I am not sure, but do you think the General Store in this village could have those coal packs down here... I am not able to go and get those packs myself. Perhaps some other staff could help me to find some new fresh coal packs.

Hmmm...a general store in a small town like this would have enough coal packs to power a locomotive like 10194? Unlikely I think. Surely if it's just water it should heat and evapourate in the boiler anyway?

Hmmm...a general store would have enough coal packs to power a locomotive like 10194? Unlikely I think. Surely if it's just water it should heat and evapourate in the boiler anyway?

I had not stepped out of the engine room, and I couldn't know if there is any places in this town sell coals. Don't tell me this town don't have such stuff for sale?

The problem is, it will take quite a fair bit of time for it to do so... and the coal can be considered as defect. I had some spare packs which are not affected by it, but its not enough for us to reach our destination..

Well, it would have been nice to know this *before* we alienated the townspeople by locking them out

Is expert knowledge needed to identify these coal-things, or can anyone get them?

Since the townfolk are loitering on the platform, can we ask them if they have anything like that or do we need to make the journey to the general store?

Have I mentioned how charming and friendly the townsfolk are lately? No? Let me remind them.

*shouts out window*

Hello, you friendly, charming people!

<shouts out window>Good people of Willoughby, could you please assist the Emerald Night and your visitors (and maybe even your economy) with a large quantity of coal?</shouts out window>

Hello, you friendly, charming people!

You might be a little too colourful for some of them.

Perhaps the ladies would have better luck? Either of you bring a really short skirt, perchance?

Grease, I do have a big-rig... wanna see? If I'd be allowed on board I'd gladly - Erm, how about I just step away here and polish my truck while you all panic? Thats a good, non-lewd action

Dynamic Movement: Polishes my truck dynamicaly while leaning over it in a sexy way, glancing at Grease

Dynamic Movement: Polishes my truck dynamicaly while leaning over it in a sexy way, glancing at Grease

Well now, she seems like a friendly sort. Maybe a little too friendly.

We should see if we can get her to flirt with Herman, that would confirm my suspicions that something is clearly wrong here.

Who is this Herman that you speak of?

And sorry, but this town is so barren, I can't help myself when a man as dashingly greasy as you comes by!

So you guys need coal...The store doesn't have much..But I think I've got a nice amount in my barn..Let me check...

Dynamic Movement: Runs to the barn and checks.

Schmelt, I see you're hugging our dinner?

Oh hell no. We are not eating the pony.

You might be a little too colourful for some of them.

Perhaps the ladies would have better luck? Either of you bring a really short skirt, perchance?

OK FINE! I'll ask.

Dynamic movement: I'd like to go to my room to shower. I will not be putting on a short skirt! How dare you even imply that this is how women should obtain things. You are such a chauvenist pig. I will ask nicely though.

*throws a rock sample of little importance at Mr. Greaseman*

Oh hell no. We are not eating the pony.

No, we are not eating the pony. The pony is my friend!

*prods Herman*

Come on champ, up and at 'em! Or in this case, "it"

Does anyone else find it creepy that we are in a closed train but Big Rig out there could hear everything I said? I think they've got us bugged! I know I'm bugged by the whole damn situation...

Dashingly greasy...

Oh hell no. We are not eating the pony.

Mmm, pony. I mean, aw, nice pony. Mmm. Uh. Hmm, I mean.

Dynamic movement: I'd like to go to my room to shower. I will not be putting on a short skirt! How dare you even imply that this is how women should obtain things. You are such a chauvenist pig. I will ask nicely though.

Just don't wear that shirt, it's the same one as Hank Kimble out there!

And unbutton some buttons. Seriously, use what you've got. Work it!

*throws a rock sample of little importance at Mr. Greaseman*

What do you know, she likes me.

*Snitchman shakes off his injury, which he has been sitting quietly in the corner for*

You guys are looking for Coal? I'm sure someone here's got some. Maybe the farmer. He's a nice guy, I think. I'd advise not letting anyone on the train though. See, some people in this town don't like the mayor gu, and then he tries to kill them, or something. I don't know. *Laughs* I just kind of say thinngs. I think that's why the mayor doesn't like me. I once thought that he was staking out my house for a week, so I didn't leave, but then it was just a mailbox! See, I don't think he's really happy that you stopped here, becuase then people can leave, and he doesn't want people to leave. Did I already say that? Once I swallowed a whole golf ball.

