Muppet College Dorms: The Next Semester

[The Count]

*After the ride back out of town through the subway and a short drive to the dorms in the Count's Countmobile, we've unloaded the trimmings for a happy holiday celebration. *Count knocks on Bryan's door to ask if Big Bird can help setting up the tree and placing the shining star on top when finished. *Bats will flutter forth at night decking the hallways with strings of lights.
*Uncle Deadly has set up the smallerish branches of dark holly ainto the candelabra-like holder.

*Wraps a box of caramelized crushed pecan 13 cookies to send to Phil, along with some sugar Doozer-dusted 14's left for Kim and her Fraggles, and gingerbread 15's for Lisa.

Mmm, how I love counting on my friends for the holidays.
Count: Yes, I heartily agree.

 

[theprawncracker]

Gonzo: *bolts in* RYAN!
Ryan: *nearly falls out of chair* Gonzo! What?
Gonzo: *frantically* It's Camilla's birthday--I need your help!
Ryan: *sighs* *puts pencil down* So much for THAT chemistry test... What do you need? Did you forget to buy her a present?
Gonzo: *scoffs* No! Of course not! What kind of weirdo do you think I am?
Ryan: The weird kind. Sorry. I forgot. So what do you need then?
Gonzo: I need you to get everyone out of the room--we've got a date! *eyebrows waggle back and forth*
Ryan: *scrunches up face* Yucha. I don't think anyone will protest.
Pepe: *pops up* Jou'd better believe it, hokay.
Ryan: See?
Gonzo: Great! Now get out! *shoves Ryan and Pepe*
Pepe: Holjerhorses, big nose! Nobody pushes de king prawn, hokay!
Gonzo: Normally I wouldn't--but today I have to! Now GO! *pushes Pepe out of dorm room* *spins around and looks around the room*
Clifford: Whoa, dude, easy. I'm out on my own. *zips out*
Sam: If you touch me... I will call this nation's fine, upstanding, police force to have you esc--
Gonzo: *shoves Sam out*
Ryan: *grabs wallet and cell phone* Later Gonzo! Have a good date!
Gonzo: Oh, I will! Hahaha!
Ryan: Sheesh... *walks out and closes the door*

 

[The Count]

*Back in our room, after having hexcused myself from the party and wished well unto the birthday boy... *Bats fly off a birthday card with a candy cane attached to it to Camilla and Rosita. *Falling asleep to the music of NBC playing from the computer spookers, and echoeing from Cait's room directly above ours.

 

[BEAR]

*After the ride back out of town through the subway and a short drive to the dorms in the Count's Countmobile, we've unloaded the trimmings for a happy holiday celebration. *Count knocks on Bryan's door to ask if Big Bird can help setting up the tree and placing the shining star on top when finished. *Bats will flutter forth at night decking the hallways with strings of lights.
*Uncle Deadly has set up the smallerish branches of dark holly ainto the candelabra-like holder.

*Wraps a box of caramelized crushed pecan 13 cookies to send to Phil, along with some sugar Doozer-dusted 14's left for Kim and her Fraggles, and gingerbread 15's for Lisa.

Mmm, how I love counting on my friends for the holidays.
Count: Yes, I heartily agree.

Bryan: Hey, Count! Thought maybe you'd still be up. Sorry, we've been out all weekend, but I know I heard Big Bird say something about putting the star on the tree this year.

 

[The Count]

Hi Bry. Hope it was a good weekend. Yes, Big B can put the star... We just need his help setting up the tree first. BTW: Happy birthday Bry. *Hands him a card signed by all of us attached to a candy cane and a copy of Street Gang. You should listen to the MuppetCast, the author said something about an offer to do personalized autograph/bookmarks for everyone who buys the book. Have a great b'day buddy.

 

[redBoobergurl]

Beth: I feel like baking today
Abby: Can I help?
Beth: Sure, but no pumpkins *smiles*
Abby: I will put away my wand! What are we going to make?
Beth: Well how about we start with spritz cookies and go from there. You can use your fairy dust to make them sparkle.
Abby: OK!
*they go off to the kitchen*

 

[Muppet Newsgirl]

(gang is sitting around, having hot chocolate)

Erin: Oh, spritzes. My uncles adore them; they can inhale a whole tray in minutes.
Scooter: That's nothing; Uncle J.P. can devour an entire truffle cheesecake in minutes. (slurps cocoa) So what are we doing first?
Nora: Well, I guess we'll get the tree this weekend, and put up some lights...
Beige: And make some cookies - don't forget the cookies.
Storyteller: And let's all go caroling in the snow, all around the block...
Erin: Maybe, but if someone shows signs of hypothermia, we call it off.
Beige: Yeah, isn't true that cold air does something to your vocal cords?
Scooter: I heard some rumor that some caroling group got stuck in the snow, and...
Nora: You're sure you're not thinking of the Donner Party?
Storyteller: (shudder) Let's talk about something else. More cocoa, anyone?

 

[The Count]

*In bed, a domed patch over my right eye, looking much the part of whatever mad scientist you wish to think of... Yes, my darklings have been perfected... *Sampling the renewed batch of number cookies, sipping a cup of hot chocolate.
Count: May I...
Certainly.
puts his own cup and inhales the fresh aroma as he counts up the number cookies.
UD skulks around, leaving a candy cane pack at Erin's doorstep.

 

[BEAR]

Big Bird: Hey, Bryan!
Bryan: Hey, Big Bird.
Big Bird: Guess what?
Bryan: What?
Big Bird: Yesterday was your birthday.
Bryan: Yes, that's true.
Big Bird: Well, I know you didn't really get to have very much fun because you worked all day.
Bryan: Yeah, it was a busy day.
Big Bird: Well, I have a special birthday surprise for you that should make you very happy.
Bryan: You do?
Big Bird: Uh huh! (opens the back door) Okay, come on it, everybody!
(A big group of pals from Sesame Street come parading into the room wishing happy birthday and saying hello)
Ernie: Happy birthday, Bryan!
Cookie: (Eating his party hat) Hello!
Bert: Cookie, don't eat that!
Elmo: (laughing)
Baby Bear: (Blowing a noise maker)
(Various other character flood the room)
Bryan: Well, hey, guys! Good to see you all! What a fun birthday surprise!
Grover: Well, what are we waiting for? Lets Paaaaaaarty!
(Hoots and the band start playing a jazzy version of the Sesame Theme)

 

[BEAR]

Hi Bry. Hope it was a good weekend. Yes, Big B can put the star... We just need his help setting up the tree first. BTW: Happy birthday Bry. *Hands him a card signed by all of us attached to a candy cane and a copy of Street Gang. You should listen to the MuppetCast, the author said something about an offer to do personalized autograph/bookmarks for everyone who buys the book. Have a great b'day buddy.

Thanks, Ed!