Memphis Belle

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[straight-to-sleep]

I may not be first class, but I'm not yet worst class

♡ Belle the Sleeping Car ♡

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control @this-is-controll

wembley greaseball @themightydieselengine

wrench @electrasrepairtruck

---------------------I'm a sleeper with a heart of gold-----------------------

[straight-to-sleep]

in truth, the box isn’t so bad after a while.

[sleeknquick]

⠀⠀

. . . i don’t like it.

⠀⠀

[straight-to-sleep]

you’ll get used to it soon enough.

[straight-to-sleep]

in truth, the box isn’t so bad after a while.

[straight-to-sleep]

All I’ll say is thank the starlight folks didn’t do anything foolish this April fools, I’ve never seen the point.

[straight-to-sleep]

[she's in deep concentration, knitting something with great care. what that something is meant to be, she doesn't actually know yet]

[thatredcaboose]

( Caboose saw Belle , half considering rolling by . Of course , like usual , curiosity got the best of him and he moved closer , signature grin plastering his face )

Hi there , Belle ! What're ya doing on this fine day ?

[straight-to-sleep]

Caboose.

[she gave him s small nodd]

I am trying to fill my time by starting a new project, however its quite taxing without any real purpose for it.

And how about you? Behaving yourself, I hope?

[thatredcaboose]

( The caboose peered closer , squinting . He didn't quite understand why anyone would find something like that entertaining . Still , who was he to judge , as the yard's resident crasher ? )

Looking good so far , friend ! I sure couldn't do it , seems way too boring !

Oh y'know , same old me — being as good as ever , ma'am ! ( 🫡 )

[straight-to-sleep]

Why, thank you.

[she raised her eyebrow, not believing him for a second]

Mhm, that's good to hear. No trouble lately? It has been quiet.

[thatredcaboose]

Well , it's been quiet for that exact reason ! No jobs at the moment . . . It's terribly boring ! But hey — sometimes the peace is nice , wouldn't you agree ?

( The only reason it had been especially quieter was because Caboose had been planning a few smaller jobs in the background . Of course , the smaller the job , the less people would hear . Essentially perfect for someone who's on the run and already wanted )

[straight-to-sleep]

I suppose it is rather nice. But I wouldn't call it boring, there's always something to do if you look hard enough.

[she gave him a one-over, squinting]

May I ask what brings you to this side of the yard?

[thatredcaboose]

Uh huh . . . Let's agree to disagree !

( Unprompted , he laughed a little to himself , hands planted against his hips )

Just some business deals , friend ! Nothing for the elders to concern themselves about ( ☺️ )

[straight-to-sleep]

Elders? Now I have a right mind to be offended by that statement, though I suppose it is accurate. I haven’t been in my prime for quite some time now. Then again, neither have you. Not since-

[she stopped herself, thinking it better to not bring up the crash]

Oh course, business. You’ve never even considered a different trade, have you?

[thatredcaboose]

You sure ain't in your prime , but you're still doin' well , for sure ! Soon enough , you might be a tourist attraction — I'm sure people would just love to experience a coach of a bygone era !

( He was about to chuckle at his own joke , but Belle's comment caught him off guard . She'd stopped herself , sure , but he knew exactly what she'd meant to say . The corner of his mouth twitched momentarily , before he tried to cover up his faltering expression with a bigger smile )

Nope ! I'm a businessman , born and bred ! Wouldn't trade it for the world — if you'll excuse the pun ! ( 😉 )

[straight-to-sleep]

Hilarious, Caboose, I’m not that old just yet.

Of course not. You really plan on running for the rest of your life?

[thatredcaboose]

Oh , not yet , no . But the age'll catch up to ya eventually !

Sure ! Why the hell not ?!! I've lasted this long . Besides , they ain't ever gonna catch me . And if they do , guess I'll jus' go out with a BANG !!!

[straight-to-sleep]

Don’t I know it.

That ain’t no way to live Caboose, trust me. You’ll get tired, the thrill dies eventually. And then what will you have?

[thatredcaboose]

Might die for anyone else , but not for me !! How many years has it been now , huh ? You'd think I would've moved on , but nope ! Still thriving , Belle !

[straight-to-sleep]

Mhm.

