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Insane Cafe 4: The Insane Frontier

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Arlene dialed the phone she had given Kitty, to check in  on how Oliver was doing. " we;re about to take some pictures " Came the Reply " i'll send them to you on your phone."
- Kiyo walked into town, looks for Bars to apply at.
 Sly was walking the beat as Constable, alongside Tiger, who was wearing his Green River Sheriff's badge.
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 Flash went first, followed by Mona, and the girls were soon pressed together by the larger cat.
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"We're trapped," Ollie laughed playfully as Oliver just barely fit inside and pressed the 3 other young animals against the wall with his bloated stomach.

"You know, I kinda like being this big," Oliver said, the cat smiling as the photos were about to be taken.

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Nicholas Wilde, a fox, was working at a tavern that was in need of some extra employees on the ship's city.

"You looking for a job?" he asked Kiyo.


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you shouldn't be this big ' Mona Gasped as she was squeezed by both Flash and Ollie. ' Just smile kids" kitty said as she put in some quarters, which would take 10 pictures per dollar.
 Luca finished calling Tigeress and went out to the Winterville mall. she was looking for something for Oliver, as a thank you for taking Mona with him to the movies. Luca knew that Flash was Mona's best friend, but Oliver wasn't far behind. She reached a kiosk which listed the stores ' magical trinkets", hmm i'll go there' she said, heading down the middle of the mall. before  turning to the left. bars across the entrances, indicated closed shops,fortunately for the red wolfess,, Magical Trinkets was still open for the night. " Welcome to trinkets, said a hedgehog wearing a red hat. " what can I get for you? ' well I'm looking for a magical thing for my daughters friend. His name is Oliver. " something that isn't TOO powerful, something that they kids can have fun with ' Luca Said." something that  is.. um.. ' she looked through the money is her purse ' under 250>" ' well, you're in luck' the hedgehog said as he walked around the center ' Just got a delivery of beginners wands and artifacts. courtesy of the Magic Planet." he said, stopping before a tray of  of glowing belts, amulets, and rings. Luca pulled out a belt and liked at it " the MegaSizer? " she asked ' it turns the wearer into a much bigger version of his or her normal self. makes a kid  fell like he or she is big. can add weight up to 1000 pounds' ' Oliver likes being big. How much for it? luca asked " 75 bucks, or best offer" Luca said " How about 50? luca asked " sorry it cost me 50bucks to get it here. need to make a profit, mam. Try again. How about 60 then? Luca  offered. ' i'll need a bit more. when you add taxes in, i'll need to make more than cost.. ' What about 65. " " ok, fine 65. you drive a hard bargain.' the clerk said giving her the belt after Luca paid him the 65. ' thank you sir " luca said.
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"I will squish you all, you are like ants to me," Oliver laughed in a exaggerated fake evil voice between pictures being taken.

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"So, what are the scents you've already come up with?" Kiara asked Kovu, going over to her husband.


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Well, i have might manes, for my bro. goddess' for you, " huntress' for Vitani.\, and ruthless' and 'brainpower' for scar' Kovu said.  i'm working on something for your dad, haven't come up with a name for it yet, though, still working on it. " either ' regal' or "Red-maned< one of those two' Kovu said.
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 i believe it' Flash said, as she was pressed against the outside of the booth, bt the other 3. ' You're squashing us right now in fact. " Whale boy'  She said. " hey that fits' mona said, being slightly less squashed.
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"Whale huh? I actually kinda like that nickname," the portly Oliver chortled as the last couple of photos were taken.

"You are practically as huge as one," Ollie admitted as they got out of the photo booth.


