1 00:00:06,006 --> 00:00:07,799 Many, many revolutions ago, 2 00:00:07,799 --> 00:00:10,928 our super-super-super-lifegivers discovered the ability 3 00:00:10,928 --> 00:00:15,390 to stain our outer layers with images and symbols that could last forever. 4 00:00:15,390 --> 00:00:18,018 Sometimes, they are meant to ward off dubious spirits. 5 00:00:18,018 --> 00:00:21,063 {\an8}Sometimes, they are a tribute to a being we love. 6 00:00:21,063 --> 00:00:24,691 While other times, they symbolize a trip to a faraway island 7 00:00:24,691 --> 00:00:26,860 while on a short break from your learnstitution. 8 00:00:26,860 --> 00:00:30,656 It is an honor to bestow a being with a lifelong ink stain. 9 00:00:30,656 --> 00:00:33,200 And one day, you will bring many beings great joy 10 00:00:33,200 --> 00:00:35,160 by carrying on this special tradition. 11 00:00:35,869 --> 00:00:38,413 That's why we already added you up there. 12 00:00:38,413 --> 00:00:40,290 We know you'll wanna take it over 13 00:00:40,290 --> 00:00:43,377 and keep it in the family for many revolutions to come. 14 00:00:44,628 --> 00:00:45,629 Yay! 15 00:00:52,928 --> 00:00:55,681 {\an8}Here's our orb It's slightly leaning 16 00:00:55,681 --> 00:00:57,474 {\an8}Orbiting a star 17 00:00:58,225 --> 00:01:00,894 {\an8}We find ways to give life meaning 18 00:01:00,894 --> 00:01:02,521 {\an8}Some might seem bizarre 19 00:01:03,480 --> 00:01:05,732 {\an8}All we know is that we exist 20 00:01:05,732 --> 00:01:08,694 {\an8}And it won't be for long So it helps to put some foot tubes on 21 00:01:08,694 --> 00:01:11,029 {\an8}Joy and sadness, courage and fear 22 00:01:11,029 --> 00:01:13,699 {\an8}Curiosity and anger On a planet full of danger 23 00:01:13,699 --> 00:01:15,909 {\an8}And it's only getting stranger From here 24 00:01:28,630 --> 00:01:30,382 {\an8}- Apologies. - Hey. 25 00:01:31,175 --> 00:01:32,009 Hi! 26 00:01:32,968 --> 00:01:33,802 Normal voice. 27 00:01:33,802 --> 00:01:35,012 Hi. 28 00:01:35,012 --> 00:01:37,306 {\an8}Are you going to visit Cocoslab Island? 29 00:01:38,307 --> 00:01:40,517 {\an8}No. Maybe. I don't know. 30 00:01:40,517 --> 00:01:43,187 {\an8}I applied to a learnstitution there. 31 00:01:43,187 --> 00:01:46,690 But you're so smart. What else do you need to learn? 32 00:01:46,690 --> 00:01:50,110 {\an8}They have one of the best hospitality programs on the whole orb. 33 00:01:50,110 --> 00:01:53,405 {\an8}I doubt I'll even get in. Anyway, what are you doing here? 34 00:01:54,448 --> 00:01:57,409 I was just perusing for a new book to read. 35 00:01:57,409 --> 00:02:00,621 "A chance encounter leads to a day of falling in l-love." 36 00:02:01,205 --> 00:02:03,498 How romantic. 37 00:02:03,498 --> 00:02:04,416 {\an8}Yeah. 38 00:02:05,125 --> 00:02:07,044 {\an8}Even though these novels aren't realistic, 39 00:02:07,044 --> 00:02:11,256 {\an8}they give me hope that I too can find a deeper connection with a being someday. 40 00:02:11,256 --> 00:02:13,425 That is the dream, isn't it? 41 00:02:13,425 --> 00:02:16,094 Why is it so difficult to find that being? 42 00:02:16,595 --> 00:02:18,597 {\an8}Because it is so easy to get in your own way 43 00:02:18,597 --> 00:02:20,974 {\an8}and cause so much anxiety that you puke. 44 00:02:21,975 --> 00:02:24,478 Well, I better continue on. 45 00:02:24,478 --> 00:02:26,480 I have to swing by the currency dispenser 46 00:02:26,480 --> 00:02:28,649 to see if I still have currency to dispense. 47 00:02:29,858 --> 00:02:34,238 That's fun. I hope you have plenty of currency. 48 00:02:34,238 --> 00:02:37,407 Are you busy? Would you maybe want to accompany me? 49 00:02:37,407 --> 00:02:39,451 I would like that. Yes. 50 00:02:41,787 --> 00:02:46,959 {\an8}It's about precision and a gentle touch. 