1311/The Wonders of Internet Streaming

The Wonders of Internet Streaming
Date of Scene:	23 April 2020
Location:	Recreation Room
Synopsis:	Piotr is introduced to 90s hit sitcom 'Dinosaurs' and the Kinney Dinosisters are warned to stay close to the school as a matter of precaution.
Cast of Characters:	Danielle Moonstar, Piotr Rasputin, Gabby Kinney, Laura Kinney

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Danielle Moonstar has posed:
During an internet search on dinosaurs, Dani came across the usual suspects. The Jurassic Park films. Various wikipedia articles. A few documentaries. Plenty about the museum in the city (maybe she'll actually go into the city for that!).

But then she found something interesting.

Something unique.

Something absolutely fascinatingly -hilarious.-

Dani Moonstar discovered the early 90's TV show 'Dinosaurs.'

So there she sits, sprawled on the sofa in black leggings and an over-sized pale-blue sweater, her hair in its usual leather-wrapped braids, a giant bowl of flamin' hot cheetos in het lap, staring in rapt fascination at these people in giant DINOSAUR suits acting out your classic sitcom.

And as the baby dino screams out "NOT THE MAMA" and flings his bowl, Dani just -howls- with laughter, falling back against the arm of the couch.

Piotr Rasputin has posed:
Piotr is on his usual patrol to make sure that the students are behaving themselves when he pokes his head into the rec room after hearing the television on. He is surprised to not find any students here, but the fellow X-Man. He is confused for a moment before asking, "What are you watching?" The Russian is in his usual t-shirt and jeans, and makes his way over to the fridge to get a cold pop for himself before standing nearby to continue watching, somewhat confused.

Danielle Moonstar has posed:
Picking up the remote, Dani pauses the show and reaches for her own soda to wash down the cheesy-hot snacks. She holds the bowl out to Piotr because who doesn't like flamin' hot cheetos?!

"I found this show. Apparently it's from like, the early nineties or somethin'. It's meant to be like a sitcom, but they're all dinosaurs?" She's grinning, ear-to-ear. While Dani does have a sense of humor, it's generally the deadpan sort. Seeing her -this- exuberant is pretty rare.

"This is absolutely insane, Piotr. You've gotta sit down and check it out. I can't believe they made a show like this." She even tucks her legs in to make more room on the sofa. Sure, there's plenty of seating, but she doesn't want to be -rude.-

Piotr Rasputin has posed:
Piotr takes another sip and waves his hand, "No thank you, too spicy for me." He blinks and thinks for a few moments before taking a seat on the sofa, "So they are people in dinosaur costumes just going through life? Also that littlest dinosaur sounds familiar." The large Russian is a little confused, "Also, how did you find this?"

Danielle Moonstar has posed:
"Suit yourself," Dani says. More cheetos for her. She stuffs a few more into her mouth and hits play again, settling in to watch the show; legs crossed and bowl balanced at the apex of her knees. Every so often, she reaches for her soda to settle down the mouth burnination.

"Mmhmm," she says to Piotr's assessment, though as to the baby being familiar she just shrugs. Clearly she's not placing it. When asked how she found it, she wriggles a bit to sit more upright.

"Well, with people turning into dinosaurs, I figured I'd do a bit of research. I mean, I know about dinos. Sort of. I know the basics, but it's not like I'm a paleontologist. Well, while looking up documentaries... At first I thought a show that was on for years called 'Dinosaurs' might've been some sort of... educational deal, y'know? But no-" she gestures broadly at the TV with her soda, unable to suppress a giggle. "This!"

Piotr Rasputin has posed:
The large Russian is on the couch with Danielle watching "Dinosaurs" on the TV, there is a bowl of hot cheetos around, but otherwise the room is vacant. The sitcom itself is partway through. "I see," Piotr says as he watches a little more, the befuddlement gradually receding once the show resumes. "Hm, I could see that, though it definit..." then a comment on the show causes him to bust out laughing. "Yup, I get it now." He takes another drink and says, "Definitely better than a documentary."

Gabby Kinney has posed:
The door to the rec room squeaks open just a hair only to swing shut almost immediately after. That was all right--It allowed Gabby to enter in all her compy glory. The TV was on. That was the important thing because she was SO BORED and TV at least allowed something to do that she could currently do. There were apparently only so many squirrels that were around to be chased since it was still chilly out in early Spring.

The little feathered compy head perks up over the arm of the couch with tiny fingered foreclaws tapping on it. "Hi!" She squeaks cheerfully in spite of being, er... a dinosaur. "Can I join you guys?" Even as she asks her eyes dart to the bowl. Were those Cheetos. Oh my.

Danielle Moonstar has posed:
Not just cheetos, but FLAMIN HOT CHEETOS.

