A sunny breaktime at the edge of the train platform in Badlands Depot. Rustling snack wrappers danced in the breeze as the two mouse conductors lounged on old crates. Sour Cream Mouse sips from a cup of milk, while Choco Cream Mouse flips a coin over their claw, eyeing the horizon.

Sour Cream Mouse cheerfully adjusts their hat. You know, Choco Cream Mouse, I love this time of day. The rails hum just right, and I get to invite travelers to Happy Healthy Hamlet! Fresh air, fruit groves, and sunshine. I offered a squirrel family a ride yesterday, and they clapped the whole way!"

At the story, Choco Cream Mouse scoffed, still flipping their coin into the air. "Sunshine and fruit? Cute. Meanwhile, over here, I’m telling folks, 'Hop on, or stare at this dusty cactus for the next three hours.'"