket we can put stuff in.
Bryan: Great, Snuffy!
Big Bird: Here's some coloring books and crayons. (puts them in the basket)
Ernie: And I can give him this old yo-yo here. (puts the yo-yo in the basket)
Bert: And here's some great books for him to read! (puts them in the basket with Ernie making a face at how boring Bert's books are)
Bryan: And I'll put in a few DVD's and a carton of ice cream.
Cookie: Whoa whoa whoa!
Bryan: What?
Cookie: You can't give away that! It me favorite.
Bryan: Relax. I'll buy you more cookies & cream ice cream, but right now Scooter needs it.
Cookie: Okay, you right. Scooter's me friend. It more important he feel better.
Bryan: Thank you. (pats Cookie on the head)
Snuffy: Oh, dear...
Big Bird: What's wrong, Snuff?
Snuffy: I don't know what to give Scooter.
Big Bird: Oh...
Bryan: Snuffy, we're putting all this stuff in your basket, remember?
Snuffy: Oh yeah! Bryan, you're a smart guy.
Bryan: Well, thank you. Okay, I think he'll appreciate this. Let's send this stuff over to Scooter!
Big Bird: Yaaay!
(Bryan, Bert, Ernie and Cookie Monster take the basket of gifts to Erin's. Big Bird stays back with Snuffy, who can't really fit to go inside)

[Muppet Newsgirl]

(in room 7, Scooter is slowly eating a bowl of radish stew on the sofa - the others are at the table having bowls of the same stew, with fresh bread to go with it)

Storyteller: I'll have to give Boober my recipe for rockweed bisque, with rosemary and tarragon, and...
(knock at the door)
Erin: (chuckling) Nora, your turn.
Nora: Okay. (opens door) Hi, everyone. (turns) It's Bryan, Ernie, Bert and Cookie Monster. (to Bryan and co.) Come on in, we're just finishing dinner.
Erin: Thanks so much, you guys - I mean, everything that you and the others have done is really helping Scooter. (looks in basket) One pint of cookies and cream ice cream...better get this into the freezer.
Beige: (putting ice cream into freezer) Good timing - we were kind of running out of ice cream.
Erin: And...oh, Cookie Monster, that was your favorite? Don't worry, we'll make it up for you the next time I make cookies.
Storyteller: (looks in basket) Let's see, one yo-yo from Ernie...(hands yo-yo to Scooter, who sits up and attempts to do Around the World with it), a coloring book with a new box of crayons...Bert's books on the history of the paper clip...and some DVDs. Very nice, very nice.
Scooter: Wow...I really don't know how to thank you guys.
Beige: (chuckle) You really want to thank them? Get better soon.
Nora: Scooter, would you like some ice cream now, or do you want to wait a bit?
Scooter: Well, I think I can have a little bit.
(Nora soon returns with a small cup of cookies and cream, with a spoon)
Beige: Can we have some of that?
Erin: Hmm...it's only a pint, so we'd better save it for Scooter. But for the rest of us, there's the cake that Grover brought over; I think we can help Scooter eat that.

[The Count]

Well, it's done...
Count: Vhat is?
Me: The little short story fanfic I was toying with. Posted it as a sort of get-well gift for Scooter.
UD: Did I hear someone mention something about a fanfic?
Me: You did indeed old fiend. Sure hope Erin and her roomies, especially Scooter find it though. Bit nervous as to what her reaction will be. Just have to wait and hear her thoughts.
Uncle Deadly skulks off to read the recent writings.

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: Ugh...
Link: I know the feeling...
Ryan: You don't even know what I was groaning about!
Link: ...Oh. What were you groaning about?
Ryan: A spanish test tomorrow that I know absolutely NOTHING about.
Link: Now you know how I feel.
Ryan: ...UGH!

[Erine81981]

I'm back from abliene. I got the Joise and the Pussycats DVD. The whole seires too. And a show not meant for ya'll. Robot Chicken season 2.

Herry: Oh boy. Joise and the Pussycats. I love that show. My mommy would always watch it with me on saturday mornings.

Murray: What is Joise and the Pussycats about?

It's a cartoon seires about 6 characters and a cat. It's another Hanna Barbera cartoon show. It's like Scooby Doo but with a cat instead. Fun show.

Murray: I wouldn't mind seeing it myself.

Herry: Can we watch it tonight?

Sure. *hands Herry the DVD* Have fun. I'm going to watch my Robot Chicken.

Herry: This is going to be fun!

Murray: Can't wait!

Both run off into their room

Awww now time to relax.

Oscar: *pops up* Hey there tubby.

Oh it's you Oscar. What do you want?

Oscar: What's that?

It's a show called Robot Chicken. Would you like to watch it?

Oscar: I guess. Any grouches?

Maybe. You might enjoy it. It's pretty funny.

Oscar: Then pop it in.

