( big smile. ) I'll be right back.

( distant now, dreamy almost. ) The Great Vampires... returned...?

( eyes wide. ) Did you say don't panic or panic?

Of course I can! I'm a man of my word.

ooh, okey dokey.

Take one! But beware...

No, but you're welcome!

they're my scary antlers.

Watch out.

Liked.

Take the wheel!

Liked.

yes, but... what's this? it's getting away!

Would you like me to read it to you with my practiced comedic timing?

No?? I had one myself. Never failed me! Always reliable. Then it ran out of paper & wouldn't print any more.

Relocating the photocopier is a great idea! The place feels like it's been spruced up already. Good work! @agentdaisy.bsky.social

“We have a new pianist? You know I heard a joke once about a twelve inch pianist - but it's a little too long for now. Stay here. I'll make sure the coast is clear.” A double thumbs up from Guy Mann, confidently clueless, marching ahead.

He doesn't react. “Okay!”

Me Guy.

And a very happy July 4th to all of you at home!

The food on Earth ALL tastes!

I just want as many nachos as they can fit in the bag.

Of course! Speak to Daisy about it, she's taking everyone's order.

Just put it on my expenses account.

Correct!

What the hey, since most of us survived, tacos on me!

Oh, the OREO® one please, it's slightly more pleasant to say.

Time will tell.

( Gentle hand on shoulder. ) I see them too.

Well, perhaps ludicrously, the Sontaran home world is untold trillions of lightyears away from Earth. Fortunately they have the means to get around very very quickly, so you can run into them practically everywhere along the way. You'll know them by the temperament.

Are they especially flavorful? Let me see; there was Commander Felicity of the 122nd Sontaran Legion. He was barred from military service for some time due to a crippling gambling addiction. It's a huge shame among his people.

Which were pleasant or which had genders?

I have known many gendered friends and colleagues. At least some of them were pleasant company.

( Chuckles knowingly... )

🤝🏿

Did someone say chocolate?

The threat could not be more direct or more clear; the boy's life hangs in the balance.

AAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

I wasn't trying to flash-freeze the boy I was simply curious.

well hot dog.

may i see your account number, sir?

Check this out.

You'll have to remind me, four kings, is that good? I don't think they would agree, if they were in a room together.

I thought she was from Earth!

You can't???

Blake??

Blake?