51 00:02:47,543 --> 00:02:48,710 And recognizing 52 00:02:48,710 --> 00:02:50,504 that even if something is forever, 53 00:02:50,504 --> 00:02:55,217 {\an8}it is always possible to change it into something else that is forever. 54 00:02:55,217 --> 00:02:57,386 {\an8}And done. 55 00:02:57,886 --> 00:02:59,721 Keep your ink stain out of direct starlight. 56 00:02:59,721 --> 00:03:02,057 Clean it twice a day. See ya next time. 57 00:03:03,725 --> 00:03:05,644 What's wrong, my tiny creature? 58 00:03:05,644 --> 00:03:06,854 What? Nothing. 59 00:03:06,854 --> 00:03:11,400 Uh-uh, a lifegiver can always sense when something is upsetting their offspring. 60 00:03:11,400 --> 00:03:13,902 I just-- I don't wanna work here all the time. 61 00:03:13,902 --> 00:03:18,448 Well, that's easy to understand. 62 00:03:18,448 --> 00:03:20,951 We can offer you fewer hours each week 63 00:03:20,951 --> 00:03:24,538 so you can spend more time with beings that are similar in revolutions to you. 64 00:03:25,122 --> 00:03:28,584 As long as they don't inhale mild poison behind the tiny grocery mart. 65 00:03:28,584 --> 00:03:30,627 No, I mean, I don't wanna work here at all. 66 00:03:30,627 --> 00:03:32,629 I don't wanna take over the business. 67 00:03:32,629 --> 00:03:34,590 I don't wanna give beings ink stains. 68 00:03:34,590 --> 00:03:37,551 My head must still have liquid in it from my stand-up-rinse-off this morning, 69 00:03:37,551 --> 00:03:41,013 because I thought I heard you say you don't wanna be an ink stain creator. 70 00:03:41,013 --> 00:03:44,766 This ink stain salon has played a very important role in Beingsburg. 71 00:03:44,766 --> 00:03:47,186 Our ink stains have honored some of the most important events 72 00:03:47,186 --> 00:03:49,146 this burg has ever witnessed. 73 00:03:49,146 --> 00:03:53,525 Look here. This being won the first Beingsburg Long Limb Run, 74 00:03:53,525 --> 00:03:57,279 and my super-super-lifegiver stained him to commemorate the accomplishment. 75 00:03:58,447 --> 00:03:59,823 Tell them about this being, dear. 76 00:04:01,450 --> 00:04:05,454 They drank too much mild poison and asked for this very unusual ink stain. 77 00:04:05,454 --> 00:04:08,415 Which we were happy to artfully oblige. 78 00:04:08,415 --> 00:04:11,793 Considering the ask, that's pleasant to look at. 79 00:04:11,793 --> 00:04:14,046 Look, I know this all means a lot to you, 80 00:04:14,046 --> 00:04:16,173 but it doesn't mean as much to me. 81 00:04:16,173 --> 00:04:17,632 Apologies. 82 00:04:17,632 --> 00:04:19,635 You don't need to offer apologies, Offspring. 83 00:04:19,635 --> 00:04:22,053 No. But you do have to work here. 84 00:04:24,973 --> 00:04:26,850 Would you really leave Careful Now? 85 00:04:28,310 --> 00:04:30,938 I guess. I mean, I like my job. 86 00:04:30,938 --> 00:04:32,314 It pays me adequate earnings, 87 00:04:32,314 --> 00:04:34,358 and I can eat anything that has fallen on the ground 88 00:04:34,358 --> 00:04:36,235 for more than five seconds, 89 00:04:36,235 --> 00:04:38,695 but I suppose I would have to. 90 00:04:39,363 --> 00:04:40,364 I see. 91 00:04:40,364 --> 00:04:42,324 But I have to get in first. 92 00:04:42,324 --> 00:04:43,617 I'm sure you'll get in. 93 00:04:43,617 --> 00:04:46,495 You have so much experience. And a great work ethic. 94 00:04:46,495 --> 00:04:49,748 Plus, you always remember that I don't like soap leaf. 95 00:04:49,748 --> 00:04:53,710 Gratitude, but I prefer to keep my expectations low, 96 00:04:53,710 --> 00:04:55,170 so I don't become disappointed. 