Myshuno! 2013 Prompt: “Picnic/Having a picnic” (172 words)
The prompts for this story were “Picnic” submitted by lilycobalt and “Having a picnic” submitted by katrisims. This story fits into Chapter 58 of Already In Progress, which isn’t out yet, but this contains no spoilers.
Rating: G
Dramatis Personae
Josephine Wren, rapidly approaching Elder.
Skye Shankel, her much-younger sister, just graduated from college.
Also present but non-speaking are Penelope Wren, Josephine’s Teen daughter, and Phoenix Wren, Josephine’s husband and Penelope’s father.
Setting
Skye’s new property. There is no proper house, just scattered items and building elements. The family is sitting on the ground, finishing up lunch. Josephine puts down her instant meal.
JOSEPHINE: Look, Skye, the reason we’re here is money. The house. Money and the house. Look, you’re the youngest. Legally, you’re supposed to inherit.
SKYE: I know.
JOSEPHINE: So why are you out here all deprived when we’re in the house?
SKYE: I’m not deprived.
JOSEPHINE: Lunch is instant meal out of a cooler, and we’re sitting on a sheet! You don’t even have a roof!
SKYE: We’re having a picnic. And I have a tent. It’s not like I’m lawn living or anything.
JOSEPHINE: Look, at least come live in the house with us, if you don’t want us to move out. Or let us buy you out. I don’t like feeling like the bad guy here.
SKYE: I like the way I’m living now. I like camping. I like a challenge. I have plenty of money in the bank from Mom and Dad’s life insurance, and nobody thinks you’re the bad guy except you. Get over it! (stands, turning to Penelope and Phoenix) Now, who’s up for some kicky bag?
Note
For my Australian readers, a “cooler” is what you would call an “esky.”
Rating: G
Dramatis Personae
Josephine Wren, rapidly approaching Elder.
Skye Shankel, her much-younger sister, just graduated from college.
Also present but non-speaking are Penelope Wren, Josephine’s Teen daughter, and Phoenix Wren, Josephine’s husband and Penelope’s father.
Setting
Skye’s new property. There is no proper house, just scattered items and building elements. The family is sitting on the ground, finishing up lunch. Josephine puts down her instant meal.
JOSEPHINE: Look, Skye, the reason we’re here is money. The house. Money and the house. Look, you’re the youngest. Legally, you’re supposed to inherit.
SKYE: I know.
JOSEPHINE: So why are you out here all deprived when we’re in the house?
SKYE: I’m not deprived.
JOSEPHINE: Lunch is instant meal out of a cooler, and we’re sitting on a sheet! You don’t even have a roof!
SKYE: We’re having a picnic. And I have a tent. It’s not like I’m lawn living or anything.
JOSEPHINE: Look, at least come live in the house with us, if you don’t want us to move out. Or let us buy you out. I don’t like feeling like the bad guy here.
SKYE: I like the way I’m living now. I like camping. I like a challenge. I have plenty of money in the bank from Mom and Dad’s life insurance, and nobody thinks you’re the bad guy except you. Get over it! (stands, turning to Penelope and Phoenix) Now, who’s up for some kicky bag?
Note
For my Australian readers, a “cooler” is what you would call an “esky.”