Reyelene: What were your parents' names and what were they like?
Fidget: to Reyelene My father's name was Rupert Holloway. His parents were Spaniards, but dey flew to England and dat's where he was born. My father was a carpenter. He fixed floors, walls, & rooves on houses. He also worked on many personal projects. He would make shelves, cupboards, cabinets, tables, chairs, and anythin' dealin' with wood. I was really close to my father.
Reyelene: I see. Must have been very convenient, not having to buy chairs or tables or any of the sort, is that right?
Fidget: Yes, it was.
Reyelene: And what about your mother?
Fidget: Her name was Charlotte O'Reilly, and she was an Irish woman. Her job was to make clothes. She would make wedding dresses for soon-to-be brides, hats for couples, and business clothes for men of business. She even made clothes for me.
Reyelene: WOW! I wish I had parents like that who made clothes for me and such. Then again, I have no parents.
Fidget: surprised So, you're an orphan too?!
Reyelene: Well, yes I am. The only family I have left are the Silver Knight Sylvia, the Star-Spirit Camille, my big sister Celeste, and my royal advisor, Mariko.
Fidget: So, you formed a family?
Reyelene: nods That I did. goes back to the interview Um, Mr. Fidget? You mentioned that you were really close to your father. What about your mother? How did you two get along?
Fidget: sighes During my childhood years, not very well.
Reyelene: thinks about what Fidget said Alright, could you explain that a little bit?
Fidget: Well, I think she was very devastated at the death of my father.
OCC: For anyone who wants to jump in, ask Fidget to talk about what happened to his father and more on why he and his mother didn't get along.
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OCC to Anastasia Basil: OK, are you saying "How is everybody" to Fidget or are you saying that to the audience? If you're saying it to Fidget, be a little bit more specific (like "How is everybody in your family?") because saying that "Hello everyone! How is everybody?" sounds like you're trying to attract the audience's attention to you and the emphasis of the attention is supposed to be on Fidget (since he's the one who's being interviewed). Try it again, OK? Try taking from where I left off in which you ask Fidget to talk about what happened to his father and his mother.
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Fidget: My father was killed by false church officials when I was four years old. Dis is how it started. clears throat My father was gettin' ready to leave for work. I asked him if we could go fishin' together after he got off work. He told me he wasn't sure if he could make it in time to go fishin', but I constantly begged him to go fishin' with me. Well, he said "yes" and gave me his English hat a present. Well, it turned out to be a good-bye present. Yep, dat's when it happened. Dis group of false priests who claimed to be "doing God's work" saw my father fly off to work and shot him in the shoulder, disablin' him to fly. I witnessed it and I was scared. I ran to my father to see if he was alright, den da false priests tied me up and held me hostage. My mother heard the commotion outside and ran out to find what was happenin'. My mother AND my father (with the strength he had left in him) did their best to fight them and try to save me, but my mother was knocked against a pole and fell down unconscious. My father lost a lot of blood from the gun wound in his shoulder and suddenly fell down, weak. Dat's when one of da mice got out his knife and sliced up my father's body. Since I was tied up, all I could do was watch in horror. Afterward, da false priests began to beat me and force me to say t'ings about myself dat weren't true. I cried out to other mice passin' by to save us, but all dey did was glance as dey walked by. None of dem did so much as lift a finger to help us. Well, I didn't take dat too well at all. When my mother finally regained consciousness, she grabbed me, flew us away from da bad mice, and went to da police to report da murder of my father. Well, da mouse dat she spoke with disregarded her cry from help and turned us both down, all just because we were bats. My mother didn't take it too well. It nearly devasted her and she tried her best to comfort me, but I couldn't recover from the shock of seeing my father get killed and dose passerbys dat didn't even help us.
Reyelene: *winces in response to Fidget's story* I don't think I would take it too well either if I was in trouble and someone didn't help me. Then what happened, Mr. Fidget? What about your mother?
Fidget: sighes Well, let's just say t'ings went from bad to worse. Being a bat, I could only go to night classes during my elementary school years. Many of da kids teased me because I didn't look like da other mice. Da teachers treated me like I was a dummy over little mistakes. For example, we were reading from our history books out loud. Anytime I mispronounced a word, da teacher would wack my wrist with her stick and say, "Why can't you be like your fellow classmates? Smart?" pauses Dat wasn't good. I didn't really get good grades in my classes. My mother suddenly got da idea to hire dis tutor named Taylor to help me out. Well, it turned out dat Taylor was no better dan my teachers. Not only did he beat me full sore if I didn't get the lessons right, but he treated me like a servant. He made me scrub floors, called me very nasty names, and beat me if I missed a spot on the floor or anythin' dat he didn't approve of. He even threatened to beat me if I told my mother about it.
Reyelene: winces again How long did this go on?
Fidget: Four years.
Reyelene: Where was your mother the whole time?
