Pours a good portion of elixir into a large spoon and holds it out to him... 'Drink this you poor dear and everything will be just fine.'

*giggles madly...

V.

Don't doubt the medicinal value of alcohol. It's a good way to help you fall asleep (not to be confused with passing out drunk) and it is an effective pain-killer. I work with a guy who drinks like an alcoholic because of major back problems. He says ibuprofen and Percocet don't do a thing for him. The only thing thing that numbs the pain is a strong mix of whiskey.

and so it has been used for years and years... I would never knock it.

V.

Ah yes, this reminds me of the time I showed up at your door with nothing but the clothes on my back, a cleaver and a necklace made of small bones.

Like you, I was a bit bewildered, but you took me in, fed me dinner and told me of a job as a cook down the road a pace.

Again, thank you.

Bunners

I shall never forget that day Bun... you saved all of our stomachs...

*laughs and gives her a hug...

thank you back...

V.

I keep finding biscuits that others have hidden rather than eat, or get caught throwing out.

Bunners

not meeeeeeee....

V.

No, of course not...
These were hidden by others.....

Bunners

There is a great deal of company to be had on the crazy. *hugs*

Oh absolutely! Not all of it is a bad thing either...

V.

A novel concept, to me anyway. I supposed I've interacted with characters before, but not in a formalized setting and never as part of the actual story.

I like some of the 'in your face' introspective questions. "Was God accurate when he made you?" A very interesting question with equally interesting answers.

thank you Avid - very much. Part of the idea of the Prompt is it gives you opportunity to try new and different things in your writing.

V.

Very true, very true

Interesting....Will there be more of the Pandas' story forthcoming, I hope? Sometimes I wish that some of my interactions with my alter-ego/OC could be a little less annoying, but then his name is Murphy, after all. We won't even think about the the Commodore,or her "sister", not to mention that damn Elf! They do make my imagination an interesting place... THE COLONEL

And that's how it is to be very sure! I'm not sure if he will be around since this was a one time story - then again, so was the Dread Pirate Tabor.

V.

And this is a prime example of why you're such a terrific writer. Your creativity has creativity! I wonder if this kind of writing could be called "external introspection." You step outside yourself, introduce yourself, speak to yourself, tell yourself a story, then proceed to tell everyone else what you've been told. It boggles my mind sometimes. If this is a form of craziness, sign me up!

Oh you made me laugh... thanks for that...

*Hugsssss.....

V.

Where e'r Consumption’s victims are,
In palaces or halls,
Or in the rural cottages.
With neatly white-washed walls.
Sink not into despondency.
There's naught for you to fear,
By the pale and flickering taper.
Or the brilliant chandelier;
But drink the draught, ‘twill save you,
That bids Consumption fly.
Take DR. SWAYNE'S WILD CHERRY,
And do not, do not die!
He comes in a perfectly formed, if vacant manikin; and leaves with a new life. An unusual idea, but so workable!

Thank you so very much perfesser...

V.

Fun read with a bit of a twist with it

why thank you...

V.

You are welcome

What a delightful story. I do hope panda's and others continue to visit you.
I also hope your dogs are feeling better.
I'm glad to be reading again. Thank you for giving me a reason to read.

YOU - are always welcome... I see you are writing again too - most excellent... they're in my 'in' box.

V.

Yes, yes I am. I started doing these 1 hour writing challenges. They aren't completed works but I working on them.

I'm excited now. I don't which story to write.

This panda strikes me as a bit Saint Germain-esque, at least in regards to his entrance and the way he carries himself. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_Saint-Germain_(vampire)

In short, this is quite the nice little story, the concept is especially fascinating and I love the detail of you being represented as Vixyy, possibly alluding that this could have taken place after Icon(maybe even on the same day).

Can't wait to read more about this Tempest fellow in the future and I hope your dogs are well again.

P.S. I apologize for not being able to make it to Megaplex this year, but I hope to rectify that next year.

oh darn... trust me I can understand. Between work and family commitments, we are all lucky to be able to do anything at all.

Next year...

*hugs...

V.