You got it. *puts the disc 1 into the DVD player*

[Muppet Newsgirl]

(Erin is reading a copy of "For Richard or Poorer," and trying to keep from laughing)
Erin: (snicker) I love this, I love this.
Nora: Hey, what's that?
Erin: A little tidbit from Ed and the Count. I think you'll find it interesting.(shows it to her)
Nora: Uh-huh...uh-huh...wait a minute, I actually do that?
(wolf whistles from Beige and Storyteller)
Erin: Oh, come on, Nora, at least it's G-rated.
Scooter: What's G-rated? (sits up, reads through story) Oh...oh, I see.
Beige: You're not too fazed, Scooter.
Scooter: (shrugs) Happens to me a lot in fanfics.
Nora: I can't believe this...
Storyteller: Can't believe what?
Nora: (suddenly looking a little bit coy) That I didn't even get a kiss!
Scooter: I'm still sick with the Toast Flu, remember?
Erin: (still grinning like the proverbial Cheshire Cat) That's all in the story...we'll see what Ed comes up with next.

[The Count]

Outside Room #25...

UD: Perdoneme, ☺¿pero se encuentra el camarón dela casa? Necesitamos los próximos diez Muppets para continuar el conteo en reverso hasta llegar al número 1 Muppet escogido por él y su mitad. Bueno, si no se encuentra disponible, por favor dejale este mensaje.
*Leaves a little reminder to get Prawny to post more please!

[The Count]

Huh? What do you mean you didn't get a kiss in the story Nora? Didn't Erin read you the last part? Well, ask her to explain it to you privately, girl-to-girl.
Ed heads back to his room, ushering in Uncle Deadly, going over notes for his own story for October.

[Katzi428]

Ugh....
Prairie:What's wrong?You sick?
Rosita:I hope you don't have that Toast Flu like Scooter does.:concern:
No...humans don't get it.I'm safe.Lately I've been so tired at night but can't sleep.
Rosita:Plus you said something about bad dreams the other day,right?
Yeah.
Prairie:Maybe that dream catcher's coming loose. I'll see if I can fix it.
Rosita:And I'll hang up that kachina doll for you.
Sounds fine. Maybe some soft music will help me too.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Erin: Read the fine print, Eleanor Jane.
Nora: (takes story) Uh-huh...oh. (smiles slightly)
Scooter: "For Richard or Poorer..." wonder if Richard's going to drop in at some moment in the story? (looks up) Sounds like Kathy's having trouble sleeping.
Erin: (looks up) Kathy, you might want to try chamomile tea. Storyteller, think you could run a bit of my supply of chamomile over to her?
Storyteller: Will do.
Erin: It works for me - occasionally a little too well. Then again, I've never been a morning person.

[TogetherAgain]

Lisa: <leans out the door of room 23> ...Habe ich jetzt Spanisch gehoert? Was ist mit diesem Quatsch? Das versteht viele Leute nicht!
Rowlf: <leans out the door of room 23> Lisa? No one can understand you.
Lisa: That never stopped the Chef.
Rowlf: What'd you say?
Lisa: Just complaining that not everybody understands Spanish.
Rowlf: Hey, you're the one who picked German...
Lisa: ...Hush, puppy.
Rowlf: Woof.

[Erine81981]

*over hears Kathy* Hold up just a few Oscar. *pauses DVD and heads over to Kathy, Prairie and Rostia's room* Hey girls. I was over hearing you say something that you haven't been able to sleep. I have that sometimes too. So my moms makes me some chicken noddle soup. So i'll have some over here in a few. Be back. *zips off* *zips back* Here you go. Hope this helps. And if you ever need anything. Let me know. Good night girls. *leaves goes back and see's Grover coming home* Hey Grover.

Grover: Hello Kyle.

You look tired. *opens the door*

Grover: I am. My cute little body needs a good night sleep.
I understand. Maybe some soup will help you.

Grover: You have my mommys soup?

What does she fix you?

Grover: Wonderful delicious monster mash soup.

*heads to the kitchen* Good to know. I have some. Glad you mom gave you the recipe. *fixes it right up* There you go.

Grover: Thank you Kyle.

Anytime my cute and furry pal. Good night.

Grover: Good night Kyle. *starts eatting it*

Now back to the show. *heads to the living area and looks around* Hmmmm where'd he go? Oh well. *unpauses* Funny stuff this show.

[The Count]

Well... If you have trouble falling asleep...
So long as you don't mind...
You shouldn't worry, and you shouldn't weep...
No, trust me, everything's fine.

*Starts singing.
Cause you can get up off of your pillow and turn on the light.
Talk to yourself in the still of the night.
You start to stretch and yawn and breathe so deep...
You can dance yourself to sleep.

You can put your hair in curlers or flip on the tube.
Channel surf till you find the show you love.
You've even got some partners you can count on called the Boogie Woogie Sheep.
*Sheep enter Kathy's room.
You can dance yourself to sleep.

*Instrumental trumpet flaires.
Well, sadly now, the time has come.
To shuffle off to dreamland while the sheep take your chums.
*Sheep carry Prairie in her own bed outside of Room #6.
Got yourself a date that you need to keep.
You've danced yourself to sleep.
Oh yeah, you've danced yourself to sleep, wearing your jammies.
You've danced yourself to sleep, and thank you lambies.
You've danced yourself to sleep.

*Music ends.

[The Count]

Well Lisa... He's the one taking Spanish, and he's your half and all... But to help him out and get the countdown going again.