Fidget: Too busy at work, I'll tell you dat. She didn't even get back until after my bedtime, so I got stuck with Taylor da whole night through. I don't think my mother even realized what Taylor was really about. I guess she had too many t'ings on her mind and da death of my father still devastated her. Well, I found myself getting very angry, not only with Taylor and everyone else who mistreated me, but with my own mother as well. When I was eight years old, everything fell apart. I found myself doing da meanest t'ings at school. I played tricks on da teachers by putting nails on their seats so when dey sat down, dey would jump off their seats in pain. I would also attach water buckets and strings on the top of doors so when dey would walk in, dey would get splashed with water. Den I would bully da other kids at school and throw little girls' dolls into the river or tear the dolls up ... giggles uncomfortably. I didn't know what was coming over me at da time, but I knew dat I did t'ings out of shear anger. Den back at home, I got into an argument with Taylor dat caused him to beat me more. Lucky for me, my mother got off work early dat night and caught Taylor in da act. Dat's when I took off my sweater and showed her all da scars dat Taylor gave me for four years. She finally kicked Taylor out, but it wasn't enough to shake the anger off me. I got into an argument with her, den she slapped me in da face. I don't t'ink she really meant to. She probably did it because I was being a real brat about the situation. At da time however, her slap just made me even more angry. I told her that I hated her and began to run away. She caught up with me and tried to calm me down. She also wanted to warn me about something until DEY came back. Dat's right. Da same false priests dat killed my father came back. Mother tried to fight them off and told me to run away. I did what she said, but I also hid and listened as dose mice murdered my mother. It really scared me to da point where I thought I would go crazy, so I ran away as far as I could.
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Reyelene: I agree with Anastasia Basil. I don't think I would've taken all that too well either. goes back to the subject Then what happened to you?
Fidget: Well, dose false priests eventually caught up with me and tried to kill ME. However, a group of young juvenile rats threw rocks at them, so I was saved. It turned out da leader of da group was James Ratigan himself.
Reyelene: James Ratigan? That was the first time you met him?
Fidget: Yes.
Reyelene: Was that the day you became his henchbat.
Fidget: Oh no. It was just the first encounter I had with him.
Reyelene: What did James Ratigan do next?
Fidget: He approached me, gave me a pistol and knife, and told me to kill dose mice.
Reyelene: What was your first reaction to that?
Fidget: I was shocked. I knew dat killing was wrong, but Ratigan insisted dat it was the only way to prevent dem from coming back to kill me. Since I was so full of anger at all dat happened to me, I decided to go with what Ratigan told me. I went to St. Rodentdale's church where da false priests were, den I--*stops short to take a deep breath*--killed dem.
Reyelene: pulls on the collar of her sweater How did you feel after you killed them?
Fidget: At first, I felt this burnin' sense of freedom. I felt that I could finally say to myself "Wow ... dey're GONE. Da EVIL mice are gone ..." Da feelin' didn't last too long, though. I finally realized what I had done. Dat I KILLED dem. Not only did dat guilt frighten me, but it caused me to run away in a disoriented manner. Dat's when I lost my memory.
Reyelene: stops short When you LOST your MEMORY? How did that happen?
Fidget: As I was runnin', I bumped into dis human-sized garbage can where a big piece of wood was lyin' on top. I tried to get away from it, but da corner of da wood hit my head really hard dat I fell down unconscious. When I woke up, I rubbed my head with my hands only to find dat my head was bleedin'. I just stared at my hand blankly, den I looked at my surroundings blankly. Dat blow to my head must've almost been fatal because I didn't know where I was, WHO I was, or where I came from. I didn't even remember murdering dose false priests.
Reyelene: How did that make you feel, not knowing who you were?
Fidget: Scared. I think it was da scariest t'ing dat ever happened to me, MORE dan bein' on da run for murder. I was like a walking corpse. I just rose myself to my feet, walked, and--as I walked--just stared at everything blankly.
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Fidget: As a matter of fact, I did. I ran into a group of mice (dey looked like pirates). Dey didn't look friendly, so I was about to run when one of dem grabbed a hold of me and said to me, "Trespassin' on da captain's territory, eh? We'll see what she does with you!" Dey took me to deir superior.
Reyelene: And what was dat--er that superior's name?
Fidget: Captain Lillian Bates of da Nightwing pirates.
Reyelene: What did she do with you?
Fidget: I didn't know why, but she seemed very interested in me. I didn't trust her though. I was distrustful of EVERYBODY. She could tell by da countless time I was tempted to defend myself, but dat didn't seem to bother her. In fact, she took me in and taught me da ways of piracy. In fact, it was Lillian Bates who gave me da name, "Fidget".
Reyelene: Why did she call you by that name?
Fidget: After I came to from da blow to my head, I started to develop frequent anxiety attacks. I must've been hit really hard because my body would start to quiver for no apparent reason and I couldn't control it. Lillian Bates noticed dat and she also noticed dat I didn't remember my own name, so she gave me da name "Fidget" for dose reasons.
Reyelene: Did you like that name?
Fidget: shakes his head Not really. It seemed more like a PET name and not anywhere NEAR fittin' for a guy.
OCC: If anyone else wants to jump in and ask a question to Fidget about his experiences with Lillian Bates and his career of piracy, feel free to jump in.
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Fidget: Well I ... blushes and giggles ... I did make out with prostitutes, yes. Dis was durin' da downtimes I had when we weren't lootin' or stealin'. Da first prostitute I met was a Parisian named Marie Bonaguide. I was probably twelve years old goin' on thirteen at da time. She was an albino bat, red-pink eyes, curly dark-brown hair, and my height (when I was shorter, of course).
Reyelene: So, what was your opinion of this Marie that you speak of?
Fidget: Well, she did make quite a few moves on me. I wasn't comfortable with it at first, yet her charmin' offer tempted me.
Reyelene: What do you mean by charmin' offer?
Fidget: She made a deal with me dat if I slept with her she would offer me riches beyond my wildest dreams to take back to da ship. Marie was a very rich woman and had PLENTY of money to burn. Well, I accepted her offer without hesitation.
