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Bluth's Original Frozen Banana Stand, Mon. 1/28

Sky figured that, even though he was still wearing The Suit, today couldn't be much more embarrassing than all of his friends, plus one of his teachers, seeing him in it on Friday (and pictorial evidence being gathered). Plus, Xander had given him the great suggestion of pretending it was Fandom weirdness every time he went yellow. So he was slightly happier than he had been that day as he opened the stand for his Monday shift, reading a book and warily watching Eddie, who was now pacing his usual bench and eyeing that tasty-looking giant banana with a fleshy spot.

"Come any closer and you'll find out what a force field feels like," Sky threatened the seagull.

Bluth's is open for business. [Now with OCD!]

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Who is hoping he won't be the victim of a crazed seagull today.

Turning a corner, G’Kar spotted a small vendor stand that appeared to be selling some kind of fruit. He approached eagerly, as he’d found a wide variety of human foods to be very appealing. But he slowed a bit as he took in the sight of...whatever that was behind the counter.

Human? The young male *looked* human to his eyes, but his body was...something completely different. However, G’Kar was never one to mock others so he offered a polite, “Excuse me?”

Sky marked his page and looked up at G'Kar, putting on as big a smile as he could manage.

"May I help you?" he asked courteously.

“I’d like to try a frozen banana.” Getting a closer look at the stand and its wares, he quickly realized that the human was wearing...a large banana. Why he would do such a thing, he couldn’t understand, but he found it vaguely amusing.

"Well, that's what I'm here for," said Sky. "Which kind would you like?" He ~~handwavily~~ explained what each variety was, suddenly very conscious of his banana suit. At least when nobody was around, he could ignore it... even with Eddie hungrily eyeing him.

He ~~handwavily~~ ordered whichever one didn’t involve chocolate. Though must humans found the confection delicious, it didn’t mix well with a Narn digestive system. That was not an experience he was willing to repeat.

The - costume - he found he couldn’t ignore any further. “May I ask? Why are you wearing that?” His question didn’t hold any hint of mockery, merely curiosity.

Sky prepared the banana and handed it to G'Kar. "$1.65, please." He then looked down at the banana costume, frowning. "Ah... I wear this because my mananger asked me to," he explained. "It's supposed to help attract customers, I think."

G’Kar handed over the amount due and eyed the suit dubiously. “Does it work?”

Sky shrugged. "I think it does. I was pretty busy my first day on Friday, at least, and it made Mr. Manager happy. The downside of it, though..." He glared down at Eddie, who had flapped and waddled over to look up at him, cawing at the tasty treat Sky knew he was seen as. "Besides embarrassment, Eddie thinks I'm food."

“Then if it serves its purpose, that is enough.” He smiled lightly. “Nor should one find embarrassment from it. I am G’Kar, by the way, pleased to meet you.”

He eyed the bird carefully. “It does seem to be under that impression, yes.”

"I'm Sky. Same to you, G'Kar." Sky smiled back. "Eddie's a seagull- he and his kind are scavengers," he explained. "I don't think he understands that I'm not really a banana."

Eddie cawed again in response and stalked back to his bench, unsure of what to do. The banana had spoken, just like the man who was usually there to shoo him away. This could be tricky...

“Sky,” he repeated, “intriguing name. I’m not sure about...Eddie there. He does seem a bit confused about the situation.”

"It's a nickname," he replied. "Short for Schuyler." He jumped back as Eddie suddenly flew onto the counter; however, the seagull was now interested in G'Kar's banana instead of Sky, figuring it to be easier prey. "GET BACK!" Sky shouted, trying to shoo him away, but Eddie snapped his beak, making Sky instinctively withdraw his hand. "Be careful, G'Kar, he's got his eye on yours now."

G’Kar glared at the bird. So it was after his banana, eh? And apparently, his new friend too, judging by the way the thing lunged for Sky’s hand. That would never do.

He leaned forward slowly, so as not to startle the thing and then suddenly - growled at it. Loudly. And a growling Narn? Probably kind of scary. Especially for a small, winged rodent.

Eddie screeched at this strange creature suddenly snarling his his face and took off, not back to his bench, but winging up into the sky to find somewhere else to perch until it left. The giant talking banana could wait.

Sky had been startled by the growling, but grinned as he watched Eddie fly away. "Well, that's one way to do it, I guess. Thanks."

