Philosophical Snacks

Adults don't usually go for the blue slushies, says the assistant.

Not all adults are philosophers, says Denis.

This shuts her up.

But Denis now feels he should buy snacks that befit a philosopher.

He looks at the snacks.

Not Cheetos. Maybe Doritos?

Or these. Natural Chip Co. Yes, that's better. What are the flavours?

Your bus is about to leave any minute, says the assistant.

Denis looks at the Natural Chips.

Honey Soy Chicken. What's natural about that?

I see you can't decide, says the assistant. How about Sea Salt?

Denis would have chosen Sea Salt had she not suggestesd it.

But no. That's not a good reason.

He buys the Sea Salt Natural Chips.

And runs for the bus.

Stanley has already started the engine.

Denis jumps on and sits down.

Sea Salt? says Gaius. Good choice.

I hope we have plenty of water, says Denis.

Should have, says Gaius.

Too late now, if they haven't.

Ageless shuffles down the bus from the back.

Clik clik... Get me anything?

No, says Denis. Unless you like Natural Chips with Sea Salt.

I'm a lobster, says Ageless. I like most things. Let me know when you open the packet.

Okay, says Denis.

Where's Terence? asks Ageless.

Here! says Terence. I'm fixing my horse.

Let's see it, says Ageless.

It's in two parts, says Terence. Which part do you want to see first?

The new part, says Ageless.

Terence lifts out the head, with its orange peel mane on the top and two orange pip eyes looking upwards.

Ha ha! laughs Terence. It looks like you!

Ageless is somewhat offended.