Munk Musings #6: "Carnie Food"
The group spent the day at the tri-cities amusement park and fairgrounds. Brittany, Simon, and Jeanette looked around the different independent vendors that sold a myriad of home made products while Alvin and Theodore pivoted towards the fair food trucks with Eleanor not far behind to make sure they didn't get in trouble. Jeanette looked at all the vendors that specialized in natural and wiccan related goods, as Simon tried to keep up with both her and Brittany who checked out the DIY interior designers.
Brittany: Ooo, Si~ Doesn't this just scream 'home and hearth'?
She shows him a furniture piece made of natural colors and materials
Simon: I figured you were more glitz and glamor? Very artificial, like those celebrities you see at awards shows.
Brittany: What can I say, when you reach for the stars you need something that keeps you grounded. Or... maybe Jean rubbed off on me too much.
Jeanette: I-I just think it feels more cozy and like a real home, y'know?
Brittany: Of course dear, I didn't mean it in a bad way. If anything cottage-core is SO in right now and we've got a pro in the family.
Simon: C-Cottage-core?
Brittany giggles: You and your brothers have a lot to learn.
Jeanette: Speaking of, where are they? And Eleanor?
Brittany: Where else? Getting a bite to eat!
Meanwhile Alvin and Theodore stared in awe at the menu of one of the food trucks.
Alvin, drooling: The Ultra Meat Master Deluxe...
Vendor: Yeah so we like, take a cheeseburger made of wagyu beef, then grind it up with a 10 meat burrito and special sauce. Then we use that as our sausage filling and once the dog is done we deep fry it and the bun together and douse it in onions, cheese and special sauce.
Theodore: Please tell me you have a plant based version!
Vendor: We do, but that one's so experimental, it's caused several people to go into a vegetative state.
Theodore: I'll take that chance!
Eleanor: I think I just felt my heart stop from hearing that description…
Theodore was about to reach into his pocket and pull out his card when Eleanor stopped him.
Eleanor: Theo no, that's going to kill you. Or at least shave off some years.
Theodore: But-But look at it! And it's plant based!
Eleanor: Theodore.
Eleanor looked up to him with puppy dog eyes which caused Theodore to giggle and blush.
Theodore: Okay okay, I won't.
Eleanor: Good! Why don't we find something a little... not AS bad. I know that's kindaaa impossible here, but can we look?
Theodore: You got it Ellie!
Alvin: Ha! You are so whipped!
Eleanor scowled at him as Theodore looked down to his feet. Alvin stuck his tongue out and ordered his food. He was about to take a bite but then heard a voice yell at him.
Brittany: Alvin Seville, don't you dare!
Alvin nearly dropped his food when he looked over to see Brittany shooting daggers at him while she, Simon and Jeanette arrived with bags in hand. He and Eleanor looked at each other as Eleanor smugly made a whipping noise.
Alvin: Oh no, I bought this, I'm eating this!
Brittany: Don't do it.
Alvin: Watch me!
Brittany: You're going to really regret it.
Alvin: You're not the boss of me!
Alvin ignored Brittany's protests and took a bite into his food and dramatically chewed as she rolled her eyes.
Later that day, Simon sat on a bench in a sterile infirmary waiting hall. He scanned through articles on his phone as he waited. Not long after Brittany came out from behind a door nearby and Simon stood up to meet her.
Simon: Well?
Brittany: They said he's going to be fine, he's just going to be "out of commission" for the rest of the day. I'll call Dave and let him know that we'll be late.
Simon: Do you want us to take you guys home?
Brittany, sighs: Thanks. I'll call you when we're ready.
Simon took a peek inside as he saw his brother groveling in stomach pain on the examining table.
Brittany: They referred to it as an... "Epic Tummy Ache."
Simon: Heh. How fitting.
Brittany pinching her brow: Talk about embarrassing, but that's what he gets for not listening to me. I know he can't handle these kinds of foods no matter how hard he tries.
Simon: You sure do know a lot about him.
Brittany: Laugh it up.
Simon: All of these years later and I still don't know what you see in that. Don't get me wrong I'm grateful.
Her cheeks grew red. She looked back with the corner of her sight to Alvin.
Alvin: Please make it stop... Brittany, are you still here...
Brittany sighed as she leaned on the doorway, facing Simon.
Brittany: That has his moments. But... I wouldn't want it any other way.
Simon looked at her with a raised eyebrow and smirk.
Brittany: I know what I said. Shut up.
Alvin: B-Brittany?...
Brittany: I gotta get back in there. You go have fun Si.
Simon: Well. More... complications arose.
Brittany: More?
Jeanette caught up to them from down the hall.
