Muppet College Dorms: The Next Semester

[Katzi428]

Mmmmm! These breadsticks are delicious!
Prairie:Yep...they are,but Kath?
Hmm?taking another garlic breadstick
Prairiehanding me some breath mints You might want some of these since we'll be seeing lots of people tonight.;)
My breath's that bad?:eek: taking the wintergreen Life Savers
Rosita:I think they put too much garlic in these breadsticks. We should tell one of the waiters to tell Charlie to take it easy on the garlic.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
(Stuffs mints in her mouth)

Bunsen:
It's just garlic, silly.

Claudia:
I dunno....what if I get lucky?

Dr. Van Neuter:
Shame on you!
(Laughs lightly)

Claudia:
(Rolls eyes)
Kath, your breath is just fine!

Beaker:
(Nods)

[The Count]

*At the table...
Humphrey: Good evening everybody.
Ingrid: We'll be your waiters tonight.
Humphrey: So if you please...
Ingrid: Just tell us what you'd like to eat...
Humphrey: And drink...
Ingrid: And we'll go tell Charlie and then bring it to you.
*Both wait to jot down the dormies' dinners.

[Erine81981]

Grover: *runs pass everyone at the table and through the doors* Sorry, Charlie. I was running a bit late. Ok. Thanks. *runs out with his waiter getup on* Sorry i am late. Hey Humphrey! Ingrid! I did not know you two worked here?

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
GROVEERR!

Bunsen:
Oh no, I'm afraid she can no longer restrain her demonic urges to glomp!
Woe is me!

Dr. Van Neuter:
(Shocks her)

Claudia:
@_@ omg! EEEEE!

[Katzi428]

Uh,Grover Humphrey or Ingrid?
Can one of you tell Charlie to ease up on the garlic please? If I dance with anyone tonight,I don't want to knock them over with my breath!:p
Oh ..I'd like a bacon cheeseburger. And iced tea to drink.
Prairie:I'll have fried chicken with fries please.And a lemonade.
Rosita:I'll have a bean burrito.And to drink I'll have cherry cola. Gracias.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
(Teasingly nudges Kathy with sisterly affection)
Yeah, I know what you're sayin'.

Beaker:
(Falls dead)

Bunsen:
Silly, Beakie!
You've yet to order!

Dr. Van Neuter:
(With crossed legs, he looks through the menu with a sort of grace)
Mmm, lemme see...
I sooo have to stop nit-picking!

Claudia:
(Eats some more mints)

[Erine81981]

Ingrid and Humphrey start to fight over who's going to tell Charlie

Waiter Grover: I will tell him! *walks to the back* Charlie! Can you not put to much garlic on the bread sticks. Someone is getting garlic breath. *walks back* Now what does everyone want?

Me, Murray, Bruce and Herry walk in

Hey guys. Happy Birthday Claudia. *hands her the gift*

Herry: Hey everyone. How's things going?

Bruce: Hey Grover!

Waiter Grover: Hello there guys. I did not know it was your birthday. Happy Birthday young and cutie.

Murray: I'll be back. Bathroom break. *runs off*

[BeakerSqueedom]

Bunsen:
Oh, Kyle, it isn't her birthday...
(Chuckles)
Awfully sweet of you...don't think it went unappreciated!

Claudia:
(Giggles)
Thanks, Kyle.
I'll still keep it.

Beaker:
(Puts a birthday hat on her for humor)

Claudia:
Hmph.

[Katzi428]

Hey Grover...I hope I didn't seem like a nag!
And yeah Claudia..maybe I'll be lucky enough to have a guy dance w/me.:)
(That wasn't a hint though,guys!)
Prairie:I'll be right back.I have to go powder my nose.
Rosita:Huh?Your nose doesn't need any powder!
Prairie whispers to Rosita
Rosita:Ohhh!giggleSorry

[BeakerSqueedom]

Beaker:
Meeee?
Awwww...
(Goes back to his seat)

Claudia:
Kathy, you just haaadd to say that. ;)
Beakie would love to dance with you!

Beaker:
(Appears with a rose in his mouth)

Bunsen:
You got him started...
(Amused)

[Erine81981]

Waiter Grover: No no no Miss Kathy. I understand. Now....

I'll take the chicken tender plate with fries and mac and cheese.

Murray: Oooo i'll have that too. Love the mac and cheese here.

Bruce: I'll have myself a hamburger. Hold the onions.

Herry: I'll take the chicken fried stack with baked potatos. I do love their fries but i want something differnt.

Waiter Grover: Alright. Next.

[Katzi428]

Beaker:
Meeee?
Awwww...
(Goes back to his seat)

Claudia:
Kathy, you just haaadd to say that. ;)
Beakie would love to dance with you!

Beaker:
(Appears with a rose in his mouth)

Bunsen:
You got him started...
(Amused)
Awww...Beaker,I'd love to dance with you!
gracefully taking the rose out of Beaker's mouth and slipping it behind my ear
Now...shall we?dancing slowly with Beaker

[The Count]

Hey Grover... Hey Kyle, glad you guys made it here.
UD: Bring me the New England clam chowder with a sweet iced tea please.
Count: Garlic chicken sandwich on sour dough bread with Coca-Cola for me please.
Me: And I ordered the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and baby carrots, with another Sprite please.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
DORMS DORMS!

Beaker:
Meep.

Claudia:
(Celebrates)
I missed moi's room!

Bunsen:
You did get a little homesick on the way here...
Must be a happy day for you.

Dr. Van Neuter:
Are yoiu kidding?
She's been whinin' about missing Alex and the randomity!

Claudia:
YES!
(Gets her luggage and swings it into the bus)
MOVE OVER CAP'N!
(Accidently hits Bunsen over the head)

Beaker:
(Snickers)

Bunsen:
(On the floor)
Oh, that's going to leave an unsightly mark.

[The Count]

*Last night...

All, carousing: A-B-C Sesame 1-2-3, this is a song for you and for me...

*Today...
Well, we're all packed and ready to go, some more than others. *Slight chuckle at Claudia hopping on to the returned HV123 bus that'll get us home. OK guys, say your goodbyes and thankyous to the grownups and Sesame friends. It was nice of you to have us here this last week, happy birthday to the happiest street in the world, and we'll see you again next time.
Uncle Deadly already has his carry-along coffin case and takes a seat near the Count, whose luggage was boarded the night before by his bats. The numerian vampirian busies himself counting all the dormies who get back on the bus, making sure we're all there as the vehicle's doors close and gets back to rumbling down the road to Hensonville.

[Skeeter Muppet]

(earlier, as the bus was loading)

Betty Lou: (hugging her old roommates) Bye, you guys. It was really nice to see you again.
Tosh: Bye, Betty Lou. Write to me sometime, okay?
Betty Lou: It's a promise! And Mimzy, it was nice to meet you.
Mimzy: Yeah, same here.
Kim: Okay guys, luggage is loaded up. Tosh, has Beast used the facilities yet?
Tosh: (giggling) Yeah, I took him. We should be okay for the ride.
Kim: Good. Gillis, seats are filling up. You'd better get on and snag a window seat while you still can.
Gillis: Right. Farewell, Betty Lou.
Betty Lou: Goodbye, Gillis.
Boober: See ya, Betty Lou. Tell your mom I'll send her that recipie for radish stew if she wants it for Thanksgiving.
Betty Lou: Will do, Boober. Thanks.
Kim: Thanksgiving...(to her roomies) That reminds me, I need to talk to you guys about that when we get to the dorms!
Roomies: Okay.
Kim: Well, guess this is goodbye. (hugging Betty Lou) You take care of yourself, okay?
Betty Lou: I will Kim, don't worry. And you take care of the rest of those guys too.
Kim: I will. (gets on the bus)
Betty Lou: (waving as the bus pulls away) 'Bye! Thanks for visiting! Goodbye!

(later, on the bus)

Kim: So, did you guys have fun on Sesame Street this week?
Tosh: Yeah! It was great seeing Betty Lou again, and getting to go to school with her.
Mimzy: Her friends were really nice too.
Tosh: Oh, and Betty Lou read us a letter from her penpal. Tuktuki sends her love, by the way.
Gillis: And it was nice to visit with Bob and the other musicians there. Hoots even included me in a jam session at the Birdland.
Kim: Hey, that's great. How about you, Boober? Did you have a good time?
Boober: Yeah, I guess so. Alan and I swapped recipies, and he let me do some cleaning around the store.
Kim: Well...to each his own, I guess.

-Kim

[Katzi428]

(earlier)
Prairie:Mom and Dad...I'll see you again in a few days,OK?hugging them
Prairie's Mom:hugging PrairieOK darling. We love you.then hugging meGoodbye Kathy!Have a Happy Thanksgiving!And hug that sweet baby niece of yours for me.
I will hugging her back Thanks for letting me stay over the other night,Mrs. Dawn.
Prairie's Dad hugging me and then Prairie:Take care. Prairie,we'll see you soon.Kath...enjoy your Turkey Day!
Thanks Mr. Dawn!
going over to Rosita's parents where they're saying goodbye to Rosita
Thanks for having me stay over.
Rosita's Mom: Oh querida it was our pleasure! You take care,you hear?hugging me
Will do hugging her back
Rosita's Dad:It was good seeing you,Kathy...and he beckons me to come closer...Thank you for helping Rosita to not be so upset anymore about me being in a wheelchair.
You're welcome:)
he winks at me and squeezes my hand
Rosita:Adios Mama y Papa!
someone calls from the busHey...come on girls!
Geez...have patience,willya?:rolleyes:

[BEAR]

(On the bus back to Hensonville...)
Bert: I have this strange feeling we forgot something...
Cookie: No, me got me cookies.
Ernie: Oh, Bert, you worry too much.

(On the corner of Sesame Street...)
Snuffy: (waits at the bus stop to be taken back to the dorms) Hmm...I think this is where we're all supposed to wait. Guess I'm the first one here. (Chuckles) Do-hohoho! I'll just sit right here until everyone else shows up.

[Beakerfan]

Sweetums: *sitting in his over-stuffed chair, twiddling his thumbs*

Bean: *sitting on the floor, rocking back and forth, his hair a mess and his eyes huge as if he hasn't slept in weeks*

Elmo: *making fish faces at Dorothy*

Dorothy: *wearing Groucho Marx glasses* Bubbles......

Sweetums: C'mon guys..... everyone will be here soon! They'll help us find her.... *buries his face in his hands*

[The Count]

*Back on Sesame Street, the Snuffle-Up-a-Bus arrives to bring Snuffy home to meet up with Bryan and the rest of the gang.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
(Sleeps)

Bunsen:
(Performs complex mental math problems)

Beaker:
Mee mee?

Dr. Van Neuter:
What?

Claudia:
He said your zipper is open.
(Mumbles in her sleep)

Dr. Van Neuter:
..Er...thanks...

Beaker:
(Nods)

[Muppet Newsgirl]

(door creaks open)

Storyteller: Here we are, suite sweet suite. (chuckles)
Beige: What's sweet?
Storyteller: The suite is sweet.
Beige: Well of course a sweet is sweet, but what does that...
Erin: Let's go, you two, you're blocking the door. (nudges in with suitcase) Anyone feel like eating anything?
Nora: (yawns) Not really - I'm going to go take a nap for a bit. (trudges off to room)
Erin: Scooter, what about you?
Scooter: I'm not really hungry at the moment - Cookie Monster shared some of his cookies with me on the bus.
Beige: Yeah, and we ate up all our Doozer sticks.
Erin: Ah...well, truth be told, I'm not hungry, either. (looks at watch) I guess we'll all go do our own thing for a little while, and we can make something later on if anyone's hungry.

(Erin and Scooter go to their rooms to unpack, Storyteller goes to her hut to recline for a bit, and Beige goes looking for something in his room.)

[BeakerSqueedom]

Beaker:
(Rushes to search for Alex in the dorms, wearing an odd uniform)

Claudia:
It's a bird!

Bunsen:
It's a complex machine!

Dr. Van Neuter:
It's Superman!

Bunsen:
Correction, that's Super Beaker!

Dr. Van Neuter:
Oh, whatever...
(Walks back into Claudia's room)

Claudia:
WHEEE!

[Erine81981]

Well were back at home.

Grover: I am glad but i will miss my old bed and mommy.

We can always call her you know.

Grover: I know.

Herry: We all miss everything we have to leave behind.

Bruce: But we always know that our parnets love us and we can always go home when we want too.

Murray: I know i'll miss my parents but i know they love me and that Kyle enjoys having me.

*hugs Murray* Thanks, Murray. Starting next week it'll be our thanksgiving party.

Grover: Oh yea. I had almost forgot. My mommy told me she would come and visit.

Oh that will be just fine.

Herry: I know my family will be coming too.

That's good. Maybe we'll have all of our familes here. Well i'm going to listen to the MuppetCast right now.
Herry: Come on Grover, Murray and Bruce. Let's go play my game that my parents found yesterday.

Grover: Ok.

Bruce: Cool!

Murray: Be right there.

[The Count]

*Calling upstairs to Kyle. It's a great show this week, new microphone for Steve and a new song recorded by him too.
Mmm, and now I get to go to sleep in my comfy old bed in our comfy old dorm room.
Count and Uncle D are already snoozing, falling fast asleep after counting the touchdowns in the Pats/Bills game.

[BEAR]

Bryan: Hmm...this week is going to be such a nice little break. I wonder if Ed will need any help baking up some pies and goodies for the feast...
Cookie: (pops up) Did me hear you say "goooodies"?
Bryan: No, Cookie. I said "goodies" with 2 O's. Not "goooodies" with 4.
Cookie: Oh okay. Just checking. Bye bye.
Bryan: Bye.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
Bunnie, what are you doing?

Bunsen:
Nothing of importance, Claudia.
Quieting the thoughts running....
(Stirs his tea lazily, softly inhaling the delicate scent of cinnamon-apple...contemplating)

Claudia:
(Tilts her head to the side)
About?

Bunsen:
I'm not sure.
Oh, I hope I don't sound silly.

Claudia:
I get it.

Bunsen:
One of those days...

Claudia:
Same here.
(Curls up in her bed)

[redBoobergurl]

Beth: Boy, since we've been back from Sesame Street I've barely had time to do anything! This is a busy week, we've got Thanksgiving
Red: And then your birthday
Beth: That is true. So what do you all want to do for Thanksgiving? You're all welcome to come home with me
Red: I'm in
Mokey: Me too
Abby: I'm going to be in the parade and then home to my mommy and daddy's
Beth: I can't wait to see you in the parade Abby, I'm sure it will be great
Wanda: I'll go home with you too Beth
Beth: Sounds good, we'll come back on Friday

[The Count]

*Gets a blinking light on the phone messaging machine.

Hmmm, something here from Bryan. *Listens, dials, and answers his query.
Hi Bry... Not sure if there'll be a Thanksgiving dinner here at the dorms, most everybody will be feasting with their own families you know. Could bring some goodies from home and we could all contribute some dishes from those lavish lunches for the party on Sunday for Beth though.
At any rate,hope you have a good Thanksgiving week.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Storyteller: So, what's everyone doing over break?
Erin: The family and I will have the traditional feed, and then head to New York the day after.
Nora: We're expecting relatives in from New Hampshire.
Scooter: This year, we're celebrating at my aunt and uncle's place.
Beige: As you know, Storyteller, there is that big feast down at the Rock...
Storyteller: Yes, and I'm supposed to recite some poetry...
Beige: Don't recite the Ode to Garlic - it'll give us all acid reflux.
Scooter: Yeah, but it'll keep the vampires away. (pause) Except for the Count, that is - he's immune.
Erin: And let's see...oh, that's right, as soon as we return, there's another birthday to plan for, isn't that right, Nora?
Nora: Oh, yeah...I kinda forgot.
Beige: You what?
Nora: I'm sorry, I'm sorry - it's just that, well, between one thing and another...
Scooter: It's kind of been a rough month, we know.

[Erine81981]

Oh that Charlie Brown speical about thanksgiving always makes me laugh. *eyes open to see four monster walking out the door with suitcases* Where are ya'll going?

Grover: Remember?

Herry: We have a float to get to.

Murray: In New York.

Bruce: Yep.

Oh yea. I had almost forgot about that. I'll drive ya'll to HensonVille Airport. *walking out the door to see a familar grouch with a suitcase* You going too?

Oscar: I have to. It's either that or hear Maria or Luis. "Your such a grouch, Oscar."

But doesn't everyone say that?

Oscar: Yeah but i love to hear them tell me.

Well then. Hop a borad the Kyle transportation.

Oscar: Alright. But no happyness.

Grover: Oh grouchie.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Beige: (hearing the whir of the mixer) What's going on?
Nora: We're making cookies.
Beige: Oooh! (runs into kitchen) What kind?
Scooter: (rummaging in cupboard for something) Cranberry, orange and...wait, what else are we putting in?
Erin: (searching for eggs) Walnuts. Nora, if you would start measuring the dry ingredients, and Scooter, if you would start zesting a few oranges...
Storyteller: (checking contents of mixer) No one's going to be here on the big day, so we'll have a little pre-celebration treat, I suppose.
Beige: I'm hip to that.
Scooter: Yeah, you and Cookie Monster. (starts to zest two oranges)
Erin: (chuckle) Don't you know it. Nora, what's the temperature on the oven? (cracks eggs into mixer bowl)
Nora: We're almost at 325.

[The Count]

Well... Now that the latest installment of Numbervania's been posted.
*Goofy smile on the Count's face after reading it all.
Time to kick back and enjoy some Old School Volume 2!
Count: Wha?
UD: Quite easily surprised, isn't he?
Yes, it arrived yesterday... Come on, we can watch a couple of episodes today and then enjoy the Thanksgiving feast with our family tomorrow.

*Puts the disc in the DVD machine and presses play, calls for our Sprite sodas three and our bowls of caramelized nuts three as we all sit down on the comfy creepy couch.

[Katzi428]

Prairie sitting on my bed as I throw some clothes in a small suitcase:Bet you're looking forward to tomorrow,huh Kath?
Yeah...even though it'll be for only a couple of days,it'll be nice.:) I'll get to see my brother,sister in law,the baby,my favorite aunt and my stepuncle.
Prairie:Great!
The only thing is that we'll be having lasagna for Thanksgiving dinner instead of turkey and all the trimmings.
Prairie: But I thought you love lasagna!
Oh..I do...don't get me wrong! It's just that I'm used to turkey,stuffing,sweet potatoes..you know,all that stuff on Thanksgiving.
Prairie:I understand.Tell you what.I'll fix a special plate for you tomorrow.That way when you come back on Saturday,you can have some Thanksgiving goodies!
Prairie....that wouldn't be fair to your family if there's stuff left over and they want it.
Prairie:Kath...I'm serious. By Saturday,my family gets sick of leftover Thanksgiving stuff. If my mom was standing right here she'd BEG you to take the leftovers! And I'm sure Rosita will have leftover stuff too.
All right...you win!:D

[redBoobergurl]

Beth *hugs Abby* You have fun on the float tomorrow with the Sesame Street crew.
Abby: Thanks!
Red: I can't wait to see what the balloon they made to look like you will turn out!
Abby: Me too. Happy Thanksgiving! *leaves to go down where her mom is waiting in a cab going to the airport*
Wanda: Ok, so what time are we heading to your home Beth?
Beth: Let's try to be ready around 4:00. I have choir practice tonight and I still have pies to bake too.
Mokey: I'm ready anytime.
Red: I'm not, I still gotta pack! *starts running around frantically*
Beth: Never a dull moment around here. It's two days Red, you don't need to pack that much!

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
(Roughly tackles Beaker)
Colombia beat Argentina last night!

Beaker:
(Screeches as his face is plastered to her chest)

Claudia:
Oh gosh, this calls for a celebration!

