Terence and Tilly are setting up a running track.
It is marked out with pebbles.
These pebbles are useful, says Terence.
For weights, and now running track markers, says Quiet-Tartus.
Ready to do some running? asks Tilly. I'll say go.
No cheating, says Terence.
You're good, says Shorty-Tartus.
What at? asks Terence.
Being neutral, says Shorty-Tartus. Your parrot was going to give you some lessons.
What's neutral? asks Terence.
Neutral is fair, says Tilly.
This is just training, says Terence.
Yes, but in Queensland, says Quiet-Tartus. The others might cheat.
That's your job, says Shorty-Tartus.
Saying no cheating? says Terence.
And giving them penalties if they do, says Tilly.
Yes, says Terence. Penalties. Let's pretend you guys are cheating and I'll give you penalties.
Okay, says Shorty-Tartus.
Careful, says Quiet-Tartus. We want to know what the penalties are.
The penalties are, you lose points, says Tilly.
Yes, says Terence, and you have to carry a pebble. No wait, you have to wear a sock with a pebble inside it.
Where? asks Quiet-Tartus.
Anywhere, says Terence. Your choice.
Come on, says Tilly. Ready?
Ready.
Go! says Tilly.
The frogs race along the pebble marked track.
They both remember they're supposed to be cheating.
They each stick out a foot sideways.
They both fall down.
Penalty! calls Terence.
Tilly picks up two pebbles, and takes off her socks.
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