WAR PENGUIN / EPISODE 020

A Quiet
Table.

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01 / 09

a quiet evening

Vivienne leans affectionately toward her husband at home and proposes a quiet evening for two.
Vivienne
Let’s go out tonight, darling. Somewhere quiet. Just the two of us.
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02 / 09

private dining

The maître d’ welcomes them into a private London dining room.
Maître d’
You’ll have this room entirely to yourselves, madam.
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03 / 09

exactly right

They settle at their table. Vivienne relaxes; the waiter discreetly signals his manager.
Vivienne
This is exactly what I had in mind.
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04 / 09

the first course

The chef personally delivers their first course and explains his gratitude.
Chef
With my compliments, sir. My brother served in Belgium.
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05 / 09

a kind gesture

Vivienne warmly thanks the chef. The same picture holds for her brief reply.
Vivienne
How lovely.
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06 / 09

music with dinner

The maître d’ returns to offer some music. Vivienne turns toward him.
Maître d’
Would you care for some music with dinner?
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07 / 09

something soft

Vivienne leans toward her husband and requests gentle music.
Vivienne
Something soft would be wonderful.
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08 / 09

especially arranged

The maître d’ bows and opens the doors. A tuba bell appears in the doorway.
Maître d’
Certainly, madam. We’ve arranged something especially for your husband.
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09 / 09

a quiet table

Silent reveal: an entire regimental brass band surrounds their tiny dining table. Vivienne looks defeated; War Penguin remains unchanged.
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