I Will Say It's Black

The Stateliner bus draws closer to Whyalla.

We should be there soon, says Gaius.

I look forward to arriving, says Denis. I assume it's a city.

Indeed, says Gaius. With plenty to see.

Shall we spend some time there before cycling to Point Lowly? asks Denis.

We have the whole afternoon, says Gaius.

It's already two thirty, says Denis. 

True, says Gaius, but we'll have enough time to enjoy Whyalla.

Denis looks out of the window. 

He thinks he can see Whyalla. Low grey buildings, a tower, an oval, and hills in the distance.

That will be Whyalla, says Gaius. 

I thought so, says Denis. 

Four minutes later, Stanley pulls up in Whyalla.

Terence runs forward.

Are we there yet?

Yes, says Gaius. Tell Ageless we're going to get off.

Terence runs back to tell Ageless.

We have to get off!

I know, says Ageless, just give me a minute.

He has been communing with Kobo.

clik-clik,,, I must get off the bus now my sweetness,,,,

mm m which means you're in whyalla.

clik-clik,,, think of me clambering down from the high bus step

mm m how will you do it without losing your sunglasses?

clik-clik,,, I now have a strap,,, you would like it

mm m describe your strap

clik-clik,,, later my creamball, it seems we're in a hurry

o mm

clik-clik,,, well I will say it's black

Ageless drops onto the floor of the bus.

Good dropping! says Terence. 

Ageless makes his way forward.

Terence jumps off the bus.

Ageless drops after him.

Well done, says Gaius. 

Stanley gets off the bus and opens the side panels, to take out the luggage.

Two bikes, present and correct, says Stanley. Enjoy your stay in Whyalla. 

Thank you, says Gaius. We're only here till this evening, then we're off to Point Lowly.

Ah yes, says Stanley. The cuttlefish. You do know you can't...?

Yes we do know, says Gaius. That's why we've brought Ageless.

Lobster Guy, says Terence.

Any suggestions as to how we could spend the afternoon? asks Denis. 

Oh there's plenty to do in Whyalla, says Stanley. You're spoiled for choice really. You could climb Hummock Hill and look at the view. Walk out on the circular jetty. Then there's the Maritime Museum and I think I heard something about a magic workshop, but that may be next week.

I want to go to the magic workshop, says Terence. 

It may be next week says Gaius. 

He wishes Stanley hadn't mentioned the magic workshop.

Now they'll never hear the end of it.