Phoebe and Her Unicorn by Dana Simpson for August 15, 2023

Was anyone thrown off by the use of the word “sus”?

Let me guess, the engineer is Casey Jones (“Drivin’ that train. High on cocaine! Casey Jones you’re better watch your speed. Trouble ahead. Trouble behind. You know that notion just crossed my mind.”).

Wonder if any goes to obviously the real (not fake) Planet Namek.

How has Marigold survived all these centuries, being so naïve?

Yeah Courage The Cowardly Dog totally shining through here.

Marigold talking just like Muriel.

Phoebe and Dakota actually agree on something.

Marigold is not usually this dim. That is also sus.

The lightning bolts above the Muahaha should have been a clue!

Well who wouldn’t be a jolly fellow when you’re about to eat some human McNuggets?

Excuse me, Marigold? Are you trying to refer to THE ENGINEER?! Most North American Class I railroads have replaced their conductors with PTC, though this railroad may be handled differently…

Okay, to be fair, it is fun to evil laugh.

One would think that Marigold would be a bit more savvy than this..

I don’t know what would’ve frightened me more, the evil laugh, or realizing that my only guide through the realms of magic is so naive.

“And the totally ominous lightning and thunder?”

“Mere happenstance!”

(crack) (rumble)

“…twice!”

Time for Marigold to ask the Ultimate Question of DOOM:

" What could POSSIBLY go WRONG ???!!! " … :)

I wonder if anyone in this group knows how to suplex a train.

If the brakeman’s name is Martin don’t get on that train. The ride may be enjoyable, but the destination isn’t. (Robert Bloch classic short story from the 50s, “That Hellbound Train.”)

Unless that’s Count van Count of SESAME STREET laughing, I wouldn’t go in that car.

Go on the train!