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[diagnosispuberty]

[The feed starts with Hiro, hands folded together, sitting at the kitchen table at his and Sam's apartment, giving one of those unnerving, somewhat maniacal grins he's so good at.] I have some important news. After weeks of planning and days of slaving away -- [It was fully a week, total, tops.] -- with the help of some benefactors whose names are hidden to protect their innocence -- [Jadewing, Irja and Wheeljack, who genuinely don't care about their innocence.] -- we have finished...

[Pause, for effect.] ...the thing. I trust those who wish to participate know what I'm getting at. [Another pause, then Hiro nods, satisfied with his mystery and the confusion he's likely going to cause, then moves to turn off the video feed. However, before he can, the chair on which he's seated is pulled away from the table and slid aside so that Sam can address the feed without having to talk over Hiro's head.]

To clarify, we---with help from Jadewing, Irja and Wheeljack, which we wouldn't've managed without---have finally finished setting up an outdoor theatre, and the first film we'll be showing will be Tremors, tomorrow night, as soon as it's dark enough. The set-up's situated in the Northwest, in a clearing not too too far from the hospital's Gateway. Those of you who can fly shouldn't have any trouble spotting it from above, and for everyone going in on the ground, a path's marked. Given the people who've expressed interest, we should have lots of room for everyone, so yeah. [She grins, shrugging at the camera.] Be there, or be square. And, oh, before I forget! When you are there, you'll be able to tune into the movie audio on a radio, if you have one. If you don't, or would rather not, you can get the audio on your drone by calling 606-43-11.

[...then, right before the feed is cut, there's a blur of a sock being flung at Sam's head, and an indignant:] I was gonna say that!

Comments

[video]

[automobileenthusiast]

[WELL SOMEONE'S INTERESTED]

Well then, that's the second best news I've heard since I arrived here.

[video]

[10_20_15_5_50]

I thought you especially would be happy to hear it. I only regret how long it took, but to be fair, we did do a lot of jury-rigging... and a little landscaping.

[between the lines: this set-up is pretty sweet]

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[automobileenthusiast]

Oh I'm sure it looks fantastic. I'll be sure to drag Breakdown out with me.

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[diagnosispuberty]

What's the first best?

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[automobileenthusiast]

Discovering that my favorite person was already here waiting for me. That was a plus.

[Video]

[dirge]

Will there be food? [Because yes, that is always the first question on his processor.]

[Video]

[10_20_15_5_50]

It's a bring-your-own-snacks situation.

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[dirge]

Hn, at least that means I do not have to share.

Next question- What is the movie about?

[Action~]

[diagnosispuberty]

[BUTTING IN] Whaaaaat?

[akito]

So it's like an, um... A drive-in?

[10_20_15_5_50]

Pretty much! A drive-in with a walk-up option, if you will.

[akito]

Will there be more movies?

[diagnosispuberty]

With no pollution!

[akito]

Ah, that's really good!

[neverputincharge]

Haven't seen a movie in years. [Literally, since he's been here.]

Might be fun.

[10_20_15_5_50]

I might be biased, but Tremors is a good one.

video

[badboybikerbot]

Outdoor theater? You mean like one of those old drive ins?

video

[10_20_15_5_50]

Exactly! But with better sound.

[video]

[hotheadwarmheart]

What's this Tremors? Some kind of movie about earthquakes?

[video]

[10_20_15_5_50]

Actually, big burrowing monsters, but their movements are initially mistaken for very small-scale earthquake activity.

[Video]

[mercury_gaze]

[Hi guys, have a shy child.]

Would I be allowed to come? If Lea said it was okay?

[Video]

[10_20_15_5_50]

[Even though it's for a very good reason, she still feels bad about having to shut Jendayi down---this time!---and so speaks apologetically.]

This is sort of a scary show so I think it oughtta be out until you're a little older... but you would be more than welcome to come---and to sit with us!---for any show Lea says is okay. Since we have so many people interested, I'm hoping we can scrounge up some more movies soon.

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[diagnosispuberty]

[Hiro will underscore Sam's comment with --] The next one won't be about worms. Promise.

[Video]

[a_little_red_in_the_face]

[Chuckles] Finally got that movie thing all set up, huh? Guess I’ll have to drop by and hang out. I’m sure Knock Out will never let me hear the end of it if I don’t come with him.

[Video]

[10_20_15_5_50]

Finally's right. As a project, it kind of took on a life of its own; the deck, we kind of tacked on to the effort once we settled on a spot. The whole thing might've gone a little faster if Hiro and Wheeljack weren't geeking out, also, but they were enjoying themselves way too much for me to find the heart to hassle 'em back on-track. And you're right; you'll have to. If you don't, I'll never let you hear the end of it either, and I can be surprisingly loud for my size.