h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

*Rustle rustle* *Whisper* "Mabye that'll keep him on his toes." *Whisper*

*FLASH! FLASH! FLASH!*
The camera's movement detector has picked up something!
*rushes round behind camers grabbing binoculars on the way.*
D'oh! I left the lens cap on!
*Removes lens cap and scans the hedge with the binoculars.*
Psst, psst, psst, Here little Indie, come to Vestie.
*Holds out hand with pile of crumbs on it.*

*in real life * *in beeb* *Timdily walks over and eats the crumbs*

My you are a hungry little Indie, aren't you?
They were the crumbs from my eraser that got caught in the grater.



Here, I've got something for you.
*opens secret box and pulls out a much smaller box - like the one that would have a ring in it.*
I think you might like this.
*opens box and inside is a gem the size of a kidney bean. It is bright red and seems to glow.*
If you are ever in the dark and alone this will keep you company. It will glow more brightly if you look after is well. It likes to be stroked.

*Wagges tail* "Cool!"

*Wagges tail* "Cool! thanks!"

That's OK - but don't eat it and never get it wet.

Ok! *Starts to stroke the gem then executes the Gollum voice* "there precious, good precious." *whisper* "I couldn't resist." *Whisper*

Wait until Indie finds out the _other_ properties of The Stone.
Oh you are a one with your funny little voices.

*Walks along and trips falling into a puddle*

*Stone immediately glows and forms a water resistant aura around Indie. Water is immediately repelled and runs off without casuing any harm or loss in 'fire' powers.

Wooohoooo!!!!!11 Thanks!!!!

Wooohoooo!!!!!!! Thanks!!!! (Eh, heh, heh. Messed up.)

the 11 was the best bit!

Eh, heh, heh, heh.

11 Thanks! Now that would get people asking questions wouldn't it.
"There's your burger!"
"11 thanks!"
"Eh? Er, ok! 11 thanks to you too!"

*is banging head on seat while typing this* Ow!

Would you like an aspirin?

Nah, I'm used to banging my head on stuff like that.

Is it done out of habit, frustration, the seeking of pleasure?