The Five O'Clock Break

Worn out from the day's activities

many luau guests relax for a quiet snack.

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Shibui
Oh Tucker, my darling, hasn't this has been the most exciting day!

Tucker
It sure was, Sweetie ... but to tell the truth, I've had about as much excitement as I can take.

Shibui
Well, you didn't have to ride that 20' wave, did you?

Tucker:
I just wanted to prove that I've overcome my fear of water.

Shibui
You certainly have, but I'm glad you were wearing a safety belt, just the same.

Tucker
All I want to do now, is be alone with mew, my love ... and this platter of shrimp.

Shibui
Well - at least you put me before the shrimp. Hahaha ... And I'd love being alone with you but I don't think it'll be for long. See Queen Bitsy - looks like she's headed this way.

Tucker
(grabbing a pawful of shrimp)
I've heard that she's on a diet, but why take chances?

Shibui
Shhhhhhh .... here she comes now ... and Alison is with her. She's such a sweet kitty ... have you met her?

Alison
Hi hi, Shibui! Hi, Tucker!
I see you're relaxing after your daring encounter with that 20' wave!

Tucker
Well, I certainly didn't plan it...it really took me by surprise. Won't you sit down and have some shrimp?

Bitsy
I think I shall stand...
(right here next to the plate)
Tucker, did you know that you should not eat fur at least two hours
after you have been in the water?

Tucker
I hadn't heard that.

Shibui
Nor had I!

Bitsy
Well, it is true. And since I have not been in the water, I'll help you with these.
(takes two paws full of shrimp)

Alison
Bitsy, restrain yourself! The reason you haven't been in the water is that you have been eating constantly since you've been here.

Bitsy
That is not so! (chomp chomp) I have just had a few snacks while waiting fur dinner. Goodness, Alison, you took all but the last one. Fur politeness' sake, I shall leave it and go on to where people are not quite so greedy!