Reyelene: So, you told Marie that you were a pirate?
Fidget: shakes his head She didn't even have to ask. She could tell by da clothes I wore and she did see me conversing with my boss, Lillian Bates.
Reyelene: How many prostitutes did you sleep with?
Fidget: Well--*stops short and laughes embarrassingly*--Four ...
Reyelene: gapes as the audience laughes FOUR?! Are you SERIOUS?!
Fidget: nods and laughes as he covers his face Oh my GOD ...
Reyelene: Did you know your face is turning red?
*audience laughes and lets out an "Oooo!"*
Fidget: still laughes embarrassingly
Reyelene: laughes with the audience Well, at least you're being honest and being a good sport about it. Anyone else would've probably said, "Well I, uh ... did things with this person and ... well, you know ..." *audience laughes at Reyelene's joke* Anyway, Ms. Fiennes asked if you stole anything important and if you raped or killed someone. Did you do any of those things?
Fidget: Captain Bates and I did commit robbery, yes. We robbed banks and stole jewelry from upper class individuals. I don't remember if I stole anythin' EXTREMELY important. I didn't rape or kill anyone, but I did torture quite a few mice. If anyone did most of da killin' I'd say it was Lillian Bates.
OCC: Anyone who wants to ask him a question, ask him to explain further on "torturing quite a few mice".
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Reyelene: What did you mean that you "tortured" quite a few mice?
Fidget: Captain Bates and I ran into a few mice dat, shall we say "got in our way"?
Reyelene: What do you mean by "got in your way"?
Fidget: Dey were rich mice who ended up crossin' our pathes and tried to intervene in our crimes. Well, Bates and I kidnapped dem, tied dem up, and brought dem back to da ship. Bates would order dem to talk.
Reyelene: About what?
Fidget: About why dey intervened. Da mice refused and as a result, Bates had me torture dem by beatin' it out of dem with a whip.
Reyelene: And what was going through your mind when you tortured them?
Fidget: Well, I felt dis drive of anger compel me to beat dem. I didn't remember where it came from. All I knew was when I looked at dem, I felt dis hidden anger rise within me. It was a burnin' hatred dat I couldn't shake and I expressed it by beatin' dem, almost to death. It was Lillian Bates who stopped me from goin' dat far. I guess it was because she wanted to kill dem herself.
Reyelene: And did she?
Fidget: nods Yes.
Reyelene: Mr. Fidget, you said earlier that Lillian Bates took you under her wing and taught you the ways of piracy. How did Bates treat you? What was she like?
Fidget: Bates used to be a waitress as da Bushhills Tavern in Liverpool as well as a former prostitute. I also knew dat she hated men for some odd reason, but I guess I was da only acception to dat. I was her best partner. We fought together side by side, shared victories of our infamous triumphs over beer, and plotted our crimes together. Actually, I take dat back. SHE did most of da plottin', but I worked with her. Most of da other crewmice HATED her. Maybe it was because she was so bossy and dey didn't like bossy females. She was bossy to me too, but she wasn't nearly as obnoxious with me as she was with da other shipmates. I used to hear rumors from da other mice dat Lillian Bates actually LIKED me, but I didn't want to believe it. I just saw her as my boss and partner.
Reyelene: LIKED you, you say? You mean, like a lover?
Fidget: shakes his head Not like a lover, but more like a little brother. I guess she really did because da crewmice got very jealous of me. I ended up getting into a fight with dem because of dat. Dis fight was da very one dat had a great impact on my physical strength.
Reyelene: stares in confusion What do you mean by that?
Fidget: What I meant was dat fight was how I ended up with a broken wing and a peg-leg. You see, I got injured very badly during dat fight. My wing was crippled and my right leg was mangled so badly dat Bates had to have it cut off and replaced with a peg. I told Captain Bates of my misfortune. She wasn't too happy dat I got into a fight with da other crewmice, but I guess she didn't have da heart to punish me for it. After she fixed me a peg leg, she made a promise dat she would fix my wing and put it in a sling. Well, she left me for a bit--said she had some business to take care of; I don't know what--and I hadn't heard from her, or da crewmice two weeks afterward.
Reyelene: What happened?
Fidget: At da time, I didn't know what was going on. I tried to fix my wing myself as I was waitin' and steal some food from local markets to eat. Den one day, I received news dat Lillian Bates and her crewmice were killed.
Reyelene: How did you find out that she was killed and how did you react to hearing about her death?
Fidget: I heard about it through conversations among mice outside da pirate life. I didn't want to believe it at first, but den I saw da paper boy walk by, handing out newspapers. He dropped one from his basket and didn't even realize he did because I picked it up and saw a picture of Bates's bloodied body. Her death shocked me. I didn't cry or bother to find her body to perform a proper burial, but it was hard to believe dat she was gone.
Reyelene: What happened then?
Fidget: I started finding ways to take care of myself. I tried to fix my wing. I knew I did a poor job of it because it didn't heal properly. After dat, I was never able to fly again. Den I was walkin' along and mindin' my business until I ran into HIM again?
Reyelene: HIM? Do you mean you ran into James Ratigan again?
Fidget: nods Yes.
Reyelene: How old were you then?
Fidget: Fifteen years old.
Reyelene: Was that the day you paired up with Ratigan?
Fidget: Yes. It wasn't until later on in life dat I found out dat Ratigan was Bates's enemy and dat HE killed her and da other shipmates, but dat's best kept for a later explanation.
Reyelene: How long have you worked with Ratigan?
Fidget: Four years.