Simon: How's Eleanor?
Jeanette: They said she'll be alright once she wakes up.
Brittany: What happened to Ellie?
Jeanette: She and Theodore tried something called the "Pepper-Pocalypse Challenge" which turns out involved hot peppers... and Eleanor doesn't handle hot well so seconds in, it... caught up with her. Theodore is in the room looking after her.
Simon: She won apparently.
Munk Musings #8: "Spice-Off"
Alvin, Simon, Theodore and sat at the kitchen table with plates in front of them. Alvin brings in a pot and begins to serve a practically glowing mush of food.
Alvin: Lady and Gentlemen, I present you The Last Chili you will ever eat. I imported the hottest ingredients from around the world, and Theodore put it together in a form that makes it actually taste good.
Simon: This is absolutely idiotic and dangerous, why am I even here?
Alvin: Well 1: You lost our bet. And 2: You always complain about not being included in things. This is what we do when you guys aren't around.
Simon: But they're here too!
Off in the living room Brittany paid half attention on her phone. Jeanette sat right next to them on the other side of the island smiling innocently.
Alvin: They wanted to see this historic event.
Simon: Jeanette why?
Jeanette: Sorry Simon but it sounded like you needed someone on standby just in case.
Eleanor next to Theodore, whispering: She's just as sadistic as the rest of us, don't let her fool you.
Simon: B-But... E-Eleanor you hate spice!
Eleanor: True! But I'm working on trying to beat it and I'm not going to let Alvin 1-Up me on this.
Simon: Theodore!?
Theodore: Variety is the SPICE of life, get it?
Simon: Even if it kills you?
Simon groaned but stayed in his seat. They all took their spoons and Alvin pulled out a timer.
Alvin: Fastest wins, then the real winner is determined!
Eleanor, in a war cry: Let's do this!
Moments later, they were down for the count, faces either on the island or fell over to the floor in agony. Jeanette hummed as she tried to clean up and bring them milk, water, cushions whatever they needed. Brittany walked over to the scene.
Brittany: Is it really that bad?
Jeanette: Even I know not to find out.
Brittany took a spoon full of Alvin's unfinished bowl despite Jeanette's protest.
Jeanette: B-Brittany wait no-
Brittany, chewing and unbothered: Hm, yeah I don't get it. Could use some brown sugar though.
Munk Musing #9: "Mini Golf Day"
The group spent another day at the local amusement park, a small park consisting of a few rides, a few thrills and few activities except for one notable attraction: The Mini Golf Course. For many, it was a fun way to pass an afternoon when there's fair weather and fairer company. Normally, this was the case for the six munks as well, but not when two of them decided to join in. Vinny went to the park with them to get more exposure to the modern world. She walked with two drinks over to an outdoor picnic table beside Brittany who leaned her head back exhausted.
Vinny: Here's your lemonade dear.
Brittany: Thanks Vinny.
Vinny: I'm ever so sorry it took so long, I seemed to have gotten lost. This place is so exciting but... terrifying.
Brittany: It's no problem, we were playing anyway.
Vinny took a sip of her lemonade and her face twisted with how sour and sweet it was compared to the natural ways she knew. Brittany took a long gulp before finally exhaling.
Brittany: Ugh, I don't know why we invite Alvin and Eleanor.
Vinny: It wouldn't be a day out as a group without them. Is this 'miniature golfing' game that stressful?
Brittany: Right, you've never played. Well... only when they're here. It's our third re-do in a row and they've already moved onto... ugh, 'the elimination round'.
Vinny: I'm afraid I don't understand.
Brittany: Each couple of holes the worst scoring is kicked out of the match.
Vinny: Did you lose dear?
Brittany: Oh no, I purposely took a dive hole one. I needed a break.
Vinny, smiling: Well... I wouldn't mind trying it, if it's anything like sticks and acorns back home.
Brittany: No Vinny, you shouldn't play with these animals.
Vinny: How come?
Suddenly Vinny shook in surprise as she heard Alvin and Eleanor shouting from across the park.
Eleanor: THAT WAS NOT A POINT. I TAPPED IT!
Alvin: ACCIDENTAL TAPS COUNT!
Eleanor: I'LL SHOW YOU AN ACCIDENTAL TAP!
Vinny: O-Oh my...
Brittany pinched her brow: That's how come.
Editor's Note: And with that, we're all caught up. As to whether or not there will be more... I don't know. We'll see. I hope you enjoy either way. Also, again I'm sorry for the weird formatting but it makes a whole lot more sense in a Discord context. And there's just one other small Discord style series I made, but that might get its own story category since it's different enough and has it's own set of rules. Please look forward to that if you enjoy my stories.