97 00:04:56,255 --> 00:04:58,882 That is one of our significant differences, 98 00:04:58,882 --> 00:05:00,467 besides you loving vibrating creatures 99 00:05:00,467 --> 00:05:03,011 and me being afraid of them causing my lungs to collapse. 100 00:05:03,011 --> 00:05:04,888 I prefer to focus on the positive. 101 00:05:05,389 --> 00:05:09,017 When you do that, you start to see more positive things all around you. 102 00:05:09,017 --> 00:05:12,396 Apologies, I don't have much to do today. May I continue accompanying you? 103 00:05:12,396 --> 00:05:15,107 Of course. We have to finish this debate. 104 00:05:15,858 --> 00:05:17,109 I hear what you're saying, 105 00:05:17,109 --> 00:05:20,737 but wouldn't you rather be pleasantly surprised than frequently disappointed? 106 00:05:22,906 --> 00:05:24,867 My lifegiver was a traveling salesbeing, 107 00:05:24,867 --> 00:05:27,119 so we moved around a lot when I was smaller. 108 00:05:27,119 --> 00:05:29,079 I found that I had two choices. 109 00:05:29,079 --> 00:05:32,749 I could be disappointed to keep leaving the friends and learnstitutions I liked, 110 00:05:33,250 --> 00:05:36,962 or I could be happy to meet new beings and see new places around the orb. 111 00:05:36,962 --> 00:05:38,714 It was better to focus on happiness. 112 00:05:39,673 --> 00:05:42,676 But I was always the one who left first. 113 00:05:42,676 --> 00:05:45,053 No one I really cared about ever left me, 114 00:05:45,637 --> 00:05:49,391 so I will admit this is a strange feeling. 115 00:05:51,310 --> 00:05:53,312 So how did you end up in Beingsburg? 116 00:05:53,312 --> 00:05:56,565 My sibling moved here for their vocation and spoke highly of the greenery. 117 00:05:56,565 --> 00:05:59,943 So, I followed them to pursue my passion of landscape arts. 118 00:05:59,943 --> 00:06:01,486 Is that what you do? 119 00:06:01,486 --> 00:06:03,989 No. I currently sell habitats to beings 120 00:06:03,989 --> 00:06:06,074 until I can break through the green ceiling. 121 00:06:06,074 --> 00:06:09,578 Think you'll stay for a while or go see some new places around the orb? 122 00:06:10,871 --> 00:06:12,539 I think I'll be here a while. 123 00:06:12,539 --> 00:06:16,835 Surprisingly, I like the comfort of seeing some of the same beings every day. 124 00:06:16,835 --> 00:06:17,753 Like you. 125 00:06:20,172 --> 00:06:22,966 I've also become very close with your newest hire. 126 00:06:22,966 --> 00:06:26,970 They're not the most skillful employee, but they have a lot of spirit. 127 00:06:26,970 --> 00:06:29,556 That's the nicest way to put it, yes. 128 00:06:32,059 --> 00:06:33,602 Here, I'm gonna make a wish. 129 00:06:34,561 --> 00:06:35,729 Do you think it'll come true? 130 00:06:35,729 --> 00:06:38,857 Do I think throwing a currency disk into a basin of liquid 131 00:06:38,857 --> 00:06:41,568 has the magical power to turn thoughts into reality? 132 00:06:41,568 --> 00:06:42,694 I don't think I do. 133 00:06:44,738 --> 00:06:46,573 I think it will. 134 00:06:48,492 --> 00:06:49,952 I don't understand. 135 00:06:49,952 --> 00:06:53,413 I spent all my revolutions working to provide them with a secure future, 136 00:06:53,413 --> 00:06:56,500 and now it's as if I've been swatted across the face. 137 00:06:56,500 --> 00:06:59,127 I knew we should've had more offspring for this very reason. 138 00:06:59,127 --> 00:07:00,712 It's okay. 139 00:07:00,712 --> 00:07:04,341 If they really don't wanna work here, I think we should listen to them. 140 00:07:04,341 --> 00:07:06,301 Well, what are they gonna do for their vocation? 141 00:07:06,301 --> 00:07:08,428 Why don't you ask them? 142 00:07:09,012 --> 00:07:11,932 Don't raise your volume if you don't get the answer you're seeking. 