Reyelene: What was it like working with him compared to your partnership with Bates?
Fidget: He was a lot harsher dan Bates, especially on punishments. He almost fed me to his cat because I made da mistake of droppin' da list, allowin' Basil to find it and follow my trail. He changed his mind afterward, but den we failed to dispose of Queen Mousetoria on her Diamond Jubilee and tried to escape.
OCC: Ask Fidget to explain further on the Diamond Jubilee fiasco (i.e. what was that plan all about?).
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OCC: I think you meant to say "why WERE you planning to kill the queen?" because why ARE you planning is talking about the present tense. Fidget is telling us everything in the past tense.
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Fidget: Ratigan wanted us to do away with da queen because he wanted to take over and rule mousedom. Dis is what it was all about. He started off with sendin' me on an errand to kidnap a toymaker named Hiram Flaversham so he could make a mechanical replica of Queen Mousetoria. I did as I was told and he had da toymaker work on da mechanical device non-stop. Afterward, he sent me on another errand. He handed me a list dat said, "Get da followin': Tools, Gears, Girl (i.e. da toymaker's daughter), and Uniforms". So I went out again and did as I was told. I had a few setbacks on tryin' to get da girl. Da first time I went to da flat at Baker Street and found her dhere, but she saw me and screamed. I ran away as quick as I could, but I dropped my hat in da process. Well, dat caused Basil to call on his dog and follow my trail. I ended up at da Toy Store. I was stuffin' da uniforms in a sack and read over da list to make sure I had everythin', but den I heard Basil's dog howlin' outside and ran away and hid behind some toys on da top shelf. At first, I watched as Basil was browsin' around in search of me den I got scared and wound up all da toys to distract him. It seemed to have worked for my second attempt to kidnap da girl because I hid myself in a baby carriage (and wore a baby bonnet and hid my face) and da girl was attracted by it. She came by and tried to uncover da blanket from me den I grabbed her, put her in da sack and fled. I was able to make it back to da boss's hideout where I put da girl in a bottle and presented da sack to da boss with everythin' else. Uniforms and all.
OCC: Ask him to explain some more about Ratigan's plan on disposing of the queen.
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Fidget: He simply wanted to be da ruler of mousedom. I didn't ask questions and, at da time, I didn't care either.
Reyelene: What happened when Ratigan's plan failed?
Fidget: Da boss and I grabbed Flaversham's daughter and flew away in our dirigible. I was pedalin' like crazy until I was coughin' and weezin'. I asked da boss if we could lighten da load (what I meant by dat was to take da girl and throw her overboard). He responded by grabbin' my ears and throwin' ME overboard instead. I fell in da Thames River and I thought for sure dat I would drown because I couldn't swim.
Reyelene: How were you able to escape a fate like that, Mr. Fidget?
Fidget: slightly giggles I sometimes ask dat question myself. I can't believe dat I'm here to tell da tell either. Well, I was rescued by another bat. A female, to be exact. It turned out dat she was no ordinary female. In fact, dat very female turned out to be da one who changed my life forever.
Reyelene: And who was that, Mr. Fidget?
Fidget: smiles and looks out at the audience My wife, Niecy.
Deniece who happens to be sitting with the audience waves her hand at Fidget and blows him a kiss
OCC: Ask Fidget to explain how Deniece changed his life.
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Fidget: to Anastasia Basil and shrugs I guess God works in mysterious ways. looks at Deniece in the audience Isn't that right, Niecy?
Deniece nods with a smile and the audience giggles
After she saved my life, I started comin' down with a bad cold dat left me feelin' disoriented. Niecy took me in to nurse me back to health. When I first met her, I responded with shear irration.
Reyelene: Why?
Fidget: I wasn't used to bein' under da care of a woman like Niecy. I had lived da criminal life too long and her ways of life were strange to me. She had a habit of teasin' me out of playfulness and pattin' me on da back when she thought I got offended (I guess she thought it would make me feel better). She was ... well, NICE, and I wasn't used to NICE.
Reyelene: starts to grin Out of curiosity, why do you call her "Niecy"? Is that a pet name or something?
Fidget: shrugs and giggles Well, sort of. I don't know. I guess I felt awkward to say da name "Deniece". I wasn't used to formalities at da time either. When it came to women, I always addressed dem as "honey", "toots", "sweetheart", or any of dose pet names. As for ... well DENIECE, I couldn't bring myself to call her "toots" or anythin' of da sort, nor did I want to say her real name. I took da "Niece" part out of her name and added an "E" sound to it and came up with da name "Niecy".
OCC: Ask him to explain more about Deniece.
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Fidget: to Anastasia Basil Do I love her? I don't think I would've married her if I didn't. looks at Deniece among the audience Isn't that right, Niecy?
Deniece giggles along with the audience
Reyelene: giggles But seriously, do you love Niecy--er Deniece?
Fidget: smiles warmly and blushes Yes, I love her.
Audience: AAAAWWWW ....
Reyelene: to the audience Now, isn't that sweet? audience giggles So, tell us more about Deniece. How did you fall in love with her?
