Expedition Westward

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  Reading Group Guide

  A Brief Conversation with the Characters

  Star: You’re back! The last I knew you were stuck in Return to Mech City.

  Brian: Somebody finally turned off my computer, so I was able to escape.

  Iridium: Who’s this guy, Star?

  Star: This is Brian, the human who claims to have written us into existence.

  Iridium: Is that so? Why wasn’t he included in my memory dump?

  Star: I don’t know, Iri. I guess we didn’t think he was important enough.

  Brian: Yes .... well, it’s nice to see you again, too. Is Winston available?

  Rackenfauz: I’m afraid not, my friend. He’ll remain inactive for at least another day. He’s got a tremendous amount of new data to amalgamate.

  Brian: That’s too bad. I was hoping he’d be up an around by now.

  Rackenfauz: Are you kidding? After that workout she gave him back in the van, I wouldn’t be surprised if he never wakes up.

  Star: Oh, Professor, you’re such a cutie!

  Rackenfauz: Well, please excuse me, I have to check a few things under the hood. It’s still a long drive to Mech City, you know.

  Brian: OK.

  Rackenfauz: Come on, Iridium, give me hand – or paw, rather.

  Iridium: Sure Papa. See you later, pal.

  Brian: Yeah, bye.

  Star: Speaking of cuties, you’re not so bad yourself, Brian.

  Brian: Uh ... thanks.

  Star: Would you like a little tumble in the van?

  Brian: What!

  Star: You heard. How about it?

  Brian: I-I’m flattered, Star, but you’re really not my type.

  Star: So, what is your “type?”

  Brian: You know ... flesh, skin, breathing ... that sort of thing.

  Star: Overrated. Besides I simulate all that better than the original.

  Brian: What about Winston?

  Star: He’s my one true love. But variety is the spice of life, isn’t it?

  Brian: This has to stop ... Dr. Rackenfauz!

  Rackenfauz: Good luck, my friend! I think you’re gonna need it.

  Star: Get over here!

  Brian: Ahhhh!