Object
Josh's Bullpen Muffins
A small cluster of palm‑sized bakery muffins—domed, golden‑brown tops seated in paper liners—carried together as portable snacks. Warm crumbs cling to fingertips; the muffins bob and shift as Josh hustles, their tacky surfaces and paper skirts catching at his fingers while he juggles a coffee cup. Characters notice the frantic motion: the muffins serve as a visual, physical signpost of his haste, fumbling in his hands as he speaks and moves.
2 appearances
Purpose
Edible baked goods intended for consumption and quick staff nourishment; in the moment they function practically as portable snacks and handheld props Josh carries while rushing to meetings.
Significance
Provide comic relief and shorthand character definition: their frantic juggling underscores Josh's scattershot competence and the day's chaotic tone, punctuating the beat where he is late for town‑hall prep and must negotiate an awkward jog‑meeting with the Vice President.
Appearances in the Narrative
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