2- Reaction


"Well, that game room's been a lot more popular," Toppman said. "I'm so glad Master's E-bay purchases and yard sale finds have found a home."

A black canister vacuum crept closer. "They're so... odd."

"But they're so glad to have a home, Clothilde," Toppman replied.

"I was bought at a liquidation sale," Clothilde admitted.

"Why don't you say hello?" Toppman asked.

"Me?" The vacuum darted backward. "If you want me to?"


Fantine paused. "Have we introduced the vacuum yet?" She spotted Clothilde looking around the corner. "There she is."

Clothilde crept closer. "Hi, I'm... in charge of... keeping the place neat."

Batter approached her. "There's no need to be shy. Remember all the stories about the Chop Shop?"

Clothilde paused. "Every time I came in to clean the bedroom, you and four of your friends told me all about it."

Batter pointed his cord at the others. "Well, the survivors of St. Peters have come together once more."

Mish-Mash lay on a plush green couch. "Well, some of us are intact."