143 00:07:13,559 --> 00:07:14,643 Hi, Offspring. 144 00:07:14,643 --> 00:07:17,062 Have you thought more about what we talked about? 145 00:07:17,062 --> 00:07:18,397 I haven't changed my mind. 146 00:07:21,942 --> 00:07:23,735 Lifegiver, I don't wanna work here. 147 00:07:23,735 --> 00:07:27,030 I'm terrible at ink staining, and I don't find it fulfilling. 148 00:07:27,531 --> 00:07:32,077 I'm raising my volume because this is not the answer I'm seeking! 149 00:07:32,077 --> 00:07:35,873 Why won't you support me in finding a vocation that speaks to me? 150 00:07:35,873 --> 00:07:38,458 Vocations don't speak! 151 00:07:40,669 --> 00:07:42,796 What was the longest you ever lived in one burg? 152 00:07:42,796 --> 00:07:44,840 Probably about two revolutions. 153 00:07:44,840 --> 00:07:45,924 That's it? 154 00:07:46,466 --> 00:07:49,261 - That's a lot of moving around. - You get used to it. 155 00:07:49,261 --> 00:07:52,139 You start to realize everything is temporary until you perish. 156 00:07:52,723 --> 00:07:56,685 Is that looking at the bright side? I genuinely can't tell. 157 00:07:56,685 --> 00:07:58,187 I think so? 158 00:07:59,104 --> 00:08:03,609 I've been learning that the fleeting nature of life helps my anxiety dissipate. 159 00:08:04,109 --> 00:08:07,237 It allows me to focus on the positive aspects of each moment. 160 00:08:07,237 --> 00:08:09,740 You didn't seem like you were able to focus on the positive 161 00:08:09,740 --> 00:08:12,451 when you turned my vibrating creature pink. 162 00:08:12,451 --> 00:08:13,535 That is true. 163 00:08:14,119 --> 00:08:16,288 I'm better than I've been, but I'm still anxious 164 00:08:16,288 --> 00:08:18,415 - about certain things. - Like what? 165 00:08:18,415 --> 00:08:20,459 Like accidentally doing something 166 00:08:20,459 --> 00:08:22,878 that would make you not wanna spend time with me anymore. 167 00:08:23,545 --> 00:08:26,465 Well, if the fleeting nature of life makes you less anxious, 168 00:08:26,465 --> 00:08:29,468 why would you be worrying about how temporary our friendship could be? 169 00:08:30,052 --> 00:08:31,929 Yeah. No, no, you're right. 170 00:08:32,888 --> 00:08:34,347 What a quandary. I-- 171 00:08:34,847 --> 00:08:36,975 You know, I guess all beings look for permanence, 172 00:08:36,975 --> 00:08:40,229 when the lack of permanence is what makes life so interesting. 173 00:08:40,229 --> 00:08:43,232 It might be unrealistic, but it's what gives us hope. 174 00:08:47,653 --> 00:08:49,571 I think that's why I got my ink stains. 175 00:08:49,571 --> 00:08:53,242 They give a sense of permanence for experiences I never wanna forget. 176 00:08:54,326 --> 00:08:57,079 - How many ink stains do you have? - Six. 177 00:08:57,079 --> 00:08:58,789 Three that I like, two that I regret, 178 00:08:58,789 --> 00:09:02,251 and one that I know I spent currency on, but I cannot locate. 179 00:09:02,251 --> 00:09:03,502 Do you have a favorite? 180 00:09:03,502 --> 00:09:04,586 I really like this one. 181 00:09:04,586 --> 00:09:07,464 I got it while I was at the learnstitution for meteorology. 182 00:09:07,464 --> 00:09:10,843 Because you see the rain clouds before the star? 183 00:09:10,843 --> 00:09:13,011 Because there's a lot of beauty in the rain. 184 00:09:13,011 --> 00:09:16,390 Plus, in my defense, it did rain a ton the summer I got it. 185 00:09:16,390 --> 00:09:18,892 But you could've gone for the star. 186 00:09:18,892 --> 00:09:20,936 I'd rather be prepared for the rain. 187 00:09:21,436 --> 00:09:22,813 What if the rain doesn't come? 188 00:09:22,813 --> 00:09:26,692 The rain has to come eventually. It is necessary for survival. 