The Trolls were looking for something at night in Pop Village.
Poppy gasped, "I think I saw one."
Delta asked, "Uh, saw one what?"
Poppy clapped her hands.
And when she did, some small flying bugs lit up.
Poppy said, "The clapper bugs are back."
Everyone was in awe.
They immediately started running around and clapping their hands to see them light up.
The one who was most in awe was Biggie.
He said to Mr. Dinkles, "Look, Mr. Dinkles. The harder you clap..."
He clapped harder and the bugs lit up brighter.
"...the brighter they get!"
He clapped harder.
Branch was concerned, "Biggie, be careful with that."
Mr. Dinkles said, "Meep."
Biggie translated, "As bright as I can? Ok!"
He prepared to clap as hard as he can.
Branch shouted, "No!"
When he started to clap, everyone else quickly blocked their eyes.
Indeed, Biggie clapped as hard as he could.
But, the clapper bugs were too bright.
***
Dr. Moonbloom bandaged Biggie's eyes, "Well, he's blind."
Poppy, Branch, and the others gasped with horror.
Dr. Moonbloom continued, "For a few days."
The others sighed with relief.
She then said to Biggie, "Also, you'll need someone to watch Mr. Dinkles until you recover."
Biggie responded, "Separated from Mr. Dinkles? But, who would keep him safe? No, no, no. We'll be just fine. Right, Mr. D?"
He accidentally grabbed Barb, "Uh, dude?"
Biggie realized she was right, "Oh, I see. I guess I should pick someone to look after you."
Poppy immediately wanted the job the moment she heard.
She already made a whole scrapbook on how she would be right for the job.
But...everyone looked at her blankly.
Branch said, "Poppy, he can't see you."
Biggie then said, "Well, if I must, there's one obvious choice."
Poppy reached her arms out.
"I pick Branch."
Everyone was surprised, "Branch?"
Delta said, "I'm sorry. You pick Branch?"
Biggie responded, "Well, sure. He is the safest Troll I know, and he was the only one who warned me about those clapper bugs. Just promise me you won't let Mr. Dinkles out of your bunker, Branch."
He held him out to Prince D, who moved him in the right direction.
Branch took Mr. Dinkles.
Poppy was a bit upset, "But, Biggie, I'm--and he's..."
Branch said, "Wow, Biggie, this is...No other Troll has trusted me like this before. Of course I promise."
King Quincy was also a little concerned, "Branch, are you sure you can take care of him? You do have some experience with taking care of others, right?"
Poppy said, "No. He's never taken care of anyone before."
Branch cleared his throat, "Not true."
***
Branch looked into a baby crib, "Someone needs a changing!"
He changed the batteries in his remote control, Gary.
***
Trollex said, "The remote? You are such a weird little Troll!"
Branch just said, "Whatever. It's not my fault Biggie chose me for the job. He just thinks I'm the right guy."
Queen Essence said, "Branch, it's nice Biggie chose you, but let's try not to brag about it."
Branch said, "No problem."
***
On the way back to the bunker, Poppy asked Branch, "What if I helped you babysit Mr. Dinkles? You need an extra set of eyes to keep him out of danger."
Branch responded, "Danger? My bunker is impenetrable, just one of the many reasons why Biggie chose me."
Poppy said, "Branch, your bunker's not impenetrable. Air gets in, so danger could, too."
Branch said, "Yeah, air gets in through my booby-trapped ventilation shaft, a.k.a. The Evisceration Shaft."
Poppy finally gave up, "Fine. But, when you realize you need my help, you know where to find me."
Branch smugly said, "Uh, with your friends, not babysitting Mr. Dinkles? Got it."
Poppy growled and left.
Branch said, "Bye-bye, Poppy. Come on, Mr. Dinkles."
However, when he looked down, Mr. Dinkles was gone.
