Later on that day, you're heading back home. Right inside Belle's house, a young goat is looking out the living room window. She sees a (favorite animal) woman walking to the house next door. Billie says, "Huh? I wonder who the new lady is. Must be a new neighbor." 

Belle comes over to her and says, "Billie. That's our new neighbor from England. (Y/N) (L/N). I met her earlier while you were at school and she's very nice. A very polite young lady. We're going over so I can introduce you to her." Billie says, "Okay. Sure, mom." Belle smiles and says, "Great. Come on, honey." Billie and her mom walk out of the house.

Right next door, you're in your house and you're in the process of decorating your house. You've got your couch and TV so far. You just needed to call an internet company to come and give you your router, so you can have your internet. In fact, you've already made a call as you walked out of the tavern and told them your location, so they'll be there tomorrow to install it.

You say, "The progress of my decor is getting there. Splendid work, (Y/N). Just splendid you... well, former dancer you." You hear a knock on your door and you look over and say, "Oh. Wonder who that is." You walk over.

You open the door and you see Belle. With her is a younger goat girl with mostly white fur, a tuft purple hair, a purple patch on her left eye, a bell around her neck, long ears, etc. You smile and you say, "Oh. Hello there, Ms. Belle. Oh, and this must be her. Billie, right?" Billie smiles and says, "Yeah. Hi, (Y/N)." 

Belle says, "Hi, (Y/N). Why don't you come over, dear? I'm making dinner and you're more than welcome to join us." You smile and you say, "That sounds brilliant, Ms. Belle. I'd like to join you guys. Where is this Oscar?" 

Billie says, "He's in our house right now. Our pet fox." You say, "I'd be delighted to join the two of you and your beloved pet." You head out and you get next door with Billie and Belle to join them for dinner. You see Oscar and you find him adorable.

You smile and you say, "Why, hello there. You must be Oscar, yeah?" Oscar smiles and pants. Billie looks at you and says, "Come on." You say, "With pleasure." You follow Billie and Belle next door.

Belle says, "Oh, and don't mind the mess in my house (Y/N). I was rearranging a few things." You say, "Oh, it's quite alright. I get it. I'm still in the process of unpacking, myself. A lot of boxes, still. Especially after moving here from England." Billie asks, "What part of England are you from?" You say, "Nottingham, love."

You walk inside their house with them and you look around. You say, "I must say, Ms. Belle. It's quite cozy in here. It's that vibe. Very nice." She says, "Thank you, (Y/N). We'd love to have you for dinner." You say, "Mush obliged, Ms. Belle."

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A few hours after joining Billie and Belle for dinner at their house, you're back at home. You've got Billie with you. She decided to pay you a visit after you went home and since you're just next door. 

You say, "I thank you for coming over to visit, Billie." She says, "Yeah. No problem, (Y/N)." You say, "Oh, by the way lovey. I was at the tavern just earlier. This older woman there had suggested a place for me to visit." Billie says, "Oh yeah? Which one?" You say, "Um... Oh, right. The theater. The one with this... Fan... tastic..." She says, "Fantoccio?" 

You say, "Yeah. Him." She says, "The puppet who performs magic on stage?" You say, "You must know something about this man, too... Or puppet." She says, "Yeah. I've dealt with him. He's tried to destroy me with his act while I was up there. He sang it as he did. I outsmarted him, though." 

You look at her and you say, "You don't say." She says, "I wouldn't suggest going, unless you're very stubborn like I am." You say, "I'm still curious, though. And I love theater. I've been a dancer nearly my whole life, being pushed hard by my mum and dad. That was the love I got from them was being the best." 

She says, "So... No hugs or kisses or bedtime stories as a kid?" You shake your head and you say, "None of the above, love. Expectation was all they cared about. YOU have a mum that loves you, no matter what you do. I can see right through Ms. Belle already and I can tell." 

She says, "Well, if you want to go, have at it. But I'm coming with you." You smile and you say, "It's a deal, then." You shake on it. You say, "I honestly prefer watching it while being one of the audience than to be up there as one of them my whole life." Billie says, "Alright. We'll go. Tomorrow." You smile.

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The next day, you and Billie make it to the theater. It's where the great Fantoccio will perform. You were curious. You were pretty excited about visiting the theater. And seeing what this Fantoccio guy was like on stage.

Billie says, "Okay. We've got the tickets. Front row." You smile and you say, "Much appreciated, love. And you informed me that he can sing too, right?" She says, "Yeah. He sang as he tried to destroy me. He's not the only one who tried through song. There's this ghost owl at a manor beyond a grave named Barnaby." 

You say, "Sounds to me like that Barnaby guy might be more deadly." Billie says, "Trust me. He is. You're probably safer with Fantoccio, now that I come to think of it." You say, "Well, it's a good thing we chose the theater over that manor, right." You both laugh a little. She says, "But you do have a point." You say, "You too, Billie." 

You make it into the theater and you get to your front row seats. You sit down. You sit up and you await for what the show is going to be like. Billie looks at you. You say, "This should be interesting." 

She thinks to herself, "So long as he doesn't spot you, you'll be alright. But crap... We have front row seats. Oh well. Just keep it cool, Billie. This is her first time in the states. She needs to explore and learn a few customs." She looks ahead.

There's silence and the lights go dim. You hear music and the curtains open. You grin and you whisper, "Ooh. Here we go. I get a splendid feeling about this act." Billie looks at you, realizing that you already seem interested.

You see a puppet guy in a green poncho, green hat, etc. appear. You whisper, "Is that him?" Billie says, "Yeah. That's Fantoccio." The puppet floating on stage who is in fact, Fantoccio smirks and looks ahead. He says, "I, the great Fantoccio... welcome all here at my theater." He has a raspy voice. He says, "Tonight... I sing for all of you during my magic act." There's applauding.

But then he looks around at the front row and he spots YOU. He gasps a little. He smiles and says, "And I see that we've got some new faces here, tonight. I see... a few right now. Right in the front row seats." There's applauding. He says, "Allow me... to serenade that particular new face." Everyone applauds.

He begins to sing as he performs. There are a few roses floating as he raises his arms up. It's like he's controlling them with his magic. You're unaware that he's focused on you as he sings. You see this as just a performance and you like it. Everyone applauds including you. You say, "Wow. Fantastic performance there." Billie says, "Yeah. Except he and I have conflict, sometimes. Just not as bad as Barnaby." 

(I can't come up with a song for shit. XD)

The show ends about thirty minutes later and the curtains close. You all get up and applaud. You smile and you say, "That was very entertaining, indeed. It sure beats having to be up there myself and dancing all the time." You all head out.

As you and Billie walk out, she looks at you and says, "You really wanted out of that pressure from your mom, huh?" You say, "Oh. A very long time, love. I just didn't have the heart to tell my mum, myself. She would've been so angry with me." Billie says, "But you're an adult now and you're so far away from them. Do what you want to do." You say, "You know, I might just do that." 

You suddenly hear this, "Excuse me! The goat and the (favorite animal)!" You and Billie stop and you see one of the security guards. He approaches you. He looks at you and says, "Um, yes. Hi. I was sent to inform YOU of something." You say, "Oh? And what would that be, sir?" He looks at you and says, "The Great Fantoccio himself would like to meet you." You look at him.

(Not over yet.)