B: Why do I keep getting questions about movies?
Lyra: Just answer the [omitted] thing.
B: … Yes, alright? I’ve seen a few.
Lyra: So what’s your favorite?
B: What?
Lyra: You didn’t always have a stick shoved knee-deep up your butt, so what did you watch? What was your favorite?
B: Ugh, fine. … The Terminal, alright? That’s it. Question ov-
Bon-Bon: What?! The Terminal?
Lyra: I don’t- What is that?
B: Is there a problem?
Bon-Bon: Ponyfeathers. There is no way.
B: I beg your pardon?
Bon-Bon: The Terminal? Tom Hanks?
B: Yes.
Bon-Bon: Ponyfeathers.
B: I like Tom Hanks! Cast Away, Toy Story, Money Pit-
Lyra: I’ve seen those!
Bon-Bon: You are so full of ponyfeathers.
B: [omitted]- Apollo 13!
Bon-Bon: All great movies, but you’re full of ponyfeathers.
B: Why?
Bon-Bon: Prove it.
B: What?
Bon-Bon: Prove it. What did you like about The Terminal.
B: I liked the characters!
Bon-Bon: And I like candy but I can’t have too much before bed. Explain.
B: Viktor was a good character! He travels across the world to get a signature in memorial for his father! He spends months just waiting for the chance, but he’s not willing to sacrifice his ideals or anyone else to do it. He has dedication, but it hasn’t blinded him. A-Amelia is realistic. She has some flaws, but she has a good heart. When she cheated she did so to help Viktor by getting that day pass. The whole love arc between the two is realistic. And in the end it doesn’t work out; there is no forced resolution, because it’s not a love story. The old man who was distrustful at first- and then the scene at the end where he charges the taxiing plane like a soldier marching into battle! The entire movie is about doing what’s right! Dedication to a cause greater than ourselves! It spoke to me! It was an incredible experience!
Bon-Bon: … Wow.
Lyra: Cels, I have never heard you talk like that.
B: … Make me explain myself…
