Paraway Station: Science Fiction
The guide was not as informative as he had hoped. It only had a brief section on Paraway Station, and mostly that concentrated on the trade in exotic birds, which seemed to be the main reason that people visited the station. Except him, he thought glumly, looking at the blinking neon sign that welcomed travelers. It was missing a letter. No, he had to come here on what his sister would have called "one of his quixotic quests." Not that it was a pretty girl that he was trying to save this time--or, not exactly. No, he was here to save her treasured pet, whom her *tyrant* of a father had sold. She'd begged him, tears in her eyes, hands clasped to heaving bosom, to retrieve it for her, saying that she would be--
Inspiration: Looking up the TV Guide.
Story Potential: High.
Notes: Mostly because I find the idea entertaining. Naturally, the maiden is not worthy of his devotion--perhaps she only manufactured the reason to get him to leave her alone? Or is merely fickle? Or it was all a prank because this place is supposed to be the most boring thing on the face of the galaxy? Regardless, lessons are learned, dignity is won (and maybe an interesting pet?), and something good results for him which embarrasses her entirely.
Inspiration: Looking up the TV Guide.
Story Potential: High.
Notes: Mostly because I find the idea entertaining. Naturally, the maiden is not worthy of his devotion--perhaps she only manufactured the reason to get him to leave her alone? Or is merely fickle? Or it was all a prank because this place is supposed to be the most boring thing on the face of the galaxy? Regardless, lessons are learned, dignity is won (and maybe an interesting pet?), and something good results for him which embarrasses her entirely.