[she sighed, knowing there was no real point trying to talk sense into him]

You never were much of a family man, even when you were young, and it seems you never will be. Time will catch up with you eventually, Caboose, just as it did to me. And then, who will you turn to?

[thatredcaboose]

Well —

( Caboose really tried not to think too hard about the future . It was daunting , and he knew Belle was right )

I can find a home wherever I go ! It ain't difficult to weasel my way into a yard , y'see . It's easy peasy ! I'm sure you don't remember how I found my way into this yard ? I jus' showed up one day , found my place with the freights , and I've been there ever since ! No one even questioned how I got the position so easily . . .

[straight-to-sleep]

That could be true. But you were young then, basically a kid. I don't think you realise how much of a habit of following you around a reputation can have.

[thatredcaboose]

If you're oh so wise , miss Belle , what d'you suggest I do ? Not as if I can do much other than continue my normal ways ! This life suits me well !

[straight-to-sleep]

In your case, I do suppose that is quite difficult to for me to determine. Our trades are quite different after all. Just-

[she stared at him. the fact was she unfortunately did worry about him, even if there was nothing she could really do. it seemed such a shame]

[straight-to-sleep]

[she's in deep concentration, knitting something with great care. what that something is meant to be, she doesn't actually know yet]

[thatredcaboose]

( Caboose saw Belle , half considering rolling by . Of course , like usual , curiosity got the best of him and he moved closer , signature grin plastering his face )

Hi there , Belle ! What're ya doing on this fine day ?

[straight-to-sleep]

Caboose.

[she gave him s small nodd]

I am trying to fill my time by starting a new project, however its quite taxing without any real purpose for it.

And how about you? Behaving yourself, I hope?

[thatredcaboose]

( The caboose peered closer , squinting . He didn't quite understand why anyone would find something like that entertaining . Still , who was he to judge , as the yard's resident crasher ? )

Looking good so far , friend ! I sure couldn't do it , seems way too boring !

Oh y'know , same old me — being as good as ever , ma'am ! ( 🫡 )

[straight-to-sleep]

Why, thank you.

[she raised her eyebrow, not believing him for a second]

Mhm, that's good to hear. No trouble lately? It has been quiet.

[thatredcaboose]

Well , it's been quiet for that exact reason ! No jobs at the moment . . . It's terribly boring ! But hey — sometimes the peace is nice , wouldn't you agree ?

( The only reason it had been especially quieter was because Caboose had been planning a few smaller jobs in the background . Of course , the smaller the job , the less people would hear . Essentially perfect for someone who's on the run and already wanted )

[straight-to-sleep]

I suppose it is rather nice. But I wouldn't call it boring, there's always something to do if you look hard enough.

[she gave him a one-over, squinting]

May I ask what brings you to this side of the yard?

[thatredcaboose]

Uh huh . . . Let's agree to disagree !

( Unprompted , he laughed a little to himself , hands planted against his hips )

Just some business deals , friend ! Nothing for the elders to concern themselves about ( ☺️ )

[straight-to-sleep]

Elders? Now I have a right mind to be offended by that statement, though I suppose it is accurate. I haven’t been in my prime for quite some time now. Then again, neither have you. Not since-

[she stopped herself, thinking it better to not bring up the crash]

Oh course, business. You’ve never even considered a different trade, have you?

[thatredcaboose]

You sure ain't in your prime , but you're still doin' well , for sure ! Soon enough , you might be a tourist attraction — I'm sure people would just love to experience a coach of a bygone era !

( He was about to chuckle at his own joke , but Belle's comment caught him off guard . She'd stopped herself , sure , but he knew exactly what she'd meant to say . The corner of his mouth twitched momentarily , before he tried to cover up his faltering expression with a bigger smile )

Nope ! I'm a businessman , born and bred ! Wouldn't trade it for the world — if you'll excuse the pun ! ( 😉 )

[straight-to-sleep]

Hilarious, Caboose, I’m not that old just yet.

Of course not. You really plan on running for the rest of your life?

[thatredcaboose]

Oh , not yet , no . But the age'll catch up to ya eventually !

Sure ! Why the hell not ?!! I've lasted this long . Besides , they ain't ever gonna catch me . And if they do , guess I'll jus' go out with a BANG !!!