Fidget: Well, I remember gettin' dis weird feelin' about her. Niecy's friend Laci--she frequently took care of me in Niecy's place--told me a little bit about her past. Niecy was an orphan (just like me) and suffered many hardships like I did, simply because she was a bat. Da memory of my past still didn't come back to me yet, but I felt this strange connection to what Laci told me. It was like Niecy and I had a lot in common and I didn't realize it. When I was gettin' over my cold, I felt compelled to find out more about Niecy and wanted to ask her a few questions. Before I could begin, Niecy's friend, Constable Smith, knocked on da door to tell her dat Laci was killed. Niecy didn't take it too well and it showed when I heard her breakin' vases in fits of rage. Den she broke down, cryin'. Hearin' other people cry had no effect on me, but when Niecy cried, I felt dis knot in my stomach. I didn't know why, but I went over to her and asked if she was alright. She just stared at me at first. I guess she didn't t'ink dat someone like ME would ask a question like dat. I wiped her tears with my hand and responded by huggin' me.
Reyelene: What was your first thought when she hugged you?
Fidget: I was afraid.
Reyelene: Do you think that fear was because you weren't used to someone being nice to you?
Fidget: nods Yes. I could feel a change happen' within me and I didn't want to change. I cringed at da thought of givin' in to kindness. Den she buried her face in my chest, still cryin' and for some odd reason, I wrapped my arms around her. I couldn't understand my actions. I thought I was goin' crazy.
Reyelene: How did you feel when you wrapped your arms around her? Were you still afraid?
Fidget: A little bit, but at da same time, I kind of liked it.
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Fidget: Well, days went by and Niecy and I began to talk to each other.
Reyelene: What about?
Fidget: For starters, she thanked more comfortin' her while she mourned for Laci. Den I asked her what happened to her parents. From dat point on, we basically talked about each other's past--well, I told her a little bit about myself, but only what I remembered and I avoided tellin' her about my connection with Ratigan.
Reyelene: Why?
Fidget: At first, I did dat so dat she wouldn't rat on me to Mouseland Yard, plus I didn't want da boss to find out either. Den, we went places together. Da first place was at Da Rat Trap Saloon where I watched her sing and MY GOD, her voice was BEAUTIFUL. I didn't know she could sing like dat even dhough I tried to convince myself otherwise. You see, I still wasn't ready to admit dat I liked her.
Reyelene: What other places did you both go to?
Fidget: We had dinner at her house. She showed me her paintings, especially one of Professor Ratigan. Dat one was da most HILARIOUS painting I ever saw. She REALLY captured him alright. Dat was also da same night I discovered dat he was dead.
Reyelene: blinks her eyes in surprise You mean you didn't KNOW that he was dead?
Fidget: shakes his head It wasn't until Niecy told me dat I found out.
Reyelene: How did you react to the news of Ratigan's death?
Fidget: I was shocked. I suddenly realized dat I was alone once again.
Reyelene: What do you mean by that?
Fidget: I served him for four years and tried my best to please him. One of my biggest fears durin' my criminal years was makin' da boss angry. Although I did OK as a pirate and criminal, I wasn't a very confident person. I was afraid of makin' mistakes dat would cause da boss to kill me ... or worse. At da same time however, I was relieved dat he was dead. His absence meant dat I didn't have to worry about him findin' out dat I was with someone like Niecy.
Reyelene: What else did you and Deniece do?
Fidget: Deniece invited me to come with her to a masquerade party at Queen Mousetoria's palace. Da sound of it frightened me, since I almost succeeded in disposin' of da queen. I really didn't want to go in fear dat da queen would recognize me and send her guards after me.
Reyelene: But did you tell Deniece that?
Fidget: At da time, no. I didn't want Niecy to find out dat much about me yet, but at da same time, I couldn't let her go alone by herself. I was also afraid da if I refused, she would suspect dat somethin' was wrong. Well, I accepted her invitation and went with her anyway.
Reyelene: surprised You went ANYWAY? Even though you KNEW that you would get caught?
Fidget: Yes. I knew what I would be gettin' myself into, but ... I couldn't leave Niecy alone.
Reyelene: What do you mean you couldn't leave her alone?
Fidget: I still couldn't get over her reaction when she was informed of Laci's death. I couldn't get dat tear-stained face of hers out of my head. Da thought of her bein' alone ... it reminded me of ME, even dhough I still had no memory of my past.
Reyelene: nods I see. So how did the masquerade turn out?
Fidget: I remember comin' inside, t'inkin' to myself "Why da HELL am I here?!" Den, Niecy tried to ease my mind by teachin' me to dance.
Reyelene: gapes You DANCED?!
Fidget: Yes. I have to admit, I felt awkward at first, but when I looked in her eyes, her happiness and laughter drown out all my fears and worries. I suddenly got dis strange feelin' again and it overwhelmed me so much dat I grabbed Niecy and kissed her.
Audience: Oooooo!
Reyelene: blinks multiple times Wow!
Fidget: continues It lasted a good while, den Queen Mousetoria came out. My fears and worries suddenly came back again and resulted in a panic attack.
Reyelene: A panic attack?
Fidget: nods Da panic attacks I used to have when I was eight years old suddenly came back. I didn't know what was goin' on. Den Queen Mousetoria came within my reach and I thought I was goin' to pass out. She knew she had seen me before, but she didn't remember. I was almost convinced that she would figure out who I was and I thought, "Dat's it. She's gonna KILL me ..."
Reyelene: Did she figure it out?
Fidget: Surprisingly enough, no. She ended up dismissin' it as her memory failin' with age. I nearly fainted out of relief in Niecy's arms. Niecy got worried about me and took me outside for air.
Reyelene: Then what happened?
Fidget: Den she asked me why I kissed her.
Reyelene: And why did you?
