[Write the Story] A Countdown

Prompt: A Countdown

Words: plumber, witty, oyster, voluntary, asparagus, centralize, judge, puddle, pointer, ampersand

Story

“You know, you don’t have to give anyone your password. It’s nobody’s business what post but you.” Sid poked the oyster with his fork. “Are these supposed to be swimming in a puddle of goo?”

“Since it’s oyster stew, um yes? And what’s wrong with asparagus with ampersands for the a’s?” Hilda dipped deep into her stew and after her scoop, used the spoon as a pointer. “Besides, it’s voluntary…”

“When do you have to let them know?”

“Well, the centralized databank has a timer on the application…”

“What happens if you say no, Hilda? Will they judge against your application if you don’t say yes?”

“I don’t know. But I aced the interview, and my skillset is spot on. The panel said I was witty. That’s a good thing. Besides, I have nothing to hide, Sid.”

“It’s not about that…I just think it’s weird they want your password when you’re applying to be a plumber.”

“Space plumber, Sid. Space plumber! And you know there has to be a time line, they’re launching soon. I have to do this. So password in 5…4…3…2..1…”

“Blast off.”

Word Count: 185

Written: 6/13/2019

Tags: countdown, fiction, flash fiction, password, Piccadilly, Write the Story