Dani seems pleased that Piotr is enjoying the show also and bobs her head in a nod. "-Way- better than a documentary," she agrees. Sure, it's not as educational, but it's downright ridiculous and sometimes you need something patently silly in your life. Curled up in a corner of the sofa in her over-sized sweater, she's definitely dwarfed by the Russian on his end of the sofa, but they both likely dwarf the fluffy compy that appears and Dani looks over.

Good thing she's familiar with Gabby's new form.

"Hey, kiddo," she greets and even tilts the bowl towards Gabby. "Of course you can. I was uh... doing some research." She does manage to keep a straight face. Back to the usual Dani humor, it'd seem.

Piotr Rasputin has posed:
Piotr nods, "Yes, indeed." He finishes his drink and sets it down, mid-laugh, which keeps him distracted enough until he turns to say something and sees DinoGabby standing there, "Wait, what." He has to take a beat or two to have it process, "Oh, Gabby. Did not hear you come in. But yes, we are watching a show about dinosaurs. It is certainly funny."

Piotr gets up to get a fresh pop before coming back to resume his seat and says to Gabby, "Are you familiar with the show?" He blinks and realizes something, "Remind me to read the label before grabbing a pop, someone put a Diet Dew in with the regular ones."

Gabby Kinney has posed:
Gabby Kinney flashes her teeth in what would presume to be a smile. When the FLAMIN HOT CHEETOS are offered she carefully captures a few between her claws and pops them into her maw. CHOMP CHOMP CHOMP. Tiny chomps but messy chomps, sadly. Then she moves to the center of the couch to hop up, and turn around a few times like a cat trying to get comfy. Then she flops down to peer at the TV with a tilt of her head. "Nope! But I got tired of hiding in my room. There's nothing to do there without opposable thumbs," she explains as she glances down to her tiny tiny claws.

Danielle Moonstar has posed:
There is a show on! The early-90's hit sitcom DINOSAURS. Dani is tucked into one corner of the sofa in black leggings and an over-sized pale blue sweater, sharing a bowl of flamin' hot cheetos with compyGabby while Piotr occupies the other end of the sofa.

Look, it's educational. Dinosaurs in a modern world.

"We should see if someone can modify some things for you to use," Dani tells Gabby, though it's clear from her tone of voice she's not sure -what- to modify or -how-. But she's at least confident enough that there must be something and a someone! They live in a time of people with powers! And advanced technological inventions! Where there is a will there is a way!

...right?

"Has Hank had any leads yet?" Another handful of cheetos as she looks from Gabby to Piotr, hopeful.

Piotr Rasputin has posed:
Piotr listens and looks down at his own thumbs before commenting, "Indeed, without these I could not paint, and that would be a sad day." He goes back to watching the show and says, "Perhaps a glove with a fixed thumb or something for you to grasp things with." Piotr mimics a crab claw with his hand, "Maybe it could work?"

The Russian shakes his head to Danielle, "I have not heard anything, but I will keep my ears open, because this is something we need to remedy soon. Too many people already have the problem, or something similar." He frowns and takes a sip of the Diet Dew, "But only time will tell."

Gabby Kinney has posed:
Gabby Kinney shifts her legs and crosses them. Criss-cross-applesauce just like an owl would. "Oh! That's cool." Dinosaurs. Okay she could get with the theme of the evening since it had been kind of that way for several days now to begin with. First with Laura and Jean and now with her too. The question earns a little shake of her head comes though.

"Oh, no he hasn't. He needed to take a break to clear his mind he said so he went to some dance club." Dropping her voice much as she can she offers, "I think he might have a hot date or something." Glancing to Piotr she sticks her elongated tongue out. "Eew diet."

Laura Kinney has posed:
     The door opens again, this time with less rattling, and a reptilian head peeks in. Spotting Gabby, the larger Lauraptor makes her way in and settles down on the floor in front of the couch. "Gabby. How are you?" Her voice is... subtly off somehow. Likely due to the difficulties of speaking iwth a reptilian larynx and no lips. She's also careful to give Piotr and Dani plenty of room... There've been a few encounters with rather scared students.

Danielle Moonstar has posed:
Once Gabby is settled, Dani moves the bowl to where both of them can reach it. Since Piotr already stated his preference -against- spicy goodness, no worries about his ability to delve into cheeto-bowl. She does make a slight face. A bit of a frown, but a frown nonetheless.

"Hopefully he comes up with something soon."

As the one episode ends on something ridiculous from the Baby Dinosaur, she grabs the remote to queue the next.

And cue Laura.

Having been given the lowdown from Hank, Bobby, and even Gabby, Dani is not terribly scared. A bit startled, yes, because seeing it in person for the first time is a bit to process. So she's just very still as she lets her brain cycle through it and finally she just offers the bowl out to Laura with a: "Cheetos?"

