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

( 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 ?

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?

( 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 ! ( 🫡 )

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.

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 )

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?

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 ( ☺️ )

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?

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 ! ( 😉 )

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

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

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 !!!

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?

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 !

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?

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 . . .

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.

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 !

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]

Ah , don't worry about it ! I'll figure it out when the time comes . Foresight never was my specialty . And I'm sure I have plenty of years left in my prime !

( He didn't say anything else on the matter . Deep , deep down , Caboose was very well aware that Belle was correct . He'd known for a while that he should change his ways . But changing his ways would be to stop living on the run . And of course , he couldn't just do that )

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

( 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 ?

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?

( 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 ! ( 🫡 )

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.

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 )

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?

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 ( ☺️ )

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?

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 ! ( 😉 )

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

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

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 !!!

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?

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 !

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?

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 . . .

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.

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 !

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

( 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 ?

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?

( 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 ! ( 🫡 )

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.

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 )

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?

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 ( ☺️ )

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?

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 ! ( 😉 )

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

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

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 !!!

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?

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 !

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?

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 . . .

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

( 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 ?

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?

( 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 ! ( 🫡 )

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.

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 )

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?

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 ( ☺️ )

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?

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 ! ( 😉 )

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

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

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 !!!

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?

#//oh lol ?? i didnt even notice

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 !

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

( 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 ?

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?

( 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 ! ( 🫡 )

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.

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 )

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?

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 ( ☺️ )

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?

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 ! ( 😉 )

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

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

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 !!!

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

( 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 ?

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?

( 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 ! ( 🫡 )

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.

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 )

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?

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 ( ☺️ )

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?

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 ! ( 😉 )

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

( 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 ?

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?

( 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 ! ( 🫡 )

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.

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 )

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?

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 ( ☺️ )

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

( 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 ?

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?

( 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 ! ( 🫡 )

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.

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 )

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

( 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 ?

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?

#// he is NOT being good.

( 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 ! ( 🫡 )

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

( 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 ?

( tongue poking out in concentration, playing with the buttons and cranks on their chassis for their boombox. squinting and hissing after a spark emits, and a scramble of noise. )

damn!

( caboose rolled by , contemplating ignoring the hip-hopper , but noted the sparks and did a double - take . How interesting )

Hey there , pal ! Whadd'ya got there ? Seems like you could use some help

( another crank,, but it ends up crackling and combined with the voice, they jump. )

oh! uh—- m’ boombox ‘s being stupid ‘gain. keeps messin up,,

( he nodded sympathetically , knowing the feeling of a loved device being broken — it sure was tragic )

A real shame . . . Strugglin' to fix it , buddy ? I could always take a little look for ya !

( Caboose wasn't necessarily doing the favour for Kodak , more for himself — he had always been fascinated by electronics . His radio was a prime example )

urgh. yeah.

( the hopper mumbles, finally giving up for a singular moment, but brightens up at cabooses offer to help. )

oh. uh. that’d be cool man! been wantin’ t’ get someone t’ look but had no luck.

( there’s a stupid snort there, and the grin on its face should be considered a fucking crime. kodak always wanted the help, was mostly wanting it just to talk sometimes, but, now was probably not the time. )

( His face lit up at the permission . Perfect ! He'd always wanted to get a closer look at gadgets like this . )

Well , good thing you got me ! I like to think o' myself as an innovator , y'know ! Gotta learn all I can . . . Besides , electronics are just so interestin' , don't ya think ?

( Caboose stares at the boombox , enticed already by all the sparks he'd seen . He could tell it was probably something to do with the wires but he'd have to get a little more hands on to make sure )

Ya mind if I touch , good buddy ?

oh, yeah, sure dude.

( there’s a snort there, kodak didn’t listen to a word caboose has said at all, more so thinking about what they were gonna grab for dinner later. . . maybe tenders. . . )

yeah, y’ can, I trust ya but I dunno if m’ boombox does y’ feel me?

( they joked. not a very good one. okay. )

Hah . Good one !

( That was , in fact , not a good one . Caboose wasted no time prodding the machine , tugging at a wire here and there )

Hmm . . . Seems like all your parts are there , buddy ! Not an issue with missin' wiring , that's for sure !

