Ask Poppa

Ask this old steamer anything you want!

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[waitingformyredcaboose-deactiva]

@ask-poppa where u at

[ask-poppa]

 @ask-electra My son. Let’s have a cup of tea. How are you doing?  

[ask-electra]

I- hmmph. *He’s been caught completely off-guard and has no idea how to react.* Well. I don’t see how my well-being concerns YOU, steamer. *His defenses shoot up almost immediately. Why was this guy being so… nice?

[ask-poppa]

You don’t need to put on a showy front for me, now. You’re not used to people asking how you’re doing, are you?

[ask-electra]

*He sits down opposite the old steamer and pretends to check his nails. He looks quite unfortable and when he speaks, his tone is an uncertain mix of curious and defensive.* …What’s it to you? ⚡️

[ask-poppa]

Maybe you look like you need someone to care a little bit. *He sits comfortably, like he has all the time in the world. Heck, he does now* You haven’t answered my question...?

[ask-poppa]

Did you meet Pearl's kitten yet?

Why, no! I’ve noticed a few cats playing around the yard not so long ago... was one of those hers? 

[ask-poppa]

How do you feel about humans and if you could destroy the human race would you do it?

Absolutely not! Humans are our allies. They build and repair us and mine for our fuel. And they make such good music and drinks. 

[ask-poppa]

If you were born (or built) with a gift (or what some say curse) that allows you to change from your normal form to a much more powerful and beastly version of the specific engine you resemble with bloodthirsty instincts, would you use it to protect mankind, or do harm to others? This form is rare to normal machines in the human world and the ones that have that gift are rumored to be from another dimension..

I don’t know much about other dimensions, but if I was gifted with a more powerful version of myself? I would hope I could ignore the bloodthirsty instincts and use this form to protect mankind. 

[ask-poppa]

Is your real name Poppa, or do people just call you that?

My full name is Poppa Eugene McCoy. A bit strange that my parents would name their little trainlet “Poppa” but I suppose they were prescient! 

[ask-poppa]

Did you fuck Belle

A gentletrain never kisses and tells. 

[ask-poppa]

WHy are you Momma now? Something you want to tell us?

Momma? Well, when you’ve lived as long as I have, you’ll learn that gender is so very fluid. Some days feel like a poppa day, some days feel like a momma day. We’ll see what the future holds. 

[ask-poppa]

When are you seeing Belle again?

Oh, it’s impossible to say when a magnificent creature like @ask-belle-the-sleeping-car will roll around again... but I’ll be there to greet her with a rose and a smile when she does. 

[ask-poppa]

How are you today?

Quite well, quite well. Thank you for asking! I have a cup of tea and some correspondence to catch up on. 

[ask-skimble]

Would you ever take the kittens for a day trip on the trains?

WOULD I?? I keep begging the wee ones to come for a trip! But kittens these days… no interest in traveling on a classic steam train. Only interested in newfangled ‘fast’ trains… bah!

[ask-poppa]

Tell me about it!

[stexconfessions]

[waitingformyredcaboose-deactiva]

@ask-poppa where u at

[ask-poppa]

 @ask-electra My son. Let’s have a cup of tea. How are you doing?  

[ask-electra]

I- hmmph. *He’s been caught completely off-guard and has no idea how to react.* Well. I don’t see how my well-being concerns YOU, steamer. *His defenses shoot up almost immediately. Why was this guy being so… nice?

[ask-poppa]

You don’t need to put on a showy front for me, now. You’re not used to people asking how you’re doing, are you?

[stexconfessions]

[waitingformyredcaboose-deactiva]

@ask-poppa where u at

[ask-poppa]

 @ask-electra My son. Let’s have a cup of tea. How are you doing?  

[ask-poppa]

What is your relationship with Belle?

Oh, Belle is wonderful. A great friend, a good listener. And she makes a terrific cup of tea. 

[ask-belle-the-sleeping-car-blog]

Why thank you!

[ask-poppa]

Welcome, my dear. It will be nice having you around!

[ask-belle-the-sleeping-car-blog]

Yes, well, I’m certainly excited! People seem to have think I’ve vanished, but I’ve made a glorious return.

[ask-poppa]

And what a glorious return it is. I don’t suppose you’re free tonight for dinner and a cup of tea?

[ask-belle-the-sleeping-car-blog]

As a matter of fact, I am! Oh, did you have something special planned?

[ask-poppa]

Well, I was thinking dinner, maybe a nice long walk to catch up on old times... and then maybe we can really catch up on old times, if you catch me.  (Aherm, @ask-rusty-the-steam-engine my boy, may I borrow your shed for tonight? You have that nice double bed.)

[ask-poppa]

What is your relationship with Belle?

Oh, Belle is wonderful. A great friend, a good listener. And she makes a terrific cup of tea. 

[ask-belle-the-sleeping-car-blog]

Why thank you!

[ask-poppa]

Welcome, my dear. It will be nice having you around!

[ask-belle-the-sleeping-car-blog]

Yes, well, I’m certainly excited! People seem to have think I’ve vanished, but I’ve made a glorious return.

[ask-poppa]

And what a glorious return it is. I don’t suppose you’re free tonight for dinner and a cup of tea?

[ask-poppa]

If you weren't with Belle, who would you be with?

Oh, I couldn’t imagine not having Belle in my life, and if she weren’t around I don’t know if I could commit to any one person, especially at my age. On an unrelated note, the other day I noticed @ask-krupp has some very strong arms. 

[ask-poppa]

Any ships among the other trains?

I don’t always understand what Rusty and that red caboose see in each other, but who am I to stand in the way of their feelings? Life is too short not to enjoy oneself. 

Also Greaseball and Electra. They’re pretty. They’re loud. They remind me of myself as a young engine. 

[ask-poppa]

Is the Starlight Express real?

“Real” is such a subjective term, but always remember: the Starlight Express is no more, no less... than you.