✦ New cast · Round 5

Inky Inkwell

Sealed round lavender inkwell with a broad square coral cap, gold face label and short teal shoes; no liquid access.

TeachesAsking before sharing someone's picture

EpisodeThe Display Permission

LengthAbout 30 seconds

Catchphrase“Ask before you display!”

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The script.

Inky prepares to hang a helper's portrait drawing on a public pretend noticeboard. Inky asks the helper whether to display it or keep it private. Inky hangs their own drawing of a flamboyant spoon instead.

0–6s

I drew your portrait. That does not mean you want everybody to see it.

Inky prepares to hang a helper's portrait drawing on a public pretend noticeboard.

6–16s

May I put it here? You prefer not? I will keep it off the board.

Inky asks the helper whether to display it or keep it private.

16–25s

The spoon requested publicity.

Inky hangs their own drawing of a flamboyant spoon instead.

25–30s

Ask before you display!

Hold the resolved comic result; deliver the catchphrase without rushing.

More episodes.

5 new episodes starring Inky Inkwell, plus 3 guest appearances with the rest of the crew. Each is a 30-second script: tap one to read it.

asking before showing someone's pictureThe Gallery WallInky wants to hang Pali's painting and asks first.With Inky Inkwell, Pali Palette · tap for the script

0-6s Inky finds Pali's painting and races to the class wall.
Inky: This is so good! Everyone needs to see it!
6-16s Inky stops before hanging it.
Inky: Ask before you display! Pali, can I hang it up?
16-25s Pali thinks.
Pali: Not that one. It is not done. Inky: Okay. It stays yours.
25-30s Pali picks a different painting to hang. It shows Inky with a big grin.
Inky: Ask before you display!

“Ask before you display!”

asking before sharing a funny pictureThe Silly Face DrawingInky draws Ruby's silly face and asks before showing it.With Inky Inkwell, Ruby Ruffleberry · tap for the script

0-6s Ruby makes a goofy face. Inky draws it quickly.
Inky: Ha! Look, Ruby! Should I show everyone?
6-16s Ruby's leaf crown droops a little.
Ruby: Hmm. No, please. That was awkward.
16-25s Inky puts the drawing away.
Inky: Ask before you display. It stays in my folder.
25-30s Ruby draws Inky's silly face too. They both laugh and keep them private.
Ruby: An awkward moment can pass! Inky: Ask before you display!

“Ask before you display!”

asking before sharing a picture of someone's special thingTeapot Treasure PortraitInky draws Tuppy's secret treasure and checks before showing anyone.With Inky Inkwell, Tuppy Teapot · tap for the script

0-6s Tuppy lets Inky see her special treasure: a shiny button.
Tuppy: This is my special button.
6-16s Inky draws it beautifully.
Inky: Can I put this in the show-and-tell book?
16-25s Tuppy hugs her button.
Tuppy: Special things can stay mine. Please do not show it. Inky: Okay.
25-30s Inky gives Tuppy the drawing to keep. Tuppy tucks it inside her lid.
Inky: Ask before you display! Tuppy: Thank you.

“Ask before you display!”

checking before posting class picturesThe Picture BoardInky wants to post all the drawings, and Bria reminds him some are private.With Inky Inkwell, Bria Basket · tap for the script

0-6s Inky collects everyone's drawings for the picture board.
Inky: Up they go! All of them!
6-16s Bria gently holds one back.
Bria: This one is a private story. Their story is theirs.
16-25s Inky stops.
Inky: You are right. Ask before you display. I will ask each friend.
25-30s Inky asks around. The board fills with yes pictures, one empty spot saved.
Inky: Ask before you display!

“Ask before you display!”

asking first and receiving praiseThe Compliment GalleryInky asks Chester before showing his drawing, and Chester practices hearing kind words.With Inky Inkwell, Chester Chestnut · tap for the script

0-6s Inky sees Chester's amazing rocket drawing.
Inky: Chester, can I show this to everyone? Chester: My drawing?
6-16s Chester thinks, then nods.
Chester: Okay. Yes. Chester: Show it.
16-25s Friends gather around. Everyone says it is great. Chester starts to shake his head.
Chester: It is not that good.
25-30s He takes a breath and smiles.
Chester: Thank you. Let a kind word land! Inky: Ask before you display! Inky: Yes!