Bunsen:
That soccer game had me dizzy...

Dr. Van Neuter:
Mmm...Thanksgiving...

Claudia:
EEE!
(Jumps around)

Beaker:
(Still screaming)

Claudia:
(Blinks)

Bunsen:
Aw, Beakie seems equally enthused!

Beaker:
(Trying to shake his head)

Claudia:
Of course he is!
(Huggles harder)

Beaker:
(Whimpers)

Bunsen:
That's enough, Claudia.
(Chuckles)

Beaker:
(Released, he stumbles about)

Claudia:
(Smiles warmly)
Thankful for my mommie...daddy....brother....
I am thankful for MC...
Alex, Leach, Erin, Kyle, ect.

Dr. Van Neuter:
Not this again...

Bunsen:
(Groans lightly)

[Erine81981]

Well since i'm here.....alllll-alone. I guess i'll just head over to my parents without anyone to share my trip with. *sighs* *sulks out the door*

[Skeeter Muppet]

Kim: Okay guys, how're we coming on packing?
Tosh: Mimzy and I are nearly done!
Mimzy: Yeah; I just need to find my extra sweater.
Kim: Check the laundry basket; I know Boober did a load after we got back from Sesame Street.
Gillis: I'm finished.
Boober: I finished packing yesterday.
Gillis (dryly) That figures.
Kim: Hey. If you can't be nice, at least try to be civil with each other for the car trip okay?

-Kim

[The Count]

Bye Kyle... Have a good time with your family.
UD: So the place will be as quiet as a mausoleum this weekend.
Count: Yes, no souls to count.
Aw, come on... You guys will be OK on your own. Do you have the tickets for your midnight flight out to NYC Count?
Count: Yes, they're tucked away in my coat pocket.
Good. We'll have some food from my family's feast warm and waiting for when you return.
UD: And we can continue feasting on Old School as well.

On a personal note, would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend.
And in case we don't celebrate it together, happy birthdays to Nora and Beth.

[Katzi428]

Prairie:My dad just pulled up outside.Ready to go, Rosita?
Rosita:All set!See you in a couple of days,Kath.
Have a fantastic Thanksgiving girls!:)
Rosita:Thank you,Kathy..you too!
Prairie:Give the baby butterfly kisses from me!
(OOC:Happy Thanksgiving from me to everyone that celebrates it.;) )

[Erine81981]

OOC: Happy Thanksgiving to everyone here at the dorm. Everyone have a safe trip home or whatever it is your going.

[Beakerfan]

Sweetums: *carries Alex into the dorms*

Bean: *jumps up* Thank goodness! Where was she?

Alex: *drifting in and out of conciousness* Mhamblenembb.....

Sweetums: I don't really know... she just sort of appeared over by the swings. Then passed out.

Bean: *starting to cry* She always did love those swings.... sniff.....

Alex: Mhh... uhhh...... *her hand reaches out towards Sweetums' face, then falls limp*

Bean: *really starting to cry* I remember the way she used to laugh, the cute little way she would carry me around.... I'll even miss the way she would turn into a werewolf sometimes..... it's almost the full moon, you know.... sniff.... sniff....

Elmo: *hands Bean a tissue and tries to comfort him*

Sweetums: *rolls his eyes and puts Alex on her bed* Bean, why don't you go get the turkey?

Bean: sniff.... okay....

Elmo: Elmo will go with you Mister Bunny! Elmo would like to help you carry it! *leaves with Bean*

Sweetums: *places a cool cloth on Alex's forehead and takes her shoes off* What happened to you...... I should get a doctor! CLAUDIAAAAAAAAAAA! *runs off to try and find the scientists*

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *stretches out in recliner* Ahh, Thanksgiving. A time of relaxation...
Link: And food.
Ryan: Oh yeah. And food.
Ryan and Link: *happy sigh*
Sam: Uch, this display of utter laziness is possitively deplorable! Do you think that our great nation was founded based on the principles of laziness! Come now! Hop to it! We must prepare a fabulous feast for those poor souls stuck here at the Dorms over the holiday!
Clifford: *looks up from newspaper* That would be us.
Gonzo: Yeah, and Alex and Claudia.
Sam: *gasp* I am shocked. Do you not think that even such mentally insane souls such as theres and yours deserve to have a happy holiday?
Ryan: You know guys, Sam does have a point.
Gonzo: What? ! Ryan, you're nuts! Trust me, I know!
Ryan: Well think about it, guys. Without us no one's gonna have a Thanksgiving meal.
Clifford: Ryguy, try and remember the last time we tried to cook.
Ryan: Well that was with Bert and Ernie cooking.
Camilla: Brawk bawk.
Ryan: Okay, so I was there too.
Camilla: Baw...?
Ryan: Alright, so I did do most of the cooking.
Clifford: If you could even call it that.
Ryan: *grumbles* ...Pizza again then?
Clifford: Sounds good to me dude!
Camilla: *nods* Brawk bawk!
Gonzo: If it's not broke, don't fix it! Haha!
Link: I love pizza!
Sam: ...But... the others... and the principles of American society...
Ryan: No one said we couldn't order it for them too.
Gonzo: How do you order pizza for principles?
Clifford: Send it to the school. Heh heh.
Ryan: Oh good grief.
Sam: *mutters* Fine. Pizza it is...

[Katzi428]

calling Ryan & telling him Hey...at least The Swedish Chef isn't cooking Thanksgiving dinner!;) Have a good one,guys!

[tvlistingman]

PETER: HAPPY Thanksgiving everybody

Zoe: Happy Thanksgiving Peter

BABY BEAR: Happy Turkey Day

LITTLE BIRD: It's fun day

MA AND PA BEAR: Son!

BABY BEAR: How's it going, Guys, Curly Bear!

MA AND PA BEAR: It's doing welll

Peter: So We're going to have a good thanksgiving!

Zoe: Right on and I saw the Abby Caddaby balloon at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Little Bird: She was awesome!

[BEAR]

Bryan: What a nice parade this year. Great to see so many Sesame Street friends together. (flips off TV.)

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *Plugs in MP3 player and turns on Muppet/SS Christmas music* Ah, the holidays... Well, you guys ready to decorate the room?
Link: I would... if I could... but I ate way too much pizza yesterday. I'm soooo full.
Ryan: *rolls eyes* C'mon Link, we need your... umm... brute strength to help decorate.
Link: *thinks* Well when you put it that way.
Gonzo: Ryan, where should I hang my exploding-sock garlin?
Ryan: Right next to Judy. Wocka! Wocka!
Gonzo: I don't get it.
Link: Me either.
Ryan: *shakes head* You can hang it over the the door, Gonzo. Hey Cliff, did you find the ornaments yet?
Clifford: *dragging box* Mmph, yeah, I did. They're sure heavy enough alright.
Ryan: Heh, well, we do love to celebrate.
Sam: And celebrate we shall! Where can I hang my decorative American flag?
Ryan: How about right next to your regular American flag?
Sam: What a splendid idea. I always knew you were a patriot at heart, Ryan.
Camilla: Brawk bawk baw.
Ryan: Heh, good point Camilla.
Sam: What? What did she say?
Ryan: She was just wondering if you'd still think I was patriotic when you heard the music that was playing...
Sam: *listens* Is that...?
Ryan: Yup.
Sam: How degrading to this lovely holiday of Christmas! Uch, dispicible!
Ryan: C'mon Sam, you even have a few lines on some of these songs.
Sam: ...That will be fine then.
Clifford: Anymore pizza left?
Ryan: *rolls eyes*

[The Count]

Well... All I know is that my roomies will have fun putting up all the cute Christmas batties and will be glad to help out with anyone else's decorating. As for me, got some class stuff to take care of these next couple of weeks. But after then, I'll be overseeing the ginormous Christmas tree being set up in the center of town, along with adding all the ornaments. Oh, it'll be a grand surprise to be sure, and I know my main master mathematician will love it too.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
(Posts up her newest pic in the Thanksgiving Thread)
There.

Bunsen:
(Comes in the room looking like a stuffed ball of plush)

Beaker:
Mee...me..meee...
(Groans)

Dr. Van Neuter:
(Smiles goofily as he smells of perfume)

Claudia:
Nice lipstick, Doc.

Dr. Van Neuter:
(Blushes faintly)
Oh, sorry, it's just...we...I...

Claudia:
I don't want to know.
Welcome back, boys.
Still stuffed from yesterday?

Bunsen:
You are correct.

Beaker:
(Flies out the window with the force of Sweetum's voice pounding through the wall)

Claudia:
BEAKKKKKKKKKEEERRR!

Bunsen:
Why does this always happen to you, Beakie?

Beaker:
(SPLAT)

---

Beaker:
(Limps into Alex's room)
Mee mee meee....

Claudia:
(Stomps on his foot)

Beaker:
MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Bunsen:
Tony is a kind man.
I think he'll take care of her...
isn't that enough for you, Beakie?

Beaker:
Tonymmeee...
(Takes Claudia and pretends to slit her throat)

Bunsen:
You silly boy...
(Chuckles)

Claudia:
Ok, Beaker, no more cookies for youuuu..

Beaker:
(Spreads out his plans for Tony's death)

Dr. Van Neuter:
Ignore the pink thing.
What's going on here?

Claudia:
Alex!
(Sits on her bed and lightly pats her face)
WAKKKIEEE WAAAKKIIIEEE!

Bunsen:
Cut it out, Claudia.

Claudia:
Yes, Bunnie.
Erm....

Dr. Van Neuter:
Sweetums, where did you find her?
I think that'd be a place to start...

Beaker:
Meep.

(Alex, get on Yahoo! Your boyfriend keeps bothering me on how much he misses you! LOL!
;) I miss my baby, too! GET ON!)

[Erine81981]

*sluks back to the my room* *waves to everyone he passes but not to happliy* This is going to be a long weekend without my..*opens the door*

Monsters: Kyle!

What?

Herry: We're back!

*happy* I can see that! What are ya'll doing back so early?

Grover: We wanted to come back.

I thought ya'll would go home to ya'lls homes for the weekend.

Murray: Noooo. We had to come back and be with our friends.

Bruce: And you too.

*leans out the door* Oscar?

Oscar: *spreading dirt on to his "Scram" mat* What do you want?

I wasn't expecting to see you here either.

Oscar: Well it isn't the same at Sesame Street when i can't play tricks on others as well as the ones on the street.

Oh i love you too!

Oscar: *groans and goes back to putting up his grocuhie dirty christmas tree*

Well guys. Then it's time to start getting our thanksgiving decs. down and getting our christmas up.

Grover: I will go get our little cute tree. *runs off*

Herry: I'll get the decorates and the lights. *runs off after Grover*

Murray: I'll help with the thanksgiving ones.

Bruce: Me too.

Good. *truns on the Muppet Dorms Central radio with Christmas music starts playing*

[Katzi428]

Yoo-hoo!I'm back!
Prairie:Hi Back..I'm Prairie Dawn! And this is my friend Rosita!
Rosita:Mucho gusto,Back!;)
the girls giggle as we hug
So..how was everyone's Thanksgiving?
Prairie:Ooohh..mine was great!There are some leftover surprises for you in the kitchen.
Oh Prairie..I hope your mom said yes about bringing them back here.
Prairie:She did...I promise..crossing her heart
OK...if you insist. Rosita..how was your Thanksgiving?
Rosita:It was good thanks.There was some turkey and cranberry salad left over. Plus coconut custard pie.So Mami packed it up for me to share with you two.
Sounds good!I wish I had brought back some leftover stuff from my brother's.There was lasagna and a couple of pieces of a peanut butter cake that my aunt made.But my brother and sister in law kept them.
Rosita:So how's the baby?
Getting big!She has so much hair now!:)
Prairie:Got any pictures?
Nope...not yet. Maybe in a couple of days when my sister in law is on her regular computer.
Prairie:All right. I'll bring out the goodies.
she goes into the kitchen and comes back a couple of minutes laterFrom my mom,Kath.hands me a plate
DEVILLED EGGS!Delish!
Prairie:Read the note.
Dear Kathy,
Hope you had an "egg" citing Thanksgiving!
See you soon!
Love,
Mr. & Mrs. Dawn
Awww...
the three of us sit around eating some leftovers & giving little pieces of turkey to Gaffer.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Storyteller: (unpacking) So, how was the family back in the Cave, Beige?
Beige: (checking on his collection of dust rags) They behaved themselves well enough.
Storyteller: (shivers) It's cold in here - did someone turn the heat off while we were gone?
Beige: I think Erin did before we left. To save energy and stuff. (pause) Where is everyone else, anyway?
Storyteller: I think they'll be along eventually - Erin was in New York on Friday, and Nora had to help see off her relatives, and Scooter had something to take care of...

(door creaks open)

Nora: Storyteller? Beige? (lugs in suitcase)
Storyteller: Hello, Nora, dear, how was your holiday?
Nora: Just fine - okay, so my younger siblings rigged up a squib in the mashed potatoes, but apart from that it was okay.
Beige: Where are the others?
Nora: Scooter just called - he's catching a ride with Erin, and they'll be over later. (goes to room to unpack)

[Erine81981]

That looks awsome guys. We did a wonderful job in decorating.

Grover: And our tree looks really cute and adorable.

Murray: Like you Grover.

Grover: Awwww.....you making me blush. *laughs*

Herry: *calling Ed* Hello Ed. Yes. I was asking becuase if you need some help i can go get a tree if you need me too.

I can help too.

Murry: I can too.

Grover: I can carry the star.

Bruce: *walking in with stocking hats for everyone* Here. I just our mail and saw that my mom made us all hats for the winter.

That is so nice of her. We'll have to call her later and thank her.

Herry: *still on the phone* Yes. Everyone said they would help out if you need us too. Ok. Talk to you later. Bye. *hangs up phone* He said he would call back later.

Ok. Look at what Bruce's mom made us.

Herry: Oh boy. I've been needing a new one. Mine is kind of worn out.

*we all agree*

Well i'm going to start getting ready for dinner tonight. Now what sounds good. *phone rings* Hey mom! Doin fine. Everyone here is fine. Yes. We have our heater on. It's snowing there! Wow! It's proubley beautiful there. Uh huh. Yep. Ok. Well give my love to everyone there. Ok. Talk to you later. Love you too. Bye. *hangs up* It's snowing there.

Grover: Oooo snow!

Bruce: I wished we had some snow here to play in.

Murray: Snowmen and snowballs fights.

Yep. Fun stuff happens during these times of the years.

[The Count]

Thanks Herry... But the tree for the center of town is too large for any one Muppet to handle. The team put it up today and the decorations will be handled with care by yours truly with the assistance of some fanged flyers. You might want to sit down and listen to the Muppetcast though, already sent my contest entry.

*Drops off a few solid squares of seven-layer bars at Room #26, 29, 3, and 7.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

(a motor scooter pulls into one of several curbside parking spaces for the dorms, and two people - one human and one Muppet - dismount and head inside with overnight bags)

Scooter: Traffic was awful tonight, wasn't it?
Erin: (groans) Understatement of the century, Scooter. And if some of those drivers aren't crazy, they're at least giving it a good shot.
Scooter: I know - I mean, is it really physically possible to eat fettucine Alfredo, talk on a cell phone, do a crossword puzzle and read War and Peace while changing lanes?
Erin: For that one guy in that red sedan, it apparently is. (stops at door) What's this? (spots package on doormat to room 7)
Scooter: It's from Ed and the Count and Uncle Deadly. (opens it) Oh, wow, seven-layer bars! (eagerly chomps into one)
Erin: (calls down the hallway) Thanks, guys! (opening the door) Anyone home?
Storyteller: There you are! We've been waiting an hour or so...well, come in, dinner's ready.
Beige: How was traffic?
E & Sc: Awful.
Nora: (shudders) My grandparents just called - some woman nearly ran them off the road. They say she was putting on makeup, text-messaging, making a macrame shawl and doing ab crunches while driving.
Scooter: Ed and the others sent over seven-layer bars.
Beige: Oh, boy!
Storyteller: Not now, Beige, you'll spoil your appetite. There's a big pot of soup, and there's hot bread. (waits until others head into kitchen, and sneaks a bar from the package)

[redBoobergurl]

Beth: Hey guys, I'm back from the weekend. Hello? Anyone here? Hmm, that's strange, Mokey, Red and Wanda all left early to come back here, I wonder where they are. I would think Abby would be back too.
*Suddenly all roomies jump out from the closet*
Roomies: SURPRISE!
Red: Happy birthday!
Abby: We have cake!
Wanda: And presents
Mokey: And a whole lot of love for our favorite roomie
Beth: Aww, thanks you guys, I'm glad I got back here in time for this!

[Erine81981]

Herry: *on the phone with Ed* No! Not that tree. I mean the one for the dorms. Like in the lobby. I thought we had one last year. Did we?

*reading a book* I always thought we did. Unless we didn't have enough money back then.

Grover: I am just glad...*remembers* Beth?

What Grover?

Grover: Today is her birthday.

Oh no! I had totally forgot all about that. Tomorrow i'll swing by the store and get her something.

Grover: Ok. *goes back to looking at baby animals book*

[The Count]

Oh... That tree. Sure, we can bring it in on the weekend and decorate accordingly. There'll be a raffle to see who gets to place the star on the tippy-top, that seems fairest to me.

*Checks scores. Yeah, Patriots still undefeated. Gotta watch tomorrow to see if the Dolphins join 'em as unvictorious.
Sweet dreams everybody.

UD, VO: MC Dorms have been brought to you by the letter X and by the number 3. Rest in peace, after all, it's only...

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
Bunnie, I don't like being in a box.
I think I'm gonna turn clusterphobic.

Bunsen:
Nonsense!
This will work, I promise!

Claudia:
I have the strangest idea this box isn't really an invention.
I'm starting to think you want to ship me off to some dumpster.

Bunsen:
Silly, Claudia!
Why would I do such a thing?
Truly, do you see me as a bad man?

Claudia:
No...I still don't understand why you turned me back into a rabbit.
(Paws the box)
I don't like this.

Beaker:
(Quietly passes Bunsen a red ribbon)

Dr. Van Neuter:
Stop whinning!

Claudia:
What's the purpose of this anyway?

Bunsen:
(Tapes the ribbon to the top of the box)
Erm...

Dr. Van Neuter:
(Gets an idea)
It's a surprise!

Claudia:
Oh really?

Beaker:
(Tapes the card on the box)
Meee meee!

Bunsen:
Excellent!
Away with her, Beakie!

Beaker:
(Shakes the box)

Claudia:
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Bunsen:
(Lightly smacks Beaker on the arm)
Never shake a gift.

Claudia:
SHAKE WHAT?

Bunsen:
Oh...Oh, dear.
(Covers his face in embarrassment)
I think I'll just...

Dr. Van Neuter:
Nothing!
The jig is up!
We've been discovered!
(Throws her out of the room)

---

Claudia:
You guys are going to pay...
(The box hops around the hallway)

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Scooter: (sticks head out the door, spots gift-wrapped Claudia) Hey, did you guys see that gift box hopping down the stairs just now?
Erin: Must be another present for Beth or something.
Beige: Oh, right...so what are we sending up for her?
Storyteller: Well, there's that bright-red Toe-Tickler silk poncho from me...the red and gold vase from Erin...Nora said she'd send over a few books of poetry, and Scooter, you found her that disc of jazz music...
Beige: Okay, then for me, one volume of fifty more ghost stories from Fraggle Cave. Can't be beat.
Storyteller: (frowning) If you say so. (pauses) Now, as for the other birthday to be celebrated...Nora won't be coming back for a few hours, will she?
Erin: I called Mrs. Farley and told her to keep the birthday girl busy for a little while.
Scooter: How's the cake coming?
Erin: It's got a few minutes left in the oven, so we can get going on the raspberry mousse. (pause) Okay, has everyone got their presents in a secure spot?
Storyteller: Most certainly. I got her a brush and comb set made out of Nirvana tree wood...what about you three?
Scooter: Beige and I got her a rock fountain for her desk.
Erin: I got her an anthology of ghost stories set in London. It's hiding under my bed.
Storyteller: Better move it someplace else, or you'll never find it again.
Erin: Come on, Storyteller, my room's not that cluttered. (timer beeps) Okay, cake's ready.