[straight-to-sleep]

Don’t I know it.

That ain’t no way to live Caboose, trust me. You’ll get tired, the thrill dies eventually. And then what will you have?

[thatredcaboose]

Might die for anyone else , but not for me !! How many years has it been now , huh ? You'd think I would've moved on , but nope ! Still thriving , Belle !

[straight-to-sleep]

Mhm.

[she sighed, knowing there was no real point trying to talk sense into him]

You never were much of a family man, even when you were young, and it seems you never will be. Time will catch up with you eventually, Caboose, just as it did to me. And then, who will you turn to?

[thatredcaboose]

Well —

( Caboose really tried not to think too hard about the future . It was daunting , and he knew Belle was right )

I can find a home wherever I go ! It ain't difficult to weasel my way into a yard , y'see . It's easy peasy ! I'm sure you don't remember how I found my way into this yard ? I jus' showed up one day , found my place with the freights , and I've been there ever since ! No one even questioned how I got the position so easily . . .

[straight-to-sleep]

That could be true. But you were young then, basically a kid. I don't think you realise how much of a habit of following you around a reputation can have.

[straight-to-sleep]

[she's in deep concentration, knitting something with great care. what that something is meant to be, she doesn't actually know yet]

[thatredcaboose]

( Caboose saw Belle , half considering rolling by . Of course , like usual , curiosity got the best of him and he moved closer , signature grin plastering his face )

Hi there , Belle ! What're ya doing on this fine day ?

[straight-to-sleep]

Caboose.

[she gave him s small nodd]

I am trying to fill my time by starting a new project, however its quite taxing without any real purpose for it.

And how about you? Behaving yourself, I hope?

[thatredcaboose]

( The caboose peered closer , squinting . He didn't quite understand why anyone would find something like that entertaining . Still , who was he to judge , as the yard's resident crasher ? )

Looking good so far , friend ! I sure couldn't do it , seems way too boring !

Oh y'know , same old me — being as good as ever , ma'am ! ( 🫡 )

[straight-to-sleep]

Why, thank you.

[she raised her eyebrow, not believing him for a second]

Mhm, that's good to hear. No trouble lately? It has been quiet.

[thatredcaboose]

Well , it's been quiet for that exact reason ! No jobs at the moment . . . It's terribly boring ! But hey — sometimes the peace is nice , wouldn't you agree ?

( The only reason it had been especially quieter was because Caboose had been planning a few smaller jobs in the background . Of course , the smaller the job , the less people would hear . Essentially perfect for someone who's on the run and already wanted )

[straight-to-sleep]

I suppose it is rather nice. But I wouldn't call it boring, there's always something to do if you look hard enough.

[she gave him a one-over, squinting]

May I ask what brings you to this side of the yard?

[thatredcaboose]

Uh huh . . . Let's agree to disagree !

( Unprompted , he laughed a little to himself , hands planted against his hips )

Just some business deals , friend ! Nothing for the elders to concern themselves about ( ☺️ )

[straight-to-sleep]

Elders? Now I have a right mind to be offended by that statement, though I suppose it is accurate. I haven’t been in my prime for quite some time now. Then again, neither have you. Not since-

[she stopped herself, thinking it better to not bring up the crash]

Oh course, business. You’ve never even considered a different trade, have you?

[thatredcaboose]

You sure ain't in your prime , but you're still doin' well , for sure ! Soon enough , you might be a tourist attraction — I'm sure people would just love to experience a coach of a bygone era !

( He was about to chuckle at his own joke , but Belle's comment caught him off guard . She'd stopped herself , sure , but he knew exactly what she'd meant to say . The corner of his mouth twitched momentarily , before he tried to cover up his faltering expression with a bigger smile )

Nope ! I'm a businessman , born and bred ! Wouldn't trade it for the world — if you'll excuse the pun ! ( 😉 )

[straight-to-sleep]

Hilarious, Caboose, I’m not that old just yet.

Of course not. You really plan on running for the rest of your life?

[thatredcaboose]

Oh , not yet , no . But the age'll catch up to ya eventually !

Sure ! Why the hell not ?!! I've lasted this long . Besides , they ain't ever gonna catch me . And if they do , guess I'll jus' go out with a BANG !!!

