And so it was that former Suit KATIE had an opportunity to turn the tables on her GEAR GUY husband. Curious?
Well, to pull it off, she had to snag a delivery before he came back from an excursion and then she raced over to CAT & CLOUD to unbox along with giving it a test drive.
Let’s listen in for WHAT. HAPPENS. NEXT. –The Gang.
FADE IN:
INT. CAT & CLOUD
Katie arrives at the cafe with the box under her arm, Zojirushi DBRs Thermos in one hand and her ever-present SATCHEL-PAK on her back.
Looking around, she doesn’t see Happy Barista / Uber Driver KIMBA, so she pays for her NIGHT SHIFT “fill-er-up” and then settles in at the VIV TABLE (AKA stander) that is unoccupied (and of the perfect height for her little project, BTW).
She unboxes and sets on the table top two RIDGE POWER BANKs. One is an olive green colour and the other is orange.
KATIE INTERNAL
I’ll let him choose… or NOT…
Doing a sort of mental “Eeny, meeny, miny, moe” — she goes with the olive green for testing.
KATIE
Feels good!
She says out loud and then looks around.
KATIE INTERNAL
Whoops! I gotta remember where I am. Anyway… Let’s see if they shipped it with some juice… Reaching into her SATCHEL PAK, she produces a RAZR phone.
Team Phone…
[Note: This is the team phone – a style that works for WONDER/WANDER (WANDER/WONDER) Kat, MR SQUEEK and RC the GREMLIN / STORYTELLER and their over the hill pal, Happy Puppy KEE-RA and also… KIMBA. Funny too as they all have DragonBustR sticker– hard to tell the phones apart if you were to throw them on the table. But that’s a story for another day. Let’s continue –The Gang (AKA storytellers)]
On the top of the Power Bank is access to two cable/connectors: a “C” style (think ANDROID) and old school THUNDERBOLT style (think APPLE)
KATIE INTERNAL
Ah… Key selling point. Built-in cables… He should dig this.
Plugging in, the BANK shows a digital display with a percentage number.
KATIE INTERNAL
Well… some juice… 14% is good enough to test. Now for the bonus round…
Katie reaches back into her PAK and extracts her little iPHONE.
KATIE INTERNAL
Well … You can do two at once but it is sucking down the BANK… Cool though…
Just then Katie feels a breeze and looks up as her friend Kimba rushes over to help a customer who is struggling with the door. Turning around, she sees Katie and smiles. Walking up to the VIV TABLE and observing the setup, her curious mind kicks into gear.
KIMBA
Hey you! When’d you sneak in?
Katie laughs.
KATIE
I was about to ask you the same question…
KIMBA
Dealing with stuff in the back. Deliveries… getting organized…
KATIE
All good?
KIMBA
Good enough to take a break and see what you’re up to… And that is…? A gift from your Gear Guy?
Olive or Orange…?
KATIE
Better…
KIMBA
Oh?
…A gift FOR him… well, us and… if this experiment works well…
KATIE
A gift FOR him… well, us and… if this experiment works well…
Katie lets Kimba study the setup.
KIMBA
Can I…?
KATIE
Sure!
She unplugs the iPhone and then reaches for the RAZR. Pausing to study them side-by-side, she unplugs and then feels the POWER BANK in her hands.
KIMBA
Solid! Nice size. Built-in cables. Multi-functional… what’s not to like?
KATIE
Right? Still… my guy has high standards and is not easily impressed.
KIMBA
Tough audience… I get it.
KATIE
Fashion risk, I know… but the reviewer I saw online… got me stoked to give it a try.
Kimba points to the “C” connector on the bottom.
KATIE
Allegedly a two-way … and with the right cable, the speed is supposed to be fantastical…
KIMBA
Right cable, eh? I have one under the counter. You know… our pals run around with their RAZRs… all fun and games until…
KATIE
Yeah… I heard. Cable challenged they are too.
KIMBA
Interesting.
KATIE
The way I see it… It’s compact and multi-functional. You can always bring ONE “C” for speed… instead of that big ZIPLOC he drags along on his trips… Easy-peasy.
KIMBA
Makes sense… So what’s the circle thingie?
KATIE
A bonus! It’s for wireless charging. The reviewer and also the company’s website shows it with an Apple Watch. Was going to bring his old one to test but…
KIMBA
Old one probably not compatible. Got it.
While Katie is talking, she pulls her SLABBY THING out of her Satchel-Pak and loads the company’s website.
Website via SLABBY…
KATIE
See?
Kimba glances at the web page and then continues to play with the PowerBank.
KIMBA
Cool that you get a readout of how much battery is left.
KATIE
Sure beats the blinking dots on the ANKER bank.
Ridge vs. Anker…
KIMBA
I’ll take your word for it. I just use a cable under the counter for a little boost. Its got one of those USB-A plugs.
KATIE
I’m thinking we hit all the check boxes for him with the exception of… How long for the RE-UP… to get to 100%?
Kimba nod and then points.
KIMBA
Two?
KATIE
His and Hers… Plus, they were having a deal when you buy two so…
KIMBA
Gotcha… So, when you springing it on him?
KATIE
Tonight maybe… got a date night penciled in. Pending when he gets back from today’s adventure, it could be a go.
KIMBA
Looks like a winner… And speaking of “GO” … aren’t you due for your WALK-FEETS? I imagine … play time is in order, yes?
Katie smiles and nods, as she begins to pack up.
Kimba picks up the OLIVE power bank and points to the counter.
KIMBA
How ‘bout leaving it with me… Let’s see how much JUICE it obtains in the amount of time of your walk.
KATIE
That’s a great idea!
Pencils down…
[EPILOGUE]
And so it was that Katie stowed the shipping box and packaging in her trunk and bounded her way towards the sea with her Satchel-Pak strapped on her back.
Looking around, there’s some hesitation.
KATIE
I feel like… Something’s missing….
She shrugs her shoulders and then continues.
Meanwhile… Back at the C&C, Kimba is moving about wiping tables and tidying up.
She is especially bouncy as the music playing has put a huge smile on her face.
C&C JUKEBOX
It ain’t my fault that I’m out here making news
I’m the pudding in the proof
Gotta blame it on my juice…
Blame it on my juice, blame it, blame it on my juice
Ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee
Blame it on my juice, blame it, blame it on my juice (ooh, baby)…
KIMBA
Ya-ya-ee, indeed!
Her perceptive eyes notice the DBRs Thermos left behind.
DragonBustR Zojirushi…
KIMBA
Too funny… She’ll be back.
Kimba tucks the thermos under the counter next to the PowerBank and what looks like a clear plastic box (her magnet collection).
FADE OUT.
That’s a Wrap..
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[Hint: Juice could mean: Power as in “Got Enough Juice??” or simply: Got Juice?? -The Gang ]
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-The Gang
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