*Translation of Uncle Deadly's visit to Ryan's room.
Pardon me, but is the prawn of the house home? We'd like for him to please post the next ten Muppets in the countdown until finally reaching the #1 Muppet chosen by him and his half. Well, if he's not available now, please leave him this message.

Hope that helps, now please get to posting countdown and stories and Toga's trippiness and stuff!

[Katzi428]

Cute,guys.:) OK sheep...blaaast off and bring Rosita & Prairie back,please and thank mew.
having some soup and tea as the girls return
Prairie: Dumb sheep!They dragged me and Rosita outside and it's pouring!goes to change into fresh PJs
Rosita:I guess the sheep were only trying to help.going to change into dry PJs too
Thanks Ed,Kyle & Storyteller.
(BTW Ed..ty for the translation of what UD said.My Spanish is the pits!)

[BEAR]

Bert: Kathy's sick too? We've got to do something for her now.
Ernie: I think it's a bit late tonight. She's already danced herself to sleep from what I heard. (calling downstairs) Nice rendition, Ed! Khekhekhe!
Bert: (to Ernie) Ssshh! People are asleep.
Ernie: (covering mouth) Oops.
Bryan: Well, maybe we can do something for Kathy tomorrow. I'm exhausted and I have to open the store early in the morning. Goodnight, you two.
Bert: Goodnight.
Ernie: Night, Bry.
Snuffy: (voice-over) Muppet College Dorms were brought to you today by the number 8 and by the letter F. Muppet Dorms is a production of the Muppet Central Forums. Sleep well and healthy!

[redBoobergurl]

*Red hangs a sign that says "Open audtions for Cheerleading team today at 4:00. See Red Fraggle in room 3 for more information"*

[Beakerfan]

Alex: *springs out of bed* Oh, what a beautiful moooooorning! Oh, what a beautiful daaaaay! Uh, boys? Where are you going?

Bean: They're having cheerleader tryouts over in Beth's room.

Alex: Oh. So, are guys going toooo...... watch?

Sweetums: No way! Bean & I are gonna try out!

Alex: *raises an eyebrow* Really?

Bean: *holding some pom-poms* Yeah! This is going to be great!

Alex: Well, good luck you two. Have fun.

*Sweetums and Bean head over to room 3*

[Muppet Newsgirl]

(In the kitchen, Erin is brewing a pot of tea and making herself some toast, Nora's eating a bowl of cereal, Beige is having some fruit and Scooter is slowly nibbling on a slice of bread with butter and jam.)

Storyteller: Good morning, room 7.
All: (various states of grogginess) Morning.
Storyteller: Is that what you call a good morning? (pause) Well, it's understandable for you, Scooter, but the rest of you, who are in good health...
Erin: (pouring herself a mug of tea) This must be Thursday. I never could get the hang of Thursdays. (toast pops up - she slathers it with butter and jam)
Nora: One upside: no author lectures today, so it's business as usual in the shop.
Beige: I'm off to visit some of the other security Fraggles down in the Hemming and Hawing Caves.
Erin: And I've got an article to work on for the paper.
Storyteller: And I have five epics to edit...you, Scooter, will of course spend the day continuing to recover.
Scooter: (throat still sore) Okay.

[Katzi428]

What the ...Whoa! I'm not sick!
Prairie:Bryan and the others thought so.
Oy vey...shaking head I've been having trouble sleeping.That's all. I better let Bryan know before the dorm turns into a version of when Grover got a letter from his friend Amy.
Rosita:When was this?
Oh...this was a while back Rosita.See...Grover got a letter from his friend Amy.She asked how he was,she said she was fine and that it was cold. He read that to Maria.She told Bob,who told Herry,who told others. In between there,someone thought she was sick,then in the hospital. When Grover heard that everyone was rushing to see Amy,she told them what the letter actually said.
Rosita laughing Oh goodness! They all must have felt so silly!
Prairie:Yeah...I'd say so.

[The Count]

Mmm... Seems the dorms've been quiet today. Guess Kathy finally got that sleep she needed. And Scooter's probably resting up too, recuperating from that nasty strainof toast flu. Kinda miss Claudia and Prawny and...
*Stops before going on a long list of names of forum friends missed who haven't popped in lately.

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *typing*
Sam: Oh, Ryan, good there you are.
Ryan: Oh hey Sam.
Sam: Ryan my boy, I need to speak with you about a very serious matter.
Ryan: Oh? Okay, shoot.
Sam: *gasps* That is just it Ryan! There is way too much violence within this Dorm room and the entire campus! I mean, just today Gonzo was shot through a brick wall!
Ryan: He finally made it through, huh? Guess that helmet did come in handy.
Sam: I think you are missing the point.
Ryan: Oh. Well what's the point you're trying to make?
Sam: That violence of all sort should be put to a hault within the confines of this room.
Ryan: Well sure, I don't see how limiting a little on the violence could hurt anybody... Ha! I just made a joke...
Sam: That is not funny.
Ryan: Right, sorry...
Sam: Good then. I'm off to limit violence! Wish me luck!
Ryan: You're gonna need it... *goes back to typing*