[straight-to-sleep]

Don’t I know it.

That ain’t no way to live Caboose, trust me. You’ll get tired, the thrill dies eventually. And then what will you have?

[thatredcaboose]

Might die for anyone else , but not for me !! How many years has it been now , huh ? You'd think I would've moved on , but nope ! Still thriving , Belle !

[straight-to-sleep]

Mhm.

[she sighed, knowing there was no real point trying to talk sense into him]

You never were much of a family man, even when you were young, and it seems you never will be. Time will catch up with you eventually, Caboose, just as it did to me. And then, who will you turn to?

[straight-to-sleep]

[she's in deep concentration, knitting something with great care. what that something is meant to be, she doesn't actually know yet]

[thatredcaboose]

( Caboose saw Belle , half considering rolling by . Of course , like usual , curiosity got the best of him and he moved closer , signature grin plastering his face )

Hi there , Belle ! What're ya doing on this fine day ?

[straight-to-sleep]

Caboose.

[she gave him s small nodd]

I am trying to fill my time by starting a new project, however its quite taxing without any real purpose for it.

And how about you? Behaving yourself, I hope?

[thatredcaboose]

( The caboose peered closer , squinting . He didn't quite understand why anyone would find something like that entertaining . Still , who was he to judge , as the yard's resident crasher ? )

Looking good so far , friend ! I sure couldn't do it , seems way too boring !

Oh y'know , same old me — being as good as ever , ma'am ! ( 🫡 )

[straight-to-sleep]

Why, thank you.

[she raised her eyebrow, not believing him for a second]

Mhm, that's good to hear. No trouble lately? It has been quiet.

[thatredcaboose]

Well , it's been quiet for that exact reason ! No jobs at the moment . . . It's terribly boring ! But hey — sometimes the peace is nice , wouldn't you agree ?

( The only reason it had been especially quieter was because Caboose had been planning a few smaller jobs in the background . Of course , the smaller the job , the less people would hear . Essentially perfect for someone who's on the run and already wanted )

[straight-to-sleep]

I suppose it is rather nice. But I wouldn't call it boring, there's always something to do if you look hard enough.

[she gave him a one-over, squinting]

May I ask what brings you to this side of the yard?

[thatredcaboose]

Uh huh . . . Let's agree to disagree !

( Unprompted , he laughed a little to himself , hands planted against his hips )

Just some business deals , friend ! Nothing for the elders to concern themselves about ( ☺️ )

[straight-to-sleep]

Elders? Now I have a right mind to be offended by that statement, though I suppose it is accurate. I haven’t been in my prime for quite some time now. Then again, neither have you. Not since-

[she stopped herself, thinking it better to not bring up the crash]

Oh course, business. You’ve never even considered a different trade, have you?

[thatredcaboose]

You sure ain't in your prime , but you're still doin' well , for sure ! Soon enough , you might be a tourist attraction — I'm sure people would just love to experience a coach of a bygone era !

( He was about to chuckle at his own joke , but Belle's comment caught him off guard . She'd stopped herself , sure , but he knew exactly what she'd meant to say . The corner of his mouth twitched momentarily , before he tried to cover up his faltering expression with a bigger smile )

Nope ! I'm a businessman , born and bred ! Wouldn't trade it for the world — if you'll excuse the pun ! ( 😉 )

[straight-to-sleep]

Hilarious, Caboose, I’m not that old just yet.

Of course not. You really plan on running for the rest of your life?

[thatredcaboose]

Oh , not yet , no . But the age'll catch up to ya eventually !

Sure ! Why the hell not ?!! I've lasted this long . Besides , they ain't ever gonna catch me . And if they do , guess I'll jus' go out with a BANG !!!

[straight-to-sleep]

Don’t I know it.

That ain’t no way to live Caboose, trust me. You’ll get tired, the thrill dies eventually. And then what will you have?

[straight-to-sleep]

[she's in deep concentration, knitting something with great care. what that something is meant to be, she doesn't actually know yet]

[thatredcaboose]

( Caboose saw Belle , half considering rolling by . Of course , like usual , curiosity got the best of him and he moved closer , signature grin plastering his face )

Hi there , Belle ! What're ya doing on this fine day ?

