Flouncing In Emu Heaven

Katherine places the gift-wrapped bottle on the back seat, between Terence and the Tarti.

Keep it upright, says Katherine.

Is it David's present? asks Terence.

Yes, says Katherine. Beenleigh Rum.

We know who made it, says Terence.

Who used to make it, says Roo-kai.

What are you talking about? asks Katherine, turning onto the highway.

Captain Stewart, says Terence.

We met him outside, says Roo-kai. He knew Ageless.

Oh, a lobster, says Katherine.

In a sea captain's hat, says Terence.

Where was he? asks Katherine. I didn't see him.

Behind a barrel, says Roo-kai.

What a pity I missed him, says Katherine. We might have chatted.

We chatted, says Terence.

I can imagine, says Katherine.

Okay, says Terence. But Roo-kai chatted.

Next time you meet someone interesting, says Katherine, tell me.

We weren't allowed out, says Terence.

But you got out, says Katherine. So you might as well have told me.

He seemed reticent, says Roo-kai. He slipped back behind the barrel.

Poor thing, says Katherine. 

She stops asking questions, and concentrates on the highway.

A large sign goes by.

Emu Heaven.

She slows down. 

Emu Heaven, says Roo-kai. Are we stopping?

Yay! says Terence. 

Not again, sigh the Tarti, who are eager to get to Toowoomba.

Just a quick stop, says Katherine. I'd like to have a look at their products.

She turns in, to Emu Heaven. Stops, gets out of the Rio,  goes inside.

There she browses the Golden Emu Oil Capsules, the Elegance Eye Gel, The Pet Shampoo and the meat cuts.

Let's get out, says Terence. This is boring. And if we meet an interesting character we won't get into trouble.

We're coming this time, says Quiet-Tartus.

So Terence opens the front door of the Rio and out they all tumble.

Close by, they see emus in an enclosure, flouncing.

So that's where they go.