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Day and Evening

Chris Hall50 Comments

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Everyone now knows that Peter Cushing was a great chauffeur: the Old One was sitting next to him grinning happily, while the two gargoyles were sitting backwards, being very careful not to scratch the upholstery, while looking around with their eyes peeled.

They had been in the lovely limo for several hours watching the many villages and little towns, since they were so much nicer than motorways, but now they were coming to a forest and it seemed right to stop.

‘So what’s here then,’ asked the red-head woman, as the two gargoyles proceeded to answer, while everyone else opened their doors and climbed out.

Scatty and Joan made a beeline to walk down to the river where it was clear and refreshing as both of them took a little sip, and a little more, where Joan explained that here in the cities, the water was often cloudy and opaque.

Meanwhile, Mr Cushing had been busy removing several deck chairs, a couple of small tables, and other useful things from the undercarriage of the limo; and soon Francis was happy reading another tome, while the Old One and Mr Cushing began to reminisce again.

Rather later, most of them went into the hamlet together, where they found a bar; but already here was the red-head woman who was in her element, she had been playing pool for more than an hour, winning everyone in sight, the next one, she said: ‘So pal, what do you think – double or quits, eh?

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50 thoughts on “Day and Evening”

  12. This is such a whimsical and vibrant snapshot, Chris! The vivid characters, playful dialogue, and charming setting make it feel like stepping into a delightful, otherworldly adventure. Love it ❤

    Much love,
    David

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  18.  ‘So pal, what do you think – double or quits, eh?”

    What in the world is the red-head woman wagering?, lol
    All in all, sounds like an enviable road trip!

    Say, methinks the Bartender and la Raconteuse should start playing on occasion. It’s one of the Bartender’s favorite past time activities 😎

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