Piotr Rasputin has posed:
Piotr has resumed watching the show and speaks without looking at the others, though frowning at the lack of news of a cure, "But we will find an answer." Gabby's comment gets a raised brow, "This is why organization is important, people end up with unlooked for Diet Dew." He nods sagely and looks over to see Laura arriving, "It seems that the show is a beacon for others," he notes and shrugs, "They are spicy cheetos, Laura, so fair warning."

Gabby Kinney has posed:
"I'm not worried. I know everyone will do their best. Besides at least I'm somewhere safe with friends and family," Gabby points out as she takes another few cheetos in a claw. Nom.

When Laura comes in she rolls her head back to peer up at the much larger dino-Laura. "I'm fine! Just smaller than usual."

Laura Kinney has posed:
     "I like spicy." Using her claws as chopsticks, Laura is able to snag a few cheetos and convey them to her mouth. Unfortunatley, Dinos can't really chew with their mouths closed. Some noise is unavoidable. "Thank you, Danielle. Smaller may be good, Gabby. People will be less afraid of you."

Danielle Moonstar has posed:
"What's wrong with Diet?" Dani looks from Piotr to compy to raptor looking a touch confused. "It's just soda." Someone missed a memo!

Reaching into the bowl once skeery-sharp claws are out of it, she grabs some cheetos for herself. Flamin' hots are best!

Munching, she keeps the bowl within reach, but always checks before diving in for herself. No need to get speared by an errant claw.

"Well, folks are gonna have to get over their fears. We don't know how many more are gonna change, who they're gonna change into, or how long it's gonna last." There's a small shrug as she keeps half an eye on the TV. "We don't even know if it's science or magic. Marie-Ange said something about it being... two guys making armies or somethin' like that." So there's a look, then, to Gabby and Laura. "Might be best if you two stay close to the school."

Piotr Rasputin has posed:
Piotr turns to Dani, "Oh, it's not bad, just when you are expecting regular Mountain Dew and get diet, it's more the shock of getting something you don't expect." He takes a drink, "But yes, hopefully people will understand."

The talk of two armies give Piotr pause as he thinks on it, "Dani is right, hang close to the school and avoid causing trouble, or what people would perceive as trouble. Because we all know how much other people do not understand people like us who are different, let alone dinosaurs." He frowns, "I am so sorry this happened to you two."

Gabby Kinney has posed:
Gabby Kinney bobs her head in apparent agreement with that. "Oh, yeah, I don't imagine I could go to school like this. They frown on anyone showing off powers anyway. Not that I usually have to worry about that, mine aren't really flashy, but this is kind of something that would make me stand out." There's a pause and she mumbles, "Should probably call and explain why I'm not attending though." Hm.Responsible Gabby is responsible. She continues to gnaw at the clawful of cheetos she still has. Being smaller there wasn't so much a rush to eat quickly.

"Oh, yeah, no diet tastes gross. It's like fake sugar."

Laura Kinney has posed:
     "The dino plague is common knowledge at this point. It will make a good enough excuse." Laura leans over, gently nudging Gabby with her snout. The mension of armies though... That makes her tense up a little, a deep rumbling growl in her throat. "I am not being anyone's weapon. Never again."

Danielle Moonstar has posed:
"I'm sure Piotr can handle any calls that need to be made for you guys," Dani says, happily throwing the role model in the room under the bus. She even flashes a grin over at him, wholly shameless in what she's done.

Unfolding from her corner of the couch, she leaves the bowl of cheetos behind for Laura and Gabby as she goes to the 'fridge for another Coke. A Mountain Dew (non-Diet!) is nabbed and when she returns, she holds it out for the Russian.

"I guess Diet just never bothered me," she admits as she settles back in. Her expression does sober into a sympathetic one for Laura. "I don't intend for it to come to that. None of us do. But it's what she saw in her cards. Intent doesn't mean actuality. I might -intend- to clean my room, but I never actually do."

Piotr Rasputin has posed:
"Yet, so are we and people still react poorly," Piotr notes and sets his drink on the table, "That I understand, but be careful, Laura." He frowns, and thinks, the show no longer keeping his mood up.

The Russian looks to Dani and her offer of a soda, accepting it and giving a nod, "Thanks," he says and shrugs, "It is not bad, just not what I was expecting. And indeed, intents often go awry..." the cleaning the room comment gets a laugh from Piotr, "I have not been able to keep things clean ever since Boris showed up."

Gabby Kinney has posed:
"I'm kay with staying in," Gabby points out mid chomp. "But if it comes to a fight I wanna help. I mean against those guys. Even if I'm small that might work out. I use it to my advantage anyway sneaking in places."

