"Ruby, I'm sure under the circumstances, you were..."
"Weak.
......…I was weak. Powerless to fight. Powerless to move."
"Ruby, it's not your fault."
"That's why I have to train these kids harder...faster...stronger...better than anything before them........and anyone after."
"I don't believe that's true. You've asked for our help, so let us."
*Ding*
"Strudels done. Time to decorate.
You ready, Ma?"
"Powders full to the top."
"And...…shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake.
That's it. Nice and even."
"HOSTESS, CAN WE TEAM UP?"
"NO. This is an individual competition."
"Crap. We could make our own doughnut holes?"
"They would still look like mine."
"Ice cream?"
"Ruby, we're outside. Do you see any fridges or freezers?"
"Who said Ice Cream needed to be cold?"
"Uhhh….I think everyone says that. Whatever we make, has to work together with our Strudel, not separate."
"How bout…..Edible flowers? We can use our remaining Apples to shape."
"But your fingers….."
"I'll need your help. That is, if you'd be willing?"
"You slice, I shape."
"Sounds like a deal."
*Sheeuw, sheeuw, sheeeuw, sheeeuw, sheeeuw, sheeeuw, sheeuw, sheeeuw, sheeuw, she…..*
"AAAAAAGHHHH!!!!!!!!!"
"Oh no. Did I cut up Apple?"
"Is their blood on the knife?"
"I don't know. Apple doesn't bleed.
Apple?"
"Apple?"
"Darius is going to kill me when he finds out."