Much power, limited utility

by Ethelthefrog

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Treading carefully so as to avoid bits of ceiling, the pupil and the master backed across the room. “It is,” said the old man, “I believe, an oak. While I agree that it is a mightily impressive specimen, did you not start with a pepper seed?”

“Yes, Master.”

“Then there is a question that must be answered.”

“Yes, Master.”

The far wall of the room had escaped the worst of the sudden growth of the mature tree and the Master selected another small pot, another small pepper seed and another small cupful of soil.

“Begin again.”

“Yes, Master.”

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. Much power, limited utility

    Kimball Kinnison's Buddy Icon Kimball Kinnison

    Posted 6 months ago

    Shiny! You went exactly where my mind wanted to when I hit the 1024 char limit :-)

    I wub yoo

  2. Much power, limited utility

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 6 months ago

    I like it, though it might have done with a bit more description of the scene. I did like the teacher’s casual approach to it all, as if this sort of boo-boo happens all the time at their school.
    LoA

  3. Much power, limited utility

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

    Posted 6 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    * ducks *
    omg he’s trying it again! everybody run!

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