[straight-to-sleep]

Caboose.

[she gave him s small nodd]

I am trying to fill my time by starting a new project, however its quite taxing without any real purpose for it.

And how about you? Behaving yourself, I hope?

[thatredcaboose]

( The caboose peered closer , squinting . He didn't quite understand why anyone would find something like that entertaining . Still , who was he to judge , as the yard's resident crasher ? )

Looking good so far , friend ! I sure couldn't do it , seems way too boring !

Oh y'know , same old me — being as good as ever , ma'am ! ( 🫡 )

[straight-to-sleep]

Why, thank you.

[she raised her eyebrow, not believing him for a second]

Mhm, that's good to hear. No trouble lately? It has been quiet.

[thatredcaboose]

Well , it's been quiet for that exact reason ! No jobs at the moment . . . It's terribly boring ! But hey — sometimes the peace is nice , wouldn't you agree ?

( The only reason it had been especially quieter was because Caboose had been planning a few smaller jobs in the background . Of course , the smaller the job , the less people would hear . Essentially perfect for someone who's on the run and already wanted )

[straight-to-sleep]

I suppose it is rather nice. But I wouldn't call it boring, there's always something to do if you look hard enough.

[she gave him a one-over, squinting]

May I ask what brings you to this side of the yard?

[thatredcaboose]

Uh huh . . . Let's agree to disagree !

( Unprompted , he laughed a little to himself , hands planted against his hips )

Just some business deals , friend ! Nothing for the elders to concern themselves about ( ☺️ )

[straight-to-sleep]

Elders? Now I have a right mind to be offended by that statement, though I suppose it is accurate. I haven’t been in my prime for quite some time now. Then again, neither have you. Not since-

[she stopped herself, thinking it better to not bring up the crash]

Oh course, business. You’ve never even considered a different trade, have you?

[thatredcaboose]

You sure ain't in your prime , but you're still doin' well , for sure ! Soon enough , you might be a tourist attraction — I'm sure people would just love to experience a coach of a bygone era !

( He was about to chuckle at his own joke , but Belle's comment caught him off guard . She'd stopped herself , sure , but he knew exactly what she'd meant to say . The corner of his mouth twitched momentarily , before he tried to cover up his faltering expression with a bigger smile )

Nope ! I'm a businessman , born and bred ! Wouldn't trade it for the world — if you'll excuse the pun ! ( 😉 )

[straight-to-sleep]

Hilarious, Caboose, I’m not that old just yet.

Of course not. You really plan on running for the rest of your life?

[straight-to-sleep]

[she's in deep concentration, knitting something with great care. what that something is meant to be, she doesn't actually know yet]

[thatredcaboose]

( Caboose saw Belle , half considering rolling by . Of course , like usual , curiosity got the best of him and he moved closer , signature grin plastering his face )

Hi there , Belle ! What're ya doing on this fine day ?

[straight-to-sleep]

Caboose.

[she gave him s small nodd]

I am trying to fill my time by starting a new project, however its quite taxing without any real purpose for it.

And how about you? Behaving yourself, I hope?

[thatredcaboose]

( The caboose peered closer , squinting . He didn't quite understand why anyone would find something like that entertaining . Still , who was he to judge , as the yard's resident crasher ? )

Looking good so far , friend ! I sure couldn't do it , seems way too boring !

Oh y'know , same old me — being as good as ever , ma'am ! ( 🫡 )

[straight-to-sleep]

Why, thank you.

[she raised her eyebrow, not believing him for a second]

Mhm, that's good to hear. No trouble lately? It has been quiet.

[thatredcaboose]

Well , it's been quiet for that exact reason ! No jobs at the moment . . . It's terribly boring ! But hey — sometimes the peace is nice , wouldn't you agree ?

( The only reason it had been especially quieter was because Caboose had been planning a few smaller jobs in the background . Of course , the smaller the job , the less people would hear . Essentially perfect for someone who's on the run and already wanted )

[straight-to-sleep]

I suppose it is rather nice. But I wouldn't call it boring, there's always something to do if you look hard enough.

[she gave him a one-over, squinting]

May I ask what brings you to this side of the yard?

[thatredcaboose]

Uh huh . . . Let's agree to disagree !

