He-ey, Nick, buddy.
You love me, right? You love you're old man. Don't you? And you- you'd never be mad at him, yeah? *Smiles nervously.*
Um, no I guess I wouldn’t be mad, not really, but I… I don’t understand what— Dad, why’re you asking me this? What’s happened??
Okay, calm down! Let's all just breathe. And then breathe. And then breathe again.
So, quick backstory. Dr McPhee told me that we should hire a night janitor with the amount of mess I make. Even though its not my mess, it's the exhibits! But I couldnt say that in front of him...
So I thought we were havng some pally-pally boss to employee banter. And I said jokingly- it was very obvious I was joking, I was using sarcasm and everything- that that janitor could be you because you're so used to 'my' messy ways.
And McPhee said that was a great idea.
So, uh, surprise! You have a job just for this week! Y-yay?
…
Hah! Hahaha! Ohh, you’re hilarious. Because that’s a joke, right?
Right??
Dad, I can’t just work the night shift! I’ve got other things to do! Like, uh, studying and sleeping and chores and sleeping… Did I mention sleeping? I’ve got a packed schedule. And I love the exhibits, alright? I do! But you’ve seen the mess they make. Cleaning will take forever.
Can’t you tell McPhee something like you’ve changed your mind? Y’know, Al from down the hall was talking about getting a job! Why not ask him? He wouldn’t mind some extra cash.
…actually, er… totally unrelated but how much is the pay?
I know! I know its- alot. And Al doesn't know about the exhibits- who knows how he'll react if he finally knows about them coming to life- this is too much knowing.
You'll be getting paid 5 dollars an hour- wait. *I read the fine print of the job form.* 5 dollars a night.
Five dollars a night?? In this economy?? Yeesh, do I at least get, like, employee benefits?
*He’s quiet for a minute, considering, then gives a shrug.* Alright, fine… but only because I’ve got an awesome new game to play with the exhibits! When do I start?
McPhee give employee benefits? Ha! Are we on the same planet right now?
But you start right this very second, kid! I even got you a name tag and everything.
Hey, wait- what new game are you thinking of playing? Because your games don't always end up being... safe. I mean, remember you're mammoth jousting?












