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The Mighty Boosh

Holly watched as the small man in his robes and turban crossed his arms over his chest an regarded she and Vince.

' You live with an ape? And a - a wizard? ' Holly demanded as Vicne scrambled to his feet and offered her a hand.

She took his hand and he pulled her to her feet,' Naboo's a shaman,' Vince told her,' I told you about him, remember. And Bollo's Naboo's familiar.'

' Bollo seeing double,' the ape grunted.

Holly took a step backwards,' It - it talks? ' she demanded,' I mean - I know some animals do - Jahoolio the tiger did, Chunto the deaf horse, the animals from the jungle. '

' They all talk,' Vince told her,' and Bollo's genius! '

The ape - Bollo, apparently - looked between the brother and sister, and then at Naboo,' Bollo need glasses? '

Naboo shook his head, looking at Holly - the dark hair, bright blue eyes, distinctive nose, pale skin and unique dress sense. ' Nah, Bollo. Your sister, Vince? '

Holly smiled nervously,' Holly Noir. Pleased to meet you. '

Naboo raised his eyebrows at Vince,' Thought she was coming next week? '

Vince looked at his sister with a smile, and looked at the shaman with a sheepish expression,' See, the thing is, she really needs somewhere to stay. She's my sister - I've to to look after her, haven't I? '

' Bollo hungry,' Bollo grumbled, ' Bollo go see if there are any kit-kats left. '

As Bollo left, Naboo - Vince's boss and landlord, as well as friend - looked at Vince with an expression of annoyance,' You said she was going to stay here a week,' he reminded Vince.

Vince shrugged as Holly stood there awkwardly,' C'mon Naboo. She needs somewhere and I'm her best bet. Why can't she move in here? '

' We don't really have enough room,' Naboo pointed out,' it's cramped enough with the four of us here. I had to enchant it to make it bigger, remember, I added that extra bedroom. It's gonna be well packed if we have someone else living here. '

' She doesn't mind sharing my room,' Vince pleaded,' and I don't mind. She'll be no trouble. '

' Vince! ' Naboo groaned,' you can't invite everyone to stay here. How d'you expect us to fit into here? And what about the extra food we'll need? '

' She's not just anyone. And you agreed to let her stay, last night! '

' Yeah, when I thought it was for a week! '

Holly sighed, running a hand through her hair,' Vince, don't worry about it,' she told him, grabbing his arm,' if your friend's not happy about it, I don't want to cause trouble. '

' Don't be stupid, where're you going to go? ' he demanded,' what if he finds you? Something really bad might happen. At least if you're here, I can keep an eye on you! '

' Vince,' she said softly,' I could try a few old college friends. I haven't spoken to most of them in ages, but I dunno, someone might put me up for a bit. '

Her brother sighed in despair and wrapped his arms around her,' For god's sake, I just got you back,' he muttered.

' I know,' she said sadly as they broke apart,' and thanks for trying for me,' she added, reaching up to kiss his cheek.

Naboo sighed, shaking his head,' Alright, alright, she can stay! '

Vince grinned whilst Holly turned to the shaman with wide eyes,' Really? ' they chorused.

Naboo rolled his eyes,' You're making me feel like the bad guy, with all your hugging and tragic goodbyes. Holly, was it? Holly, you can stay, but I want rent just like Vince and Howard have to pay. You can work downstairs in the shop if you've no other way of earning money. As for the space, we'll make do, won't we? '

' Oh God, thank you,' she beamed,' thanks a lot! I'll be no trouble, I promise.'

Naboo shrugged,' You can't possibly be any more trouble than a DJing ape, a jazz fanatic and the king of the mods. '