When the Cameras aren't Filming (Part 14)
Beep Beep the Roadrunner, Wile E Coyote, Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Foghorn Leghorn and the rest are not my creations nor do I claim any rights over them (at all), and are being used in acknowledgment of that. While the Roadrunner is a property of Warner Brothers, Beep Beep the Roadrunner is the property of Gold Key Comics (to the best of my knowledge and abilities).
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"So what are you rambunctious kids up to?" asked Bugs. He had noticed that Wile E. and Velma were secretly watching him film 'Transylvania 6-5000' from a crowded little space in the lights and rigging, and he had sneaked off during a break to talk to them.
Willy signed back, 'Velma has been very supportive, so I'm showing her around'
"Aw, that's sweet Doc."
"It's not his fault, Bugs," said Velma quietly, "I wanted to sneak in here and watch you film. It means so much to me. Please don't turn us in."
"Don't sweat it. I'm really flattered you want to see me working."
Wile E. smiled softly as he looked back at Velma.
"Oh Bugs, you're such a prince of a guy. I wish all the big stars were as modest as you."
"Hey," he replied, "My fans made me, and I loves dem for it. It's the least I can do."
Velma crawled forward and hugged Bugs, who wrapped his arms about her and hugged back.
"I've loved all of you Warner Cartoon Characters as long as I can remember. Sometimes I wish I was born as a toon."
"Don't sell humans short, sweetie," he replied, "Sometimes I wish I was human like you."
"Really?"
"Yeah, but don't tell my shrink."
"You have a shrink?"
"Oh yeah," he replied, "The studio thinks all of us toons need one, though I has no idea why."
'They don't send me,' signed Wile E, and then signed, 'I guess stuntmen aren't worth the bother.'
"Or maybe you're more sane than the rest of us, doc," replied Bugs with a giggle.
'That seems unlikely,' he signed back.
"You're the neatest person I know," replied Velma, "and that even includes Bugs here. I know that you're one of the least appreciated, anyways."
"I think she's sweet on you, doc," said Bugs to Wile E, "don't you let this one get away, hear?"
Velma unexpectedly blushed at the words.
"Something I said?" he asked.
"You're too kind, Bugs," she replied awkwardly, "I'm just a plain old girl who's no one special. My kind is a dime a dozen. I'm not good enough for the likes of you... and Wile E."
"I don't think he agrees with that at all, do ya doc?"
Wile E. nodded. He signed, 'You're very special, Velma, and don't let ANYONE ever tell you otherwise.'
She hugged the bunny and the coyote and said, "I love you guys so much."
But then a voice called out, "Bugs? Mister Bunny? It's almost time to resume shooting. I know you aren't in your room."
"Ah," sighed Bugs, "Duty calls. You kids have a swell time, and try not ta get caught where ya ain't supposed ta be."
The two nodded to Bugs before he crept back to the set.
They watched Bugs film for a while longer before creeping away to the door and the outside.
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Foghorn showed up at Beep Beep's door at the appointed time. Beep Beep was waiting for him outside the door.
"I say good evening son," he said, "How are you?"
'I am well,' he signed, 'I told Matilda not to wait up for me.'
"I say, I hope you don't feel pressured into going to dinner with me. I want to reminisce over the old times with you. If you want some financial support now, just tell me and I'll cut you a check right now."
'I'm fine,' he signed back, 'and I don't feel pressured. You're one of my oldest and best friends.'
"Thank you son," he replied, "Now lets go and eat. You still like steaks, right son?"
'Of course.'
"Then let's go to the old steak house. I'll get you whatever cut you want."
'You're too kind.'
"You're one of my best friends and I want to help."
'I know.'
The two of them walked over to Foghorn's car and drove off. Matilda was secretly watching the two of them from the living room window, which was closed off for the night. She could only hear what Foghorn had said, and not what her sweetie had signed.
Her eldest son surprised her when he said, "Beep beep," which translates as 'Are you alright, Mom? Is something going on outside?'
She turned and quickly replied "Beep beep," which translates as 'I'm fine. You're father went off to dinner with Mister Leghorn next door.'
He said, "Beep beep," which translates as 'Without you? Without us?'
She replied "Beep beep," which translates as 'Yes. Mister Leghorn insisted that they talk man to man about manly things. I don't think he wanted me along.'
He said, "Beep beep," which translates as 'He's a bit weird, but otherwise a nice old bird.'
She replied "Beep beep," which translates as 'Yes. I should trust your father more. I'm sure they're only going to talk about the old times, before we were married and had you fine boys.'
He said, "Beep beep," which translates as 'Yeah. I'm sure that's it, Mom. I love you and Dad both.'
She smiled as she nodded back.