Rabbit Hole Carnival: Homebound

“Welcome to the Rabbit Hole Carnival.” Nick said.

“What drink will be your festival?” Renee Yawned.

“I didn’t mean to intrude. I can go.” The customer replied

“Sit.” Renee said. “Just because it is near closing doesn’t mean we don’t help people, so sit.”
“I agree what’s on your mind.” Nick asked

“Ned, and Could I have a Homesick first?” Ned asked.

“Coming right up.” Nick said.

“So, Ned. what’s on your mind?” Renee asked.

“Oh, I don’t mean to trouble you.” Ned said.

“Ned, I’m my Pjs because I had a late night the last few nights, and they’re comfy.” Renee Replied. “I’m welcome to work in them, so what brings you here?”

 “Confident are you… wish I could be…” Ned said.

“Brought both, you can handle this, okay? I am in fact going to bed.” Nick replied, before walking upstairs.

“Okay, daddy! Have a good night!”

“Bothering him” Ned said. “Or so it seems.”

“Ned, I'm the night owl amongst us,” Renee said. “And I can handle myself, which daddy trusts.”

“Weren’t you about to close?” Nedd said.

“Yeah and i’ll clean up the place, and some other soul wander in just trying. One or two.” Renee replied.

“Always?” Ned asked

“Well okay not always, but it happens.” Renee said. “I hear it often in the morning sometimes too.”
“And he… daddy handles those?” Ned said

“Nick handles them just fine, so why don't we get to what brings you here. Ned?” Renee asked

“It's not like it matters now. My family left me a long time ago.’ Ned replied

“Bloodline.” Renee said.

“What?” Ned asked.

“Your bloodline left you a long time ago.” Renee said. “Your family might be coming soon, honestly.”
“Well if yours came when you were born, then what hope do you have for me” Ned asked.

“He’s my uncle.” Renne said. “Been more of a dad to me then my dad ever was.”

The doorbell rang. “We have arrived… who is this one?!” an old man asked

“Just a new wander.” Renee said. “Looking for a home, so would mine another mahjong game?” She walked to the back of the bar

“You play?” Another elder woman asked.

“Well.no I—” Ned said.

“Well then we gotta teach ya so let’s get started.”

“Renee!” John yelled

“I’m getting to it!” Renee replied. “You knows it takes a bit when the new member, John!”

“Well I—” John said.

“You know she knows what you like, you old coot!” Susan replied. “Just let you her work, and let’s get started!”

“Maybe he’s just afraid to lose again.” Thomas said. “Even to the new one.”

“Well maybe she forgot this time?” Abby replied.

Renee walked out. “One Beanstalk, One Gobble Bobble, 2 White Owls, One Fruit Pyro, and, as of now, 2 Homesicks. Did I miss anything?”

“Nothing at all dear.” Susan said, “Now get that gobble Bobble while I whip this older timers