Having a vague sense of direction, RC The STORYTELLER hitches a ride over the hill to incubate as he preps for his next “@ TheSEA” session. A stoopendus undertaking? Perhaps. Read on! —The Gang
WHAT. COMES. NEXT. ??
Let’s start with where we left off…
As seen in last post…
RC THE STORYTELLER joins KATIE on her weekly visit to JEDEMI to hit the CREEK TRAIL with her pal, KEE-RA.
EXT. CREEKSIDE TRAIL
KATIE, the former SUIT, and workout pal, KEE-RA are doing their weekly meetup… hitting the CREEKSIDE TRAIL.
KATIE
So where’s your Mama heading off to?
KEE-RA
Something about errands, but she’ll be back lickety-split as… much to discuss with you, my friend.
KATIE
Oh?
KEE-RA
That JOURNAL… a winner. She’s going to need another soon … maybe next trip over.
KATIE
Gotcha!
They relax and do their usual routine, outbound is like a carefree romp. After topping the “ROCKY HILL” they work their way back while also discussing a variety of subjects.
KEE-RA
So how’s the writing going?
It’s silent.
KEE-RA
Your prOjects…?
KATIE
SPECIAL AGENT SQUEEK has me on a short leash…
KEE-RA
Meaning?
KATIE
Checking in with me a lot, so I forgive my reluctance to…
KEE-RA
Totally get it. Honestly, not pestering, just curious. Now, help me understand. DOORKAT SQUEEK is…
KATIE
Now running point on this… FINN-FINN thing… no pressure but…
KEE-RA
I sense… pressure there is. (pause)
Relax, my friend. Just do what you can do… advance the story… create… draw… in your journal… on your SLABBY THING… whatever you need to do to keep the FLO going, ya know?
KATIE
Yeah… I know. Reminders are always good, so thank you. Speaking of FLO, I tend to do some “brat” things when pushed…
KEE-RA
BRAT?? You??!!
KATIE
That’s what GEAR GUY calls it when I get pushed to the point where I come up with… Create something that’s…
He stops sniffing and looks at her.
KEE-RA
It’s good, isn’t it… I can tell by your eyes…
Katie laughs.
KATIE
Actually… It cracks me up every time I look at it.
KEE-RA
Look where? On your Slabby Thing…?
KATIE
Originally then transferred to my desktop MINI for … let’s just call them “ENHANCEMENTS.”
KEE-RA
Well… Seems like you’re having fun. Enjoying the prOcess. That’s good, my friend.
KATIE
Indeed, Buddy. Starting to click… The DING!THING portion of the programming.
KEE-RA
Cool beans. So… before I forget.. Was that RC in your vehicle? I thought I saw him get out.
KATIE
Oh yeah. RC is here doing a some INCUBATING — borrowing my word.
KEE-RA
So he’s…
KATIE
On a walkabout then he’ll settle in at JEDEMI… Heck, he may already be there.
KEE-RA
Interesting… Mama may be there as well.
KATIE
Wouldn’t it be funny if…?
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. JEDEMI CAFE
Kee-Ra’s human, MEREDITH, has settled into a window table with a view of the door. She is surrounded by her JOURNAL and one of the gifted LAY-FLATS that she has just pulled from her PAK.
She waves to THE OWNER, NICOLE, who smiles back and holds up her hand — indicating FIVE twice– and pointing to the watch on her wrist. Meredith smiles.
MEREDITH
Love it. The MOCHA CHAIs will be ready right when they get back. Now… To leverage my 10-minutes. Perhaps, I’ll read.
She flips open her LAY-FLAT DRAGONBALL (VOL1), and furrows her brows.
MEREDITH
Already? Only a few pages left. THEN. WHAT?
She pops open her JOURNAL, and starts writing.
MER’S MUSINGS
Settled in. Wrapped errands early. Can finally … and then… Rats! Would you believe… End of volume 1 of my LAY FLAT. Gotta know… WHAT. HAPPENS. NEXT. Funny, that dinosaur chasing scene on page 172 looks exactly like…
Before she can finish, a voice is heard completing her thought as RC THE GREMLIN has found his way to her table and is silently reading over her shoulder.
RC THE GREMLIN
Jurassic Park! Just need the SIDE MIRROR on the JEEP to frame it…
MEREDITH
Huh?
RC THE GREMLIN
Whoops! Said that out loud. Sorry my lady. Didn’t mean to disrupt you…
Just then, Meredith’s attention is re-directed to the fountain of activity taking place as Nicole gently places the two MOCHA CHAIs on the table, at the exact time Kee-Ra and Katie walk in.
Note: RC The Gremlin recedes into the background… observing but watching his tongue.
NICOLE
Welcome! Perfect timing!
Then she turns to address Kee-Ra.
NICOLE
Hey, buddy! Did you have fun? Still “out-Rockying” your pal there?
Kee-Ra’s wagging his tail like crazy.
NICOLE
Follow me. Treats await on your stoop.
KATIE
As always… Thanks, Nicole. You’re the best.
MEREDITH
Heart ya, Lady!
Nicole smiles.
NICOLE
Ms Katie, please set that timer of yours … the magical 20.
Katie looks a Meredith, who nods.
KATIE
20 it is!
RC gently nudges Katie, fist bumps her and heads out the door –following Kee-Ra to his “KICK-BACK” spot AKA THE STOOP.
FADE OUT.
WHAT. HAPPENS. NEXT.?
Stay tuned as what takes place at the Stoop is truly worth noting.
Call to Adventure…
Yup! RC’s storyteller’s journey continues in mysterious ways. Stay tuned! — The Gang
Thanks for reading! Stay tuned for MORE RC’s Stories @TheSEA: A Storyteller’s Journey.
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-The Gang & RC
Bonus…
“Brat” pretty much means, “You mess with me, I mess with you back.”
Here are some of the Brat images created by Ms Katie.
Squeek as Poster Child
Iterations of Squeek Ding!
Refinements
Another Rev
Colourful options
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