G’Kar grinned widely. “Sometimes the direct method is more effective.” He calmly took a bite of his banana. Not bothered in the slightest by the fact that mere seconds ago, he was having it out with a bird.

"Very true. So do you like the banana?" Sky asked. He was eager to leave a nice note about satisfied customers for Mr. Manager.

“It’s actually...” he paused for a moment, thinking about it, “quite good. I shall have to come by more often.” He couldn’t help but grin slightly. “And perhaps see you without the fruity attire.”

"I work on Mondays and Fridays, and normally only wear this thing on Mondays," Sky said helpfully. "I'm glad you like it, though. Mr. Manager will be happy to hear it- he's here every other day of the week. Thanks for stopping by, G'Kar. And scaring away Eddie."

“Fridays then.” He would remember that. “If you ever require further assistance with Eddie, I’d be more than happy to help.” Scaring birds wasn’t his normal method of entertainment, but it would do in a pinch. Especially if it seemed to cheer other people up.

“Have a very good day, Sky.”

"Thanks for the offer. You have a good day, too."

After class, Bridge is feeling both bored and hungry, so he heads over to the banana stand because why not kill two birds with one stone? ...Only not any literal birds, like certain seagulls hanging around. Figurative ones.

"Hey, dude."

"One second, buddy." Sky disappeared into the back of the stand and reappeared with a broom, which he pointed at Eddie, who had become bold again after G'Kar's departure, and emphasized each word with a jab of the handle. "Listen, bird, if you come close again I'll make sure you regret it. Either the broom or the force field. Got it?"

Eddie cawed in response and returned to his bench, balancing on one foot and carefully watching the new arrival.

"Sorry about that," Sky said to Bridge apologetically. "He's been bugging me all day. What's up?"

Edited 2008-01-28 22:35 (UTC)

Okay, and now Bridge is trying not to laugh. Not due to the costume, which he's seen before, but watching Sky intimidate a bird was just... yeah.

"Just bored," Bridge admits. "And also, in need of a snack. So I was like, well, hey, I know someone who sells snack-like foods. I can go get one and talk to him, thus solving both the hunger problem and the boredom one."

Sky realized how ridiculous he had to look, and wiped his forehead with the back of his hand.

"Threatening seagulls has pretty much been the high point of my day," he said. "Though earlier I had an alien customer named G'Kar that growled at him to scare him off." He smiled at Bridge. "Well, I appreciate the company. And of course, if you want a sugary, junky snack, that's what I'm here for."

"Well, it's got a fruit in it, so it's at least sort of healthy?" Bridge reasons. "Can I get a small original?"

"Coming right up," said Sky. "And yes, 'it's got a fruit in it, at least' is what I tell myself every time I sneak one." He sighed, handing the treat to Bridge. "I've gotten so bad about eating healthy ever since coming here."

Bridge snickers, taking the banana. "Junk food is totally a valid food group," he says.

Sky rolled his eyes a little. "Not when I'm trying to take care of myself and keep up with my training," he replied, then leaned in close to Bridge. "I trust you've been keeping yourself in shape, at least? Now that we've got some idea of what lies ahead..." He grinned. "We'll all have to be ready."

"I, uh... sure?" Bridge says. Like *he* was ever going to cut down on the junk food. Please. But he made sure it was balanced with healthy stuff! And he totally keeps up on the physical training side of things. So it all works out.

"Good," said Sky, nodding approvingly. He then helped himself to a banana and rejoined Bridge just as Eddie suddenly flew up onto the countertop, deciding that the other human was no threat. "You heard me, bird," Sky said, grabbing the broom and glaring down at the small creature. "Go on, leave us alone!" Eddie ignored the giant banana and stared hungrily at Bridge's instead.

Bridge stares back at Eddie. Poor bird, he looks so hungry, and...

"Sky," Bridge says plaintively. "Make him stop *looking* at me like that!"

[ooc: and it's off to work with me :( back in a coupla hours]

Eddie tilted his head and cawed, waddling a little closer.

"SHOO!" Sky yelled. "Here, if you want a banana..." He took down a fresh one from the many hanging around the stand, broke it half, then peeled it and tossed half away from the booth. Eddie flapped away and went after it, apparently satisfied. "Stupid bird," Sky mumbled, readjusting the banana suit.

Edited 2008-01-29 01:46 (UTC)

And perhaps hang around to see said crazed seagull attack.

Come fly with me, lesbian seagull...

Even though Eddie's a boy.

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