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Alright ' everyone' Kitty said as  the last photographs were taken.' we'll have some more pictures taken after the second movie, before we head home.  Who wants to go first' Flash and Mona went first ' we 'll go first' mona said a big grin. ' we had some pictures like that  before. "  Fine. Ollie will be next, and Oliver will go last. Each kid or kids will get 20 photos each. Kitty said.  Her Phone buzzed " will be coming to join you and the kids. Am off of  work- Arlene
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 yes I am " kilo said, handing Nick a piece of paper " i'm looking for a bartending job. i've worked at similar  jobs at my home planet of Mawashii."
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"How fast can you memorize this?" Nick asked Kiyo, handing her a big list of drinks and what was contained within them. "These are our specialties, you'll need to know how to make them, and make them fast."

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"I like being this huge," Oliver told to Kitty, "For once, I actually can feel tough and strong, and above all else, BIG."



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Give me 10-15 minutes' Kiyo said " if you want ,, i'll make the drinks, i front of you and you can  drink them and see if I did them correctly> hows that for a challenge."
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 Well, you won't have to worry about being bullied at that size' Kitty said ruffling Oliver's headfur. "Not that you've been picked on by too many folks. you've always had adults standing up for you. And you've had friends sticking up for you too.  I think, rather than you being big for just yourself, this is a catch to help others.
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 We're going to ride him like a camel ' Mone said Climbing on to Oliver's Shoulders ' Come on big camel, lets ride ' She whooped.
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"This is one way I can help others," Oliver nodded to Kitty as he leaned down and let Flash and Mona climb on him. Ollie did so as well.

"The view is spectacular from up here," the smaller cat noticed as Oliver began walking around. The now fat cat was enjoying this change.

"I actually like that name you thought of, "whale" was it? I'm thinking I should go by a new title, I'm no longer "Little Oliver" now, am I?" Oliver grinned happily.

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"You're on," Nick said, letting Kiyo have access to all the ingredients and tools she would need to prove herself to the fox bartender.

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Tiger the cat waved to Arlene as he and Sly were doing patrols and happened to pass by the pink cat heading to the theater.

"I was hoping this ship's staff would be a bit larger in the watching over the refugees positions," he panted, "All this walking is killer on my paws....."


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" what' fits ' Flash said. " All you are missing is a mask, like the heros in some of wolf master books do' Mona Said " Its more of a mark of what they do, then keeping who they are, secret.  Theres no secret Cat Cave in those stories. Although a Wolf cave sounds cool ' she grinned< as Oliver headed around the lobby.
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 Well most of the ships leaders are on the planet, getting folks to safety' Sly said ' so its on us to pick up the slack.  So suck in that belly, and make the rounds>"
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 kilo began whipping up the drinks in a blender Nick Provided for her ' Zootopian special to start?" she asked.
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"Well, I'm not so sure how secretive I can be when I'm this huge," Oliver chuckled proudly.

But as they rounded the corner in the theater, they saw someone in a black mask and jacket running away with a bag.

"Stop, thief!" the ticket seller called, "He stole the money from the ticket booth!"

Oliver realized this was a chance to prove his heroics. "I'll catch him!" he declared.

"We better hold on tight," Ollie told the wolves as they felt Oliver's huge form run towards the robber.

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"Yup," Nick nodded, "The most commonly purchased alcohol here, a good place to start."

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"Fine, fine, whatever," Tiger nodded, "You Interpol types are really never slacking, I'll give you that."

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"I'm sure those will be a hit when they get made," Kiara told Kovu, nuzzling him, "You have a knack for business."


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The miners absorbed the information.

"Well, let's get started then! Who's my opponent?" a miner asked as he took a sip from his glass of water.


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Oliver's running sped up his return to a normal size, with each step he was shrinking, and  the girls were  slowly  coming towards the ground. come on ' Flash said to Mona, we've got powers. Lets use them. ' She said jumping off on the shoulders of the shrinking Oliver. and began running after the fleeing robber ' Stop! the red wolf called out, as she landed on the ground.
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a second miner sat opposite him ' i'm in. Lets start!'  he said tossing some coins on the board ' 10 says I take you" he saiid showing yellow teeth.
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Its our job. we slack off, we get canned" Sly  said, as he turned a corner.