( Unprompted , he laughed a little to himself , hands planted against his hips )

Just some business deals , friend ! Nothing for the elders to concern themselves about ( ☺️ )

[straight-to-sleep]

Elders? Now I have a right mind to be offended by that statement, though I suppose it is accurate. I haven’t been in my prime for quite some time now. Then again, neither have you. Not since-

[she stopped herself, thinking it better to not bring up the crash]

Oh course, business. You’ve never even considered a different trade, have you?

[straight-to-sleep]

[she's in deep concentration, knitting something with great care. what that something is meant to be, she doesn't actually know yet]

[thatredcaboose]

( Caboose saw Belle , half considering rolling by . Of course , like usual , curiosity got the best of him and he moved closer , signature grin plastering his face )

Hi there , Belle ! What're ya doing on this fine day ?

[straight-to-sleep]

Caboose.

[she gave him s small nodd]

I am trying to fill my time by starting a new project, however its quite taxing without any real purpose for it.

And how about you? Behaving yourself, I hope?

[thatredcaboose]

( The caboose peered closer , squinting . He didn't quite understand why anyone would find something like that entertaining . Still , who was he to judge , as the yard's resident crasher ? )

Looking good so far , friend ! I sure couldn't do it , seems way too boring !

Oh y'know , same old me — being as good as ever , ma'am ! ( 🫡 )

[straight-to-sleep]

Why, thank you.

[she raised her eyebrow, not believing him for a second]

Mhm, that's good to hear. No trouble lately? It has been quiet.

[thatredcaboose]

Well , it's been quiet for that exact reason ! No jobs at the moment . . . It's terribly boring ! But hey — sometimes the peace is nice , wouldn't you agree ?

( The only reason it had been especially quieter was because Caboose had been planning a few smaller jobs in the background . Of course , the smaller the job , the less people would hear . Essentially perfect for someone who's on the run and already wanted )

[straight-to-sleep]

I suppose it is rather nice. But I wouldn't call it boring, there's always something to do if you look hard enough.

[she gave him a one-over, squinting]

May I ask what brings you to this side of the yard?

[straight-to-sleep]

[she's in deep concentration, knitting something with great care. what that something is meant to be, she doesn't actually know yet]

[thatredcaboose]

( Caboose saw Belle , half considering rolling by . Of course , like usual , curiosity got the best of him and he moved closer , signature grin plastering his face )

Hi there , Belle ! What're ya doing on this fine day ?

[straight-to-sleep]

Caboose.

[she gave him s small nodd]

I am trying to fill my time by starting a new project, however its quite taxing without any real purpose for it.

And how about you? Behaving yourself, I hope?

[thatredcaboose]

( The caboose peered closer , squinting . He didn't quite understand why anyone would find something like that entertaining . Still , who was he to judge , as the yard's resident crasher ? )

Looking good so far , friend ! I sure couldn't do it , seems way too boring !

Oh y'know , same old me — being as good as ever , ma'am ! ( 🫡 )

[straight-to-sleep]

Why, thank you.

[she raised her eyebrow, not believing him for a second]

Mhm, that's good to hear. No trouble lately? It has been quiet.

[straight-to-sleep]

[she's in deep concentration, knitting something with great care. what that something is meant to be, she doesn't actually know yet]

[thatredcaboose]

( Caboose saw Belle , half considering rolling by . Of course , like usual , curiosity got the best of him and he moved closer , signature grin plastering his face )

Hi there , Belle ! What're ya doing on this fine day ?

[straight-to-sleep]

Caboose.

[she gave him s small nodd]

I am trying to fill my time by starting a new project, however its quite taxing without any real purpose for it.

And how about you? Behaving yourself, I hope?

[straight-to-sleep]

[she's in deep concentration, knitting something with great care. what that something is meant to be, she doesn't actually know yet]

[straight-to-sleep]

[blinking agressively, trying very hard to not sleep through another day]

i'm not sure this is even worth the effort

[straight-to-sleep]

[she's trying to stand up but something doesn't feel quite right, making it harder than usual]

hm.

[straight-to-sleep]

[she's scrubbing at her dress with her fingers, trying to get some of the colour back, even though she knows its useless. the sleeper feels older than ever.]