A/N: References to the episode Endangerous Species. It's advisable to watch the episode before reading this chapter.
Little of Your Time
At an ungodly hour which definitely is 6 a.m the penguins' leader was already on his feet. Not that he was awake. His mind was somewhere between the beautiful dreamland and the nightmare of reality. His lieutenant caught him snoring next to the coffee machine.
"Morning Skipper."
"Nah, Kowalski..."
"Do you have some spare time? I must report you something important."
"Shoot."
"Well, it's about the Raphus cucullatus. It was his time to go...now officially the species has died out for good."
"Did he lose to the stuffed dodo and exploded?"
"No, sir. Living creatures are obligated to answer the call of nature."
"Say what?"
"They need to eat and drink, for instance!"
"Oh...guess the museum wasn't such a good idea of yours after all, soldier."
"Idea of mine? Skipper, you came up with it!"
"But you gave me a hint!"
"Unconsciously! Besides, it wasn't his period...temporary danger doesn't go along with past adventurers."
"Really Kowalski? Philosophy at quarter past six? Is it the right time?"
"During the daytime we don't have much opportunities to chat."
"What a shame." Skipper retorted.
Kowalski frowned and turned around to leave the base. He didn't tell his boss that the coffee maker was not even plugged in. "Skipper will notice it in his time."