Um... ok. Well, that's interesting Howard. We sort of forgot about you. Bet that happens a lot and all, but we didn't mean anything by it.

Where are my manners? Did we offer you anything to eat? Schmelt! Could you maybe come up with a big heavy metal platter of some kind of really disgusting food that no one else wants to eat so I can hit Howard in the head with it a nice plate of food for our guest?

That's how you whisper! He can't see anything but the normal part, it's the law.

While we're waiting for your food, why don't you tell me some more about this fine town. Oh, but first, do you recognise anyone aboard the train? For some reason, I get the funny feeling that one of us has been here before.

So do you guys need anything other than coal? Any of you? Just say what you need, and I'll see if I have it. I go check for some coal now, though.

Ah! Now your nice to me Mr. Greasey. That's okay, I know that everyone is just nice becuase they want something. Like the people in this town. They're all hopping up into your train, saying "Howdy! WEclome to our town. I'd love to help you!" But secretly, like half them want to leave. They think the mayor's insane! *Laughs* I don't see what they mean. Sure, he want's to keep our town in the olden days, and he tries to kill people who try to leave, but if you stay he's a very nice fellow. I don't know why he would stop your train though. I mean if he doesn't want anyone to leave, then why stop a train. Well, at least I think he stopped a train. See, we don't get many trains, and then we got one, and before that he was being all secret and stuff, and that usually means he's doing something sinister. Or good, if your trying to get away, but he's not.

People don't forget about me a lot. They say I'm impossible to ignore, but when I want to be, I'm like a Ninja! I hide in that corner and shut up while my brains came back to me, I'm feeling much better now, thanks Greasey!

I don't know why anyone would try to leave this town. In fact, you should all stay! It's lovely, and this train seems bad. Did I hear someone mention a knife? There are no knives in Willoughy, except for the one the mayor insisted on keeping to use against people who want to leave. But that may be a rumour. It's actually very nice here. You should all consider staying!

As for my recognization... I'm not sure. I'm still feeling a little woozy. And those bickering ladies in the corner ave been very distracting. I keep hoping for a cat fight. Wouldn't that be a story to tell?

Good idea. Hey, don't you think it'd be clever if MTV had a commercial that was a three-dimensional letter V filled with water and then being emptied? Then it would be an Emp-Ty V. Get it? What's so special about this town? ABBA lives here? What?

Shall I get some ice, sir?

Well I will take a look for you,

checks underwear Nope no coal in here!

Only a few people were up front by the engine and tender- you, Steve, Brakes, and possibly Max. Considering we're in a crisis right now, I just thought that it would be important that a single passenger was up front.

I am not very sure though, but Steve and I are checking out the cause. It seemed there is something wrong with the coal. It appeared to be partially wet. Somehow, there are water seeping through those coals...

Wet coal? It was raining earlier, so maybe there is damage somewhere on the coal tender?

Turns back to the passengers inside.

So, did someone lock the doors? I don't think we should let any of these people on board. Firstly, they don't have a ticket, and secondly, I still think there is something not quite right about them...

I agree. Lets all just stay here and wait for the coal... I can't say these people aren't hospitable, but they are kind of out-of-the-ordinary.

I am not sure, but do you think the General Store in this village could have those coal packs down here... I am not able to go and get those packs myself. Perhaps some other staff could help me to find some new fresh coal packs.

I could run down if that one guy doesn't have any.

Strangers in Willoughby, that don't happen none to often. Greetings folks, name's Jethro...THAT'S RIGHT, JETHRO! I heard all the commotion up yonder, so decided to head up and take a look and see what was goin' on. Looks to me like y'all got some problems with that there locomotive? I tend to be pretty good with engines, so lemme know if there's anything I can do to help get you people back on your way. I gotta take my tractor back to the farm now and finish workin on my still. If y'all need anything, hit your whistle for three short blasts, and one long. I'll make my way back to do what I can.

Runs back to station

Guys! I've got much caol! Do you want any?

Dynamic Movement: Shouts through the window glass

If its your engine thats broken, I could sure take a look at it? Ma daddy used to work on those fancy rail-way lines, and taught me a thing o'two.

But then, you fellas got some kind'a law or somethang, and you won't let us townsfolk on? Thats a bit unfair really, we could be of importance to ya'll. Some us have got specialities an' such.