189 00:09:30,237 --> 00:09:31,697 I'm gonna prove my lifegivers wrong. 190 00:09:31,697 --> 00:09:34,449 There's plenty of things I could do for a vocation, 191 00:09:34,449 --> 00:09:36,368 and I'm gonna find one at this fair. 192 00:09:37,536 --> 00:09:40,789 You look like you want to plan beings' trips all over the orb! 193 00:09:40,789 --> 00:09:43,166 We pay unlimited single-serving jars of jam. 194 00:09:43,166 --> 00:09:44,293 No, thank you. 195 00:09:44,293 --> 00:09:46,587 Interested in sitting in front of an illuminated machine 196 00:09:46,587 --> 00:09:47,713 and click-clacking numbers? 197 00:09:47,713 --> 00:09:48,839 Yeah, maybe. 198 00:09:48,839 --> 00:09:50,382 Well, let's see how fast you can do it. 199 00:10:01,143 --> 00:10:03,562 Yeah, okay. Thank you. 200 00:10:05,606 --> 00:10:07,191 How do you feel about getting an ink stain? 201 00:10:07,191 --> 00:10:08,901 I would rather express myself in other ways, 202 00:10:08,901 --> 00:10:12,613 like, I don't know, singing or dancing or pottery. 203 00:10:12,613 --> 00:10:15,282 Do you sing or dance or do pottery? 204 00:10:15,282 --> 00:10:19,703 Not yet. But that's how apprehensive I am about it. 205 00:10:20,704 --> 00:10:22,456 You are an interesting being. 206 00:10:22,456 --> 00:10:25,667 And I do mean "interesting" in a way that suggests that you're unique. 207 00:10:26,168 --> 00:10:27,252 Thanks. 208 00:10:27,252 --> 00:10:30,797 The way you described ink stains has me intrigued. 209 00:10:30,797 --> 00:10:32,841 I like that they capture a moment in time. 210 00:10:32,841 --> 00:10:35,761 So even if you regret one eventually, 211 00:10:35,761 --> 00:10:38,138 you'll always remember the circumstances that led you to it. 212 00:10:38,138 --> 00:10:39,223 For better or for worse. 213 00:10:39,223 --> 00:10:40,974 - Yes. - They mark your journey. 214 00:10:40,974 --> 00:10:42,392 Exactly! 215 00:10:42,392 --> 00:10:44,603 So, do you wanna get your first ink stain 216 00:10:44,603 --> 00:10:47,314 to commemorate your courage in getting your first ink stain? 217 00:10:48,273 --> 00:10:49,274 Preferably not. 218 00:10:49,274 --> 00:10:53,237 But I'd consider it if that means we can continue spending time together. 219 00:10:53,237 --> 00:10:57,199 Let's check it out. I could see something maybe on your limb, right here. 220 00:10:57,199 --> 00:10:59,076 Like a soap leaf? 221 00:10:59,076 --> 00:11:00,327 Ha-ha! 222 00:11:00,827 --> 00:11:02,287 What? You don't like soap leaf? 223 00:11:05,040 --> 00:11:08,669 - Welcome! Do you like to shake your limbs? - Yes. 224 00:11:08,669 --> 00:11:11,630 Do you like to shake them standing behind other beings 225 00:11:11,630 --> 00:11:14,049 at various celebratory events? 226 00:11:14,049 --> 00:11:15,133 Maybe? 227 00:11:15,133 --> 00:11:17,135 Let me see you shake. 228 00:11:17,928 --> 00:11:20,806 - Now? - Yeah, just a little somethin'. 229 00:11:28,230 --> 00:11:29,231 Needs work. 230 00:11:36,905 --> 00:11:39,408 I guess my lifegivers were right. 231 00:11:47,875 --> 00:11:51,003 I keep it moving This grouproll is nonstop 232 00:11:51,003 --> 00:11:54,256 Putting rhymes together Like they were made of glomrocks 233 00:11:56,008 --> 00:11:56,842 What? 234 00:11:56,842 --> 00:11:58,302 It's magnetic 235 00:11:58,302 --> 00:12:00,262 It's freestyle I can deliver 236 00:12:00,262 --> 00:12:03,307 I rap good Someone please tell my lifegiver 237 00:12:04,099 --> 00:12:05,851 - I like that a lot. - Yeah. 238 00:12:06,476 --> 00:12:09,479 I'm gonna catch it And make it real smooth 239 00:12:09,479 --> 00:12:12,357 The improvised groove Is now slightly improved 240 00:12:12,858 --> 00:12:15,444 Double Shadow Day Can you handle the view? 241 00:12:15,444 --> 00:12:17,487 Let me come and share The magic with you 242 00:12:17,487 --> 00:12:18,614 So smooth! 