Camp NaNo April 2024: The Fight for Forever

Hello

The woman grinned, waving quite enthusiastically. Hello!

Who am I?

I have no idea! But that's the beautiful things. She waved her hands. We get to meet each other. Also, you got the hang of ASL fast! Have you talked to someone else?

What is ASL?

What is that?

Oh, it's a car. Think of a horseless carriage.

A carriage? Is that one you take when you are dead? How does one breathe in a box like that?

Oh, no. It's very easy to breathe. There's even holes in the car dedicated to bringing cool or warm air inside.

It can control the warmth of the air?

Yep!

Sophia gasped. By the stars!

How could you be? He slammed his hands on the table. We have been kidnapped out of God's great design and held in this house against our will! They claim to want to bring me home, but they only speak in lies.

Cassia's smile seemed a little pained now. Thomas, you gave us three fake names. It was impossible to fill out your paper work.

It's what you foul cretins deserve!

Not too long after her mug was almost empty, Thomas walked downstairs. In an outfit suitable for Massachusetts in sixteen ninety-two. Cassia cleared her throat. "Good morning, Thomas."

"None of you deserve to see another morning."

"I'm doing great. Thank you for asking, Thomas!" She grinned. "How are you doing?"

"Ready to expose your lies."

"That's wonderful. Do you want something to eat before you go? Some toast? A muffin?"

"Your food is tainted."

"Suit yourself then."

Janice walked out of the kitchen and handed her a poppy seed muffin. It smelled heavenly. "Thank you, Janice."

"Of course."

"Ahh your devil's fumes tempt me so but I am stronger than you cretins."

"You sure? Last chance to try Janice's homemade muffins."

"You being devil spawned."

"Okay then. Let's go, Thomas! Let's get you home."

"I'm not downplaying anything! I literally started the conversation."

"Throughout our time together you've never downplayed anything?"

Cassia turned bright red. "I'm just saying it's not happening now."

"I will believe you for now."

"You better." Cassia petulantly crossed her arms.

"Wow. I'm so terrified."

"As you should be."

"Mmm Hmm. Cause a five year old is terrifying."

Cassia gasped. "How dare you? You have wounded me. You have wounded my descendants." She clutched her chest and stood up. "I'm waking up Sophia now so you have to treat me like your boss."

Janice chuckled. "Sure. Combat the accusations of acting like a five year old by acting even more like a five year old."

"Good day, Madam. Good day." Cassia did not stomp up the stairs because she was an adult! She had been an adult for a very long time, thank you.

"It is that advanced?"

"Yep! And further in the future, it's way more advanced."

"I see. Thank you. Can you repeat the instructions again?"

"Put it under your tongue and let it dissolve."

Sophia did as she was told. First, there was nothing. And then the taste of chocolate filled her mouth. She gasped.

"The taste just hit you, huh?" Cassia giggled. "Yeah, I guess that's more future medicine, than this current time."