When the song and dance was over, we bowed to each other as Jerome continued crying.
“Lady,” I said.
“Lord,” said the HR lady.
“OH, WOULD YOU BOTH STOP!” yelled Jerome.
Star Child Two flew down and smashed into Jerome’s head repeatedly.
“Ow. OW!” screamed Jerome.
“Shall we get some crumpets?” I asked the HR lady.
“Oh, yes,” she replied. “And some tea!”
“WHY ARE YOU ACTING SO CIVILIZED?” bellowed Jerome.
Star Child Two resumed its flight, humming something that could have been “Ride My Llama”.
“Because that’s what you do after a dance,” I replied as I searched for some crumpets.
“That’s what cultured people do,” said the HR lady as she looked for tea.
Jerome began twitching.
“Oh, no,” he said. “It’s starting again!”
“Well, at least you stopped yelling,” I said.
The twitching became more violent.
“This is going to be bad!” said Jerome.
“Can you wait until after we have our crumpets?” I asked.
“And tea?” asked the HR lady.
Star Child Two stopped humming and stared at Jerome.
Then it started.
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