( He searched a little more , fascinated by the wires and internals )

Ah ! Here — see how the blue wire is frayed . Can't carry any current like this ! It just won't do . You're gonna have to replace it , pal !

( tongue poking out in concentration, playing with the buttons and cranks on their chassis for their boombox. squinting and hissing after a spark emits, and a scramble of noise. )

damn!

( caboose rolled by , contemplating ignoring the hip-hopper , but noted the sparks and did a double - take . How interesting )

Hey there , pal ! Whadd'ya got there ? Seems like you could use some help

( another crank,, but it ends up crackling and combined with the voice, they jump. )

oh! uh—- m’ boombox ‘s being stupid ‘gain. keeps messin up,,

( he nodded sympathetically , knowing the feeling of a loved device being broken — it sure was tragic )

A real shame . . . Strugglin' to fix it , buddy ? I could always take a little look for ya !

( Caboose wasn't necessarily doing the favour for Kodak , more for himself — he had always been fascinated by electronics . His radio was a prime example )

urgh. yeah.

( the hopper mumbles, finally giving up for a singular moment, but brightens up at cabooses offer to help. )

oh. uh. that’d be cool man! been wantin’ t’ get someone t’ look but had no luck.

( there’s a stupid snort there, and the grin on its face should be considered a fucking crime. kodak always wanted the help, was mostly wanting it just to talk sometimes, but, now was probably not the time. )

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( His face lit up at the permission . Perfect ! He'd always wanted to get a closer look at gadgets like this . )

Well , good thing you got me ! I like to think o' myself as an innovator , y'know ! Gotta learn all I can . . . Besides , electronics are just so interestin' , don't ya think ?

( Caboose stares at the boombox , enticed already by all the sparks he'd seen . He could tell it was probably something to do with the wires but he'd have to get a little more hands on to make sure )

Ya mind if I touch , good buddy ?

who is ur favrorite freight???

Favorite ? Pal , y'know it ain't nice to be choosing favourites !

But . . . If I had to choose , I s'pose I'd say Dustin ! He's too nice for his own good sometimes but that's what makes him a great buddy !

CB …. You by any chance ain’t tell Greaseball what I’ve told you…right

Everytime me and the gals walk past him when we go to practice..I swear I can feel - I don’t know this real tense awkwardness..like he’s watchin’!

~ @dinercar

Oh ! Dinah , course I wouldn't say nothin' ! You can always confide in me — and I wouldn't dream o' betraying your trust like that .

He's probaby just a little sour ! I'd be a little tense too if I lost one o' the best coaches around !

But why would he be so sour bout it..? There’s plenty of other coaches and engines that I’m sure would love to get to know him!

Are you really sure ya didn’t say anything?

Well Dinah , y'know how people are . . . Since we got in that crash , everyone's pretty wary o' us ! Especially since the reignin' champ has lost his crown .

I'm certain , Di ! Don't ya trust little old me ? (😇)

[ The coach just looks at the caboose, actually unsure if she trusted him or not, before smiling softly and nodding]

Yeah…yeah, suppose yer right! You really are a good friend, CB !

That's what I thought ! I'm always here for ya , Dinah , y'know — There's always me

( Caboose saluted to emphasise his point , as if proving his loyalty to Dinah )

You're probably jus' being paranoid 'bout GB . Don't pay any mind to him !

Yeah..yeah! That’s probably just what it is, just me bein’ paranoid! Oh gosh, what would I do without ya?!

Gee , I really couldn't tell you , friend ! I'm just glad I'm around to help (🙂)

CB …. You by any chance ain’t tell Greaseball what I’ve told you…right

Everytime me and the gals walk past him when we go to practice..I swear I can feel - I don’t know this real tense awkwardness..like he’s watchin’!

~ @dinercar

Oh ! Dinah , course I wouldn't say nothin' ! You can always confide in me — and I wouldn't dream o' betraying your trust like that .

He's probaby just a little sour ! I'd be a little tense too if I lost one o' the best coaches around !

But why would he be so sour bout it..? There’s plenty of other coaches and engines that I’m sure would love to get to know him!

Are you really sure ya didn’t say anything?

