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004. | Join A Club Wednesday Part II

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12.27.2022 | 27.12.2022

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Wednesday's POV

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The buzzing sound of the bees surrounding the fieldhouse rings in my ears as I make my way over to the large shack situated in the middle of all the bee hives.

Their buzzing swarms my head as I tap lightly on the door, waiting on the boy who runs the bee club.

Suddenly, a voice behind me speaks up, "Are you interested in the ancient art of beekeeping?"

My eyes widen as I turn around to see a small young boy, dressed in a white beekeeper's outfit, smiling with a large grin. His dark black glasses sit behind the netting that protects him as I ponder my response. 

Before I can respond, he extends his hand with a chuckle saying, "Eugene. Eugene Ottinger...founder and president of the Nevermore hummers."

I like his simple way of greeting someone as I mimic back to him, "Wednesday. Wednesday Addams."

We shake hands as I look around him, "Am I late or is it only you?"

His smile falters for a moment before responding solemnly, "The hive life isn't for everyone. Most kids are afraid of venomous insects."

He then leans forward as he continues, "Are you willing to feel the sting?"

I smile lightly before removing it from my expression. I nod my head as he tells me there's a suit for me inside the shack. He motions for me to go in as I do. 

Upon entering, I notice how simple the room is arranged. There is some kind of incubation tank and a small cot for which I assume that Eugene uses to rest on. 

I see the suit laying on a desk as I pick it up and slip it on. Preparing myself to learn about the ancient art of beekeeping, I think to myself. 

As I push back open the door, Eugene gestures for me to follows as he says, "Bees have been producing honey in the same way for 150 million years. They're nature's perfect community. All working together to achieve a common goal."

I hear a light tapping noise as I see Thing off to the side swatting away a couple of bees surrounding it. 

"Fun fact, it's also one of the few ecosystems in which females dominate. From the queen bee to her workers, they all follow her lead."

As he continues speaking, I walk over to Thing as it motions for me to follow. Rowan is preparing to leave, Thing motions to me as Eugene's talk will have to wait as I decide then and there I was going to join the Nevermore hummers. 

He reminds me a lot of Pugsley in fact.

I leave the suit nearby so that Eugene can find it as I assume now that he's wondering where I've stumbled off to.