It Wasn’t Long
gone mad with a moderate amount of power- Put some lipstick on. I will, too.
- all the feathers were in their correct positions
- “I love you,” he said silently.
- making me believe in heroes
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It wasn’t long before a dark, distant shape appeared in the sky. We were, it seemed, overtaking Jim’s zeppelin! I thanked the fisherman and urged him to keep it up.
“Why are you so intent on this airship?” he asked.
“My brother has gone mad with a moderate amount of power and stolen that craft. I have only guesses as to his scheme, but whatever it is he must be stopped.”
“How do I know you’re not the mad brother?”
I looked at him sidelong. I needed him to keep the boat moving swiftly. “You’re doing me a valuable favor, and I appreciate it. Tell me how to demonstrate my appreciation, and I’ll do it.”
“Put some lipstick on. I will, too.”
He handed me a small silver tube. The shade was a bit bright for my tastes, but it wasn’t like I had any of my own.
“And this,” he said, proffering a peacock vest in exchange for the lipstick. Once I’d donned it he inspected me to be sure all the feathers were in their correct positions. “I love you,” he said silently. I took that as a sign that the vest complimented my Contrarian general’s uniform. “Thank you,” he said out loud, “for making me believe in heroes. Now, let’s catch that airship!”
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