(Last night, as I was walking down the street carrying a tub of puppets, with some puppets stacked on top)
Lady in a couple: "Are those puppets? Where are you taking them?"
Me: "To rehearsal. For a puppet sex musical."
Lady: "What's it called?"
Me: "Audrey & Nelson. We'll be at Bumbershoot Sunday and Monday."
Lady: "You have the best job ever!"
Me: "You know, I have to agree with you. I love my job."
Lady: "Are you a puppeteer, then?"
Me: "Yep!"
(The couple exchange a few remarks I can't hear, and then)
Lady: ".....it combines two of my favorite things."
Me: (to self) *She means 'Bumbershoot' and 'puppets'.....riiight?*
Gentleman: "I didn't know that about you. We may have to explore this further."
Me: (to self) *Oh dear.*
Lady: (to me) "We've been married for ten years now and you've just helped us discover something new about each other."
Me: "Well, hey. The magic of puppets."
Lady: "Have fun!"
Me: "You too."
(I cross toward the theater and away from The Couple. As I continue down the street)
Construction Worker: "Nice puppets."
Me: "Thanks!"
~ End Scene ~
