Full Moon Is Helpful

Let's GO! says Terence.

Dinner first, says Gaius. On the way here I spotted a Woolworths.

But the Woolworths has closed at seven.

Humboldt is glad. 

They buy fish and chips from Barramunchies in Nanum to eat in their cabin.

Ageless has returned. He looks hopeful.

I smell fish and chips! says Ageless.

Guess what? says Terence. We're going to rescue Pinky, in the NIGHT TIME!

Are we? says Ageless, breaking off a large piece of fish.

Yes, says Kobo. Poor Pinky has had the worst day!

Has she? says Ageless, spitting out the fish chunk. The fish is still steaming.

No need to come, says Gaius, if you don't want to.

I'm coming, says Ageless. Anything to help Pinky.

He looks sideways at Kobo.

How did that go?

Kobo remains without a facial expression.

His sweet cream puff. At least she's not turning away.

Did you read the message, my precious ? asks Ageless.

Yes, says Kobo. You are back in the place in my heart I reserve for Lamenters.

Lamenters? A good sign? He hopes so. He picks up his fish chunk, and eats it.

It's better.

Gaius and Humboldt finish the chips.

Now let's GO ! cries Terence.

Plan, says Gaius.

Yes, a plan, says Humboldt. What is it?

We go back to the nonda plantation, says Gaius.

There may be obstacles, says Humboldt.

No doubt things will fall into place, says Gaius

They usually do, says Humboldt.

Terence, wake up the snakes! says Gaius.

Terence awakens the snakes. They had been sleeping in the plum scented plastic container.

They are less than excited to wake up in a cabin, with the lights on.

Can you guys TALK yet? asks Terence.

What time is it? asks the first bandy bandy.

Did you hear that? says Humboldt. Perfect English!

Yes, good work, Terence, says Gaius.

Terence had not taught the bandy bandies how to ask a temporal question. Or any sort of question. But he is pleased with the outcome.

YAY ME! says Terence.

What TIME is it? shouts the second bandy bandy.

Eight thirty pm. says Gaius. And a full moon, which will be helpful.

We know, says the first bandy bandy.

They do know. A full moon is always helpful.

Terence had not taught them that either.

He is proud of himself and his students.