[redBoobergurl]

Beth: Aww, what nice gifts from Erin and her roomies, I'll have to send them some of my fresh baked cookies
Wanda: Also don't forget Nora has a birthday today
Beth: Ah yes. Well let's see here, what do we want to give her?
Wanda: We should consult Mokey, they have alot in common
Beth: Good idea, I hope she returns from class soon!

[The Count]

*Notices hopping mad giftbox. Huh, guess she hopped an elevator ride and got downstairs. Oh well, back up the rabbit hole she goes.
*Bats clutch the parcel and lift it back to the second/main floor of the dorms.

Now then... On to the shopping list.
*At the door to Room #3 there appears a tea cup set with a container of green mist tea to get Beth inspired to write fics again, a five-point star thanking her for the five Rowlf's Stories, and a big plush of Rowlf to be her worktime watchdog.

*Continuing down the hall to Room #7, a set of jingling silver bells are placed, next to the commemorative Letter B from 221 B Street album, and a gift certificate for a spree at Mystery Wystery Lane.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Bunsen:
Hmm, I think this would make a nice gift for Beth.
Wouldn't you agree?

Dr. Van Neuter:
Oh yeah, a pet-eating flower is PERFECT for the Beth-day gal.

Giant flower:
I love you, Bethy.
My amour!
My love!
My sun!

Dr. Van Neuter:
This is your lucky day--you freak of nature!
(Pats it)
You'll be able to sing songs for her all night and day!

Giant Flower:
(Gobbles Phil up--nearly)

Dr. Van Neuter:
MMFFFRRRRRR!

Bunsen:
Whatever shall I do?

Beaker:
Meep meep meep.
Translation: Don't look at me, idiot.

Bunsen:
(Frowns)

---
Claudia:
(Pokes her head out of the box and roars)
RAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWR!
(Hops to her room)

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Scooter: What, behind the rabbit?
Beige: It is the rabbit!
Storyteller: Get inside, you two, I hear Nora coming.
Beige: I warned them, but oh, no, oh, it's just a harmless little bunny...
Scooter: We'll not risk another frontal assault. That rabbit's dyna...
Storyteller: Don't say it, Crazy Harry might be listening.

Nora: Oh, thanks, Beth...mmm, cookies! (walks to room, munching on one)

Scooter: Didn't you have a meeting tonight?
Erin: (seated at computer) I did, the council was trying to pass a new constitution again. (pause) It failed.
Beige: So now what?
Erin: (tapping a few keys) I'm thinking of doing a news analysis, and...(Nora enters) hold that thought.
All: Happy birthday to you...the dorms are a zoo...you look like a Muppet...happy birthday to you...
Nora: Aw, you guys...Beth loves her gifts. She sent over some cookies as a thank-you.
Scooter: Ed and the guys sent over some gifts - you've got a Letter B single, a gift certificate for Mystery Wystery Lane, and a set of bells.
Erin: And then there's the stuff from us - come on, dinner's up, and we've got chocolate cake with raspberry mousse filling for dessert.

(gang heads into kitchen)

[BeakerSqueedom]

Bunsen:
Beth, dear.
We've a gift for you!
(Says in a sing-song voice)

Giant Flower:
(Sings "Baby, be mine" by Michael Jackson)

Dr. Van Neuter:
(Covered in slobber)
Yeah...

Beaker:
(Has a small necklace in his hand for Beth)

[I][They leave the flower and the necklace near her door]

---

Bunsen:
Oh, how wonderful it is, to not have to face that hideous woman.

Claudia:
YOU SURE 'BOUT THAT?

[They all scream]

[The Count]

Heh... Those lines by Scooter and Beige were dialogue from the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail. It's from the part of the movie towards the two-thirds mark where King Arthur and the knights must confront a dread horror... A man-eating bunny rabbit. And to be rid of such a monster, they summon the priests of the Church of Holy Armaments to read from the scriptures of the Sancted Holy Hand Grenade. If you get the chance, rent it and see it, along with the more traditional Monty Python Christmas movie, Life of Brian.

*Whistling "Bright Side of Life".
UD: Ah, the man-eating rabbit schtick again. Well, at least this man-eating woman rabbit can devour that plant if it gets too unruly.

[BEAR]

Ernie: Yoo-hoo! We're back!
Bryan: Hey, guys! Welcome back! Did you have a fun Thanksgiving?
Big Bird: We were in a parade! Did you see us?
Bryan: Every year! You all did great.
Big Bird: I love parades!
Snuffy: I didn't ride in the parade, my my little sister Alice did. I'm too big.
Bryan: I don't think you can ever be too old to be in a parade.
Snuffy: No, I mean I'm too big. I couldn't fit on the float.
Bryan: Oh!
Snuffy: But that's okay. I had fun watching. Little Alice is so cute.
Big Bird: I missed you in the parade, Snuff, but maybe next year they'll have a big Snuffleupagus balloon floating in the air.
Snuffy: That would be cool!
Bert: My day was nice and relaxing until the football game started.
Bryan: But, Bert, football is a big part of the Thanksgiving season.
Bert: On TV, not the living room! Ernie brought a whole team of monsters home to play.
Ernie: It was fun! Khekhekhe!
Bert: (sarcastic) Yeah...real fun.
Ernie: But atleast we were together, buddy.
Bert: Yeah, that's true. Eh-eh-eh! And my brother Bart did pay a visit.
Bryan: How about you, Cookie Monster. You have fun?
Cookie: Did me have fun? Me got to eat all day. It me favorite holiday next to Halloween.
Bryan: Ed left some yummy treats at the door. I think they're Seven-layer bars.
Cookie: Oooh! (gobbles one up) 7 delicious number! Ha ha ha!
Bryan: Good to have you all back because now's the time to get ready for my favorite holiday...Christmas! We've also got to get Beth's belated birthday present.

[redBoobergurl]

*Mokey brings a book of Emily Dickenson's greatest works to Nora*
Mokey: From one poet to another, I thought you might enjoy the works of one of the greats. Happy birthday!
*Back up in room 3*
Beth: Wanda, this is MY plush Rowlf, want to be clear on that, Ed gave it to me
Wanda: I just wanted to cuddle with it for a minute
Beth: Oh I'm just teasing you
Red: I personally like the five point star
Abby: It's so pretty
Beth: Yes it is and the tea looks wonderful too. Hopefully I'll be able to write again
Wanda: Yes, sooner rather than later!
Beth: I'm going to bring some cookies down to Ed's room as thank you. I'll bring some to Claudia too. I love this necklace, I'm not sure about that flower though
*the Giant Flower now sits next to Lanford licking it's lips and eyeing Lanford longingly*
Red: Why don't we let Mokey handle the flower
Beth: Sounds good for now

OOC: Ed, do you know how much I would love a REAL giant plush Rowlf? I keep checking Ebay, hopefully I'll find one someday!

[Erine81981]

*getting done in the kitchen* There. Now to deliver these to Beth for her birthday.

Delivery Grouch: *ring the door bell*

Wonder who that could be? *open the door* Hel.....

Delivery Grouch: I am here to make a delivery for you.

Well, thanks but aren't you a grouch?

Delivery Grouch: Yes but i don't mind.

Did Oscar put you up to this?

Delivery Grouch: No. Now give me that box!

Now hold on there. I don't just give boxes to strangers especially grouches.

Delivery Grouch: I am just not a grouch. I'm a delivery grouch.

I am not giving you this box of cookies. So get lost!

Delivery Grouch: Hold up. That's my line.

Then "SCRAM!"

Delivery Grouch: Well i've never. *squirts some oil on my shirt* Heh heh heh heh heh he he he....*runs off*

Hey! This is my new shirt. Oh I HATE YOU GROUCHES! *shakes my fist at him* Now i have to change into a new shirt. *goes back in to change*

[The Count]

Well... Almost December, still got a week left of classes. Maybe things will get better for the Christmas break... *Receives the cookies from Wanda and thanks her.

*OOC: Hope you find one Beth, there are Kermits and Animals and Fozzies there, I keep checking for the figures I'm missing and count/visualize the ones up for auction from time to time. Haven't gone on a buying binge to fill up those gaps, coulda what with a seller who had a good amount of the ones I need. Oh wel, next time, I can wait.

Night all.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

(last night)

Nora: (receiving book) Oh, wow...thanks, Mokey! (curls up in a chair and starts to read)

(next morning)

Storyteller: All right, everyone, time to get moving!
Beige: I've got another meeting with the Cave's Oldest Fraggle, which I'm not looking forward to.
Scooter: I think my uncle's stopping by the theater or something.
Erin: As for me, the usual. Classes and articles.
Nora: And Mrs. Farley's got me setting up for some big author chat tomorrow.

(occupants go their respective ways sometime later)

[BeakerSqueedom]

Bunsen:
Claudia, don't you touch that!

Claudia:
Why? It's just money...

Beaker:
Mee mee meeep!

Bunsen:
You are correct, sir!
Money carries enough bacteria to send you on a one-way ticket to the hospital!

Claudia:
Only if you were to eat it...
(Tries to get her money)

Dr. Van Neuter:
No touchy!
(Slaps her hand)

Claudia:
EEEE!
It's just money, guys!

Bunsen:
You may think so at first, dearie!
But not to worry, here's a little something for you
germaphobes...
(Retreats to his lab)

Dr. Van Neuter:
Oh, oh, I love your nails.
French tips are...awesome.

Claudia:
Yes...very flirty!
(Giggles airheadishly)

Bunsen:
Presenting, the Currency Sanitizer!
Bacteria, viruses, and more are spread by the handling of bills. This is a simple machine that uses heat or a sort of disinfecting agent...could make those bills safe to handle.
(Looks positively bubbly)

Claudia:
No, don't put my money into that thing!
I'm fine with having germs crawl over me...
they're everywhere! What difference would it make?
Oh, now I feel like taking a second shower...

Bunsen:
Exactly!
I have a machine just for that, as well.
It may require that...

Claudia:
(Lightly smacks him and rushes to the restroom)

Bunsen:
I always forget.
Claudia hates it when people tamper with her money.
So greedy...

Dr. Van Neuter:
She's not greedy.
Just doesn't trust people with her green.

Bunsen:
Ah, I understand.

---

Claudia:
(Claudia taps the wall four times)
My precious...
(A safe appears)
BWAHAHAHAHA!
YEEEHAHAHAHAAH!

---

Beaker:
Mee mee mee?

Bunsen:
Odd...

Dr. Van Neuter:
That sounded scary!

Bunsen:
Agreed.
Mmm...anyone want some cornchips?

Beaker:
MEEP!

Dr. Van Neuter:
Wait for me!

Claudia:
(Hides her safe and rushes out to join them)

[Skeeter Muppet]

Kim: Okay, that's the last box of Christmas decorations. I've got to leave for work in 45 minutes, so do you think you can manage most of this without me?
Gillis: Sure, don't worry about it. This room will be a sparkling representation of the holidays when you get back. Ooh, I should write that one down... (hunts for paper and pen)
Boober: (gently unwrapping the ceramic Nativity set) I'll make sure everything goes smoothly and nothing gets broken.
Kim: Fine; just don't go overboard in the supervisor department.
Tosh: (pulling out garland) So when are we going to put the tree up?
Kim: Actually, I've been meaning to talk to you guys about that. How would you feel if we went out and got a real tree this year, instead of putting up the artificial one?
Boober: You mean something we'd have to water every day, and risk getting needles all over the carpet?
Kim: That's why they invented a little thing called the "vacuum cleaner", Boober. So what do you guys think?
Gillis: I think it sounds like a wonderful idea!
Tosh: Will it be like when you and your family went and got the tree for your house?
Kim: Pretty much, except ours will have to be smaller.
Tosh: Yay!
Mimzy: I think it sounds like a fun idea.
Boober: I don't know...it might be a fire hazard.
Kim: We'll take precautions, Boober. Watering the tree daily to keep it moist and making sure the lights are off when we're not around.
Boober: Okay, I guess.
Kim: All righty. We'll go and get it this weekend, after I get off work. Then we can go out for dinner afterwards.

-Kim

[BEAR]

Big Bird: (Drops off a box for Nora with a note that says, "These are some of my favorite Mother Goose books. I know you like stories so it's the best I could think of. Happy birthday! Love, Big Bird.")

Bert and Ernie: (Give Nora a reading light to clip to her books for night reading)

Bryan and Cookie: (leave Nora some raspberry tarts. Bryan actually made them and didn't tell Cookie about them, but he says they are from both)

(Along with Nora's gifts is a big pink balloon that says "Happy birthday, from Snuffy")

(For Beth, a box of gingerbread fraggle cookies and the Classic American songbook featuring jazz standards from the 1940's, with a card signed by the whole gang in room 29)

[BeakerSqueedom]

[Claudia, Beaker, and Phil sit with crossed legs in their little wooden chairs. All reading of the book titled "Curing Debt" (by Kevin T.), with skeptical looks visible on their expressions. Claudia sighs drowsily, twirling a strand of dark hair around her finger.]

Claudia:
I knew credit cards were evil.

Beaker:
Mee mee!
(Nods in agreement)

Dr. Van Neuter:
You got it, sister.
The things they hide from us these days.

Bunsen:
(Skips into the room)
My dear friends...
I think I've yet to show you my next greatest invention.
It is perfect for the holidays!

Now, if you'd kindly look my way...

(Notices the trio reading their little books)

Hello?

Claudia:
(Gets out of her chair, taking Bunsen into her arms and sitting back down quietly)
Read this.
It's reaalll good!

Bunsen:
Why are you reading this?
You're too young to be dealing in financial matters, dear.

Claudia:
I am preparing myself.
So I don't make silly mistakes with money.
Besides, I'm going to move out...gonna make a living!
This is a credit card crazy world, Bunnie.
CAN YOU SURVIVE IT?
ARE YOU GAME?

Dr. Van Neuter:
(Pats her lightly on the back)
Calm down, girlfriend.

Claudia:
(Reddens)
Sorry. Sorry.

Bunsen:
Ooo, comfy.
(Snuggles)

[The Count]

Count, singing: Gonna be 9 to 5. Workin' for a living.
UD: Gonna be 9 to 5, takin' what they're giving.

*Tears of joy, smiling as I listen to some songs of the season I love on MC Radio.

[Beakerfan]

Sweetums: *sitting by Alex's bed, dozing*

Bean: *wearing an apron, dusting*

Elmo: *wearing an apron, vacuuming*

Alex: *still in a fitful sleep and mumbling*

Sweetums: *jerks awake* ITS OK! IM AWAKE! *gets up gets a cool cloth to set on Alex's forehead*

Elmo: *chokes on the dust Bean is spreading*

Bean: *getting sucked up by the vacuum*

Sweetums: *ignoring the two in peril, bends over Alex, checking to see if she is doing any better*

Alex: *eyes burst open* SURPRISE!

Sweetums: *startled, falls backward on top of Elmo*

Alex: *cackles uncontrollably* I had you good! Ahahahaa! *jumps out of bed*

Sweetums: *helping Elmo up* I take it you're feeling better?

Alex: *pulling Bean out of the vacuum* I sure am!

Vacuum: *still sucking up Bean*

Alex: *tugging at Bean*

Vacuum: *pulling Bean in*

Alex: Huff....puff... *pulls Bean*

Vacuum: Whiiiiirrrrrrr..... *Pulls Bean*

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
YYYEEEEHAHAHAHA!
(Standing by her bed, wearing a labcoat, she cakles madly)
She's alive!

Busnen:
You give mad scientists a bad name.
Come now...do it like a professional!
(Looks modest for a few seconds)

Beaker and Phil:
(Looking at him curiously)

Claudia:
(Raises an eyebrow)

Bunsen:
Ohohoho!

Claudia:
Is that all you got?

Bunsen:
Oh, so sorry.
That was my happy laugh.

HEEHAHAHAHA!

[They all cringe]

Dr. Van Neuter:
Don't you do that again!

Claudia:
ANYWAY!
ALEX LIVES!
(Gets on her bed and tackles her into a huge hug)
I MISSEDD YOU!
WE MUST MAKE CHAOS TOGETHER!

Beaker:
(Hands Alex a flower, and his number attached to it)

OOC: Hyper...HYPER...HYYPPEERR!

[Beakerfan]

Alex: *still trying to pull Bean out of the vacuum while happily holding her flower* Hey guys! Great to see ya'll!

Vacuum: WHIIIIIIIIRRRRRRRRRR.........

Alex: *contiues to tug* Don't worry Bean! I ain't quittin you!

Sweetums: *shakes his head and unplugs the vacuum*

Bean: * comes flying out of the vacuum with a FWOP! and lands in Phil's arms*

[anytimepally]

Johnny: (as Sal wakes him up) Wha! .. What? .. I didn't do it!.. He was dead when I got there!
Randall: Wake up Johnny, we're going for Tacos.
Don: Who was dead when you got there?
Johnny: Nobody.. nightmares, you know...
Sal: Yeah, and anyway, it's Taco Time!

(begin background music)

The Two-Headed Monster: Erdyy manna wannna beah taco taco man
to have the kinna chompy alway in sacan
eatinging ein da morn go TACO!
wurquin in helfen spada monkeys grow
you better beleafin' hesa Taco man
rezzy ta chomp wiff, everheava can

Everyone: (as we CONGA out the door)
Hey! Hey! Hey, hey, hey!
TACO, TACO man (TACO man)
I've got to be, a TACO man
TACO, TACO man
I've got to be a TACO! Ow....

[BeakerSqueedom]

Dr. Van Neuter:
Wow, talk about being lucky.
*Puts him down*

Oh wait...do I hear....?

Claudia:
CONGA!

Bunsen:
Don't get her started...

Claudia:
Happy birthday, Randall!
La da dee dee da da!

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Nora: I really need to send a thank-you note to Bryan, Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, Cookie Monster and Snuffy, for the gifts they sent over. (adjusts clip-on light on book)
Beige: (poking head in) Got any of those raspberry tarts left?
Nora: Just one, but you're welcome to it.
(loud crunch from the common room)
Storyteller: (emerging from hut) What on earth was that? Did something break in the kitchen?
Scooter: (looking at shelves) Doesn't look like anything fell...
Erin: That was my neck you just heard. (rubs neck and turns gaze back to computer)
Nora: (exiting her room) That was your neck?
Erin: We're coming down to the end of the semester. They don't call it crunch time for nothing.
Scooter: Ouch...just how many 90-page papers are you working on?
Storyteller: Erin, you put that laptop down this instant, understand? And from what I've heard, your academic stress is making its way into your dreams at night...it's not healthy, Muppet Newsgirl.
Erin: I know, I know...but try telling that to the professors who assigned me those papers. (shrugs, powers off computer)
Beige: (enters room with last raspberry tart) Here, have some. (breaks off a piece and hands it to Erin)

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
(Bursts into Erin's room with incredible energy,fueled by caffiene)
Alright, here is the deal.
To relieve our stress, we must do what we do best.
(A powerful silence sweeps over her)

We must watch Muppet movies until we crack!
I know just how to help you out with your physical discomforts!

(Bluntly, she twists Erin's head to the side [[not all the way--we don't want you dead]] cracking her neck. Repeats the action...in the opposite direction)

Bunsen:
(Voice sounding distant)
She ran off again.
Oh, you know very well you can't escape me.
We need you for that experiment!

