Persephone went to the cafeteria. She rarely went there anymore, it was full of people that she preferred to avoid, honestly. She went up to the serving girl and looked down at the selection. “Mashed potatoes, sauce, and some veggies,” she said with a smile. Persephone lifted her head and Read more…
Tushy kept fingering the broken obsidian, like the tongue that keeps feeling around a cavity. She didn’t know what was actually bothering her about it, but it was certainly something. She had noticed a deep change in her perception when she finally reapt her first one. Things were… sharper around Read more…
The second date was a disaster, pure and simple. Her water heater was busted and she had to take a cold shower, her maskara ended up a mess and inside her eye making it irritated and red, and her top tore up at the seams. “Put on the pink one,” Read more…
Persephone got poked and prodded. The medical drone floated next to her, and said in a soothing voice, “It’s just routine, don’t worry. Just lie back and relax.” “Okay…” she said wearily, leaned back and stared at the forest projected on the ceiling. It had lots of detail, birds chirping, Read more…
Demeter went for a jog. She wanted to say that it was her habit, but really, she never jogged. Not even back at her hometown, where there was plenty of space and nature to run around in. She ran, pacing herself. She knew she was a bit out of shape Read more…
“Did you get the expenses approved by the uni?” Persephone asked. Demeter bit her lips to the side before she answered. She thought about her answer. “Yes,” she lied laconically. “Good, good…” Persephone’s reply came after the lag. Demeter paced up and down in her little apartment. She had indeed Read more…
“How was your date?” Zoe asked, hopping in place. She had the naughtiest smirk on her face. Persephone gripped both hands on her mop, and held it as if it was a dance partnet. “Oh, you know. Dreamy,” she said in that tone of voice. “Did you… You know,” Zoe Read more…
Theseus was walking his dog down the street. There were parks around, but he didn’t like the ambiance over there at night. The junkies hanging around didn’t look that menacing, hell, they were probably one good shove away from the emergency room, but why tempt Fate? That was his motto Read more…
They chatted, touched each other some more, and yes, kissed. It was sweet, romantic. But Demeter didn’t know how far she should take it. The afterburner sunset was over, it was getting dark and the automatic lights turned on around the café. She bit her lip. She was mentally preparing Read more…
“Time for the big date,” Karen said wearily, getting herself ready. Why was she anxious? She knew the guy already, and she had gotten to know Chloe well these past few days. Plus, the freedom of choice was exhilarating. What do I wear? Chloe chooses it. How much makeup? Chloe Read more…