[video]

[tattleina]

[The camera has been expertly placed on a table, and when the recording starts, Shirley hurries in from the side to speak. She's in the Pie Hole, which is looking significantly cleaner than last time you saw it. She's also wearing a party hat, just like the icon.]

Hello! As, um, certain people have already pointed out, today is a very special day.

You see, today is Pi Day! Since it's the fourteenth of the third month, or 3.14! Isn't that- Uh. Isn't that good!

[She looks pretty awkward here, but she remembers herself and begins swooping her hands out alternatively from side to side like she's handing someone a sandwich.]

And do you know what else involves pies? The Pie Hole! Unfortunately we had to temporarily close due to Ned's departure, and my brief absence, but we are now officially reopening! Our doors are now open for all of your delicious pastry needs.

Come down for our delicious pies, our lovely cup-pies, and our orgasmically delicious brownies. Oh! And we have jobs open, if anyone would like one.

So, um- I think that's it. Thank you!

[She dashes back over to the camera again to switch it off.]

Comments

voice;

[goryteller]

You're looking well.

[tattleina]

Um. Thank you?

[goryteller]

I mean, considering-- considering--

[Awkward pause.]

How long has Ned been gone, exactly?

[tattleina]

Oh. For a while now. Did you know him?

[goryteller]

Vaguely. I mean, I met him, once or twice. At the Pie Hole.

It's been quite some time since I've been there.

[tattleina]

Well. It's reopening now, if you would want to come again?

voice;

[herturn]

I didn't know he left.

[Her voice is quiet enough, followed by silence.]

I'm glad it's reopening.

[tattleina]

Yes, it was very sudden. But, um, I'm sure he'll back soon enough! I'm just the temporary manager until he comes back.

[herturn]

I don't think we've met. [it almost sounds like a question.] I'm Nina.

[tattleina]

I'm Shirley! It's very nice to meet you!

[goryteller]

Ha. I'd need to check my schedule.

[herturn]

It's nice to meet you too, Shirley. [KYA

I mean]

... You said jobs are open?

voice;

[snidepiper]

[thoughtful] What are you looking for in employees?

[voice]

[notadartboard]

A holiday for pie? I'd think you were pulling my leg given Bucky and his cheese festivals, but it looks like it's a thing, hm?

And how are you recovering, Miss Shirley?

[tattleina]

Well, we're always open! Well. Um. Until we shut.

[tattleina]

Oh, yes! Are you interested?

[tattleina]

Well, I think it would be nice to have someone with experience in making pies, or just being able to serve tables with a smile. Nothing too specific!

[tattleina]

Well, I think it's based around Pi, as in the math thing. I never really understood it, but it's good to have a day about it!

And I'm doing fine, thank you.

[herturn]

I am, yes. [beat.] What are you looking for?

voice;

[futureleader]

...for how much?

[tattleina]

Well, a new waitress or a baker would be good. We could use a cleaner as well!

[tattleina]

The job or the food?

[notadartboard]

Math thing? That's probably way over my head, too.

I'm glad to hear it. What happened was terrible, I'm sorry you had to go through it.

[futureleader]

The food, duh. No way am I getting a job.

[tattleina]

Oh, it's okay! I was just asleep for the entire time. I feel more sorry for the people who had to stay down here. It must have been awful!