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Chocolate and chilli? *breaks the biscuit in half and hands one of the pieces to Burgundy* I'll try it if you will.

All right then. *takes a bite and whimpers* Ohhhhhhh! *tries to fan her mouth, hopping up and down, and swallows hastily* That's hot! *wipes at her streaming eyes and sniffs* It tastes good, though, don't you think?

*takes a tiny bite* It isn't that strong! *puts his half in his mouth and smiles at Burgundy as he chews it, not showing any discomfort at all*

Don't show off, Captain Scarlet; it doesn't suit you.

*trying not to laugh at Scarlet's expression* You've been told, Captain. *smiles at him and nibbles her half of the biscuit* And it is hot!

Well, you could probably do with something to warm you, after messing about outside. Indestructible or not, it isn't very warm out.

No, it isn't, but I'd sooner work outside than have somebody else do it - especially the tasks that involve water, like cleaning the pond up.

I know exactly what you mean, but we don't know how good retrometabolism is at keeping us fit and healthy. I'd like you to be careful.

I'm as tough as you are, and I don't see you holding back because you don't know how much retrometabolism can protect you from! Forgive me for doing what you do, not as you say.

Touché, Lieutenant. I submit.

That's very good of you, I must say.

*clears her throat* Any orders? *narrows her eyes at Scarlet, seeing him smirk slightly* And I mean along the lines of drinks and food; not along the lines of "Drop 'n' give me twenty". That wasn't funny the last time, and we're the same rank anyway.

You had to go and spoil my little joke before I'd even thought of it, didn't you? Not that I would have given you an order like that if I did outrank you, of course. *hands over his empty plate* Could I have some chocolate biscuits, please? Minus the chilli, this time.

*brings him the whole package* Are you regenerating again, Scarlet? Seems as if one of your legs is a bit hollow...

Now be a good boy and share with the World President...

*puts an arm around Captain Scarlet* It's been a long time since I've had any chocolate biscuits... *smiles at him* Let's go and share them fairly.

Sir, if you eat half a packet of chocolate biscuits of this size, you'll be sick! Why don't we share them out a bit? Would you like one, Captain Ruddy? Captain Burgundy?

Uh... Yes, I am regenerating, Captain Ruddy, though not after anything serious. I burned my hand on the barbecue, when I was trying to light it. It should be going well now, though. I'll put the sausages and burgers on it when I go back out.

What do you mean? What did you use to light it? And don't you know you shouldn't walk away and leave a barbecue when it's lit?

*offering Burgundy a biscuit* It wasn't doing very much at all, when I left it, and I had to come in to wash my hands, after I'd got petrol all over them. In any case, it's chilly out there.

Are you trying to tell us that you started the barbecue with petrol and then left it? *runs out into the beer garden* Oh my word! Captain Scarlet, you idiot!

*following her* I only used a rag soaked in a drop of petrol. I didn't want to use too much, in case the food ended up tasting of it.

*turning in the doorway* And what's wrong with using firelighters? *coughs and waves her hand as thick smoke billows in through the open door* Next time, if you can't find the firelighters, use a tealight candle and some kitchen roll. That's how captain Tourmaline does it. *cough, cough* I'm sure he'll show you how it's done if you ask.

Tiny *Choking on the smoke* What the heck happened Captain Burgundy? *Cough*

Captain Scarlet's a pyromaniac *cough* that's what happened! *cough, cough*

Tiny: *Cough* I'll go get some water on the fire. <Thinks a moment> What are we gonna do for our now that the grill is burned to a crisp? <Wipes his eyes>

I am NOT a piromaniac and you'll do no such thing! I was just having trouble lighting the barbecue, that's all. Well, getting it to STAY lit, I should say. *cough* Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll see if the horrid, rusty old thing is ready for the sausages.

Tiny It isn't a rust bucket Scarlet! Captain Ruddy just got it not too long ago. *Follows him out to the beer garden.*

You'd better make sure you haven't damaged it, Captain Scarlet. *goes back to the bar, coughing fitfully, and pours herself some water*

Do you think that she's alright, Tiny? *coughs and waves his arms* This wind isn't blowing in the best direction, is it? I wonder if I should move the barbecue down wind of the pub...

*listening quietly* I hope he's going to use over-gloves... I'm willing to bet that that thing's dangerously hot, by now.