Well Dinah , y'know how people are . . . Since we got in that crash , everyone's pretty wary o' us ! Especially since the reignin' champ has lost his crown .

I'm certain , Di ! Don't ya trust little old me ? (😇)

[ The coach just looks at the caboose, actually unsure if she trusted him or not, before smiling softly and nodding]

Yeah…yeah, suppose yer right! You really are a good friend, CB !

That's what I thought ! I'm always here for ya , Dinah , y'know — There's always me

( Caboose saluted to emphasise his point , as if proving his loyalty to Dinah )

You're probably jus' being paranoid 'bout GB . Don't pay any mind to him !

Well well well, If it isn’t my favourite son! =)

- @highstylethatsme

. . . Pops . How's it goin' , buddy .

( speaking through a very strained smile )

Oh, just swell! I’ve just fled to this yard after a big crash, how great it was!

And you, son, don’t tell me you’re still on a search for that family bullshit?

Gee , I'm real happy for ya , old man !

Sure , I got plenty o' family ! Mind your own business , how 'bout that ?

Well… as your father, I’m meant to be… concerned, am I not?

Especially when you decide to hang around ŁɨȺɍs who can only pretend to know you like I do =)

( he speaks, with any unnatural smile )

You ain't concerned , you're obsessed — haven't I told ya to leave me alone ?

The people in my yard know me better than you ever will . You think I'm just like you — but that ain't further from the truth , Pops !

( He grinned back , struggling to keep up his friendly facade as his patience was tested once again )

Now, now, kiddo, It isn’t nice to project =)

Really… I do wonder how they would react to some of the crashes we used to do, back when you could still see the truth, before they clouded your eYEs!

Project ?! No , no , no ! You don't know what you're talkin' about !

You . . . You didn't even crash for people ! At least I have the decency to do a favour or two . . . I was never that much like you , Pa . And you know it !

You know, doing it for favours would only make you more selfish! Hurting others and making someone else owe ya! You’re right, you’re worse than me! =)

Don't kid yourself , buddy . I have better things to do !

We ain't anythin' alike .

Sure kid, you’ll come around at some point…

Ī̵̮̪̹͚̤͔̲̝̰̜̬͈’̴̥̰͓͖͙̰̱̙̯̬̬͓͑̌l̵͚̞̂̈͆̚l̸̢̢̦̤̭͍͇͕̺̒͌̅̎̑̊͐̊͑ ̷̨̡̛̰̗̹͈̠̯̀̆̅͋̽̕͜͠͝͝͝͝ͅm̴̢̠̝͙̤̞͛̔ä̶̡̡͓̭̹̖̠̹̘̰̪̬̺̖́̄̓̈́̑͊̏̈́̈͑͗̎̕͜͝͠k̴̫͔̰͈̋͂̔̇͠ȩ̶̣̖̯̣͓̦̜̬̣͍̅̓̀̋̅̋͝ ̷̡̧̱͓̞̥͖̜̘͖̙̦̥̞̓̍̉͂́̾́́̈́͆̃̎̒ͅs̴̛͓͇͕̻̟͙̥̫̜̅̂͆̃̅̍̅͂̄́̃͠͝u̸̪̗̬̥̺͔̥̎́͊͆̂̑̿̎́͆̔̔̊̕͝r̵͇̗̘͖̥͙̹͉͕͈̯̀̈́͊̏̿̓̈̈̑e̵̠͈̞̮̤͎̘͑̾̐͊͜ ̴̡̨̻̬͖̣͍̽͆̈̈́͂͋̑̉̕ǫ̵͈̯͉̦̟͐͗́̈͛͋ͅf̸̪̲͓̻̲͒̎̉̿̍̽͌̕͜͠ ̶̙̌̀̽̇̇̅̑̽̒̓̿̚ḯ̴̛͕̣̯̩͓̍͆͑̓͌̔̐͂͗̓͋͝ẗ̷̳̦͕̰̗̜̼̥̤̖̦̖̓̌͆̾͛͠

Never have and I never will !

( His smile twitches . yeah , this was starting to get exhausting )

What was that —

What was what? Is ANYTHING ever at all? How can anyone tell? Maybe this very world is a lie?

( his head creaked to the side further than it should be able to, eery smile still there )