The Dugout
By Jon - 6-24-06
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**OnlineHost** You have entered the Papelbon Household chatroom.


MomOfPapThere you are, boys! I'll just be in the living room if you need me.


mannythetorpedoesthangs for leding me spin the night papelmom


KingOfPapya hnks


MomOfPapWell aren't you two such polite little gentlemen!


mannythetorpedoespapelmom can you take the cruss of my bred i don like a cruss


MomOfPapBut Manny, the crust is the most important part! It has nutrients that will keep you big and strong! I'm sure you want to keep hitting home runs!


mannythetorpedoeshommmme run

/eats crust

is predy good!!!


KingOfPap: /eats crust

my mom nos evrything!


**OnlineHost** There is a knock on the door.


mannythetorpedoesnooooo is to erly to be granny!


mannythetorpedoes/points to clock

granny sposed to not come til little han high fives big han


MomOfPapCalm down, boys. I'll see who it is.

/opens front door


**OnlineHost** summer_of_horn has entered the chatroom.


summer_of_horn
Is he secret; is he safe?


MomOfPapMR. HORN--

/peers back at kids
/steps outside


MomOfPapMr. Horn, what are you doing here?


summer_of_horn
The situation may soon grow dire; and it is imperative that I keep you apprised.


summer_of_horn
I came to you first eight years ago; when I retrieved a small Jonathan Papelbon from a cradle washed up on the Revere Beach shore.


summer_of_horn
I asked you to watch over him. Then; I was known only as Sam Horn.


summer_of_horn
Now; ! my title is
SAINT HORN, PATRON SAINT OF PROSPECTS AND PROMISING ROOKIES.


MomOfPapUm. Congratulations!


summer_of_horn
Thank you; though it is a yoke I set upon my shoulders with much reluctance. It is now my call to stalk the lands and ensure that those with great potential do not fail; as I did.


summer_of_horn
You must understand that his very career is at stake; tell me this; is he eating his crusts?


MomOfPapWhy yes! What kind of mother would I be if I didn't make him eat his crusts?


summer_of_horn
Then all is well; ma'am. You must ensure that he is not thrust into unfamiliar situations and treated as a one-size-fits-all Band-Aid. It is vital to his career that he is allowed to transition slowly; absolutely vital.


summer_of_horn
I have come here today to present a request:; give the boy some toy blocks. It has been revealed to me that what he builds will be an omen of things to come.


summer_of_horn
By my troth; I am off.

/swoops dark cloak over face


**OnlineHost** summer_of_horn has skulked out of the chatroom.


KingOfPapmoooommmm who was at the dor


mannythetorpedoeswas it grany


MomOfPapManny, your grandmother is dead.


mannythetorpedoeswh


MomOfPap/rattles jumbo bucket of Duplos

Who wants to play with Duplos?!?



mannythetorpedoesgra

gr

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duploooos


KingOfPapu wanna help me bild a spaship


summer_of_horn
/watches intently through window


KingOfPapmom lookit


**OnlineHost** KingOfPap wants to directly connect.


**OnlineHost** KingOfPap is now directly connected.











KingOfPap


summer_of_horn
ANKIEL'S ALL-SEEING TOWER OF CONTROL ISSUE OBLIVION

AAAAAAAAAAHH


**OnlineHost** PECOTA has entered the chatroom.


PECOTA
FORSOOTH! OLD FRIEND, THE NEW ENGLAND WINDS HAVE BROUGHT YOUR TORTURED CRY TO MY EAR


PECOTA
IS HE EATING HIS CRUSTS
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