Fidget: smiles and blushes Because I liked her. Yes, I found myself realizin' how attractive she really was. Den she started takin' my English hat out of playfulness. Not only did she TEASE me to try and take it from her, but she had me chase her ALL da way toward a tree dat she FLEW too. She had ME climb up after.
Reyelene: OK, why did you make such a fuss over a HAT?
Fidget: It was da same hat my father gave me just before he got killed.
Reyelene: eyes widen Oh, I see ...
Fidget: continues Well, I climbed up da tree and tried to get da hat, but I ended up on a very thin branch dat broke and sent me fallin'. My only shoe slipped off as I fell. Da only t'ing dat saved me was dis knotted branch where I my ankle got stuck. I was hangin' upside down in a way I normally wouldn't hang when I go to sleep.
Reyelene: Oh my God ...
Fidget: Niecy flew down to make sure I was alright, but I was MAD. I mean, she KNEW I couldn't fly, yet she flew up da tree and left ME to do da climbin'. I was even more annoyed dat she TEASED me. Den I said to her, "Boy, I was STUPID to give into a GIRL?!" I guess dat last remark sort of SLIPPED because not only did it offend her, but she made me pay for it ... by makin' me LAUGH.
Reyelene: looks at him confused Makin' you LAUGH?
Fidget: In other words, she tickled my ONLY foot.
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Fidget: to Anastasia Basil I still wasn't ready to confess everythin' to her just yet.
Reyelene: She TICKLED you? Are you really that ticklish?
Fidget: nods BIG time and I HATE it.
audience laughes
Reyelene: Then what happened (while you were stuck in the tree, that is)?
Fidget: Well, she kept ticklin' me and said she wouldn't stop unless I learned to "lighten up". I didn't want to give in at first, but I realized dat I was fightin' a losin' battle, so--*giggles and holds his hands up in a surrendering gesture*--I gave up.
Reyelene: Did she stop after you "gave up"?
Fidget: Yes, she did, den she got me unstuck from da tree branch and pulled me up to da branch she was sittin' on. She waited until I caught my breath, den I asked her WHY she tickled me.
Reyelene: What did she say?
Fidget: She WANTED to make me laugh.
audience laughs
Fidget: Dat's when I realized dat she did it because she liked me ... and dat's when I knew from da very moment dat I really liked her too.
OCC: Ask Fidget when he got back his lost memory from the past.
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Fidget: to Anastasia Basil After we got back to Niecy's house from da masquerade, it was gettin' very late and we both went to sleep. I started gettin' this strange dream dat seemed so REAL. My own mother was in it. She kept askin' me, "Finnius, why did ya choose a life o' crime?" I just stared at her. At da time, I still remembered nothin'. Den she came closer and embraced me. I asked her why she wasn't around and den somethin' scary happened. She screamed and her body shattered like glass with all da fragments blowin' away. Den Ratigan appeared in my dream. He kept tormentin' me. He kept tellin' me dat Deniece wouldn't love me if she found out who I really was, den I woke up.
Reyelene: stares dumbfounded That's one bizarre dream. I say, for someone who lost his memory, you SURE do remember your DREAMS in every single detail. Man, I wish I could remember all the details of MINE.
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Fidget: Well, dat was only da beginnin' of it. When I woke up, Niecy was showin' me her photos until her friend, Constable Smith, came by to check on her. I felt my body quiver as if another anxiety attack was about to happen--and it did (WORSE dan da one I got from Queen Mousetoria). Da Constable almost recognized me and I was afraid of gettin' caught. Den he left and I almost fainted ... AGAIN.
Reyelene: And you still hadn't told Deniece the truth yet?
Fidget: Not yet. Den she decided to invite me to come with her to Saint Mouseton's church to meet her friend, Father Richards. Upon lookin' at dat church, I could feel my body quiver again. I KNEW dat I would have another anxiety attack. Well, when Niecy introduced me to Father Richards, I DID have another one. It was probably da WORST one of dem all because not only did my body quiver uncontrollably, but I started gettin' flashbacks from my past--flashbacks of when my father was killed, when my mother was killed, and when I killed dose false priests.
Reyelene: How did Deniece react to what was happening to you?
Fidget: She was extremely concerned and thought it would be best to take me back home with her, but I refused.
Reyelene: You REFUSED? Why?
Fidget: I don't know ... Dhere was dis choir singin' in da church and ... I could feel it soothin' me. I felt my body calmin' down and I insisted on stayin', so Father Richards escorted me and Niecy to da front pew.
Reyelene: You said the choir's singing soothed you. What did their singing remind you of?
Fidget: Happy memories. Memories I had with my my mother and father BEFORE dey were killed.
Reyelene: So, was that when you got your full memory back?
Fidget: Not fully, no. Only fragments of it, but once Niecy and I got home, I started to t'ink about what was happenin' to me. Den I thought about HER. I was tempted to tell her da truth, but I couldn't bring myself to do it just yet. I started in a round-about way by tellin' her how much she REALLY meant to me and dat I would feel LOST if she hated me.
Reyelene: Then what?
Fidget: Den we embraced each other and kissed each other. I felt dis yearning to touch her and sleep with her, but den I realized how UNCLEAN I felt, so I just stuck to holdin' her. It wasn't until dat night when I went to sleep dat I had another dream.
Reyelene: Another dream?
Fidget: nods Dis time, it was not another bizarre dream. It was REAL. Not just fragments of memories lost, but somethin' dat REALLY happened. I ended up re-livin' my past all over again in dat dream.
Reyelene: So I take it you finally got your memory back?
Fidget: Yes I did, in a RUDE awakening.
