Can You See the Humour?
So far Gus’s experience on Earth sucked. First they’d been invaded by humans, then he’d practically gagged on fruit cake. The only saving grace had been that hilarious show about aliens they’d watched. Then they’d gone to bed.
Even fixing the slab they called a bed hadn’t been very beneficial. He’d had a restless sleep. Now he was up at the crack of stupid according to his phone. Sighing he exited his room to go watch more TV when he was surrounded by a bright light.
Well if that wasn’t the stupidest thing that he’d ever had to do! Who abducts one of their own!?
Stomping off towards the living room, he remembered the only thing worthwhile out of that whole ordeal. Bunch of idiots on Earth Unit Six.
“You sure about this?” Imo asked. Gus had insisted they come here. It had been weird, as soon as they had all arrived in the kitchen he’d just blurted out about the Humour & Hijinx Festival.
“I’m positive. It’s a must see sight on Earth or something.” Gus said without much enthusiasm.
Imo looked around, it looked like a place for weirdos to hang out. He turned to Leslie, but from look on his face, they’d just found lost treasure. Sighing he nodded. Gus grabbed one of Leslie’s arms, and Imo the other. They escorted him in.
“Come on.” Gus complained.
“You need the practice,” Leslie said. Sighing Gus picked up the plate.
“It looks good.” Imo said. “Besides I’m hungry after that drink.”
They had taken a drink out of the yellow fountain after being called out to. It hadn’t been that bad, and besides now they were feeling good, joyous even.
Gus pushed the food away. He might need the practice, but there other things more appetizing here. He watched the human women nearby.
“I’m going to go explore.” Leslie said getting up. As he disappeared into the crowd Gus got another drink from the yellow fountain. This wasn’t so bad, why couldn’t all human food taste like this? Smiling he sat back down.
This is awesome! Imo had discovered the booth with all the things for sale. He’d been spending some of his money buying these things called fireworks. You light them, and they let of sparks of light for a short time. Utterly useless, but pretty and entertaining.
Finally getting a bit tired, he found Gus sitting at the same table he’d left him at. He really needs to loosen up, Imo thought.
“Been having fun?” Gus asked as Imo sat down.
“Yeah, you?” Imo started looking around.
“Nice sights.” Gus said nodding at a few human women. Imo rolled his eyes.
“Think Leslie is having a good time?” Imo asked to change the topic. Gus’s eyes widened. He sat up and began looking around. Where was Leslie?
“All I’m saying is, all I’m saying is,” Leslie was getting all excited talking to this human male. “It’s funny because it’s correct.”
“Hmm, I see your point. Being correct can be funny, but it kind of needs to be ironic or satirical” The man said.
Leslie sat back, this guy was funny.
“I see what you did there! Listen man, I got it.” Leslie said nodding.
“My name is Johnny. Look it’s been nice meeting you…?” Johnny looked awkwardly at Leslie.
“Oh Leslie, my name is Leslie.” Leslie said smiling.
“Well, I need to start performing.” Johnny said. He patted Leslie on the arm as he started passing by. “Isn’t Leslie a girls name?”
Leslie cringed a little bit. Why did everyone feel the need to point that out? He really needed to shorten it to something. Looking over he found the others sitting at a table.
“Hey, how have you guys been doing?” He asked sitting down. Looks like it was going to be another nice night.