Beaker:
Meee mee mee.
(Takes out a plastic bag)

Bunsen:
(With a gloved hand, he takes a cookie from the bag as if dangerous)
I was afraid of doing this.
Tsstsst.

Cllaauuuddiiiaaa...
This cookie was made by Mr. Jackson.
Tsstsst.

Claudia:
Michael?
I'm not dumb!
(Looks sheepish)

Really?

Bunsen:
Would I lie?

Claudia:
(Rushes out of Erin's room)
BYEE!

---

Dr. Van Neuter:
Why?

Bunsen:
Oh, why!

Beaker:
MEEWWHHHYYY?

[Claudia comes out of the machine, only to be seen in gangster clothes, wearing a cornrose, and having gold teeth]

Claudia:
Yo, what's up my homies of the hood.
Yah know you can't touch this.
I be rockin' your world with my awesomeness.
Why am I hanging with you bunch o' nerds?
This is sooo whack!

Look at muh bling bling (Shows rings that spell out "Pimpette")!
Hah.

Peace out, dawg.


Bunsen:
What have I done?
(Collapses)

Dr. Van Neuter:
You've created a slang hip teenager...
who does not even know what a nucleous is!

Beaker:
Mee mee mee?

Claudia:
That's easy, Beaker.
It's your brain, dude.

Beaker:
(Gasps)

Bunsen:
That is incorrect!
I've created an idiot!

Claudia:
You crampin' up my style, man.
I'm no idiot, gangsta.
I'm just altering the truth...
originality, man.

Dr. Van Neuter:
So, you mean to say, our Claudia was the smart one?

Bunsen:
Yes, hard to believe, hmm?
we are now observing her "less-educated" side...
at it's fullest.

Dr. Van Neuter:
She hates slang...
WE SHOULD RECORD THIS!
(Looks to his friends evilly)

Bunsen:
What an excellent idea!

Beaker:
(Nods)

Dr. Van Neuter:
That way we can blackmail her.

Bunsen:
Oh, I feel so naughty!
Pass me the camera.

Claudia:
DUDE!
Like, I am too awesome for the camera.
(Looks at them stupidly)

Beaker:
Meep.
(Hands Bunsen the cam)

Claudia:
Who wants a noogie?
Oh...cookies...
(Munches on them)

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Storyteller: Was that physically possible?
Beige: You know, in the Cave they used to...
Scooter: Never mind that, I think they heard that five states away.
Nora: That looked a little extreme - I mean, I'd use a heating pad or some gentle massage, but that was...
Erin: (massaging neck) Don't knock it, it worked. (calls over) Thanks, Claudia, what do I owe you for that?

[The Count]

Hmmm... She must've learned that technique from Sal's boneology book. Well, there's only one cure for degangstering Claudia. Just get someone who's experienced and tough enough to beat her back into her old self via the "Yo Mama" method.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
(Appears behind Eddie and pokes him lightly)
Update your story!
That'll help!

Dr. Van Neuter:
(Drags her away)
Like, you're already cured.

Claudia:
SHHH! Don't tell him that!

Dr. Van Neuter:
Too late.

Claudia:
(Pouts as she is back in her room)

---

Claudia:
(Reading her book)

Bunsen:
That was a terrible impression, I tell you.
You make hipsters look disasterous.
(Snickers)

Dr. Van Neuter:
Gangster...

Beaker:
Meep.

Bunsen:
Whatever, today's "cool" seems all the same to me.

Dr. Van Neuter:
Yeah.

Claudia:
Oh, no.
I danced to RAP ON THE TABLE?
(Gasps)
EEE!
(Grabs the cam and throws it out the window)

Bunsen:
There goes my invention...

Dr. Van Neuter:
We were nearing the best part!
(Groans)

[tvlistingman]

PETER: What's Up for Tonight

ZOE: How about we go swimming

PETER: Yes!

BABY BEAR: And we go to have a Late Dinner at Everybody Eats where Grover works

LITTLE BIRD: We're going to have a fun day tonight!

[Katzi428]

Rosita hanging up some decorations:sing: Feliz Navidad..Feliz Navidad..Feliz Navidad y prospero año y felicidad.Come on Kathy & Prairie,sing!
Prairie & Me::sing: We want to wish you a Merry Christmas... with lots of presents to make you happy...we want to wish you a Merry Christmas from the bottoms of our hearts!
Rosita:Good job!You know,all of us in the dorms should go caroling this year.
Sounds like a plan Rosita. Except not everyone in the dorms celebrates Christmas.
Rosita:Oh yeah...I forgot Well we can mix in some Chanukah songs in.
Prairie:Good idea!This way,no one gets left out.You going away for Christmas,Kath?
Afraid not. But I'll be going on a cruise 2 days afterwards. This'll be the first year that it'll be just my mom,my sister & me for Christmas.
Prairie: I'm sorry Kath.
Rosita:Yeah...me too.
Thanks girls.I'll be all right though.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Beaker:
(Scrambles out of the room, seeming oddly nimble)
MEEEE!

Bunsen:
Beakie, please come back!
I only want to insert hazardous needles into your body and see
just how long you can last under long hours of excruciating pain!
I also want to electrify you for a certain test!

Beaker:
(Screams wildly)

Claudia:
Bunnie, what did I say about performing things that involve sadistic humor?
(Runs behind him)

Bunsen:
(Looks back to her and increases his pace)
My intentions aren't morbid...
I promise you!
They are for the good of science!

Claudia:
I don't see how poking needles into people helps improve science.
Besides, because of science...we have the bloody atomic bomb!

Bunsen:
Don't blame me,
blame our idol Mr. Einstein.
(Says it ever so casually)

Beaker:
(Dashes to the stairs)

Dr. Van Neuter:
Claudia, you soooo used my white nail polish!
Can't you ever keep your hands to yourself?
(Runs after her)

Claudia:
But...IT WAS PRETTY!....
EEEE! RUN, GENTS! RUUUUNNN!

Bunsen:
I guess we do run things around here.
Tsstsst!
Oh, Beeeaaakkkiiee!

Beaker:
(Screams)

[Katzi428]

coming in the room Hi Prairie!
Prairie:Hi Kath..how are you feeling?
Somewhat better,thanks. I was just talking to Ed.He says hi,and to give you this! throwing football shaped pillow at Prairie
Prairie:OOMPH!Sheesh...will I ever live that down?:rolleyes:
'Fraid not,kiddo.You know Ed though. He's a good guy & likes to kid with people.
Prairie:Yeah..you're right.

[The Count]

Ah... Here we are, old friends, new friends...
UD: Careful, or you'll segway into a song.
Can't be helped my fiend... Holiday season and the start of December you know.
Count: Good thing the Monsters Blue 3 helped us with the Christmas tree for the lobby.
Yeah, we got it in before it started raining.
UD: So, what boring baubbles will you put on it?
Well... Since it's the dorms Christmas tree, I think it a nice touch if everyone who wants to can hang an ornament of theirs or two.
Count: Or three or four!
Fright, and I'll have the town's tree ready for lighting and showing off by Wednesday night. It's enough to make me wish I had good sight to see it all.
Count: Do not vorry about that Ed. You know ve vill take care of that. Count on us as your batty eyes.
UD, placing a clawed hand on my shoulder: Chin up... Darkness cannot last forever, even for one who has a dead view on things.
Thanks guys... Hot chocolate?
*Both: Yes please.

Chocolate bars are broken up and submerged into the brewed beverage, topping off our three clinking mugs.
Hmmm, I'll have to get my huge Bugs Bunny mug for making sundaes on Christmas break.

[The Count]

*Leaves a tray with three more classic cups topped to the brim, hot chocolate freshly made, knocks at Room #6's door and goes back inside Room 1 before they figure it out.

[The Count]

*Leaves a tray with three more classic cups topped to the brim, hot chocolate freshly made, knocks at Room #6's door and goes back inside Room 1 before they figure it out.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Bunsen:
(Hangs a flask ornament on the Dorm's Christmas tree)

Claudia:
That is the most original thing I have ever saw.

Dr. Van Neuter:
You mean "seen".

Claudia:
Yeah..
(Holds Beaker)

Beaker:
Meesheesh.
(notices an ornament version of himself)

Claudia:
Made that one meself.

Bunsen:
How about we take a small stroll?

Claudia:
Good idea.

[They take their leave]

[Katzi428]

*Leaves a tray with three more classic cups topped to the brim, hot chocolate freshly made, knocks at Room #6's door and goes back inside Room 1 before they figure it out.
Rosita:Ooh...look what was outside our door!
Hot chocolate!Delish!
Prairie:Wonder who it was from?
Well whoever it was from,it was nice of them!We'll need to find out.This way we can thank them. Want some *whispering cookies to go with the cocoa?
Rosita:Of course!Thanks!
Prairie:Me too,please.
All righty then. *putting some you know whats on a plate* Wait a sec girls.Just want to make sure that Mr. Googly Eyes isn't around.Be right back.leaving the room.CM isn't there.But the odor of hot chocolate lingers from Room 1.
coming back in the room I know where the hot chocolate came from.
I smelled it coming from Room 1. Got an idea.putting a dozen *Ahems* on a plate with a note saying"Thanks for the hot chocolate!The gals from Room 6"
Rosita: Good idea!
I bring it to Room 1,put it on the floor ,knock & run back to Room 6
(OOC:Ed..Prairie's Christmas Pageant was just on.:) )

[The Count]

*Our door creaks open ever so creepily... *A blueish clawed hand reaches out, hooks the plate, and drags it back inside.
*Batty flies a couple upstairs to share with Claudia.

OOC: Good... Just got the MFC Caroll Sing from Randall, will go back to MCR in a few.
I kinda like how Prairie says "go get your axe", sounds a bit hussy.
And a bit of info, Prairie's mom's name is Delta as mentioned by Leslie Karrara, though it hasn't been mentioned as such in the SST Beginnings releases.

*Hugs Kitty-Kat-Kathy.

[Katzi428]

*Our door creaks open ever so creepily... *A blueish clawed hand reaches out, hooks the plate, and drags it back inside.
*Batty flies a couple upstairs to share with Claudia.

OOC: Good... Just got the MFC Caroll Sing from Randall, will go back to MCR in a few.
I kinda like how Prairie says "go get your axe", sounds a bit hussy.
And a bit of info, Prairie's mom's name is Delta as mentioned by Leslie Karrara, though it hasn't been mentioned as such in the SST Beginnings releases.

*Hugs Kitty-Kat-Kathy.
Prairie:A HUSSY?Well I NEVER!
Prairie...I'm sure Ed didn't say it to be mean.
Prairie:OK...OK...sigh
(OOC:Yeah...I knew Prairie's mom's name was Delta. I saw it in Muppet Wiki. Plus there's a song called "Delta Dawn" When Prairie & I "stayed" at her house,I was going to address Prairie's mom by her first name,but then decided not to.
Prairie's dad wasn't featured in Muppet Wiki. But I wasn't going to assume something awful like he & Prairie's mom were divorced or he was dead.So I just put him in when Prairie Rosita & I visited SS)

[Skeeter Muppet]

Kim: (from somewhere behind the tree) Okay, how's it look now? Relatively straight?
Boober: Well...it's leaning a smidgen to the left again...
Gillis: Oh, it looks fine, Boober! No one's going to be able to tell anyway, once we get everything on it.
Mimzy: Besides, I think Kim's going to melt into the tree if she stays back there any longer.
Kim: Har-dee-har-har, Mimz. (gets out from behind the tree) Okay. Hot chocolate break, anyone?
Boober: A break? But we just got the tree up!
Tosh: Yeah, after an hour!
Kim: And what do you mean "we"? I was the only one carrying the thing; you guys were sitting on the floor giving out directions.
Boober: *sniffs* Supervising can be a tiring job too, I'll have you know.
Gillis: Oh, brother.
Mimzy: I'll get the marshmallows...

-Kim

[The Count]

*Snatches a cookie from the plate.

OOC: Hey, I said I kinda "liked" that tone in her voice. Meant it more in a flattering tone, since we rarely see that side of her. That's purfect for when Prairie's family visits, you're doing a great job Kath.
*Sneaks off to place a cute little Santa bat on the dorms tree.

*Huge smile with tears of happy remembering now that I've got the full version of "True Blue Miracle" from Christmas Eve on SST on MCR.

[Katzi428]

*Snatches a cookie from the plate.

OOC: Hey, I said I kinda "liked" that tone in her voice. Meant it more in a flattering tone, since we rarely see that side of her. That's purfect for when Prairie's family visits, you're doing a great job Kath.
*Sneaks off to place a cute little Santa bat on the dorms tree.

*Huge smile with tears of happy remembering now that I've got the full version of "True Blue Miracle" from Christmas Eve on SST on MCR.
Hey Ed....tell The Count that "All I Want For Christmas Is My 2 Front Teeth" by him was on MCR!:) (OOC: Thanks for telling me I'm doing OK.)
Prairie:OK ,you're forgiven Ed.Since you meant it as flattering,that's great!
I know that I missed "True Blue Meowracle" But it's on youtube with the Christmas special from '78.I'll take a look later.

[The Count]

Snow problem Kath. *Hanging a bit of holly while listening to some more medleys of Muppet music as it rains sporadically outside.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
(Rubs Batty's head gently with her finger)
Thank you...hmm...I know bats don't eat this, but I know this won't do any harm.
(Goes into her room to fetch a piece of fruitcake for Batty)

Bunsen:
Wrapped up the gifts?

Claudia:
Yeah.
I did that already.
I'm an early bird for this stuff.

Dr. Van Neuter:
If only you were like that with the bills.

Claudia:
Well...
I was stuck all day in filing them by month and junk.
(giggles)

Beaker:
(Waves to Batty)

Claudia:
I am exhausted.

Bunsen:
I can see that.

Claudia:
work...school...bills...chores...
(Closes the door quietly)
What I need now...
is a...
(Snuggles into her bed)

Bunsen:
I feel a musical coming on!
(Chuckles giddily)

Dr. Van Neuter:
Give me a break!
Give me a break!
Break me off a piece of that kit-kat bar!

Claudia:
(Turns off the radio)
No song.
Yes sleep.
-_-

Beaker:
...

Bunsen:
(Hums it to himself)

Claudia:
Shhh.
(Pokes his stomach lightly)

Bunsen:
Oof!

[Erine81981]

*humming a christmas tune*

Herry: Hey Kyle.

Hey Herry. *keeps humming*

Herry: What you doing?

Nothing. *keeps on humming*

Herry: *looks around* Uhhhh....can i ask you something?

Sure. Go right ahead.

Herry: Well.....what would i get a girl for a gift if i really wanted her to like me?

What? You like someone? Who?

Herry: I can't tell you. It might.....cause something....bad.

Come on Herry. You can tell me.

Herry: Ok. But don't tell anyone.

I won't. Don't you worry.

Herry: (whispers) Rosita.

Why isn't that cute. I was thinking you liked her.

Herry: For a friend.

Oh yea. *whew* You want to buy a christmas gift for Rosita?

Herry: Yes but i don't know what she wants or maybe likes.

Well....we could always ask her.

Herry: But then she would know that i would be getting her something.

I could ask or someone else could. Or just ask her what she likes.

Herry: I'll get Murray or Bruce to help me. Thanks.

Your welcome Herry. Anytime you need any help. Just ask.

Herry: Ok. *goes back into his room*

Bruce: *comes and sits on the couch* Hey!

Hi Bruce.

Bruce: What was that all about?

Oh nothing. Herry might ask you for some help with something.

Bruce: What?

You'll see.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Bunsen:
Run for your little lives!

Dr. Van Neuter:
...AAAAHHHH!

Beaker:
Mee mee mee mee...
(Holding a skull before throwing it to the side, taking a run for it)

Bunsen:
That was so poetic, Beakie-poo!

Dr. Van Neuter:
No time for artsy stuff!

Bunsen:
It's poetry!
One should always take the time to stop and listen.
It is-

Dr. Van Neuter:
Not when there is a man-eating jellybean on the loose!

Claudia:
I HATE jellybeans!
Why couldn't it have been Hersheys?
I would have ate it by now!

Jellybean:
(Roars loudly)

Bunsen:
Were this a film...
I'd title it...
Attack of the jellybeans!

Claudia:
PLEASE!
I'd call it...
The Bad Jellyb...EEEEEEE!
(Is gobbled up)

Dr. Van Neuter:
(Screams like a girl)

Bunsen and Beaker:
(Stares at him oddly)

Dr. Van Neuter:
Please, don't tell my wife I scream like that.

[They run to the stairs]

[The Count]

Wha? Usually I'd be in favor of monsters gobbling up cute girls like that... But that's my sister! You spit her out fright now!
Count, Uncle D, time for a twin thundderbolt blast.

Both master Muppet monsters attack the delicacy in an effort to get it to return Claudia to us.
OK, are you going to behave you jealous Jelly? Fright, then it's off to the labs to get Bunsen to shrink you and add you back to the jar.
*Scared whimpering can be heard from the jellybean.
No, no, it's not like that... You'll be back with all your cousins. The other beans must be worried and upset about what happened. It'll be OK...
*Walks bean back over to the shrinking machine, holding it's hand to make sure its fears are quieted, before the offending bean is back with its fellows.

Putting the lid tightly back over the jar... Confidentially, I don't like jellybeans much myself either.
*Wraps up the lid with ribbon and bow. Here ya go Sis, wrapped and ready to be gifted to that special someone.

[BeakerSqueedom]

[They watch the scene unfold in awe]

Bunsen:
You're alive!

Claudia:
(Is covered in sugar)
Who knew the jellybean had feelings?

Bunsen:
Mmm...sugary!
Ahem.

Claudia:
(Raises an eyebrow)
Ew!

Dr. Van Neuter:
As long as you don't tell my wife what just happened...
I think you should have this.
(Gives Eddie the jar)

Claudia:
Sugary intestines...acidy...
(Traumatized)

Bunsen:
Yes, yes, you can thank Eddie later.
(Guides her to the room)

Beaker:
(Gives Uncle Deadly his skull)
Meep meep.

[Beauregard]

Beauregard: *stumbles out of wardrobe, covered in snow* I think I may have found something...
Bo: *under the sink in the kitchen holding a spanner* If it's a new water supply, I'm interested...
Mildred: *passing by* Hey, didn't George say he'd be fixing that?
Bo: Yup. Six weeks ago.

To be continued...

[The Count]

Aw... No worries sis, a good bubble bath should wash that sugar away. *Aside: Methinks that'd be a better solution than the obvious other.
UD: Thank you for this nice skull Beaker. Here, I'll place it on the tree in a spot of honor.
Me: Hey Count, here's an early present... Have fun counting all the jellybeans.
Count: Oh thank you! *Takes the jar and sets to counting.

[BEAR]

Ernie: What a lovely tree.
Bert: Yeah.
Bryan: Thanks for helping me bring it home, guys. I think right over here by the window will be a perfect spot.
Big Bird: Bryan? Bryaaan?
Bryan: In here, Big Bird!
Big Bird: Oh, there you are. Oh, is that the Christmas tree?
Bryan: Uh huh.
Big Bird: It's so pretty.
Bryan: Thanks.
Big Bird: Did you see the one that Ed brought for the Dorms? He said that all the residents will get to help decorate it.
Bert: Neat!
Ernie: How fun!
Big Bird: He said that each of us can put our own ornament on it.
Bryan: Great! Then we can put all the rest of our ornaments on our own tree here.
Big Bird: Oh, I just love Christmas!
Bryan: Me too!