- Kiyo began making the drink, with a quickness and command which revealed her long experience with drink-making.

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Oliver, who still had  abit of weight on him, had an idea, "Lead him back towards me!" he called to Flash and Mona.

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"Impressive," Nicholas nodded, seeing Kiyo make the drink. He then sampled it to make sure the taste was there.

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"I hope our next stop is someplace less chaotic," Kiara admitted to Kovu.


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So how does it taste? Kilo said, as she began making another drink very quickly.
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 Stripe tail sent a message to Captain Carson " King Wo says that the records of the Exalti, who created the Umbra gear, are in the Tonton library, which is now aboard the Spire. We will ned to get some researchers going over the archives and records, so we can recreate a set of Armor for the person sent to Activate the Lens. Chong has the original and knowing him, he is long gone. I'm headed to Kaocho's archives now, to find out what is  stored there. once i am done there. i will send all the people of Kaocho to the Spire, at least until space can be found for them on the sanctuary worlds.   I only have about 20 minutes to search, so I'll have to make copies of what they have."
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 We're on it" Flash said, as She started shooting ice shards from her horns. She took after her father Tiger in several ways, not least of those was having  a powerful  ice spell.  mona ducked the ice attacks, and started closing in on the Suspect, who looked over his shoulder at the approaching girls.
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Oliver prepared to sit on the fleeing thief.

"uh oh," the robber gulped as the heavy cat sat down upon him.

"You got him," tiger clapped to Arlene's son.

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"Not bad," Nick smirked to Kiyo, approcing of her talent so far, "But that was the most basic one of the drinks here. I need to see your skills with something more advanced.

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"I've prepared my fireworks cannon, father," Jing explained to the Panda King, "Want to see me hit those targets dead center?"


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sly soon had the money the thief had stolen in hand, and headed over to the ticket seller to return it. " nice work kids. ' he said to the  wolf pair and Oliver. " now i'd suggest you go on your way. Lets the pros take it from here."
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 Fine. i'll whip together a Magical Mint Mix' Kiyo said and began filling a glass with ice. " there are 5 different flavor depending on what mix you use>"
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 Scooby finished eating his food as placed the bones on his plate and sat back with a contented sigh ' That was real good " he said, as one by one the rest of the team finished eating. Stripe tail's magical feasts ensured that food would continue appear until everyone had their fill. Gabon and Agumina  were playing Digimon pick up  with playing cards to pass the time.
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"We will sir," Oliver nodded proudly.

"Hey, could I get you guys any snacks or drinks?" Ollie asked the other 3, "I always want to do what others tell me.....maybe a side affect of my time working for Sneed."

"Sugary sodas would be nice now," Oliver replied.

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"Let's be sure to thank the seer for these feasts," Kiara told the other lions as they ate the provided meat.

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"I hear you just made an arrest Cooper?" Carmelita asked over her walkie talkie.


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Yeah some sntch and run job . guy got run down by a bunch of kids, once of them froze his leg so he couldn't run, another sat on him.' SLY said " i'm bringing him in now for questioning. Sly out' Sly replied
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Luca Came up to the kids." come on, movies starting in 10 minutes. lets get our food and head to our seats." I could do for licorice ' Mona said " Star candies for me ' Flash said." and an extra large soda too " she added.
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 kilo handed Nick another finished drink' Try that she said ' as Gloria entered the bar ' One muddle mango , please' the large hippo said as she sat at one of the bar stools.
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 I'm full ' Kovu burped contentedly as he tossed a plate of bones to the center o the table " Man, that meat was relish. Fall off the bone good. " Magc food is supposed to taste good ' Vitani said as she munched on zebra leg . " i mean, the wizard wouldn't give us bad food to eat, now, would he?" the Digimon next to her ( Gabumon, Agumina and Gabuna) shook their heads  upon hearing this ' No, this food is excellent. And Digimon need full stomachs to activate their powers ' Agumina said.
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