243 00:12:18,614 --> 00:12:19,531 Rhyming couplets. 244 00:12:20,115 --> 00:12:21,408 I'm Medallion 245 00:12:21,408 --> 00:12:23,493 More flavor than a scallion 246 00:12:23,493 --> 00:12:29,416 One, two, three, a-a-a thousand Right now I'm rhyming, I'm surrounded 247 00:12:29,416 --> 00:12:33,212 Looking for one more rhyme I-I found it 248 00:12:38,634 --> 00:12:40,469 I feel kinda nervous 249 00:12:40,469 --> 00:12:42,429 And I currently lack a purpose 250 00:12:42,429 --> 00:12:44,556 Maybe I should try To rhyme some verses 251 00:12:45,849 --> 00:12:47,768 - Yeah, get it being. - Obtain that. 252 00:12:49,770 --> 00:12:51,522 And here's a new thought 253 00:12:51,522 --> 00:12:53,899 Uh, that I... bought 254 00:12:54,900 --> 00:12:57,402 At the store 255 00:12:58,362 --> 00:13:00,447 - Next time you'll get 'em. - First part was good. 256 00:13:00,447 --> 00:13:02,616 - Dope first verse. - You gave it your all. 257 00:13:02,616 --> 00:13:04,117 That's what matters. 258 00:13:09,790 --> 00:13:11,917 I figured it out. I know what I wanna do. 259 00:13:11,917 --> 00:13:14,044 I wanna rhyme words freely. 260 00:13:14,628 --> 00:13:17,214 - Rhyme words freely? How do you mean? - What? 261 00:13:17,881 --> 00:13:20,551 I'll say words and then words That rhyme with those words 262 00:13:20,551 --> 00:13:23,804 It's like a-a puzzle With ten million code words 263 00:13:23,804 --> 00:13:27,057 I tried to do other stuff It all went poorly 264 00:13:27,057 --> 00:13:29,476 It felt like there's nothing out there For me 265 00:13:29,476 --> 00:13:32,813 I think I found a light I can rhyme words all night 266 00:13:32,813 --> 00:13:35,190 It's, like, the only thing That feels right 267 00:13:35,691 --> 00:13:37,651 Is this like spoken word? 268 00:13:38,277 --> 00:13:39,486 - Greets. - Greets. 269 00:13:39,486 --> 00:13:40,779 Greets. 270 00:13:40,779 --> 00:13:42,865 You're the talented being from the park. 271 00:13:42,865 --> 00:13:44,116 - I am? - They are? 272 00:13:44,116 --> 00:13:47,160 Yeah. They impressed a whole crowd of beings in the park. 273 00:13:47,160 --> 00:13:48,787 That's kind of you to say. 274 00:13:48,787 --> 00:13:51,665 I was worried I wouldn't be able to find something I was good at. 275 00:13:51,665 --> 00:13:53,292 I did mess up at the end, though. 276 00:13:53,292 --> 00:13:56,044 We'll continue this confusing conversation shortly. 277 00:13:59,131 --> 00:14:00,549 What can we do for you both? 278 00:14:00,549 --> 00:14:04,511 My friend here is very excited about getting their first ink stain. 279 00:14:04,511 --> 00:14:07,598 I only humored them because I wanted to spend more time with them. 280 00:14:07,598 --> 00:14:11,226 This excuse is not uncommon and produces a good amount of new customers. 281 00:14:11,226 --> 00:14:15,105 Yes. Maybe we can ink a beautiful scene on your lower back. 282 00:14:15,105 --> 00:14:17,149 It is all the rage right now. 283 00:14:17,149 --> 00:14:22,279 I am overwhelmed by the feeling of possibility. 284 00:14:22,279 --> 00:14:25,115 Would you mind saying that so my offspring can hear? 285 00:14:25,115 --> 00:14:28,118 I am overwhelmed by the feeling of possibility. 286 00:14:28,118 --> 00:14:31,705 Me too! I'm excited to explore this new ability. 287 00:14:31,705 --> 00:14:33,165 I think that backfired. 288 00:14:33,165 --> 00:14:35,709 I'm sorry. You don't really need to get an ink stain. 289 00:14:35,709 --> 00:14:38,962 I thought it would be fun to come here because you seemed genuinely curious. 