Human Kinetics

Here’s your tea, Abacus! Say, what are you reading? Is it Nancy Drew?

I’m researching human kinetics.

That sounds borrrrring! Like… someone… talking… slowly… about… baked… beans…

I assure you, it’s quite fascinating.

You need some excitement, Abacus! Let’s have fun!

I am having fun, Anastasia. This book is completely incredi-

It’s too late! We’re already having fun WITHOUT books!

My heavens, Anastasia!

You certainly have kissed a lot of gentleman, Anastasia.

I’m a make out machine! I can’t help it! I’m attractive!

You’re not going to try and kiss me, are you Anastasia?

I might and I might not, WHO KNOWS!

Hey! Mallory’s sitting alone on the slide! She looks so sad.

A tortured artist: our Mallory has her head in the clouds and her arms in the stars.

I’ll make sure she’s okay!

Anastasia, you’re not going t-

Mallory, are you feeling alright?

Uh, I’m okay. Sort of. Not really. Well, no. I’m bad. Actually, I am very awful.

What’s wrong, honey?

Um, I guess… well… sometimes people die without falling in love.