Section 4: The Long Road to Mythdom (1/3)

Okay, Charlie, it's almost time for beddy-bye. I'll take it from here.

I must already be dreaming then, partner! The ship's AI wasn't designed to speak aloud!

But you'd be lonely by yourself, right? I can tag along, if you'll have me.

Who is this? Bud? Jenny? Or maybe...

...Right. It's you. I can't believe I forgot.

As long as I'm with you, Starship St. Louis...there's nowhere I can't go...

What a beautiful movie!

I know, right!? I'm so glad you get it!

I'll admit that it was visually stunning. The story was...a little sentimental for my tastes, but not what I'd call bad.

Behind the scenes, it's been a complete disaster, though! We're actors! Why are we dealing with debt collectors?

I'm really sorry. You're right, you shouldn't have to deal with that.

In retrospect, I guess we did go a little overboard in post.

That still doesn't answer my question. Why are the debt collectors hounding US? Budgeting isn't an actor's job!

I guess it's because I've been so busy they can't get ahold of me.

I can't believe you guys were kind enough to deal with them in my place. I couldn't ask for better employés.

Are you seriously trying to flatter your way out of this!?

I don't want the repo men to take me away...

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Ooh, we're saved. My hero.

I knew you'd come through, Fujimaru! You'll handle the funding stuff like you always do, right!?

(...Sigh) You know, Fujimaru, I really have nothing but respect for how far you're willing to go to help people...

...but that doesn't change the fact that...dammit, we're mad as hell and we're not gonna take it anymore!

Aye, aye, Captain! Let's do this! Hooah!