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Storyteller: Except for Beige and me, this entire room is feeling the weight of finals.
Nora: (reading history book) "Explain the Webster-Ashburton Treaty and its political effects..." (plunks head down on table) I don't know...
Erin: It established the border between the U.S. and Canada in the mid 19th century. (pause) Hey, you've got it easy; I've got to do papers on Russian literature, several Shakespeare plays and modern French politics.
Scooter: (sighs) I've got a huge biology project, a history timeline and a 10-page paper on Dylan Thomas to do.
Beige: Listen to you three...I remember, in the Cave, before we could become security Fraggles, we had to pass several tests on...
Storyteller: Not now, Beige, you might shatter their nerves. (looks at clock) All right, people, I hereby declare studies over for two hours, for dinner, dessert and general relaxation.

[Beauregard]

Bo: *singing into spanner, while under the sink* Oh I wish it could be Christmas every-daaa-eeyyyy....
Mildred: *to Beau* To you like sleighing?
Beau: I don't know. I've never slayed.
Mildred: Have you seen George anywhere?
Bo: *sits up and hits head under sink...everything goes black*

to be continued

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
Did you hear that noise?
(Looks away from her paper, appearing suspicious)

Bunsen:
(Writing odd formulas on his chalk board)
Yes.
It sounded like a...mmm...a bump!

Beaker:
(Pokes his head out from under Claudia's seat)

Claudia:
What are you doing down there?

Beaker:
(Shrugs)

Claudia:
Oookk.

[Katzi428]

Rosita:Hi Kathy...can I talk to you for a minute?
You know you always can,Rosita. What's up?
Rosita:Well....she looks to see where Prairie isWhere's Prairie?
Down in the common room.Is this about her Christmas present?
Rosita:No. I need to ask you something but I just want it to be just between us.
You've got it.
Rosita:Well squirming... have you ever had a guy as a friend,until one day you realized you liked him more than as a friend?:o
touching her face Don't be embarrassed,Rosita. And the answer is yes,I have.It's normal.
Rosita:It is?
Yep!
Rosita:If I tell you who it is,you promise not to laugh?
I promise. crossing heart
Rosita lowering her voice a bit: It's Herry Monster.Kathy..he's just sonice!
Awww..I know he is,Rosita.
Rosita:I want to get him something for Christmas.But I'm thinking 'What if he doesn't feel the same way as me?'
Rosita...you still have Bonita,right?The dolly he gave you last Christmas?
Rosita: Si,but Herry was my Secret Santa.
Well...it looks like he wanted it to be the perfect present for you. Maybe he likes you too!
Rosita:Oh Kathy!Do you think so?
Could be. Just do me,and yourself a favor.Treat Herry as you always have. If you start acting all mushy around him,he might get scared and back off. Trust me honey,you really don't want that. It happened to me and I was miserable for weeks!
Rosita:OK...I'll just act natural around him. Gracias Kathy. hugging me
De nada Rosita. hugging her back. See you in the morning.Sweet dreams!

[The Count]

*Down in Room #1. Ed is going to brush his teeth and get ready for a good night's sleep... Can't help it, finished listening to the Muppetcast, it was great to hear thoughts and feelings on Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas. Looking forward to when this semester's over and I can finally indulge in watching my Muppet movies.

[Skeeter Muppet]

Gillis: I think we made the right decision in deciding not to decorate right away when we got the tree up last night.
Boober: You're right. It looks a bit fuller now.
Kim: (near the tree, wrestling with the lights) Would either of you two..."gentlemen"...care to help me get these lights untangled and onto the tree?
Boober: Not really. I don't want to run the risk of getting an electric shock.
Kim: Oh for the love of... They're not even plugged in!
Gillis: I'll help.
Kim: Thanks, Maestro. (to Mimzy and Tosh) How are you guys coming with the ornaments?
Tosh: We've almost got them all unpacked!
Kim: Great. Now all we have to do is get these lights straightened out, and we're in business.

(later, everyone is admiring the tree with mugs of hot chocolate)

Kim: Good job, everyone. The tree looks great.
Boober: Yeah, we did do a good job, didn't we?
Kim: So, you guys pick out what ornaments you're going to hang on the community tree?
Gillis: Yes. I've chosen that nice silver-plated eighth note ornament.
Boober: I picked that layered colored sand thing I made out of my old Downy Ball.
Tosh: Mine's the candy cane ornament I made last year, and Beast's is a jingle bell.
Kim: Mimzy, how about you? Did you pick out an ornament?
Mimzy: Yeah. I picked that really pretty-colored purple snowflake. Was that okay?
Kim: Yeah, that's perfectly fine, Mimz.

-Kim

[christyb]

*outside a red Rodeo nicknamed Baby Animal sputters to a stop outside the dorms in the parking lot. A girl grabs her duffel bag and heads inside hopping to sit on the counter and rings the bell*

Christy: One guest returning home for Christmas!

[The Count]

Wha huh? Bells ring and I listen... It snows and treetops glisten... Walking in a, oh, sorry...
*Heads upstairs to the lobby. Christy? Sis! How you been, what? Guest staying for the holidays? Sure, just tell me which room you want. Room #2's available, or perhaps you wanna crash #9 since that's next door to Bo and his lot.

*Hums a little True Blue Miracle.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Rosita:Hi Kathy...can I talk to you for a minute?
You know you always can,Rosita. What's up?
Rosita:Well....she looks to see where Prairie isWhere's Prairie?
Down in the common room.Is this about her Christmas present?
Rosita:No. I need to ask you something but I just want it to be just between us.
You've got it.
Rosita:Well squirming... have you ever had a guy as a friend,until one day you realized you liked him more than as a friend?:o
touching her face Don't be embarrassed,Rosita. And the answer is yes,I have.It's normal.
Rosita:It is?
Yep!
Rosita:If I tell you who it is,you promise not to laugh?
I promise. crossing heart
Rosita lowering her voice a bit: It's Herry Monster.Kathy..he's just sonice!
Awww..I know he is,Rosita.
Rosita:I want to get him something for Christmas.But I'm thinking 'What if he doesn't feel the same way as me?'
Rosita...you still have Bonita,right?The dolly he gave you last Christmas?
Rosita: Si,but Herry was my Secret Santa.
Well...it looks like he wanted it to be the perfect present for you. Maybe he likes you too!
Rosita:Oh Kathy!Do you think so?
Could be. Just do me,and yourself a favor.Treat Herry as you always have. If you start acting all mushy around him,he might get scared and back off. Trust me honey,you really don't want that. It happened to me and I was miserable for weeks!
Rosita:OK...I'll just act natural around him. Gracias Kathy. hugging me
De nada Rosita. hugging her back. See you in the morning.Sweet dreams!

Claudia:
(Interrupts them as she prances into the room)
Baby, there is somethin' called the mistletoe.
Mistletoes were created to trap men into kissing their romantic admirers!
I'd give you an example, but I won't.

Just trap that handsome muppet with this!
(Sways the mistletoe a little)

Dr. Van Neuter:
What are you?
Cupid?

Claudia:
Am I wearing diapers?
No.
I'm just giving a suggestion. :P

Bunsen:
A small poem should do, Miss Rosita.
Come along, gents.

Claudia:
(Sighs)

Dr. Van Neuter:
And twerps.

Claudia:
HEEEYY!
(Whines)

Bunsen:
Exactly.

[They leave the room]

[Katzi428]

Claudia:
(Interrupts them as she prances into the room)
Baby, there is somethin' called the mistletoe.
Mistletoes were created to trap men into kissing their romantic admirers!
I'd give you an example, but I won't.

Just trap that handsome muppet with this!
(Sways the mistletoe a little)

Dr. Van Neuter:
What are you?
Cupid?

Claudia:
Am I wearing diapers?
No.
I'm just giving a suggestion. :P

Bunsen:
A small poem should do, Miss Rosita.
Come along, gents.

Claudia:
(Sighs)

Dr. Van Neuter:
And twerps.

Claudia:
HEEEYY!
(Whines)

Bunsen:
Exactly.

[They leave the room]
Rosita:Thanks for the ideas,but I don't think I'll use the mistletoe one...HEY!WAIT A MINUTE! You were eavesdropping!:eek: [Oh PLEASE don't tell anyone I said anything! :o
I'm sure they won't Rosita.RIGHT you all?glaring at them

[Beakerfan]

Alex: *baking cookies*

Sweetums: *wrapping presents*

Elmo: *stringing popcorn*

Bean: *tangled up in ribbon and lights* Uh, guys? A little help here?

Alex: Elmo, would you untangle Bean?

Elmo: Elmo will help you Mister Bunny! *sets down the popcorn and thread* Here! *grabs the lights and pulls, getting himself tangled up* Uh-oh....

Alex: Sweetums, would you untangle Bean and Elmo?

Sweetums: *finishes making a bow and goes to untangle Bean and Elmo*

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
I promise, Rosita.
:P

---

Claudia:
My school work, fic chapters,
homework....assignments...

All lost....
(Bangs her head against the keyboard and sobs)

Dr. Van Neuter:
Want some cookies?

Claudia:
(Eyes narrow)
No. Thank you.
Here's an experiment!
Today, gents, we are going to see if muppets really can fly!
Oh, this is so exciting--hmm? HMM?

Bunsen:
Friends, we must flee!

Beaker:
(Is gone within a flash)

Dr. Van Neuter:
(Following Beaker)

Bunsen:
(Tugs at the collar of his shirt)

Claudia:
Run, Bunnie!
I'm sure you don't want to fly out the window...right?

Bunsen:
(Faints)

[Beauregard]

Bo: *wakes up and shakes head* Beau?
Beau: *staring into his face* Shhh...*finger to his lips*
Bo: Did I sort out the sink yet?
Mildred: *dances past with a mop* Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fatty, so I'll lay off the calories...
Beau: *shaking Bo's shoulders* George went through the closet!

to be continued

[christyb]

Christy: #9's fine with me. Just a place to lay my head for now while I'm home from my foriegn exchange for the holidays. How is everyone? Things seem....oddly calm around here.

[Beauregard]

Bo: Beau, what are you trying to say?
Beau: George...he's gone through the wardrobe...into Narnia...
Mildred: Where is Narnia?
Bo: I don't know, I've never Narna-ed!
Beau: ...
Bo: Well, what are you waiting for? We should find him!

to be continued

(Sidenote: Due to Bo's bump on his head, he is currantly dreaming.)

[The Count]

Yeah well... *Takes key and leads Christy past the double doors to the elevator. That's mainly cause Prawny's away for a while. Something about his computer being hacked into by a sibling rivalry. Try staying here till evening hours when Erin and her crew get home or Claudia's science club starts experimenting on her again.
*Leads her directly across from the common room in the basement floor to our right. First door on our left, Bo's the next one down, careful I think he's got Narnia-sickness in his room.
*Gives sis a good hug. Just LMK if you need anything and we'll take care of it. *Leaves the key in her hand and returns to Room #1.

[Beauregard]

Bo: *steps cautioucly into closet* *walks forward* *walks forward* *hits into the back of the closet* OW!
Beau: ...um...the entrance is under the bed this time...
Bo: Typical.

[christyb]

Christy: Okay, I'm gonna take a tour of the campus see a few old professors and hand in some assignments I had to to for my exchange before I have to head back for Spring Semester. I'll be back in the dorms late this evening. Thanks Count. *heads into the room and tosses my duffell bag on the bed.

[Beauregard]

Bo: *crawls under bed* You realise that while we are stalking through bedbugs and dust bunnies, I could be fixing my sink and we could be getting closer to a water supply...
Beau: Look! *points ahead to where a glimmer of light has appeared under the bed* Not really a dusty bunny.
Bean: *bouncing towards them with a candle* Did someone say Bunny!
Bo: Um...no?
Bean: Lies! Surprise! I am your mystery tour guide to the mysterious realms beyond your bed! *waves candle, setting the bed alight* Oops...


In the room:

Mildred: *starts roasting marshmellows over the flaming bed*

to be continued

Note: Still a dream, no need to put the fire out.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
Oh, I am so happy, guys!

Bunsen:
(Faints, again)

Dr. Van Neuter:
(Gets a heart attack)

Beaker:
(Explodes)

[The Count]

*Note: So too is Bean Bunny, as he's Alex's roomie now.

[Beauregard]

*Note: So too is Bean Bunny, as he's Alex's roomie now.

Oops...sorry, thought he was still around. Plus just wanted him to appear for a moment for Bo's little Christmas dream sequence...He'll dissapear again in a minute anyway. ;)

[The Count]

*Note: Well, Bean is still around. He's bunking with Alex and Sweetums and Elmo upstairs in Room #24 is all. BTW: Your room is now directly beneath Kyle's, so I hope he doesn't/hasn't been keeping you awake late at night.

[Beauregard]

Oh, cool! Now if he makes a noise I can bang on my ceiling like Mr Wickles from Friends. And hopefully not die. Today at least.

[Erine81981]

Grover: *runs in* KYYYYYLE!

What?

Grover: You will not believe who is staying here at the dorms again?

Who?

Grover: Christy! *grins*

Oh my gosh! For real?

Grover: I am not telling any lie.

It's been forever since i've seen Christy. What room is she staying in?

Grover: *hand goes up with his finger pointing out* Uh.....i do not know.

Oh well. We will find out sooner. Let's bake some cookies for her.

Grover: I will get my apron.

I'll get the stuff ready.

Both me and Grover run around the kitchen finding all the stuff for our "Welcome Back" cookies for our freind Christy

[BeakerSqueedom]

Oh, cool! Now if he makes a noise I can bang on my ceiling like Mr Wickles from Friends. And hopefully not die. Today at least.
Claudia:
I LOVE MR. WICKLES!

Bunsen:
She has the whole series of Friends.
Don't get her started on the show...

Claudia:
CHANDLLLEEERR!

Bunsen:
Look what you've done.
(Shakes head)

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Scooter: (doing bio homework) Didn't I hear Ed telling someone to be on guard whenever we were home?
Storyteller: Hmm...well, seeing as you people are wrapped up with homework, I don't think we'll have to worry about too much mayhem from you for a bit.
Nora: (still reading up on 19th-century Canadian history) So, did the town council behave themselves tonight?
Erin: (hammering away at computer keyboard) Yes, the head of the senate chastised them for wasting the council's time. And the guys who were pushing that proposed constitution seemed awfully meek this time.
Beige: So what'd they do, put muzzles on them?
Erin: Nope, they just defanged them.
Nora: But there's that news analysis the paper's running this week - they're going to hate you for that.
Scooter: But the town already hates them, so it's only fair.

[Erine81981]

Claudia, you have all the series on DVD?

[Beakerfan]

Claudia:
I LOVE MR. WICKLES!

Bunsen:
She has the whole series of Friends.
Don't get her started on the show...

Claudia:
CHANDLLLEEERR!

Bunsen:
Look what you've done.
(Shakes head)

Alex: *walks into Claudia's room wearing a leather jacket* How YOU doinnnn?

Bean: *under the bed in Bo's room* Could I get some Turkish Delight when we get there?

Sweetums: ALEEEEEXXXXXX! You're cookies were burning! Lucky for you I pulled them out just in time!

Elmo: *sneaking cookies*

[christyb]

*walks into the dorms*

Christy: *shivers* Brrr! It's cold outside. Hello? Anyone around?

[Erine81981]

Herry: Hello.....Christy? Is that you?

[christyb]

Christy: Hi Herry! It's me. I'm home for Christmas.

[Erine81981]

Herry: *takes a harder look* It is you! *hugs Christy* Your back for christmas. We have missed you around here. Hey Murray. Bruce. This is Christy. She's one of our long deacated dormers back when she was here.

Murray: Nice to meed you.

Burce: Your kinda cute.

Herry: Do you need any help with your bags?

[christyb]

Christy: *laughs* Why thank you Burce and Murray. It's nice to meet you guys too. No worries Herry. I just have my duffel bag for now. If thing plan out just right I might be coming back this next semester you never know. It depends on the evaulation of my exchange. How has everyone been?

[The Count]

*Sneakily, a violetish hand and blue clawed hand snatch a few jellybeans, wrap the jar up again, and then leave it at the dorm's main lobby desk for all guests to filch a few samples should they partake of these little liquidy legumes.

[redBoobergurl]

Beth: So nice that we have old friends returning home for Christmas
Mokey: Indeed
Red: So we have to make ornaments for a big tree right?
Beth: Yes we do.
Wanda: It's a good thing we're done decorating in here then
Abby: It's so pretty. *suddenly looks out window* Ooh! It's snowing again!
Red: It is? *runs over to window* IT IS! Let's go play!
Abby: Ok!
*they run out of room*
Beth: Could one of you?
Wanda: I'll keep an eye on them
Beth: Thanks, I've got a few things to do today

[Katzi428]

Prairie:Wow...someone sure looks happy!
And why not?putting a wreath on our door It's the Christmas season,there's great music playing on the radio & I had a fabulous time at the concert last night!
Rosita:Something tells me that last thing makes you the happiest.;)
Very funny Rosita!
Prairie: You know Kath,I think Rosita's right! You came in here with a BIG smile last night.And you still have it! C'mon...be honest.
sigh OK..guilty as charged. The concert was wonderful! And the fact that Bowzer remembered me and hugged me was the best!
Rosita hanging up a gingerbread man on our tree Awww...that's sweet!
Yeah...I thought so.:)

[christyb]

Christy: *heads up to the attic and wanders around looking for a few boxes in particular making a little to much banging noise*

[Katzi428]

Christy: *heads up to the attic and wanders around looking for a few boxes in particular making a little to much banging noise*

Prairie: I just heard banging noises coming from upstairs!
Rosita:Maybe we have mice!:eek:
We do. Rizzo!
Rosita:Oh Kathy! Besides Rizzo!:rolleyes: And he's a rat anyway!
Sorry. Well maybe there's someone in the attic looking for Christmas decorations. Let's go look.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
Oh, Christy's in the attic?
Good, I can welcome her like I should've done so before.

Bunsen:
Please, Claudia, do have mercy on her.

Dr. Van Neuter:
(Nods)

Claudia:
Yeah, right!

Beaker:
Meee mee mee!
(Prays)

Claudia:
Yup.
Let's see if she can handle it.

[A few minutes later, she enters the attic in search of Christy]

Bunsen:
Please, reconsider!

Claudia:
Get off my back, Bunnie.

Bunsen:
In the literal sense?

Claudia:
Both ways.

Bunsen:
(Giggles sheepishly, getting off her back)

Claudia:
Christy!
There you are!
(Cracks her knuckles)

Bunsen:
I...I can't watch.

Claudia:
(Jumps into the air, only to give Christy a huge tackle-hug)
WELCOME BACK!
:P

Bunsen:
Claimed another life...
(Sobs)

[Erine81981]

Herry: Hey guys

Hey Herry.

Murray: *looks up*

Herry: Did you see that Christy is here?

Murray: She's really nice lady.

Bruce: She's cute too. *goes back to reading*

Grover told me he saw her but didn't know where she was staying.

Herry: Here of course.

I know that. I mean the room number.

Herry: Oh. I didn't even ask.

Well don't worry. I'll see sometime later. I've fried up some taquitous and some french fries.

Herry: *gets a plate and gets some food*

What to watch tonight?

Herry: There really isn't anything to watch.

Maybe there's a new dirty jobs to watch.

Murray: That is one dirty show.

Herry: Oscar would enjoy that show.

He watches it all the time. The only show he likes. *turns on the tv and watches some dirty job shows*

[christyb]

In a dusty room forgotten designated as the "attic"

Christy: *mutters* These are great! Now to wait until everyone goes to sleep tonight. *sneaks back downstairs and walks towards the lobby*

[The Count]

*Downstairs... Still awake furiously working on the assignment I had due...
Count: Going to sleep tonight?
Me: Not likely.
UD, skulking in through the door: Heard Christy got glomped o' doomed.
Me: Her? She can handle it, she's my cyber-sister you know, and thus Claudia's too.
*Back to reading in Spanish to get this job done.

