Zootopia One-Shots

Records

No one would ever expect Nick Wilde to be much of a collector of anything, but everyone has their secrets, don't they? Every week when Nick receives his payment he stops by the bank, to cash his check, and then he goes to another store. This store isn't very well known but still receives great business. Why is it not well known you ask? Because of what it sells. The store receives enough business from several customers to stay open and make a decent profit. What is this store you ask? It's called "Record Inc.". This is not a place for people to go and buy public records (you can get those for free at the courthouse) this is a vinyl records shop. Still don't know what a record is? Remember those big plastic discs that had music on them and you played them with a needle? That's a record.

Nick Wilde loved those things! He would leave the bank and make a bee line to the store. Upon walking into the shop, he would inhale deeply through his nose and take in the musty scent of the antique recordings. He would walk over to a record bin and thumb his way through it, looking for a new album to buy. He always liked older country artists such as Johnny Cow, George Goat, and Loretta Lynx. Or maybe he would look for some classic rock from artists like Burrower, The Bengals, or Pig Floyd. After he made his selections he would converse with one of the employees for few minutes and then he would head home to play his selections on his turntable. Nick wasn't afraid to spend money on his listening equipment. His turntable is a Marantz TT-15S1, a two-thousand dollar turntable. He also had Marantz 2252B receiver, which was vintage. Now, you may think Nick only had a few records; if you thought that you're wrong. Nick had at least three-thousand on a shelf in his bedroom.

Nick kept this collection a secret from his friends, he was afraid they would make fun of him. He never understood why he thought this, but he didn't want to take any chances. This was one of his most well kept secrets, until now. One night, he had Judy Hopps over. It was check day and Nick had stopped by his favorite record store, so he had a few new selections. Nick had arrived home a little later than he had expected and noticed he had forgot his phone back at the station. Nick laid his purchases on his coffee table and went back to get it. While he was gone, Judy arrived. She entered his apartment, which was unlocked, and sat on his couch. That's when she noticed the bag on his table. Her curiosity got the better of her and she peeked inside. She pulled out the latest additions to his collection which was "Johnny Cow at Zootopia Prison" and Pig Floyd "The Wall".

"I wonder why he has these records, he doesn't even have a turntable," Judy said to herself.

Judy got up and walked down Nick's hallway to the bathroom. She passed by his bedroom, the door was open. She had never seen Nick's bedroom, so her curiosity got the best of her again. She peeked inside and saw his enormous collection of records, needless to say, she was speechless.

Nick walked up the stairs to his apartment and walked inside. He heard music coming from the other room.

"Uh-oh," he muttered and then ran to his bedroom.

Inside his bedroom, he found Judy dancing around like a maniac to one of his favorite albums, which was "Rainforest Road" by The Bengals. Instead of stopping her, Nick pulled out his phone and recorded her dancing. After the song was over, he cleared his throat to get Judy's attention. Judy turned to face Nick and blushed when she realized he had seen her whole episode.

"That's going on Facebook!" Nick exclaimed.

"No, Nick!" Judy yelled.

"Well maybe we can make a deal. Hmm?"

"What's that?"

"You don't tell anyone about my record collection, and the video won't go on Facebook."

"Deal, Sly Fox"

"Dumb Bunny"

Judy never mentioned Nick's record collection and Nick never showed anyone the video, as far as Judy knows....