☥ 7th. {video} welcome one and all to the theatre of the absurd

[quiesquietis]

[The static-filled feed opens on Philomena sitting alone in her burrow--an important distinction from Charlotte sitting alone in her apartment, and that should be quite clear based on her bizarre appearance on its own. Until she moves - and even after, to some extent, like a marionette - she looks like an uncanny and slightly dusty china doll, with

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[loonyandproud]

That is an enormous spider.

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[quiesquietis]

His name is Marley. Say h[static].

[The spider lifts his front legs and waves at Campbell. HELLO, SIR.]

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[loonyandproud]

[This is like the greatest thing that has EVER HAPPENED. Campbell waves back.]

Hullo, Marley!

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[quiesquietis]

[Marley clicks his mouthparts and shivers under Philomena's hand, prompting her to laugh like slivers of ice and pet his carapace.]

He likes you.

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[loonyandproud]

Brilliant! I don't think I've ever had a spider like me before. I'm Campbell, by the way.

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[quiesquietis]

They might have, and not been able to tell you--and thank you, it was only la[static]--lized I hadn't asked, and I felt awful, Mr. Campbell.

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[loonyandproud]

True...have we met?