An Unreasonable Request IV

by Elliot Ryan

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Usually when clearfeeds came through our communicators, everyone continued about their business and let the data download for later consumption.

This was different. Emergency tones actually stopped people in place, and a general unease settled over the population. We had heard the computerized soft English toned voice before, just not this way.

“If you are hearing this emergency message from the United Colonization Agency, we regret to inform you, that you have been officially quarantined. Military blockades have stopped all transport entering and leaving DC. No one with the exception of high diplomatic reserves will be allowed out restricted colonial borders. More information will be available shortly. We apologize for any inconvenience.”

Frozen in their glances and half sipped iced coffees, there was no movement for 30 seconds until a woman quietly fainted.

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Average Reader Rating: 4.0 stars out of 5

  1. An Unreasonable Request IV

    SJHundak/S.J.Willing's Buddy Icon SJHundak/S.J.Willing

    Posted about 1 year ago

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    hmm don’t get any indication of why the woman screamed other than that it’s okay.

    S.J

  2. An Unreasonable Request IV

    Elliot Ryan's Buddy Icon Elliot Ryan

    Posted about 1 year ago

    The reason the woman screamed is entirely up to the person writing the next part. Did she drop her ice coffee, does she realize she’s been sick? Is the quarantine making her unable to get to her kids? Is the realization that she’s been totally cut off from the other colonies making her freak out.

    It’s up to you!

  3. An Unreasonable Request IV

    Elliot Ryan's Buddy Icon Elliot Ryan

    Posted about 1 year ago

    Bah. After some noodling, I changed the scream to a quiet faint.

  4. An Unreasonable Request IV

    Harpo Kennedy (the hidden brother)'s Buddy Icon Harpo Kennedy (the hidden brother)

    Posted about 1 year ago

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    I should read all of the comments. I kept looking back and forth between this ficlet and the prequel wondering who screamed.

    Sequel on the way.

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