Laura Kinney has posed:
     Laura doesn't comment on cleaning rooms. Which is just as well, given the state hers is in. "I will stay on the grounds if it makes Logan happy. But I do not like feeling trapped. I am still dangerous even in this form." More dangerous, probably. Especially since now she has fairly terrifying regular claws in addition to the metal ones. "I want to protect you, Gabby." Another gentle nudge.

Danielle Moonstar has posed:
"I just don't like cleaning," Dani admits to Piotr as she folds herself back into place on the sofa. She does look between Laura and Gabby, letting out a bit of a sigh.

"I know it's not fun. I hate being cooped up, too." Random 'camping' trips aren't unheard of for the Cheyanne woman where she just strikes out into the woods for days at a time. "But if any of the younger students and especially the -new- students change, you two could be vital in helping them keep from being scared, y'know? Think of yourselves as... ambassadors of dino-kind."

Piotr Rasputin has posed:
"That I can understand, after installing the cat tree that he never uses, I had to hide the canvas that he insisted playing with, and whatnot," Piotr frowns, "Little terror is trouble some days," he snorts.

Piotr looks to the two dinosaurs, "Show them the ropes and give them hope. Because they will need it. They are not along. Be their friend and mentor, though I hope it will only be a short while, I hope."

Gabby Kinney has posed:
Gabby Kinney gives a little un-Gabby-like trill with a ruffle of her feathers in the process. "I can do that," she agrees with a solemn nod. "I try to do that anyway. I was usually the one trying to cheer up my sisters, though they all looked out for me." Tipping her head back she bumps the side of Dino-Laura's snout with her own. "Even you," she agrees. "We'll get through this. And in the meantime we're fucking dinosaurs," she points out before adding, "Should check on Jean too though. I don't know where she's hiding at."

Laura Kinney has posed:
     Laura exhales sharply through her nostrils. It's not a laugh, but it's about as much as Gabby's likely to get, and dinos can't really smile. "Gabby would be better at that. She is good with people. I am not. Jean..." The raptor rubs at the reddish marks on the side of her snout. "She has been in the woods. We have hunted together. It is not very hard to track her by smell."

Danielle Moonstar has posed:
"If you ever want some insight on why he does it," Dani says to Piotr with a hint of a smile, "I can always drop by and have a chat." Hey, if you can communicate with animals, might as well be useful with it!

She looks between raptor and compy before finally opening her soda and taking a long drink.

"Not a bad idea to check in with Jean," she agrees with a nod. "Though, uh, try to balance out the type of animals you're eating." She lifts a hand to rub at the back of her neck. "I'd hate to see an imbalance in the local populations after all of this."

Piotr Rasputin has posed:
Piotr listens and nods, though his phone buzzes and he types some responses after further buzzes. "Indeed, in fact, that is in relation to these messages." He looks up, "Going to make a food run to pick some stuff up for Jean. Dani, mind helping me with this?" He frowns and rises, taking a few moments to put the cans in the recycling." The Russian looks to the raptor and compy, "But yes, be careful and remember there is a balance to keep."

Gabby Kinney has posed:
Gabby Kinney gives a quick nod of agreement at Piotr and Dani as they get up to go do food stuff for Jean. That makes sense. "Yeah I imagine Jean's not great at hunting though. I mean, killing bambi is kind of hard for most folks," she reasons. A little clawed salute is tossed toward Piotr. "Okay! Will do."

Laura Kinney has posed:
     "We will be careful. I will eat smaller animals too." Laura nods, snorting again at Gabby's salute. "They will definitely think you are cute, Gabby. Maybe even cuter." Hey, she's the bgi sister, right? It's her /job/ to tease the younger sister.

Danielle Moonstar has posed:
"Of course," Dani says to Piotr when he asks for her assistance. She unfolds once again from the sofa, leaving the bowl of cheetos behind for the Kinney sisters. Her soda, however, she takes along. The remote is left, too. Maybe they can poke at it with claws to change what's on. Like it works similar to a Roku. Squishy buttons. Don't press too hard?

There's a look back to Laura and Gabby as she rounds the sofa and Dani grins. "She is kinda cute," the young woman agrees. "Definitely my pick for Ambassador for Dinokind." Tugging on her sweater a bit, she downs her soda and tosses the empty can into the recycling before speeding up her step to keep up with the tall Russian.

Piotr Rasputin has posed:
As he departs, Piotr looks to the two dinos, "Be careful, and do not be afraid to ask for help." He frowns and then nods to Dani, "Gotta go to the butcher to pick up some pigs, Illy will tend to the rest once we deliver them." His tone is back to business, the mirth now gone. With that, the large Russian departs.