Maybe ya'll should have some kind'a discussion or something, rather than blocking us townsfolk the minute you see us...

Dynamic Movement Blows Greasy a kiss[/i]

But then, you fellas got some kind'a law or somethang, and you won't let us townsfolk on? Thats a bit unfair really, we could be of importance to ya'll. Some us have got specialities an' such.

We can't let you in, as much as we'd love to. There's a sick patient aboard, case of um, black death, haven't seen one like it since, oh, before your grandpappy was born. We need to get him up to the hospital in, er, Ma, Mer, Mocha Grande! Yes, Mocha Grande! It's a fairly new town up the way a bit, has one heck of a nice hospital and they say the coffee is great all over town. So, it's better you don't come aboard, and maybe the sooner we could get moving on, the better, you know, for the patient. But we'll come back and visit, honest.

Dynamic Movement Blows Greasy a kiss[/i]

Is it anything like an island that disappears 30 years into the past and gets "LOST"?

Then I am worried.

Do you know what lies in the shadow of the statue?

Terrified by this doom-laden portent, I will return aboard the train. Dynamically and dramatically returns

Did you see the Eiffel Tower?

Sabotage? How is a warning to stay on board and get the hell out sabotage?

I'm just as full of ideas as to why we're told to leave as you are, but I don't really like this town, so I'm happy to comply with warnings.

What were the specifics of the warning?

Herman, I believe someone might have shoved a body in the engine or something else crazy like that. *glares at Eleanor*

Huh? What? That's rather disturbing. Guys, in my experience Arin knows what she's talking about. We should look into this passive aggressive accusation that Eleanor is killing people and putting them in the furnace. Could it then be blood soaking the coals??

... stretch their fearful talons towards our flimsy train doors...

They are weird doors. As if they are part of the train wall but have a thick weird hinge. More like a secret passage than a door. The people who manufactured the train must not want to invest in decorated elements anymore...

We should see if we can get her to flirt with Herman, that would confirm my suspicions that something is clearly wrong here.

Didn't you see Pee Wee's Big Adventure? Female truck drivers are evil!

*throws a rock sample of little importance at Mr. Greaseman*

You have rock samples?! I'd be so interested to see some? Shall I start insulting you? Or maybe I can just follow Grease around and pick up the ones you throw at him.

Once I swallowed a whole golf ball.

Shut the windows...

While we're waiting for your food, why don't you tell me some more about this fine town. Oh, but first, do you recognise anyone aboard the train? For some reason, I get the funny feeling that one of us has been here before.

What a good point. *opens window* Hey odd loitering townspeople! Do you know any of us??!! *closes window before one of them can crawl in and eat us...or our golf balls.*

Sure, he want's to keep our town in the olden days, and he tries to kill people who try to leave, but if you stay he's a very nice fellow.

Oh crap crap. Double crap. Crap crap crap.

Strangers in Willoughby, that don't happen none to often. Greetings folks, name's Jethro...

Jethro??

THAT'S RIGHT, JETHRO!

Oh, sometimes I don't hear so good. Carry on...

I heard all the commotion up yonder, so decided to head up and take a look and see what was goin' on. Looks to me like y'all got some problems with that there locomotive? I tend to be pretty good with engines, so lemme know if there's anything I can do to help get you people back on your way. I gotta take my tractor back to the farm now and finish workin on my still. If y'all need anything, hit your whistle for three short blasts, and one long. I'll make my way back to do what I can.

Sounds like the stereotype is the only normal townsperson. Let's remember that he can fix engines and not kill him, OK? Seriously, people. Let's not kill this guy.

Runs back to station

Guys! I've got much caol! Do you want any?

As much as you've got!! Phew... that was close. Oh, can I make a purchase order or does the staff have to do that??

Okidoki! But you guys need to load it in the train by shovel...They mayor doesn't allow modern stuff like digging machines

Runs back to the farm to load the tractor whit coal

Okidoki! But you guys need to load it in the train by shovel...They mayor doesn't allow modern stuff like digging machines

That don't mean no ones got one. I heard some people might still have some around....

And unbutton some buttons. Seriously, use what you've got. Work it!

Dynamic Movement: pushes Greaseman out of the window with an incredible burst of adrenaline

*shouts after Greaseman, who lies stupefied on the platform*

Hope you're happy there with your kind, chauvinist pig!

And I hope you lost some Life Points for that as well!