Reyelene: How did it feel when you got your memory back?
Fidget: Frightening. I could feel myself fallin' apart.
OCC: Ask Fidget some more questions on the matter.
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Fidget: to Anastasia Basil Yes, I told her. After I woke up and Niecy was servin' me breakfast, I told her EVERYTHIN'. She didn't really take it too well either. We both got into a powerful argument over it which would've turned out to be violent had I not stormed out after she slapped me in da face for shakin' her.
Reyelene: gapes You SHOOK her?!
Fidget: nods I had no intentions of hurtin' her though. I just got angry because she called me a "HEATHEN coward". audience stops short and stares in shock Dat's what dose false priests called me. HEATHEN.
Reyelene: So basically, you both said hurtful things that you didn't mean, is that right?
Fidget: Right.
Reyelene: Then what?
Fidget: I stormed out, sayin' to myself dat I really didn't care for her to begin with. Den, I couldn't help but hear her cryin' from outside.
Reyelene: And how did that feel?
Fidget: Like a REAL jackass ...
Reyelene: What did you do afterward?
Fidget: I stopped by Saint Mouseton's church (out of all places--go figure) to speak with Father Richards about what had happened. Den I did somethin' dat I NEVER would imagine myself to do.
Reyelene: And what was that?
Fidget: I cried.
Reyelene: CRIED?! As in shedding tears?!
Fidget: nods Like a little kid. And I used to t'ink dat guys weren't supposed to cry ... but I did.
Reyelene: Why did you cry?
Fidget: Because I was so ashamed of myself for what I did, not only for da crimes I committed all dose years, but for hurtin' Niecy.
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Fidget: I spent some time in da church to listen to Father Richards's and Sister Ingrid's advice.
Reyelene: Did it help?
Fidget: Yes. After talkin' with dem, I felt better and decided to go back to Niecy's to apologize to her. When I stepped outside, I my ears picked up da sound of screamin'. I realized dat it was a woman screamin', den I listened to it. It was Niecy screamin' and dat's when I knew she was in trouble. I ran to see what da problem was and dat's when I found her all tied up ... by da BOSS's henchmice.
Reyelene: What was your first thought when you saw Deniece being held hostage?
Fidget: I was frightened, den I was angry. I just couldn't let dem hurt Niecy, so I rushed over and tried to fight dem off. It wasn't an easy battle. I ended up with a black eye and a bloody nose, but I managed to succeed. Den I went over to Niecy's side and discovered dat she had been shot in da shoulder and lost a lot of blood.
Reyelene: How did that make you feel?
Fidget: Scared. I tried talkin' to her to keep her awake until Constable Smith and his other policemice came by. He ordered for da boss's henchmice to be arrested, but said to leave ME for questionin'. Afterward, he saw me holdin' Niecy and I pled for him to help me bring Niecy home.
Reyelene: And did he?
Fidget: Yes. He brought Niecy back to her house and called a doctor to come over. After da doctor examined her, he assured me and Constable Smith dat even though she was weak from blood loss dat she would survive (as long as she got plenty of rest).
Reyelene: And how did that news make you feel?
Fidget: sighes with relief Relieved.
Reyelene: And did you apologize to Deniece?
Fidget: Yes. We both apologized to each other.
OCC: Any more questions?
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Fidget: Afterward, Constable Smith wanted to speak with me, so I followed him
Reyelene: I take it he wanted you to tell him the truth, right?
Fidget: nods And I told him. Although he commended me for savin' Niecy, he reminded me dat my crimes couldn't go unpunished, so ... I did spend some time in jail.
Reyelene: How did Deniece take that when she found out?
Fidget: Well, she was very upset. She came by to visit me and she had tears in her eyes.
Reyelene: And how did that make you feel?
Fidget: It broke my heart to see her cryin'. I gave her a hug to comfort her and assured her dat I would be alright and dat I still loved her no matter what.
Audience: Aaaw ....
Reyelene: How did you feel being in jail?
Fidget: Lonely. I knew why I had to do time in jail and it just made me feel lonely. What hurt me da most was da thought of Niecy's tear-stained face.
Reyelene: How long did you spend time in jail?
Fidget: Not as long as I thought I would. I was only in dhere for a matter of weeks. It was Father Richards and Sister Ingrid who paid for my bale. I will tell you one t'ing ... I never thought ANYONE would do dat for ME.
Reyelene: What happened after you got out?
Fidget: Father Richards took me to dis elderly couple who happened to be friends of his. Deir names were Albert and Anna. Dey never had any children and I guess Father Richards wanted dem to adopt me as deir son.
Reyelene: Did they approve of that idea?
Fidget: I don't know if dey really approved of it, but dey didn't disapprove either. I guess dey were a little nervous around me (especially Albert) since I had a history of criminal acts and didn't believe dat I would change. Neverdaless, dey took me in.
Reyelene: You mentioned that they seemed uncomfortable with you because of your past criminal acts. How did they treat you, knowing of the crimes you committed?
Fidget: Surprisingly enough, dey treated me well. At first, t'ings were a little quiet. I was afraid dey would beat me with a stick or somethin'.
Reyelene: Really? What made you think that?
Fidget: All dat abuse I got as a kid still haunted me at times. But, I did my best to maintain a civilized relationship with dem. I helped Anna with some household chores and had conversations with Albert. I guess you could say dey were father to son talks. At da same time, Father Richards helped me to catch up with school academics. I have to admit it wasn't easy since I had been away from school for so long, but I learned to deal with it. Basically, da more time I spent with Albert and Anna, da more I started to feel at home, like I had a family again.