[BEAR]

Big Bird: Christy is back!
Bryan: She is, huh? How wonderful.
Cookie: Cookie?
Big Bird: No. Christy. She used to live downstairs.
Cookie: Oh yeah! Nice lady.
Bryan: Well, we should pay her a visit sometime soon to welcome her back.

[christyb]

Christy: *in one of the common rooms with boxes, glue, glitter, garland, etc and wipes her face* Oh boy is it just me or does this stuff get everwhere?

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
I never went to sleep...

Bunsen:
You're not alone.
(Pats her on the back)

Dr. Van Neuter:
Ew. Red eyes!
(Pokes Claudia)
Your skin is whiter than usual!

Claudia:
Homework kept me up until 2:00...night...late.
(Tucks her work into the safety of her bag)

Bunsen:
Hmm.

[The Count]

*Ed lies down on his bed, weary from staying up the whole night and the added headaches from this last assignment for class, trying to pool friends who can help get it all done.

UD: Shhhh, he sleeps.
Count: We'll just be outside silently counting our blessings and friends inwited for the holidays if anyone needs us.
*Both tiptoe out of Room #1, leaving Ed to get some needed naptime listening to MC Radio, John Denver's March of the Toy Soldiers currently playing.

[christyb]

*In the Common Room still working on a wall the room still looking a mess*

Christy: What a way to relieve the stress of final exams! *begins singing carols*

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
Poor Eddie.
(Leaves a plate with doughtnuts, glass of milk, and a smiley-faced cookie at his door)

Bunsen:
Claudia, don't forget to write up that report.
---

Claudia:
(Walks into her room)
Yeah. I didn't forget about it.
I'm just so tired.
I haven't had the time to even eat breakfast today...

Dr. Van Neuter:
That's why I made you some pancakes!

Claudia:
Thank you, sweetie!
(Blinks)
Why are they glowing?

Bunsen:
(Chuckles nervously)
It's a natural thing to see in pancakes, dearie.

Claudia:
Not falling for this again.
(Pats Bunsen on the head and gets into her bed)

Dr. Van Neuter:
Is that a library?
Or is it a bed?
I can't tell anymore.

Claudia:
Hahaha...I'm laughin'.
-_-
(Turns to page 222)

Beaker:
(Helping her out with homework)

Claudia:
(Groans)
And I've 3 more to do...

Bunsen:
Oh, I forgot to tell you...
The applicant will join next semester.
Exciting, isn't it?

Claudia:
That brightens up my night a little more! :D
(Giggles)

Beaker:
Mee?

Busen:
Oh, no one you know, Beaker.
(Smiles weakly)

[The Count]

Thanks Squeeky. Boston Screams, my fave. *Leaves candy canes and some of the chocolates Kathy left at Claudia's door, there might be more later, waiting till the morrow to retake my inheritance assignment.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Storyteller: (looking at watch) Okay, everyone, you can work for another hour, but I want to see everyone take a break, okay?
Beige: And I want you guys to pick up rocks the minute break's over, okay?
Nora: What?
Beige: Never mind - I just had to say that a lot when I was security Fraggle.
Nora: How's it going over on your end?
Erin: Well, I gave my French presentation today, so that's one thing - I'm almost done with my rewrite of Macbeth, so that's two, and I'm about 70% in with that huge Russian lit paper...
Scooter: And for my bio project, I just need to come up with some more papier mache and chopsticks.
Nora: What are you working on, anyway?
Scooter: (shrugs) It's something on muscles and the skeleton. We've got to build models of arms, legs, wings, stuff like that.

[The Count]

Just posted a gift for all in the library/reading room. Hey! Erin changed her sigline? Wonder where it's from. Guess I'd better change mine too...
Count: No please! It's so much fun to count the sleeps until Christmas!
But there are other good songs or clues we could use...
Count: Leave that to Uncle Deadly and I, after all, ve are the ones in charge here.
*Chuckling a little... OK then, guess everything's all fright in your hands, er claws, erm... Well, night all.

UD: Is he gone?
Count: Yes... Do you have the...
UD: Wrapped and hidden from sight.
Count: Now if ve could get him the gift of fanfic from a wery special authoress...

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Scooter: It was during Muppetvision 3-D, and the pre-show. Gonzo tricked me into leaving the room by telling me that the phone was ringing - and the thing was, there wasn't a phone.
Erin: Yeah, Gonzo just wanted the monitors to himself so he could do his tap dance routine - with clones and flowerpots.
Scooter: (sighing) What the hey...
Nora: Come on, Scooter, you looked cute in that lab coat. (realizes what she's just said, and blushes) Oops. (quickly goes back to studying)
Storyteller: Half an hour to break, everyone.
Beige: Maybe I'll let them play with my collection of dust rags or something...
Storyteller: No, Beige, these three need to park in front of the television or something with some ice cream.

[christyb]

Christy: *in the common room* There finished! *leaves to get her guitar. The windowless wall has been wrapped in Christmas paper. Every picture and scrap of memory has been pasted on the wall amongst garland, snowflakes, etc to make a giant scrapbook page with the corner reading Merry Christmas from Christyb!*

[The Count]

UD: Ah... Thought it was from Muppet*Vision 3-D. Still searching for a good MUP3 of the song "I Never Harmed An Onion" from the Muppets Stage Show though.
*Stops to admire Christy's handiwork with a cup of warmed chocolate.

[christyb]

*in the corner playing Christmas Carols nods to UD and keeps playing*

[The Count]

*While she's not looking, Count leaves Christy a mug of hot chocolate and a candy cane still wrapped, tucked in the mug's handle.

[Beakerfan]

Alex: *walks into her room carrying a box*

A strange hmmmm-ing noise comes from within the box

Bean: Gosh, Alex! What's in the box?

Alex: Oh, just the most fabulous things! LOOK! *lifts off the lid of the box*

The box goes silent as the lid is lifted off. Inside are what appear to be foam greeting cards.

Bean: Gee, those are neat! What are they?

Alex: Sssh! Don't tell anyone that you've seen these! *places the lid back on the box*

The box begins it's hmmm-ing noise.

Sweetums: *looking over Alex's shoulder* Whoa! It sounds like there's more than one noise coming from it. *takes the box from Alex and gives it a little shake*

Alex: NOOOOOOOOoooooooooo!

The box makes dozens of little EEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeee! and AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH! noises

Alex: *grabs the box* Don't DO that! It's ok fellas. I'm gonna put you away so you'll be safe. *tucks the box under her bed*

Alex notices one of the foam cards on the floor

Alex: Oops! Sweetums, hold this! *hands him the box* *bends down to pick up the card*

Suddenly, a pair of eyes appears on the card. It opens just quick enough to let a pair of legs and arms pop out. Standing up, it sticks its tongue out at Alex and begins to run.

Bean: *grabs a net* I'll get him!

Alex: Be careful! That one's for.... never mind! *attempts to pounce on the card*

Bean: *swishes the net*

Alex: *pounces on the card and picks it up* You're a tricky little buggar, aren't you?

The card squirms for a second, then opens up and tucks its legs and arms back in as it is put back in the box.

Alex: *slides the box under her bed* Ok! We need to get rid of these fast! So! You three, start helping me make up the cookie plates!

[christyb]

Christy: *puts up her guitar and wanders about the dorms humming to herself waiting on news about her final assignments*

[BEAR]

Big Bird: (walking down the hallway singing) La la la la...(sees Christy) Oh hi, Christy! I heard you were back at the dorms and I made you a little something to welcome you back. (hands her a bundle of something) It's chocolate covered birdseed. Sort of a holiday treat I make. I hope you like it.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
Vacation is coming!
LET FREEDOM RING!
(Dances on the dinner table)

Dr. Van Neuter:
Ooo, yaaayyy!
(Puts some music on)

Bunsen:
(Gasps at her wild behavior)
Claudia!

Claudia:
Bunnie!
(Imitates his tone of voice)

Dr. Van Neuter:
Don't be such a party pooper!
This calls for some egg-nog!

Claudia:
OOOOO!

Bunsen:
Mmm, I like.
Still, Claudia, get off the table...
that sort of behavior is unacceptable.

Beaker:
Meee meee mee.
(Busy reading Numbervania fic)

Claudia:
Like he said...
LET THE GIRL DANCE!
WHEEEE!
(Does so)

Bunsen:
Beaker, don't encourage this!

Beaker:
(Looks to him quietly)
Meep.
(Shrugs)

Bunsen:
(Shakes head)

[BEAR]

(In the garden...)
Big Bird: So we still haven't figured out what we're going to give Bryan for his birthday.
Snuffy: You're right, Bird. It's coming soon, isn't it?
Big Bird: It's on Saturday, and we all know how busy he's been lately. It should be something special.
Cookie: Like what?
Snuffy: We can go somewhere fun.
Ernie: Like the zoo!
Bert: Or the paperclip museum!
Cookie: Bakery!
Big Bird: No, no, no, no.
Cookie: Wha?
Ernie: Yeah, what's wrong?
Big Bird: Well, all those places sound fun to us, but what about Bryan? It's his birthday.
Ernie: You're right, Big Bird.
Bert: What's wrong with the paperclip museum?
Ernie: Bert...
Big Bird: We need to put more thought into this.

(They all sit and ponder...)

[christyb]

Christy: *smiles and taping a thank you card for Big Bird on his dorm room door before going to room #9 to rest*

[Erine81981]

This coming saturday is Bryan's birthday.

Grover: Oooo party!
Well...i don't know. He's been busy lately and don't know if Big Bird and the gang are throwing him one.

Herry: I could call them and ask.

That's good. Herry you call.

Murray: What do we do?

We'll find something for you and the others to do.

[The Count]

*Bats flya box of candy canes, wrapped with little holly leaves to Room #26 in thanks of the MUP3s.
Count: Mmm, 1 more sleep and 1 good friend, 2's formed by the candy canes, 3's in the songs ve collect, it's nice to get such numbered normacy.
*Walks back to our room hoping we'll get the other songs asked for (check the list from 12-1-2007).

[Beauregard]

Bo: *walking thorugh a massive stow storm* Are you sure this is Narnia? *walks into a lamppost* Yup. It is.

to be continued

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
Something doesn't feel right!
O_O

Dr. Van Neuter:
Nothing ever does, Claudia.
Something always happens around here.

Bunsen:
Which makes it all the more exciting!

Beaker:
Meep.
(Shakes head)

Bunsen:
See? Even Beaker agrees!

Beaker:
(Sighs)

[The Count]

*Singing... There's magic in the air today, the world is at her best...
*Spreading some holiday cheer...

Me, hanging up holly with fake berries: City sidewalks, busy sidewalks.
Count, dressing the outside with packed snow and snowflakes: Dressed in holiday style.
UD: In the air there's a feeling of Christmas.
*He breathes little puffs of freezing on the outside windows, not as paranormally profficient as Auntie Eleanor though.

Count: Children laughing.
UD: People passing.
Me: Greeting smile after smile...
All, setting ornaments in the tree: And on every streetcorner, you hear...

Silver bells.
Silver bells.
It's Christmastime in the city.
Ring-a-ling.
Hear them ring.
Soon it will be Christmas Day.

Me, now adding many blinking bulbs: Strings of little lights.
Merry Christmas lights.
Of bright red and green.
As the dormies rush home with their treasures.
*Thinking of the presents gotten for his friends, if only a card or holiday treats.

UD: Feel the snow crunch.
*Lightly stomps on a sullen patch of snow, clearing and cleaning it to make way for the "Greetings" mat.
Count: Count the kids bunch.
Me: This is Santa's big scene.
All: And above all the bustle you hear...

Silver bells.
Silver bells.
It's Christmastime in the city.
*Hooks a wrapped candy cane at each occupied room's door.
Ring-a-ling.
Hear them ring.
Soon it will be Christmas Day.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
I hear singing.

Bunsen:
How pretty, especially in this time of year.

Claudia:
I hear ringing too.

Bunsen:
I also hear the wind asking "Who?"

Dr. Van Neuter:
Have you seen the gifts?

Beaker:
Meep.

Claudia:
I think they're under the bed.

Bunsen:
Check there instead...

Claudia:
I think it's snowing...

Beaker:
Meep?
(Looks out the window)

Dr. Van Neuter:
Why are we speaking in rhymes?

Bunsen:
I suppose it's caused by these holly-jolly times...

Claudia:
Wake me up when it's Christmas.
(Plops into bed)

[tvlistingman]

PETER: It's Bryan's birthday and we got him this Muppet T-Shirt

BABY BEAR: I'm sure Bryan will love it

ZOE: Christmas is near

LITTLE BIRD: What should we do

PETER: I got an Idea

ZOE: Wow you decorated it with a tree

PETER: Used Magic

BABY BEAR: Wow! you're so smart! and I Hear carolers

LITTLE BIRD: Why don't we check out?

[Erine81981]

Guys com here!

Grover, Herry, Bruce and Murray come running out of their rooms

Herry: What is it Kyle?

Bruce: Yea. Me and Murray were playing the video game.

There is a new thing on ya'lls website.

Grover: We have a website?

Murray: What's a website?

Oh yea. I forgot ya'll don't know anything about that. But i found some old videos of all of you.

Bruce: Really?

Yep. It's really fun to see you all dancing or singing or just acting silly.

Grover: We do know that.

Murray: *starts acting silly by acting like a dog*

Bruce: That is one funny looking dog you have there sir.

It's a monstrous kinda of dog.

We all laugh

Grover: Me and Herry are decorating our room.

Ok. Ya'll can go back to what you were doing.

Monster: Yea! *all of them run off to their rooms*

Oh what a bunch of......goofy but furry friends. *goes back to the computer*

[BEAR]

Bryan: (wakes up and walks into the main room)
Bert: Ssh here he comes.
Roomies: Happy birthday!
Bryan: Oh wow! Thanks, guys!
Big Bird: We all chipped in and made you a special birthday breakfast.
Bryan: Smells delicious. And is that a chocolate chip pancake?
Cookie: Yeah! Remember you made me that back when me first live with you?
Bryan: I remember and I hope you'll eat some with me this morning.
Cookie: Hey, you birthday boy. Whatever you wish! Ha ha!
Bryan: Gosh, this is really great, guys.
Bert: But that's not all!
Ernie: Yeah, because after breakfast we are all going out and having fun all day!
Bryan: Sounds nice, Ernie, but I think you forgot that I have 2 shows today.
Big Bird: On your birthday?
Bryan: I'm afraid so, Big Bird. But maybe we can do something a little later.
Big Bird: Okay.
Ernie: Yeah, sure.
Bryan: Let's just enjoy this great meal here.
All: Yeah!

(they all enjoy the wonderful breakfast)

[Erine81981]

Come on guys. Time for Bryan's birthday present.

Grover: I am ready.

Herry: Ready!

Bruce: Ready!

Murray: Here!

Everyone looks at Murray

Murray: What?

We all head over to Bryan's room and knock on his door

[BeakerSqueedom]

Bunsen:
What the devil?
(Removes his glasses, only to put them back on again)

Dr. Van Neuter:
He kept eating your paperclips--I tried to stop him...
(Says flatly)

Beaker:
(His headless body "looks" for his missing head)

Bunsen:
(Gets a needle and a long piece of string)
Time to sew you back together, again.
(Sighs)

Beaker:
(Bumps against the wall)

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Beige: The others asked us to stick this note on the door.
Storyteller: Yes...poor Nora, she's had two breakdowns already. But I think Erin and Scooter are starting in on the homestretch.

(Note attached to room 7's door)

Please pardon our apparent absence from the chats, due to the high level of end-of-term projects. Will poke our heads out and do some honest-to-goodness preparation for the holidays as soon as things start to lighten up a bit.

-signed:
Erin Michelle Roll (Muppet Newsgirl)
Eleanor Jane "Nora" Brandon
Scooter Hunt (aka Scooter Grosse, aka Scooter Hunt-Grosse)

Beige: You know, for a gofer he's got an awful lot of aliases.
Storyteller: Yes, well...come on, I've got a batch of chocolate-peppermint cookies baking, to tempt the beleaguered students with.
Beige: Ooh, save some for me. (the two Fraggles head back in)

[The Count]

Well... Things are looking better. That assignment has turned more manageable thanks to a friend who dropped by this afternoon, and I'll finish it tomorrow with mom's help.
*Bats leave an SST lamppost reading lamp we found at Cosmic Collectibles in town, wrapped with a bow and a sealed pack of chocolate squares for Bryan.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Beige: (eyeing still-hot cookies longingly) Those look good.
Storyteller: (making cocoa) They're not cool yet, Beige. The bits of candy cane in them are like lava.
Beige: Ouch.

(Storyteller pours several large mugs of cocoa)

Storyteller: Time to flush out the crammers...it's time for their caffeine break (marches down hallway, slamming doors open and barking orders to the occupants) You! Nora! Back away from that French grammar! And you! Scooter! Stop memorizing the purpose of the vacuoles and mitochondria! Erin! Cease and desist doing a historical analysis of "As You Like It!"

(crammers don't appear)

Storyteller: Beige, come here...
Beige: What's wrong?
Storyteller: It's not good - all this studying has warped their brains - it's turned them into zombies!

(slow, steady chant of "Study...study...study..." comes from the three rooms)

[BeakerSqueedom]

Bunsen:
Oh?
(Hears chanting from the other room)
A common side-effect,
but you learn to master it as you
learn your way to success!

Dr. Van Neuter:
Yeah, try not to snore your way to it!
Like, fight it! Kick it in the page...where it hurts!

Bunsen:
Books don't feel, Phillip.

Dr. Van Neuter:
I know...

Beaker:
(shakes head)

[redBoobergurl]

*The residents of room three leave a package outside of Bryan's room. It contains the TMX Cookie Monster, Ernie and Elmo toys along with a copy of Big Bird Goes to China and Big Bird Goes to Japan on DVD. There is also a hand drawn card done by Mokey and signed by all the girls. There is also a pumpkin. Of course it would be from Abby. We don't ask questions anymore*

[christyb]

*delivers a Card and small package to Bryan's room. Then goes down to the kitchen to find something to cheer her up.*

[Katzi428]

We need to find some ornaments for the Dorm Christmas tree that represent each of us.
Prairie: Did Ed say that?
Well..no. But I thought that it'd be a nice idea. I have an ornament with Garfield on it.He's sleeping next to his stocking.
Prairie:Awww...that's cute! I'll put my little piano ornament up.
Good idea! Rosita...how about you?
Rosita:Hmm?coming back from looking out the window
I wanted to know what kind of kind of ornament you'll put on the dorm Christmas tree.
Rosita:Probably a little sombrero.
Great! Now...as for Gaffer......
at the sound of her name,Gaffer comes running Meow?
Hi Gaffer!scratching her little furry headYou hungry?I'll feed you in a bit.
Gaffer:Prrt...walks away satified
OK anyway..as for Gaffer,we'll put a picture of an orange kitten near the top of the tree.This way,she won't be able to get it.
Rosita:Good thinking,Kath!:)

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *walking with Clifford through the hall carrying a green basket with a red bow tied on it* *inside it is a stuffed teddy bear with the "Bry BEAR" sewed across its chest from Gonzo, a set of Sesame Street Christmas ornaments from Ryan, a homemade set of wool socks made by Camilla, a signed photo of Link from Link, and a miniature American flag from Sam*
Clifford: I still think he'll like my gift best.
Ryan: Heh, well, a set of gloves and a sock hat are a nice gift.
Clifford: Yup, it'll keep him warm, yet still cool at the same time. Heh heh.
Ryan: *rolls eyes* *puts gift outside Bry's door* Happy Birthday pal.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

(night before)

Storyteller: (standing on edge of Erin's desk) Beige. Go get a mug of hot cocoa and two cookies.
(Beige does so)
Beige: Okay, got them...now what?
Storyteller: Give them to me. You pull her head up off the book and force her mouth open, and I'll pour the cocoa in.
Erin: (still in zombie trance) Study...study...study...
Beige: (scrambling up on desk) Okay...here we go. (yanks Erin back by her hair and opens her mouth) Go!
(Storyteller pours cocoa in)
Erin: (glug, glug, choke) I can only tell you name, rank and serial number...(pause) What happened?
Storyteller: (sternly) You went into an academically-induced trance. It's like I warned you...
Beige: Come on, let's go tackle Nora and Scooter. Erin, eat some of those cookies, they'll wake you up.

