Fostern Challenge

[Dan]

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Fostern Challenge
Video Log

Day 1
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Ellis' face pops into view as he fiddles around with the camera.

"Ok... it's working alright? Good. Rages here with your exciting first update on the Fosteeeeeern Challlllllennnnge!"

Ellis waves his fists in the air.

"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaah! yeaaaaaaaaaaah! Chaaaaaaaaaa! ... yeah, lets not do that again. Down to business, that over there is The Yellow Brick Road."

Ellis leans out of the frame to show a large semi truck parked behind him.

"She's Hannibal's baby and to be honest I'm starting to grow rather fond of her myself. We're supposed to be leaving with her later today to hit up some Septs down in SoCal, Arizona, and Nevada buuuuut that's not happening."

Ellis rotates the camera to show a much smaller box truck with a stuffed mammoth sitting in the windshield.

"Allow me to introduce you to Snuffleupagus. This old boy will be Holly and Hannibal's home for the next week or so while Yellow Brick is out for quote, unquote 'repairs'... or at least that's the plan anyway."

The image jumps to Ellis messing around under The Yellow Brick's hood then cuts back to Ellis' face.

"Hopefully that'll work but there's only one way to know... Cut to action!"

The video cuts to a shot inside the cab of the Yellow Brick. Holly and Hannibal are up front making small talk when Hannibal tries to start the engine. There's a horrible whirring noise followed by a loud clunk and the hiss of steam.

"Bleeeeeeeeeeeeeep!"

The video cuts again to a shot looking out the windshield at Hannibal and Ellis examining the engine while Holly watches over their shoulders. They all turn and talk for a few moments before Hannibal walks off in frustration. Ellis' face cuts back into the frame. You can tell it's getting dark outside.

"Everything worked as planned, Hannibal and Holly are on their way south and I have a week alone with this lovely lady."

Ellis turns and eyes the truck seductively.

"I'll check back in tomorrow with a progress report."

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Fostern Challenge
Video Log

Day 2
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It's clearly night. Ellis rolls into view from off screen.

"Good evening! It occurred to me today that I haven't properly introduced myself so for those of you who don't know me... what are you doing watching this video? For all the rest of you I'm Ellis "Rages with Machines" Barrack Cliath Homid born Ragabash Glass Walker, Omega of the Roadhouse Rollers Pack. Gaia chosen, Mammoth approved."

Ellis puffs out his chest and winks at the camera.

"You're probably wondering what it is I accomplished today. Here's a little montage to help sort out the confusion."

The video cuts to a time lapse shot of the Yellow Brick sitting in the garage. The shot begins at sunrise and the sky slowly gets brighter and then darker until nightfall. Cut back to Ellis.

"Well to be honest I was a bit busy buying new parts for the engine to replace the ones I... uh.. cough broke cough. But! Tak, you'll be happy to hear that these new parts will increase the fuel efficiency by a whopping 5%! I also got this bitchin new stereo!"

The camera slowly pans across a table that has various parts laid out in an orderly fashion.

"That's enough eye candy for now. I'll get some work done and report back in tomorrow. Night guys and gals."

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Fostern Challenge
Video Log

Day 3
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Time lapse shot of Ellis working under the hood of The Yellow Brick Road as the sky outside slowly darkens. He disappears for a few moments then the camera cuts to his face.

"I just got off the phone with Holly. She was babbling something about talking to a spirit of war and something to do with Vietnam and Whistler... I don't know, she sounded excited about it though. She also mentioned that Snuffleupagus is starting to make a 'strange rattling noise'. I told her that it was nothing to worry about and that they probably just got a rock stuck somewhere but they've decided to cut the trip a bit short."

Ellis sighs deeply then resumes talking.

"So I've got two more days to install a new stereo system and do some wonky magic with the drive shaft. Hurray..."

Ellis slowly moves off screen then rushes back.

"Oh! I almost forgot, between my work last night and today I've gotten all the new engine parts installed. She's purring like a very big and satisfied kitten."

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Fostern Challenge
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Day 4
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Ellis is working in the cab of the truck humming to himself when there's a birght flash of light and a FROTHOOOM sound. Ellis appears looking frazzled.

"Note to self, make sure you have everything turned off before doing work on an electrical system. I'm alright thanks for asking... I just need to get feeling back on my right side... oh and Hannibal, before you ask she's fine. I... just need to get some new fuses is all..."

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Fostern Challenge
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Day 5
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Ellis appears looking worried.

"Shit, shit, shit, shit! They'll be back later tonight, I've only got a few hours left. I am so BLEEPed! ... or at least that's what I'd say if I weren't the pure manifestation of awesome. Watch and be amazed."

Time lapse shot of Ellis raiseing the truck up on a lift and doing work in the under carriage. He then concentrates for a long time and manages to shift to Crinos. He plucks the drive shaft from the truck, flips it almost effortlessly and gets to work reinstalling it. after he's done, Ellis shifts back to Homid and lowers the truck. The video then begins playing at normal speed. Ellis climbs into the cab and starts the engine. The truck roars to life and country music starts blasting from the stereo at full volume. Ellis looks surprised and starts hitting buttons frantically. The video cuts back to him looking angry. It's now dark outside.

"So there's something wrong with that BLEEPing stereo. I didn't have time to fix the damn thing so I just pulled the fuse. I'll get to it later they'll be here any time now and I need to get cleaned up."

Cut to Snuffleupagus pulling into the garage with Ellis there to meet them. Hannibal hops out of the driver seat and walks up to Ellis.

"Hows my baby doin?"

"She drives like a dream now" Ellis tosses the keys over. "Why don't you take her out for a spin?"

"I think I may just do that."

Hannibal climbs into the cab and starts up the engine. Holly goes up to Ellis.

"She sounds fantastic! Good job Ellis."

Suddenly the Yellow Brick smashes into the back wall of the garage with a loud crunch. The stereo kicks back on playing On The Road Again. Holly turns slowly to look at Ellis who gives her a nervous grin.

"The new stereo is broken."

Cut to Hannibal chasing Ellis and beating him with his hat as the stereo blares on in the background.

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Fostern Challenge
Video Log

Challenge Successful
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The damn thing won't turn off!

[Wilhelm Opens-the-Way]

((OOC: Dude! Awesome post is awesome!))

IC: Queue Benny Hill chase scene music!

[Winston / Tegan]

(OOC) If Visili see this tape, you are dead!