Photo by Arun Sharma on Unsplash
“It is time yet?”
Prissy frowned. Alia always never had an ounce of patience. “Look around. Does it look like it is time?”
Edna glared at Prissy. That girl would not recognize patience if it sat right in front of her and introduced itself by name.
“Anyone want a snack?” Deena reached into her bag and pulled out an assortment of wrinkled potato chip bags, a crumbling granola bar in a zipped bag, and apple slices that had seen brighter days.
Alia’s look of horror was so comical that even Prissy smiled.
Count on Deena to diffuse the tension, Edna thought.
They all had their roles in every little drama life presented. Whether like players on a stage or play-pieces on a chess board, she wasn’t sure. Only that they slid into their respective places with predictability that was both comfortable and disconcerting.
Perhaps not so surprising they would do so now, when it might be the last opportunity for it. Their dynamics were about to change forever.
As soon as it was time.
A door opened at the end of the hall and they all jumped.
“Alia Marquette?” a uniformed woman appeared. “Your shuttle to Mars is about to depart.”
For the Sunday Photo Fiction prompt
Oh, let me aboard, let me go with you. 🙂
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I think I’ll give you my spot … 😉 I’m partial to oxygen and gravity!!! 🙂
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Not being inately serious, gravity doesdn’t affect me. 🙂
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LOL! Good one!!! 🙂
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We have our moments
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🙂 fun when that happens! 🙂
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Fun should always be enjoyed wherever/whenever it’s found. 🙂
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Amen to that! 🙂
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The last line was so unexpected…well done!
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Thank you! That photo was a great idea-maker … 🙂 Glad you liked this!
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wow !! and wow again !!
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🙂 Glad you liked this! 🙂
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So wonderfully inventive! 🤗💚🤗
Adele Ryan McDowell, Ph.D.
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Glad it spoke to you! Was fun to run with, that one…! 🙂
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What an interesting perspective… a waiting room for a shuttle to Mars. How cool is that!
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Glad you liked it! The sterile looking waiting room did it for me…
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For me, too.
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🙂
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An exciting journey 🙂
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I would think so!!! 🙂 Thanks, Lakshmi!
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