(next door, Nora is sitting bolt upright, staring at a chart of the various French verb tenses)
Storyteller: Uh-oh, the subjunctive. She's going to need a double dose of cocoa. (opens Nora's mouth) Open wide, dearie. (Beige pours in first mug of cocoa)
Nora: (gulp, swallow) Que je sois, que tu sois, qu'il soit...wait, where am I?

(in his room, Scooter has collapsed on the floor, covered in biology notes)
Beige: (moving a notebook off of Scooter's face and forcing Scooter's mouth open) Looks like me after I crammed for the security Fraggle exam.
Storyteller: Beige, did that old hag really make you take an exam? (pours cocoa into Scooter's mouth)
Beige: She's not an old hag, she's the Cave's Oldest Fraggle.
Scooter: (cough, choke) Auntie Em...Auntie Em...there's no place like home...there's no place like home...

(tonight)

Erin: Finally...I have some of those infernal papers done and out of the way.
Scooter: And my big bio project's done - I just need to let it dry overnight.
Nora: And my French test is tomorrow, so it'll be over with soon.
Storyteller: I'm glad - it won't do to have three-fifths of this suite's population turning into zombies.
Beige: Yeah, it's dead depressing. (chuckles at joke) Are there any of those peppermint cookies left?

[The Count]

Well... Dunno about you and your lot Erin, but my own assignment's pretty much done. Just need my brother to correct the margins, print, and clip and it's off to the cleaners with it. Just that same class's final exam probably this Friday or week after next and I'm free for a month's time.

So come on Count and Uncle D, the fanfics library's calling to us with oodles of updates!
*Both trot after Ed, carrying their respective cups of chocolate and oatmeal scotch cookies.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Bunsen:
So, that's how it's done.
Quite remarkable, don't you think?

Beaker:
(Nods slowly)

Claudia:
(Blankly stares at the chalkboard)
I don't get it.

Dr. Van Neuter:
It isn't that hard, Claudia.

Claudia:
(Reels)

Bunsen:
I knew she'd understand.

Claudia:
(Falls off her chair)

Bunsen:
Aw, she fell in love with the lesson.

[The Count]

Well... Maybe this'll bring her back. *Puts oatmeal scotch cookie on Clauds' nose. Either that, or the update, for which I hope she updates in turn.
*Goes downstairs to Room #1 to await the new Muppetcast episode.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Bunsen:
No reaction as of yet, unless...
(Thinks)
Claudia, Edward posttteedd!

Claudia:
*Runs to read his fic*

Dr. Van Neuter:
Wow.

[anytimepally]

Two-Headed Monster: La-da in genamen.. Jaknee Feema!

Johnny Fiama: (Singing)
Life is full of sweet surpises
Everyday's a gift
The sun comes up and I can feel it lift my spirit
Fills me up with laughter
Fills me up with song
I look into the eyes of love
And know that I belong

Bless us all, who gather here

Randall: the loving friends I hold dear

Don:
No place on earth
Compares with home
And every path will bring me back from where I roam

All: (The Two-Headed Monster is singing along unintelligibly)
Bless us all
That as we live
We always comfort and forgive
We have so much
That we can share

Sal: With those in need we see around us everywhere

Don & Johnny:
Let us always love each other
Lead us to the light
Let us hear the voice of reason
Singing in the night

Sal & Randall:
Let us run from anger
And catch us when we fall

Johnny: Teach us in our dreams and
Please, yes, please

All: Bless us one and all

Johnny: Bless us all with playful years
With noisy games and joyful tears

All: We reach for you and we stand tall

Don:
And in our prayers and dreams
We ask you bless us all

Johnny:
We reach for you and we stand tall
And in our prayers and dreams we ask you
Bless us all

[The Count]

*Wipes away happy tears after finishing the latest Muppetcast episode. Good night everybody.
MC Dorms were brought to you by the letter X and by the number 20.
Sweet dreams.

[Ruahnna]

(Kermit comes quietly in the door, shuts it behind him and tiptoes toward his room. His flippersteps pause, and he redirects his steps toward the little kitchen, where a light is burning over the sink. He cannot see his roomie, Catherine, who would be sitting quietly in one of the lime tween recliners typing on her laptop except for the fact that her hands aren’t moving. In fact, they haven’t been moving much at all this week.)
Catherine: (dryly) There’s hot chocolate—and some of those cold cuts you like.
(Kermit lets out a yelp and gives a hop worthy of a frog, then stops with his hands pressed to his heart.)
Kermit: Sheesh—are you trying to scare me to death? (He eyes the keyboard.) How’s it coming?
Catherine: (making a scrunchy face) Just peachy, dear. How ‘bout you—what’s class is keeping you up so late studying?
(Kermit quickly looks away, toward the kitchen.)
Kermit: You said there were some cold cuts? The ones with—
Catherine: Aah aah ahh! I don’t ask, you don’t tell. But yes—Geno called and said some more of the cold cuts you like came in earlier today, so Fozzie stopped off after class. (She stands up, carefully closes the laptop and walks to the kitchen.) I need a break. Come on—let me make you a sandwich.
Kermit: How about a couple? I could eat a—
Catherine: Aah! No askie, to tellie!
Kermit: (humphing and muttering) People are so weird.
(Catherine smiles and busies herself in the kitchen. She puts a couple of slices of…something between two toasted layers of dark brown bread, sets out mustard and pickles.)
Catherine: Hot chocolate? I’ve got the teapot hot….
Kermit: Got any herbal tea?
Catherine: (frowning) Not my usual cup of tea, but I think there’s some peppermint.
Kermit: (morosely) Sounds great. I could use a little more pep.
Catherine: So, you aren’t going to tell me what class has got you so het up? It’s not like you to sweat the books.
(Kermit starts to speak, but stops himself by taking a big bite of his sandwich. He chews determinedly, but his expression gradually goes from distracted by what he doesn’t want to say to distracted by the taste and texture of the sandwich. His eyes take on a dreamy contented look, but it is temporary. Catherine slips another sandwich onto this plate to take the place of the rapidly disappearing first one.)
Catherine: (studying Kermit) Piggy’s right—you look thin. C’mon—confession is good for the soul. What are you so worried about?
(Kermit mutters something indistinct, that might have included the word “failing” in it.)
Catherine: (raising a sardonic eyebrow) You want to run that by me again?
Kermit: Not really.
Catherine: (mystified) What on--?
Kermit: You’ll laugh.
(Catherine is so surprised she sits back, and her expression changes from exasperation to concern and surprise.)
Catherine: Why would I laugh if you were failing a class? C’mon, sweetie—just tell me. Maybe it’s not to late to get a tutor.
(Kermit covers his face with his hands.)
Kermit: It’s humiliating.
Catherine: (taken aback, but trying to sound firm) Oh, come now. It can’t be that bad—um, can it? What could YOU be failing that would be embarrassing? (The thought “Pig-wooing 101" popped into her head but she stuffed it back down.)
Kermit: Hmphumph.
Catherine: Um….
Kermit: (bursting out with it at last) Hip Hop! I’m failing Hip Hop!
(There is a terrible moment when his roomie is afraid she might laugh after all, thereby banishing her from the beloved walls of Room 20 and from the friendship she so cherishes. Luckily, the moment passes.)
Catherine: Um, so…so you’re failing…Hip Hop. Kermit, I…um, look—not to be rude or anything, but why on earth did you sign up for…oh. Oh.
(Kermit’s cheeks are scarlet, and his eyes are defiant over his blazing cheeks. Although there is just a hint of teasing in Catherine’s voice, her tone is gentle.)
Catherine: Kermit, honey—what—exactly—did you think the class was going to be like?
Kermit: (stiffly) I don’t see how that’s relevant NOW. But I'll tell you what is relevant--if my freestyle routine doesn’t kick butt, I’m going to flunk.
Catherine: Flunk flunk--or get a bad grade flunk?
Kermit: (flatly) Flunk flunk. It's pass/fail.
Catherine: (carefully) Oh. Do you want to show me your routine, um, now?
Kermit: (looking around nervously) No. Um, not really.
Catherine: Kermit….
Kermit: Okay, okay—but you have to promise not to laugh.
(Catherine nodded. If she had not laughed before, she could keep a straight face now--no matter what.)
Catherine: Okay, Kermit. Show me what you’ve go so far.

(to be continued)

[christyb]

Christy: *walking about town in the early hours of the morning, walks into the local coffee house as it opens and orders a cup resting in front of the fireplace on a couch*

[BeakerSqueedom]

Bunsen:
Try it on, Beaker.

Beaker:
(Observes the stylish coat)
Nope.

Bunsen:
Come now...do put it on.
(Prods him to it)

Beaker:
(Fearfully puts it on)

Bunsen:
Oh, how handsome you look.
Now, if we could just have you change the temperature...
we could achieve potential success!

Beaker:
(Begs him not to make him do so)

Bunsen:
Silly, Beakie!
(Adjusts the built-in heat to a medium)
Such a distrustful assistant you are...
(Chuckles)

[A few seconds later]

---

Beaker:
MEEEEEEEPPP!
(Runs out of the room in flames)

Bunsen:
Don't worry, I'll put it out with the coffee!

Dr. Van Neuter:
Way to go, genius!

Bunsen:
Stay still, Beaker!

Beaker:
(Looks at him as if he is insane--until the pain hits him again)
MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

[The Count]

*Sends Squeekers a message asking for help, to see if she'll reply via PM or normal Email.

[Katzi428]

wrapping Prairie's Christmas present Excuse me Gaffer...tying the ribbon in a bow Gaffer...do you...OK,OK...here's a ribbon for you.Play with this,kitty.petting her on the head Good girl.
Rosita coming in without me expecting it:Hi Kath!
CHEESE N CRACKERS!jumping Rosita...you scared me!
Rosita:Ooh...I'm sorry!
That's OK.I just thought you were Prairie.I'm wrapping her Christmas present.
Rosita:What'd you get her?
You'll find out around Christmastime.;)
Rosita:Aw c'mon Kathy!Por favor? I won't tell her!
sigh OK, I'll whisper it to you.whispering in her ear
Rosita:Oh she'll LOVE that!
Yeah...I think so.:) Now remember not a word,deal?
Rosita: Deal!

[Katzi428]

somewhat later...listening to the radio..
YES! FINALLY!:excited: turning radio up
Prairie:Huh?What's "finally"?
"The Night Before Christmas On Sesame Street" I've been waiting to hear this!
Rosita Prairie & I listen to it.
I'm sorry girls,but I kept missing it on the radio.I finally heard the whole thing tonight.I had heard it on the Merry Christmas From Sesame Street album when I was a kid and I thought it was cool..
Prairie:Yeah..David was a nice guy.You would have liked him Rosita.
Rosita:Was he an old man like Mr. Hooper?
Prairie:No...he was a young guy.But he left Sesame Street to help his grandma on her farm around the time Maria had Gabi.
Rosita:Aww...sorry I never got a chance to meet him.

[redBoobergurl]

Beth: All right ladies, we need to make our Christmas ornaments for the big tree
Mokey: Oh how lovely! I will grab some art supplies
Abby: I can help with sparkles!
Red: I don't know what to make
Wanda: I'll help you
*With Christmas tunes blasting they set out to make their ornaments*

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: *happy sigh* Christmas is coming...
Gonzo: The goose is getting fat?
Camilla: Brawk!
Ryan: *rolls eys* No silly.
Clifford: Finals are comin' too, dude, don't forget.
Ryan: ...*frowns* Thanks Cliff...
Clifford: Whoops. Heh heh.
Ryan: *gurmbles* *goes back to doing homework*

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
(Explodes the lab and walks out of the room)

Bunsen:
(Pales at the sight of his burning creations)

Beaker:
(Gasps)

Dr. Van Neuter:
Hmph.

[The Count]

Mmm... Hope everybody's indoors and comfy cozy.
Count: It sure is raining... And thundering outside.
UD: The chill winds are blowing, and they'll chill you to the bone.
ME, singing: And there's nothin' in nature that freezes you like years of being alone.
Count: It paints you with indifference like a lady paints with rouge...
UD: How droll... *Sips at his cup of evergreen tea, the taste of peppermint spice mingled into its etherial essence.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

(in room 7, it is just the human and two Muppets, as the Fraggles are off visiting friends at the moment)

Erin: (stretched out on sofa with a mug of Earl Grey) Well, it's not completely over for me yet...but the worst is past.
Scooter: (curled up in armchair with cocoa) I know - getting my bio project to school was kind of crazy...but the teacher liked it.
Nora: (seated with legs swung over arm of other armchair, having hot apple cider) And my French exam only asked a few questions on the subjunctive...someone pass the cookies, please. (Scooter hands over a plate of chocolate-peppermint cookies) Thanks.
Scooter: I guess, now that finals are almost done, we can start concentrating on Christmas.
Erin: I know...everyone's been doing something while we've been buried in the books...so what do you guys want to do first?
Nora: Maybe some decorating...and get an ornament for the dorm tree.
Scooter: Beige, I know, will want us to do some cookies or something.
Erin: True...and maybe have a few caroling sessions or something...(slurps up some tea and takes a couple of cookies) As for presents, well, that's for each of us to work on individually.

[christyb]

Christy: *late night shopping in the gifts stores looking for an ornament* Hmm....now what to get?

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
It's a sweet stop to the candy shop!
Swwweeeettt shop, lollipop!
(Sways to and fro in her seat)

Beaker:
Meeee meee lollipop!
(Does as Claudia)

Dr. Van Neuter:
(Stares at them)
Wow, they have no life!

Bunsen:
We don't have one, either...
Oh, how very sad!

Dr. Van Neuter:
We don't?

Bunsen:
Mmm-mm.

Dr. Van Neuter:
...Darn.

[The four hum]

[BEAR]

Bryan: (writing thank you cards for all the wonderful birthday gifts from his friends)

[Erine81981]

Singing can be heard coming from room 26

Ok. What do we want to sing next?

Murray: Sleigh Ride!

Grover: No no no no. Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer.

Bruce: The 12 days of Christmas.

Herry: No. I like that song "Crashing Through the Snow."

Crashing through the snow? What song is that?

Grover: I think what Herry means is "Dashing through the Snow."

Ohhhh that song. That's Jingle Bells.

Bruce: How about that one?

Sounds good to me. *starts up the old player piano*

Me: Dashing through the snow
The Monsters: Dashing through the snow
Me: In a one-horse open sleigh
The Monsters: In a one-horse ope sleigh

Murray: O'er the fields we go
Me, Grover, Bruce and Herry: O'er the fildes we go
Me and the Monsters: Laughing all the way (all laugh together)

Grover: Bells on bobtail ring
Me, Murray, Herry and Bruce: Bells on bobtail ring
Bruce: Making spirits bright
Me, Grover, Herry and Murray: Making spirits bright

Me and the Monsters: What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
Hey, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh

Grover: (spoken)Kyle did you go for a ride the other day?
Me: (spoken) I sure did.
Murray: Tell us about it.

Me: A day or two ago
I thought I'd take a ride
And soon, Oscar the Grouch
was sitting by my side

Oscar: *pops up from nowhere* The horse was lean and lank
Misfortune seemed his lot
He got into a drifted bank
and Kyle'll got up-sot

Me: (spoken) Up-sot? Don't you mean upset?
Oscar: (spoken) No. I like up-sot. It rythms and it's more rotten. Heh heh heh...

Me, The Monsters and Oscar: Ooooooh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
Hey, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh

The Monsters: (whispers) Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh, Hey!

Me, The Monsters and Oscar: Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride in a
one-horse
O-pen!
Sleigh!

Grover: That was good.

Herry: You did great Grover. You too Murray.

Murray: Thanks Herry. So did you. You too Kyle.

You were great too Murray. Bruce i know you were the best.

Burce: *blushes* Oooooooh......

Oscar: What about me?

You needed to sing a little bit lower.

Herry: Yea. So low we couldn't hear you!

Everyone laughs

Oscar: Whatever. *walks out the door*

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
(Inspects herself in the mirror)
(Looks around--sees noone)
HEEHEEE!
(Makes funny faces in the mirror)
MLLEEEGGHH!....
RAWWWRRRRR!

Bunsen, Beaker, Dr. Van Neuter:
(Stand there staring at her)

Claudia:
Oh, man, did you all...?

Bunsen:
I'm afraid so!

Dr. Van Neuter:
Grow up.
(Rolls eyes)

Claudia:
(Reddens)
Er...I'll just make them...uh...burritos...

[Katzi428]

Oy....putting my head in my hands.
Prairie:Yes,Lisa?;)
Not funny,Prairie. We forgot to celebrate Rosita's birthday.It was on the 7th.
Prairie:Oh Kathy! Don't be upset!Rosita understands. You feel up to giving her a party this weekend?
Yeah...I'll see what this weekend brings.sigh.Rassafrassin' headaches!:rolleyes:

[The Count]

*Leaves a glass of milk and some almond chocolates for Kathy. Helped me last night, meowbe it'll help her too.

[Katzi428]

*Leaves a glass of milk and some almond chocolates for Kathy. Helped me last night, meowbe it'll help her too.
sipping the milk & eating the chocolate almonds 1 by one. Thank mew Ed.:)

[The Count]

*In the bat-room... Showering after my haircut, handed in those pesky documents, only got the final exam next week to worry about before being free for birthday and Christmas brake.
Count goes over to Room #3 to leave some almond chocolates while Uncle D leaves some peppermint canes as a present at Prawny and Toga's doors.

[redBoobergurl]

*Wanda opens the door and sees the chocolates and quickly hurries them inside before their former furry blue roommate has a chance to snatch them away*

[Beakerfan]

Alex: *sleeping on the couch, snuggled up next to Sweetums, open math book in her lap*

Bean: *sleeping in the over-stuffed chair, sharing a blanket with Elmo, open coloring book in his lap*

Elmo: *sleeping with a box of crayons in his hands*

Dorothy: *wearing a nightcap* Zzzzzz.........

Sweetums: *SIGH* It's been a looooong week.... and it's only going to get longer....

[tvlistingman]

(watching Christmas Eve on Sesame Street)

PETER: What should we do tomorrow

ZOE: I Think we should go to the mall to get our friends and parents some gifts.

BABY BEAR: Sure Thing because my parents could get some gifts

LITTLE BIRD: So we're taking it easy Tonight

Peter: Yep!

