Personal Insect Questions

by THX 0477

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“May I ask a personal question?” the ant queried as the unlikely duo made it to the relative safety of a small tuft of grass.

“I don’t see why not, though I may not answer.”

“Fair enough,” the ant quipped, though he paused at the unexpected disclaimer, “Are you a boy or a girl great woolly thing?”

“That is quite personal,” scoffed the caterpillar.

“Well, I did preface it as such.”

“Quite right, you did. But why ask such a question?”

The ant delayed, scanning the ground with compound eyes and delicate feelers. The ant’s hill-mates had been by here recently, leaving the familiar trace scent. As much as insects can, the poor little ant sighed.

The caterpillar shuffled pseudopodia over to approach the ant, “Why so forelorn, newfound friend?”

“That’s a lot of ‘F’s,” stalled the ant. The caterpillar only stared, a concerned and interested stare, so the ant continued, “Life isn’t all it’s made out to be as one of identical millions. I like variety, you see, and I think…I think I fancy you.”

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Comments

Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. Personal Insect Questions

    SKermitgorf's Buddy Icon SKermitgorf

    Posted about 1 year ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    “Well, I did preface it as such.” Funny line. They sound british these insects. You did an incredible job sequeling Stovo’s ficlet.
    I think I fancy your ficlet.

  2. Personal Insect Questions

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted about 1 year ago

    Oops, the British leaked through. I’ve been watching a lot of BBCA lately. Guess I slipped in the style of speech without meaning to do so. Go figure.

  3. Personal Insect Questions

    Batak Beatrix's Buddy Icon Batak Beatrix

    Posted about 1 year ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    BBCA has been attracting my attention more and more lately as quality American television is disappearing under a mudslide of crap. In any case, a very well-done little ficlet that maintains the feeling of the original while adding a bit of whimsy.

  4. Personal Insect Questions

    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted about 1 year ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    The repartee between the two is great. Also, I thought your title was inspired. (And I agree with Beatrix, TV in America right now is nothing but reality shows and mindless programming.)

  5. Personal Insect Questions

    Stovohobo's Buddy Icon Stovohobo

    Posted about 1 year ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    This was great. Wonderful wit and such…I loved it. A very different style that I seem to like…(=]

  6. Personal Insect Questions

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted about 1 year ago

    So glad to get a positive comment from the originator. Thanks, Stovo, for the comment and the source material.

  7. Personal Insect Questions

    One Time, One Chance's Buddy Icon One Time, One Chance

    Posted about 1 year ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    lol!
    my lord, this is getting to be quite fascinating, eh chap?

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