Reyelene: So after a while, you felt comfortable with them?
Fidget: Yes.
Reyelene: And what about Deniece?
Fidget: I ran into her again after weeks and weeks of bein' separated.
Reyelene: And how did you feel when you saw Deniece again?
Fidget: Oh, I was so happy to see her. I really missed her while I was in jail.
Reyelene: Did you two talk?
Fidget: We talked, yes. We basically talked about what went on during our separation. Niecy told me dat she had been helpin' Basil of Baker Street with da Agatha Marblestone case (she stayed with Basil da whole time I was away).
Reyelene: How did you feel about her stayin' with someone who was once your enemy?
Fidget: I was afraid dat Basil would treat her like a suspect, knowin' his deductive t'inkin' process and all, but at da same time, I knew she would be safe dhere.
Reyelene: Going back to you and Deniece now ... What else did you two talk about?
Fidget: Niecy did mention dat she wanted to help me. Even dhough I was improvin' quite a bit on my own, part of me still felt empty and unconfident. Once she realized dat, she suggested dat we'd start our lives all over again ... together. So, we got back together again. I took her to meet my foster parents and she helped me to learn how to build up self-confidence.
Reyelene: Aahh, I see.
Fidget: It took a while for me to feel completely confident within myself, but I guess anythin' is possible if you put your mind into it. In return, Niecy and I spent some more time together. We went to dinner, went to plays, took walks, and had picnics. Da more time we spent together, da stronger our relationship grew until one day, I realized dat I wanted to be with her for ALL time, no matter what. So, I took her to da spot near Thames River (where we first met unexpectedly) and asked her to marry me. Well, she accepted my proposal and a week later, we were wed in Saint Mouseton's church.
Reyelene: How did your foster parents take the news that you and Deniece were going to get married?
Fidget: Dey figured dat da day would come, but dey still felt sad dat I was leavin'. Dey wished me da best of luck and assured me dat dey would be deir for me if I ever felt in need of a comfortin' word or two.
Reyelene: What year did you two marry?
Fidget: 1900.
Reyelene: And how old were you?
Fidget: 22 years old.
Reyelene: Do you have any children?
Fidget: nods I have a daughter named Jeanette and a son named Finnius Jr.
Reyelene: How old are they?
Fidget: Jeanette is six and Finnius Jr. is two.
Reyelene: How does it feel to be a father?
Fidget: When my wife was pregnant with Jeanette, I felt a bit awkward. I wasn't sure dat I would be a good father. After Jeanette was born, Niecy handed her to me. I held her for some time and I looked into her eyes. I began to see part of myself in her (as well as Niecy). I felt proud to be a father, holdin' his own daughter. Now I have two children and I couldn't be happier.
Reyelene: smiles You love your children, don't you?
Fidget: smiles back Yes I do. looks at Deniece in the audience WE both do, isn't dat right, Niecy?
Deniece nods with a smile
Reyelene: Based on everything you told us, how do you feel about yourself?
Fidget: I feel so much better now.
Reyelene: Do you still get haunted by the demons of your past?
Fidget: At times, I still do. I guess when you commit a crime, it's hard to forget it.
Reyelene: Are you sorry for your past crimes?
Fidget: Yes.
Reyelene: What about those you tortured or caused pain? Did you ever apologize to them?
Fidget: nods While I was livin' with Albert and Anna, Father Richards made sure dat I apologized to dose I hurt, ESPECIALLY Queen Mousetoria. Niecy was with me for dat.
Reyelene: Did they ever forgive you?
Fidget: Some did; some didn't. When I approached Queen Mousetoria once again to apologize to her, she seemed tempted to call her guards on me. Den Niecy explained to her what had happened and how I was already sent to jail for my crimes and Queen Mousetoria decided to forget about it and forgive me, provided dat I don't ever do it again.
Reyelene: If you were to go back in time and UNDO your wrongs, knowing now what you didn't know then, would you?
Fidget: sighes solemnly Yes.
OCC: Anyone want to ask Fidget some last minute questions before he takes off? They can be simple questions like "What is your favorite color?" and such.
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Fidget: I can't really say I had much toys as a child. We were kind of poor. Dey didn't pay bats much when my parents were workin'. I was attracted to tools though. My father used to let me help with his wood work projects when I was little.
OCC: Anyone have anything else?
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Fidget: When I used to work for Professor Ratigan, yes I lured him into our hideout and yes we embarrassed him. I guess da boss wanted to get back at Basil for pokin' his nose into his evil schemes. As for me, I just did as I was told and I didn't care back then.
Reyelene: How do you feel about it now?
Fidget: Well ... looks down at his foot in peg embarrassingly ... Very foolish.
Reyelene: looks out at the audience Anyone have anything else?
everyone in the audience shakes their heads
Reyelene: looks at Fidget Alright then. I'm glad you came and told us your story, Mr. Fidget. I would say that took a lot of courage to confess everything.
Fidget: nods in agreement And a lot of years to build up on it too. I'm sure glad Niecy was able to come too. looks out at the audience Isn't dat right, Niecy?
audience laughes while Deniece smiles
Reyelene: Well, thanks for coming, Mr. Fidget. shakes his webbed hand and looks to the audience Thanks to all of you for being a great audience and welcoming Mr. Fidget here. The next time around, we'll be having an interview with Niecy--er Deniece herself. winks her eye at Deniece Have a good night!
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