Rabbit Hole Carnival: Principle

“Welcome to the Rabbit Hole Carnival. What drink will be your festival?” Renee said.

“She will serve anything!” A girl said. I’ll take Floating Leaves. And what would like?”

“Just something.” A boy said.

“Her name is Sam.” James said.

Jamie, I'm not ready for that.” Sam said.

“Would you rather I call you something else, Sam?" Renee asked.

“”I… no…Sam.” Sam said. “Sam is fine.”

“Very well what can I get you two?” Renee asked. 

“I’ll have Fruit Pyro,” Jamie replied.

I want a double mix Festival.” Sam said. “That’s an option right?”  Sam asked.

“It's on the menu is it not?” Renee replied. “A moment then.” She walked away, and then came back with the drinks. “There. So… what’s the connection?”

“He is my brother… older.” Sam said he heard about this place, and wanted to bring his younger sister there. Get her her first drink.”

“Better than the older ever did…  Adam is still defending letting abuse happen.” Renee replied. “Like parents aren't more mature ones.”

“But you're cisgendered or at least kind of.” Sam said. “You at least got to feel like you in your body.”

“True .” Renee replied. “And I’m sure Jamie is just as grateful for that experience. But both he and myself didn’t ignore the sad parts of it either.” 

“Don’t say like I do.” Sam replied. “We don’t all get that luxury."

“Then tell me it's a luxury."  Renee said. “Don’t tell me living with my uncle is a luxury. Because if it is, then it came with running from home. And you Samantha, I presume that with your brother. Who you may hate right now. But at least he actually tired, at least he put an effort in!”

“Yeah…” Sam said. “I’m here being all sad, and he's trying to understand. And he is at least bring me to a bar with a lot of things I like in it.”

 “It seemed like a good place.” Jamie said. 

“We hope so.” Renee said. “You siblings need another round?”

“I’ll take a Shocking Apple actually.” Sam said.

“I’ll take a clockwork.” Jamie said.

“Can do.” Renee said. If Nick comes down, tell him Renee said code Hoot Hoot.”

“Alright.” both replied.

“Renee…” Nick walked down. “Sirs the bar is closed.”

“Nick then?” Sam asked. “Renee said to say code hoot hoot. And… I prefer madam going forward.”

“Your names then?” Nick asked

“Jamie and Sam.” Renee replied. “Or Samantha I think? Never did that answer.

“Just Sam for right now.” Sam replied. “Not sure yet Sam fits the principle."

“Well miss Sam.” Nick said. “My apologies, and I’ll leave  my niece here to do the festivals.”

“A better family than a lot of men.” Sam poked her brother.

“That he is.” Renee replied.