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: Do you realize it's only eleven days until Christmas?
Link: Really? Are we having food?
Ryan: What?
Link: Yes, are we having food?
Ryan: Uh... well, yeah, I guess so.
Link: I love food.
Ryan: *rolls eyes* And people wonder why I'm out of this room so much...
Gonzo: *runs in* Ryan! Ryan! The Christmas tree is on fire!
Ryan: WHAT? We don't even have a Christmas tree!
Gonzo: Not anymore! It's burning down!
Ryan: Where did you get a Christmas tree Gonzo? !
Gonzo: I uprooted it in the front lawn!
Ryan: You can't do that!
Gonzo: Oh.
Link: Umm... Ryan...
Ryan: Not now Link! Gonzo, how could you-- Uch, I can't even believe--
Link: The couch is on fire.
Ryan: Exactly, I can't even believe the couch is on fi-- WHAT? !
Clifford: *walks into room* *sees flaming couch* *walks out*
Sam: Ryan, I told you I do not condone flaming parties!
Ryan: *panics*

[The Count]

Carollers outside Prawny's room: See the blazing yule before...
*Their clothes catch on fire and immediately start panicking. The Whatnots and Anything Muppets promptly stop, dropand roll out to the snow covered street, dowsing their immolation. Sprinklers turn on inside the Prawn's room before trained experts rush in settling down the conflagration thanks to their handy-dandy fire extinguishers.

Me: Honestly Ry-guy... You've got to stop these parties of yours from getting out of control. First the pudding, then the demolished wall, now this. Eh... *Shrugs and walks away confident that da' Duke of Chutney will restrain his roommates from here on out.
He even burned the peppermint canes Uncle Deadly left them...

[BeakerSqueedom]

Bunsen:
Claudia?
What on earth are you doing, child?

Claudia:
Drawing Kim Jong Li II....
and Fujimori...

Bunsen:
What for?
(Peers into her drawing)
Oh, dear...you show quite a dislike for Korea's dictator.

Claudia:
And I show sympathy for the admirable Fujimori...
I can't believe he was sentenced to prison for six years!
After all he's done for Peru!

Bunsen:
No good deeds go unpunished.

Claudia:
You can say that again, Bunnie.

Dr. Van Neuter:
Claudia...
(Sees her book on Politics)
You're getting too obsessed...

(Spots Botero art)
Ew.

[The Count]

Hi... Thought I'd post an update of the dorms register now, in case some new applicants wish to join or just as a reminder as we head to the Christmas vacations and recommittal of each resident in January.

Muppet College Dorms Register.
Room #1: Eduardo (MC, The Count) and The Count von Count and Uncle Deadly: Senior Members.
Batty Bat and Fatatatita, The Count von Count's cat, also live with them in their room.

Room #3: Beth (redBoobergurl) and Abby Cadaby, Mokey Fraggle, Red Fraggle, and Wanda the Cat: Senior Members.
Lanford, Mokey's pet plant also lives with them in their room.
Wanda the Cat: Rowlf's Stories.
Book 1: Where Your Heart May Lead.
Book 2: The Tie That Binds.
Book 3: An Unbreakable Bond.
Book 4: In Love and Harmony.
Book 5: The Next Step.

Room #6: Kathy (Katzi428) and Prairie Dawn, Rosita, and Gaffer: Senior Members.

Room #7: Erin (Muppet Newsgirl) and Scooter, Beige Fraggle, The Storyteller Fraggle and Nora: Senior Members.
Nora: A Little Knight Music.

Room #8: Peter (tvlistingman) and Baby Bear, Little Bird, and Zoe.
Ralphie, Baby Bear's parrot and Rocco, Zoe's rock also live with them in their room.

Room #11: "Bo" (MC, Beauregard) and Beauregard, George the Janitor, and Mildred Huxtetter: Senior Members.

Room #17: Randall (anytimepally) and Johnny Fiama, Sal Minella, The Two-Headed Monster, and Don Music: Senior Members.

Room #18: Layla (Leyla) and Hilda, Jimmy the Hillbilly Singer, Wanda, Robot Kermit, and Robot Piggy.

Room #19: Kim (Skeeter Muppet) and Boober, Gillis, Tosh, and Mimzy Fraggles, and The Beast: Senior Members.

Room #20: Catherine (Ruahnna) and Kermit The Frog, Miss Piggy, and Fozzie Bear.

Room #21: Gererd (G-Man) and Rizzo the Rat and Pepe the King Prawn: Senior Members.

Room #22: Claudia (BeakerSqueedom) and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beaker, and Dr. Phil Van Neuter: Senior Members.

Room #23: Lisa (TogetherAgain) and The Swedish Chef, Rowlf The Dog, and Robin the Frog: Senior Members.

Room #24: Alex (Beakerfan) and Bean Bunny, Elmo, and Sweetums: Senior Members.
Dorothy, Elmo's goldfish also lives with them in their room.

Room #25: Ryan (theprawncracker) and Link Hogthrob, Gonzo the Great, Camilla the Chicken, Clifford, and Sam the Eagle.
Senior Members.

Room #26: Kyle (Erine81981) and Bruce, Grover, Herry, and Murray Monsters, and Oscar The Grouch: Senior Members.

Room #27: Adam (gloat) and Boppity and Gloat.

Room #28 Maddie (ZootyCutie) and Dr. Teeth, Floyd Pepper, Animal, Zoot, and Janice.

Room #29: Bryan (Bear) and Aloysius "Snuffy" Snuffleupagus, Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, and Cookie Monster: Senior Members.
Bernice the Pigeon and Rubber Duckie also live with them in their room.

[theprawncracker]

Ryan: Gonzo, Christmas is the time of giving.
Gonzo: Oh? Really?
Ryan: Yes. Really. And I have this to give you Gonzo. *gives Gonzo a pie in the face* That's for the Christmas tree and the couch.
Gonzo: *smacks lips* Lemon meringue. My favorite.
Ryan: And now we don't even get the candy canes Uncle Deadly left for us!
Gonzo: You didn't eat come? They were fantastic roasted! Haha!
Ryan: *frowns*
Clifford: Did you expect any less dude? Heh heh.
Ryan: *smirks* No, not really.

[Katzi428]

Rosita? Can I talk to you please?
Rosita:Sure,Kath.Did I do something wrong?
Actually,it's me that did something wrong. I forgot your birthday. Rosita...I'm so sorry.:o :(
Rosita:Kath....patting my hand please don't feel bad.First of all I celebrated early with my family at Thanksgiving. Second of all,you can't expect to remember everything.
Yeah...but a birthday is one thing I should remember.
Rosita:I'm not mad & I understand.
You,me and Prairie will go out for a special dinner tonight,OK?Your choice.
Rosita:But...oh okay.That new Mexican place? I'd say Charlie's,but I don't think Grover's working tonight.
Okay. Juan's Comidas it is.
(OOC:Yeah,I know there's no Mexican place in Hensonville.I'm just winging it.)

[The Count]

*OOC Kathy, just because a Mexican food restaurant hasn't been mentioned as being located in town previously doesn't necessarily mean there isn't one. That's half the fun of fictional worlds, seeing them expand with each new little twist that the members imagine.
Take care and happy birthday to Rosita.
*A card reading Feliz Cumpleaños Rosita is left with some besitos de coco my mom sent just before the weekend started.

[Katzi428]

*OOC Kathy, just because a Mexican food restaurant hasn't been mentioned as being located in town previously doesn't necessarily mean there isn't one. That's half the fun of fictional worlds, seeing them expand with each new little twist that the members imagine.
Take care and happy birthday to Rosita.
*A card reading Feliz Cumpleaños Rosita is left with some besitos de coco my mom sent just before the weekend started.
(OOC: Thank mew Ed;) )
coming back from dinner
Rosita:Oh...that dinner was so delicious! Gracias Kathy & Prairie!
Prairie:You're welcome Rosita. Great restaurant you picked for your birthday.
Hmmmm...look what we have here?Ed left you something,Rosita.
Rosita:A card and besitos de coco! That was so nice of them!I'm going to go thank him.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
Boys!

Bunsen:
Yes, Claudia?

Dr. Van Neuter:
Huh?

Beaker:
Meep?

Claudia:
(Smiles widely)
I got an idea!

Bunsen:
Do tell!

Claudia:
...Darn.
Nevermind.

Dr. Van Neuter:
You've just wasted a few good seconds of my precious life...
for that?

Claudia:
(Moonwalks out of the room)

[Erine81981]

Herry: I'll be right back.

*looks up* Wonder where he's going?

Murray: To get something for Ryan's room.

Oh i see. *goes back to reading one of the few fanfics*

Herry: *zips off with an ax in hand* Now where can i find a good.....wait a minute. I can go get my parents old tree. *calls a taxi*

Few hours later..........

Herry: Thanks Mom and Dad. You bet. Ok. See ya'll around Christmas. *gets back into the taxi* Muppet Dorms please.

Taxi Driver: You got it sir.

The taxi drivers drives like a bat out of the bell but makes it back just in time.

Herry: Thank you sir. *pays the taxi driver* Now to get up to Ryan's room. *heads to Ryan's room* Now. *knock knocks*

[The Count]

Hey guys... I'm a listen to Steve's wonderful show again. Maybe by the time I'm done with that one he'll have the next ready.
*Goes downstairs to Room #1 to listen comfortably to our fave podcast.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
(Shivering)

Bunsen:
See? What did I tell you.

Claudia:
(Sighs)
You're right, I should have gotten the jacket.

Beaker:
(Hands her some blankets)

Claudia:
(Snuggles underneath the pile)

[The Count]

Hmmm... Thought I heard Aunt Ru coming in. Hope Kermit's gotten help for that final of his.
UD: Ed, have you seen that crazy sister of yours?
Which one?
UD: The one with the screwy scientists.
Oh, Clauds. No, haven't seen her tonight. Wonder where she could be.
UD: Wherever she is, I certainly pray the cold icy hands of my employer aren't seizing around her.
Na... Come on, she's probably gone up to the rooftop to catch the first few falling snowflakes.
UD: And Santa?
What about him?
UD: Won't she spoil the surprise by sitting out up there on the roof?
Don't think so. Besides being afraid of the big man, she'll probably be asleep by the time that happens.
UD: Afraid of Santa Claus? Well, this will have to be reported. To think, a new phobia, and at Christmastime to boot. But she shouldn't be afraid... Maybe I'll get Count to help me deliver a small parcel or two.
*Both leave with the remaining peppermint canes and baggies of almond chocolates (separated from the chocolate-covered flies for Kerm and the Count's spider) off to Rooms #20, 22, and 26.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
Santa Clause?
WHERE?

Bunsen:
Calm yourself...

Claudia:
HE'S OUT TO GET ME!
NOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Dr. Van Neuter:
Santa is your friend Claudia! :D

Claudia:
Yeah, and the Easter bunny is friends with the big bad wolf...
EEE! THE FAT MAN HAS ARRIVED!
I can hear his hideous laugh...

Bunsen:
Actually, that's the new christmas card.
(Points to it happily)

Claudia:
(Wears Aztec clothes)
Men, KILL THE FAT MAN IN RED!
(Does wild scream and runs out of her room with her spear)
BRING BOOM BOOM STICKS!

Bunsen:
Claudia!

Claudia:
AIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
(Sees a little treat)
Ooo...me likie.
(Takes it)

Bunsen:
Feeling better?

Claudia:
(Nibbles on the candy)
Yep.

Bunsen:
Please change into some more decent clothes...

Claudia:
Er...yeah.
But promise me something..

Bunsen:
Er...depends what it is, Claudia.

Claudia:
Kill him?
(Smiles cheesily)

Bunsen:
I wouldn't have the heart to.
Besides, he does not really exist.

Claudia:
That's true.
(Smiles)

[Erine81981]

Herry: *walks in* I'm back!

Where did you go?

Herry: I heard that Gonzo caught fire to Ryan's and their tree. So i went to my parents and got their old tree and asked if i could have to give to my friend. I left the christmas tree outside of Ryan's door.

You are such a good friend. *cheaks to see if the podcast is up yet* Nope not yet. Oh well. I can wait as long as i need to. Steve can take as long as he needs to too. He's been not feeling well lately.

Murray: What's wrong with him?

Don't know. Just maybe a cold or something. But while i wait i'll watch that "Unfabulous" movie on tv.

Murray: Oh yea. That girl who plays addie is so cute.

Yep.

Herry: I kinda of like her freind.

There all cute but to young for me. *turns on the movie*

[The Count]

Hmmm... Sure has been quiet here lately. Maybe my friends are taking care of Christmassy errands. Oh well, guess I'll just relax and see if UD and the Count or anyone else checks in for dinner. Could use a dose of fanfic updating too...

[Erine81981]

Herry: *opens the door for me* There you go Kyle.

*walks in the door with arms filled with presets* Thanks Herry. Glad you were around i wouldn't have been able to ge...*falls over the couch* *THUD!* OW!

Herry: Are you ok?

*moves some of the presents away from my head* I'm.....fine.

Herry: *helps me up*

Thanks again Herry. *picks up some of the presents off the floor*

Herry: *picks up some too* Welcome.

A knock is heard

Wonder who that could be? *opens the door* Hello?

Delivery Person: Hello there yourself. *laughs a little* Can you sign for this? *hands me the clip borad*

Sure? *signs my signature* What's this about?

Delivery Person: I don't know. I just deliver stuff. Bring it in guys!

Two guys bring in a new chester draws and sets it in the living room

Delvery Person: Oh yea. Almost forgot. *hands me a card* You have yourself a Merry Xmas. Bye. *waves and exits the building*

Herry: What is it?

It's a set of chester draws.

Herry: Nooo. The card.

Oh yea. *opens the card* Card reads.

Dear Kyle,
It's your Mom and Dad wishing you a Merry Christmas. And we wanted to get you something you've been asking for. So we had it delivered to your dorm room. Do you like it? I hope so. Well, we love you very much.
Your Parents,
Mom and Dad

Herry: Your mom and dad sent you this for your christmas present.

That is......awsome! I've been needing one of these for years. Mine is kind of shot.

The camera shows my room with the old one which is falling apart

Herry: That is one nice set of chester draws.

I know. I wonder how much they spent? Come on. Let's get the old one out and get this one in.

Herry: Ok.

[Muppet Newsgirl]

(in room 7, group is decorating the room at a leisurely pace)

Scooter...(singing) And as I turned to make my way back home...the snow turned into rain...
Beige: (sorting through lights) What's that you're singing, Scooter?
Scooter: "Just Another Old Lang Syne."
Nora: Oh, right...it's that guy who just died, what's his name...
Erin: (looking through a box of ornaments) Dan Fogelberg. He was 56. (pause) I rather like that song.
Storyteller: So sad, so sad. Well...they've got another voice in the choir up there, look at it that way. (gets up, stretches) Who wants more cocoa?
Beige: I do, I do...and I'm going to slip some coffee into mine.
Scooter: Looking for a caffeine jolt, are you? (pause) And I'll take a big squeeze of chocolate syrup and a handful of chocolate chips in mine.
Erin: And you, Scooter, are looking for a sugar rush. (starting to hang ornaments) How does everyone feel about a big trip downtown to shop on Wednesday?
Nora: Sounds great - I haven't been able to start getting anyone's presents yet.
Storyteller: Don't fret - I mean, you have been busy. As for me, I'm going to start conducting rehearsals for the big Festival of the Bells pageant, during which I will unveil a new three-part-epic...
Beige: I think I'd prefer the sub-zero temps.
Storyteller: Beige! (others start snickering) Stop laughing, you three.

[The Count]

Meanwhile... Uncle Deadly raps his clawed hand on Room #7's door.
UD: Hmmm, thought they were in. Wanted to get Erin a message. Oh well, she'll probably reply to Ed's pleas by the dawning of the morrow.
*The phantomly dragon skulks back towards our room, pausing for a moment to notice there's been a surprise update in one of Toga's fics.
UD: Mmm... Well, I'm already out and about. Certainly hope this means a return reprieve for the library. Now if Count and I could convince that aunt of ours to lend her talents for...

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Scooter: (poking head out) Uncle Deadly?
Erin: What's going on, Scooter?
Scooter: I thought I heard Uncle Deadly out here. He was saying something about Ed and a message.
Nora: Guys, I think that ornament needs to go on a higher branch...

[The Count]

Hmmm... Uncle D, did you tell Erin we needed to talk to her?
UD: Not hexactly. Neither she nor Scooter were in last night while I roamed the holiday halls of this grand home.
OK then. She'll probably drop a PM later in the day.

[redBoobergurl]

Beth: Sorry I've been so crazed again guys
Wanda: It's just this time of the year, it's so busy
Mokey: But yet so wonderful
Beth: I know what you mean
Abby: I still need to get my mommy and daddy a Christmas present
Beth: You know what, I still have to get my own mom and dad presents too, maybe you and I can go shopping later
Abby: Ok!
Red: I'm so excited for Christmas!
Beth: It's one week from today! Where does the time go?
Mokey: You run the clock shop, shouldn't you be an expert on that subject?
Beth: You would think so wouldn't you? Oh well.

[BeakerSqueedom]

Claudia:
(Asleep)

Bunsen:
Poor Claudia.
She fainted from the overload of comments she recieved in her latest Christmas story last night.

Wakie wakie...

Dr. Van Neuter:
Poor kid.

Beaker:
Meep?
Meeep meep meee mee.
(Pokes her stomach)

Claudia:
(Falls off the bed)
YEEEEEEE!
X_O

Bunsen:
She is alive!

Claudia:
Did I really?
Really?
(Sees her fic)

Bunsen:
Yes, indeedy!

[Katzi428]

Gaffer pawing at meMeow?
What's wrong Gaffer?
Gaffer goes near the closet and meows again
Oh..you lost your toy mousie in the closet?I'll get it for you.petting her on the head and then going in the closet
Prairie comes in the room:Kathy!Get out of there!:mad:
coming out with Gaffer's toy mouse & handing it to GafferWhat's wrong?
Prairie:Were you snooping to see where the presents were?
No.Gaffer's toy mouse got stuck in the closet & she couldn't get at it.So I got it for her.
Prairie:Honest?
Honest.
Prairie:I'm sorry Kath :o .I thought that you snooping.
That'd be beneath me Prairie. I can wait a week.

[BEAR]

Ernie: Bryan, where've you been lately?
Bryan: Busy busy busy! Wanna help me bake some Christmas cookies for everyone?
Ernie: Sure!
Cookie: Me help too?
Bryan: Okay, Cookie Monster. Then later, I'm going shopping for gifts.

[tvlistingman]

ALL: Happy Birthday, Little Bird!

LITTLE BIRD: Awww! Thank You

PETER: Me, Zoe and Baby Bear Made a card just for you

ZOE: Me, Peter and Baby Bear got you this bird boots to keep your feet warm to go with the sweater and jacket and hat that we got you Last year

LITTLE BIRD: Thank's

BABY BEAR: You're Welcome

PETER: I wish Everyone should get Little Bird some presents

LITTLE BIRD: Right on!

[Erine81981]

Grover: I like it. It looks really nice.

Herry: He got it just the other day from his parents.

Grover: I really do like it.

Murray: I really like it too.

Burce: Have ya'll gotten anything for him yet?

Herry: I have.

Grover: *nods yes*

Bruce: I don't know what to get him. Any hints?

Grover: You know he likes us.

Bruce: Yea?

Herry: Why not buy some Sesame Street product.

Bruce: Sesame product?

Grover: We have toys out there of us.

Bruce: For real?

Murray: Yep. I didn't know till Herry pointed it out to me.

Bruce: Thanks guys. I'll be back. *zips out the door*

Grover: Come on. Let's go and help Kyle wrap Bruce's gift.

Herry: Sounds fun.

Murray: Ok.

[Skeeter Muppet]

Kim: (muttering to self while wrapping Christmas presents)
Gillis: (tiredly) Why don't you do that in the morning?
Kim: Because you guys hardly go anywhere during the day, so this is the only time I have to wrap presents. I suppose I could go out and do this in the common room...
Boober: But what if you have to sub tomorrow?
Kim: It's a week before Christmas break. I highly doubt that I'm going to get called to sub, especially since the high school is in the middle of first semester finals.
Boober: Famous last words.
Kim: Oh, shaddup. (goes back to wrapping)

-Kim