290 00:14:38,962 --> 00:14:41,006 I never intended to cause you more anxiety. 291 00:14:42,341 --> 00:14:45,928 It's okay, I want one. I wanna commemorate our time together. 292 00:14:46,428 --> 00:14:47,638 This is going to sound strange, 293 00:14:47,638 --> 00:14:51,391 but would you be able to ink stain a pink vibrating creature 294 00:14:51,391 --> 00:14:52,726 with a soap leaf in its mouth? 295 00:14:55,229 --> 00:14:57,898 We've had a lot stranger asks than that, my friend. 296 00:14:57,898 --> 00:14:59,608 The pink vibrating creature represents 297 00:14:59,608 --> 00:15:02,319 the time I wasted feeling anxious about what could be, 298 00:15:02,819 --> 00:15:05,697 rather than focusing on what already is. 299 00:15:05,697 --> 00:15:07,282 Why the soap leaf? 300 00:15:07,282 --> 00:15:09,034 I don't know. I guess it reminds me, 301 00:15:09,034 --> 00:15:11,370 you can't help that some things in life are just gross. 302 00:15:11,370 --> 00:15:13,622 But even all gross things are temporary. 303 00:15:13,622 --> 00:15:16,291 Gratitude for giving me a fresh perspective. 304 00:15:20,712 --> 00:15:22,047 This is incredibly painful. 305 00:15:22,047 --> 00:15:26,718 Don't worry. The pain is also temporary, unlike my employment here. 306 00:15:26,718 --> 00:15:28,762 I know this is none of my commerce, 307 00:15:28,762 --> 00:15:33,058 but life is finite which is why you should embrace a vocation that you enjoy. 308 00:15:33,058 --> 00:15:35,394 Listen to them. They are sma-- 309 00:15:36,186 --> 00:15:39,439 Sorry. I got lost in what they were saying. 310 00:15:39,439 --> 00:15:42,734 Can you help us understand what it is you'd like to be doing? 311 00:15:44,444 --> 00:15:46,238 I knew my lifegivers wouldn't get it 312 00:15:46,238 --> 00:15:49,116 I'm glad I said it But I also, like, kinda regret it 313 00:15:49,116 --> 00:15:51,743 Ink staining is cool But I don't wanna do it 314 00:15:51,743 --> 00:15:55,038 It's not, like, stupid I'm just not really drawn to it 315 00:15:55,038 --> 00:15:56,915 Oh, blip, that's pretty good. 316 00:15:56,915 --> 00:15:59,293 What if I wanna dance to my own music? 317 00:15:59,293 --> 00:16:01,837 Not in real life 'Cause I'm bad at limbshaking 318 00:16:01,837 --> 00:16:04,089 Taking the safe route is a temptation 319 00:16:04,089 --> 00:16:08,886 But I feel-- I don't know, impatient I'm feeling many strange sensations 320 00:16:09,845 --> 00:16:10,721 Wow. 321 00:16:12,055 --> 00:16:13,390 I have to say, 322 00:16:13,390 --> 00:16:16,643 I did not see the day going this way when I woke up this morning. 323 00:16:16,643 --> 00:16:18,187 I have been pleasantly surprised. 324 00:16:18,187 --> 00:16:19,479 Me too. 325 00:16:21,023 --> 00:16:23,483 Do you have any more establishments to pursue? 326 00:16:23,483 --> 00:16:26,236 No. I have to go feed my vibrating creature 327 00:16:26,236 --> 00:16:28,906 before they punish me with their mean glances. 328 00:16:29,573 --> 00:16:32,826 Would it be appropriate if I walked with you in that direction? 329 00:16:33,410 --> 00:16:34,411 Of course. 330 00:16:37,789 --> 00:16:40,083 We need to give them wings to fly. 331 00:16:40,083 --> 00:16:44,087 They found something that they like. Let's let them wing it. 332 00:16:44,087 --> 00:16:47,591 You're right. But who will carry on our traditions? 333 00:16:47,591 --> 00:16:49,259 Nothing is forever. 334 00:16:49,259 --> 00:16:52,012 Perhaps they will eventually come back to the ink salon, 335 00:16:52,012 --> 00:16:55,182 or perhaps they will continue their own journey, 336 00:16:55,182 --> 00:16:57,851 and the ink salon will be no longer. We don't know. 337 00:16:57,851 --> 00:17:01,230 But they're a good being, and they deserve our support. 