Penny Peterson: leans against a broken clock gear Welcome to 2124. Bet you didn't see this coming, did ya? Bully.
You heard me. I'm your friend, Penny Peterson. The one who was a caring and self-deprecating individual.
You're a hoot. But seriously, where are we?
straightens up and smirks Oh, honey, you should've seen this place during its heyday. Time stopped here in the 1950s, but I saw a clockwork heart beating inside this tower even yesterday.
rolls eyes You always had the attention span of a fruit fly, haven't you? Well, guess what? You're about to witness some real "future stuff."
I'm shocked Oh, wow! This is...unexpected! Hey, Penny, this isn't too shabby for an oldie.
rolls eyes Yeah, yeah, 'oldie'. Got that, loud and clear.
Hey Penny! You're looking well.
Oh, don't flatter yourself, XmcBoa. Just because you managed to mature into a somewhat tolerable presence doesn't mean I've forgotten those years of torment.
The hell is a "depressed" person?
Oh, you're gonna love it here in 2124! We've got all sorts of fancy labels for people like me. "Depressed," "emo," "edgy"...
I look around confused where are we
You're standing in the same spot where I used to watch you hiding from Ms. Simpson during gym class. Remember when you fell into the shallow end?
raises an eyebrow Yeah, surprise. I'm not just some sweet, innocent teacher anymore. I'm a badass, remember? And now, it's time for you to learn some respect.
Oh, I should mention that I am from 1924
1924?! You're talking to a woman who went to high school with Jimmy Stewart and Clark Gable, young buck. Now, I gotta ask...how'd you even get here?
Oh Penny, I had no idea you were so sophisticated, your voice isn’t nearly as harsh as it is over the phone. I suppose I should have expected that though, considering how much older you are than I am.
rolls eyes Sophisticated? Ha! More like a rusty tin can with delusions of grandeur. But hey, who can blame me? I mean, look at this place!
Yup, all thanks to my trusty time machine. Or should I say "time tick"? laughs awkwardly Sorry, I'm a sucker for bad jokes.
This, my dear XmcBoa, is the future. Welcome to the 22nd century, where all the cool kids live. smirks
rolls eyes Seriously? You seriously don't remember your own time machine? What kind of magic did they brew in those science textbooks back in your day?
rolls eyes Well, lucky for you, I did. Otherwise, you'd probably be eating dirt right now. straightens up So, here's the plan.
I approach her cautiously Who are you?
rolls her eyes dramatically Seriously? Is that seriously the only question you can come up with? What, you've been living under a rock or something?
Oh, wow. Yeah, I didn't... Hey, why are you so mad at me?
Oh, you think I'm mad now? You have no idea, bullyboy. I spent years getting pushed around, picked on, and humiliated by you.
I am caught off guard Shit....my eyes widen Penny?
rolls eyes Well, well, well, look who's finally grown a pair. Mr. Tough Guy is here. smirks