This was going to be for FlashFiction 2025, but...things happened. So here it is for all to see right now.
“I think I got a good grade today.”
Sybil smiled as she pulled on her jacket. “That’s very good, Luisa. You remember your pills today?”
“I’ve got a reminder set up. A pill a day keeps the lurgy away.”
Sybil nodded, fastened her jacket up. The rest of the students had gone on ahead, going through the doors two by two. There was Alicia, looking all flushed and excited over the prom. Otis still looking a little too plump. Mirabel with her new hairstyle. Elsa holding hands with Suzie. Mark talking with Conrad. They were all in their outdoor clothes now, waiting in line to go home. The bus wasn’t available, so it would have to be on foot.
Outside the school building, the small rad counter on her wrist started clicking. She looked up at the scarred sky.
“Going to rain again today. Best hurry, or use a shelter if it starts.”
“Any shopping needed?”
“Not today. Managed it. But we need to go to the doctor to get our health certificates certified again. Dad’s position depends on it.”
“Well he does have quite the commute. Say, want to come round for a sleepover if it does look like rain? You can call your parents, say you won’t be in due to the rain and you’re staying with a friend. I’ve got the latest Last Phantasm downloaded and all ready to play.”
“That’s great. Oh lord.” Sybil checked her rad counter. “Best be moving. There’s another cloud coming in.”
The rad counter flared again like an incensed rattlesnake. Adjusting their full body suits, Sybil and Luisa began the trek through the irradiated streets.
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