338 00:17:01,230 --> 00:17:02,356 I know. 339 00:17:02,356 --> 00:17:04,358 You are a good lifegiver. 340 00:17:04,358 --> 00:17:06,276 You are a good lifegiver too. 341 00:17:06,777 --> 00:17:09,655 Your passion inspires others to find their own. 342 00:17:12,031 --> 00:17:14,952 I had a really nice time spending the day with you today. 343 00:17:14,952 --> 00:17:15,868 I did too. 344 00:17:15,868 --> 00:17:18,704 Would you maybe wanna go out again sometime? 345 00:17:19,665 --> 00:17:23,085 Perhaps on a proper date to the planetarium on Double Shadow Day? 346 00:17:24,336 --> 00:17:25,712 I would like that very much. 347 00:17:27,172 --> 00:17:28,257 What? 348 00:17:28,257 --> 00:17:29,675 I knew my wish would come true. 349 00:17:32,094 --> 00:17:33,178 See you tomorrow. 350 00:17:34,429 --> 00:17:35,764 - Careful, fresh ink. - Sorry. 351 00:17:38,183 --> 00:17:41,895 You know, I waited all day for you to officially ask me out. 352 00:17:42,479 --> 00:17:45,524 I never thought you'd get an ink stain before you finally did it. 353 00:17:45,524 --> 00:17:47,609 It was worth the pain. 354 00:17:54,408 --> 00:17:56,535 Offspring, can I talk to you for a moment? 355 00:17:58,120 --> 00:17:59,538 It'll just take a moment. 356 00:18:00,706 --> 00:18:02,708 I wanna show you something. 357 00:18:05,335 --> 00:18:06,461 Did you just do that? 358 00:18:06,461 --> 00:18:07,963 {\an8}Yeah. I did. 359 00:18:09,214 --> 00:18:13,802 Offspring, I'm someone who believes in telling stories through art. 360 00:18:13,802 --> 00:18:17,598 And I want you to share your story with all beings out there. 361 00:18:18,140 --> 00:18:21,810 If speaking in words that have a similar cadence and rhythm and sound-like endings 362 00:18:21,810 --> 00:18:25,397 is how you wanna do that, then that's what you should do. 363 00:18:25,397 --> 00:18:27,524 What about working here at the ink stain salon? 364 00:18:27,524 --> 00:18:29,610 You can always come back here if you want. 365 00:18:30,694 --> 00:18:31,820 I don't think I will. 366 00:18:31,820 --> 00:18:33,113 But you can if you want. 367 00:18:33,113 --> 00:18:34,740 I really don't think I'm going to. 368 00:18:34,740 --> 00:18:38,118 Let's just leave it at "The door will always be open." 369 00:18:39,745 --> 00:18:40,746 Thank you, Lifegiver. 370 00:18:41,455 --> 00:18:45,167 You know, in all my revolutions helping beings share their stories, 371 00:18:45,167 --> 00:18:47,169 I realized a very important lesson. 372 00:18:47,169 --> 00:18:50,547 I know, "Keep your ink stain out of direct starlight and clean it twice a day." 373 00:18:51,632 --> 00:18:53,342 You've listened. 374 00:18:53,342 --> 00:18:56,470 You say it to every customer, like, 20 times. 375 00:18:57,596 --> 00:18:58,430 I do. 376 00:18:58,430 --> 00:19:01,308 But that's not the lesson I'm talking about. 377 00:19:01,308 --> 00:19:03,977 In helping beings share their stories, 378 00:19:03,977 --> 00:19:07,981 I realized that the most important story is the one you tell yourself. 379 00:19:07,981 --> 00:19:13,487 And I want your story to be that you can do or be anything you want. 380 00:19:17,407 --> 00:19:20,244 Hey, will you sit with me while I finish this ink stain? 381 00:19:20,244 --> 00:19:23,580 Actually, Lifegiver, maybe I can finish it for you? 382 00:19:24,831 --> 00:19:26,291 Only if you want to. 383 00:19:27,501 --> 00:19:28,502 Okay. 384 00:19:29,545 --> 00:19:31,296 That does not feel good! 385 00:19:34,341 --> 00:19:36,343 It's perfect. 386 00:19:39,096 --> 00:19:40,222 See? 387 00:19:40,222 --> 00:19:42,766 Aren't you glad I won't be doing this professionally?