“Ask before you display!”

Guest appearances

asking before sharing someone's pictureSpecial Spoon PictureInky draws Tuppy's special spoon and asks before showing everyone.With Tuppy Teapot, Inky Inkwell · tap for the script

0-6s Inky finishes a drawing of Tuppy's special spoon.
Inky: Tuppy, can I show this drawing to everyone?
6-16s Tuppy thinks.
Tuppy: No thanks. My spoon is special. I want to keep it private.
16-25s Inky nods.
Inky: Okay. Ask before you display. It stays with you.
25-30s Inky hands Tuppy the drawing. She tucks it inside her lid next to her spoon. They look like twins.
Inky: Ask before you display!

“Ask before you display!”

asking before displaying someone's pictureCan I Hang It Up?Clippy wants to clip Raffi's drawing on the clubhouse wall, and Inky reminds him to ask first.With Clippy Clover, Inky Inkwell, Raffi Rake · tap for the script

0-6s Clippy grabs Raffi's drawing, ready to clip it to the wall.
Clippy: This is so good, everyone should see it!
6-16s Inky Inkwell waddles over.
Inky: Ask before you display! It's Raffi's picture.
16-25s Clippy turns to Raffi.
Clippy: Raffi, can I hang your rake drawing up? Raffi: Yes! But give it back Friday.
25-30s Clippy hangs it proudly; on Friday he unclips it and hands it back, with a clover sticker on the corner.
Inky: Ask before you display! Clippy: Borrow, enjoy, return!

“Ask before you display!”

asking before showing someone's pictureThe Yarn DoodlePomma plans a surprise photo wall, and Inky reminds her to ask each friend before putting them up.With Pomma Pom, Inky Inkwell · tap for the script

0-6s Pomma holds a stack of friend photos in front of a bare wall.
Pomma Pom: Surprise photo wall! / Inky Inkwell: Did everyone say yes?
6-16s Pomma pauses and nods slowly.
Pomma Pom: Oh. A surprise can still ask first. I'll check!
16-25s Pomma asks Inky. Inky politely shakes his cap.
Inky Inkwell: I'd rather not. / Pomma Pom: Okay! A yarn doodle instead.
25-30s The wall shows friends who said yes, plus a yarn doodle of Inky that looks like a jellybean.
Inky Inkwell: That doodle looks like a jellybean. / Pomma Pom: Safe surprises get a reveal!

“Ask before you display!”

keeping your own work privateJust For MeInky asks to hang Tilly's drawing on the big wall, and Tilly decides this one is just for her.With Tilly Teacup, Inky Inkwell · tap for the script

0-6s Art corner. Tilly finishes a drawing of a smiling sun. Inky leans in, excited.
Inky Inkwell: That sun is great! May I hang it on the big wall?
6-16s Tilly hugs the paper close to her side.
Tilly Teacup: Thank you, but no. This one is just for me.
16-25s Inky nods and steps back, smiling.
Inky Inkwell: Got it. Your picture, your choice. / Tilly Teacup: Maybe the next one!
25-30s Tilly tucks the drawing into her coral handle. It flaps like a tiny flag as she marches off.
Tilly Teacup: My own parade! My cup, my say!

“My cup, my say!”

asking before touching someone's workWet InkSnip asks to hold Inky's fresh drawing and hears not yet.With Snip Snapleaf, Inky Inkwell · tap for the script

0-6s Art table. Inky finishes a shiny ink dragon. Snip's fingers twitch.
Snip Snapleaf: Cool dragon! May I hold it?
6-16s Inky blows on it.
Inky Inkwell: Not yet. It is still wet. / Snip Snapleaf: Okay. I will wait.
16-25s They both fan the paper with big leaves and lids.
Inky Inkwell: Now you can hold it. / Snip Snapleaf: Thank you!
25-30s Snip holds it up. The breeze made the ink dragon's tail curl into a smiley face.
Snip Snapleaf: Happy dragon! Ask first. Respect the answer.

“Ask first. Respect the answer.”

Round 5 crew.

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