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"There," Totemo whispered. "You're off the hook for tonight."
Miss Dairy looked adoringly at Totemo. "Where are we going for our anniversary?" she purred, taking Totemo's arm. (5/5)

"Sunny and I are going out for our anniversary tonight."
"Oh," he said. "Oh. I didn't know."
"I'm sorry, but Mr. Rokunai has asked me to…" Miss Dairy began.
"Nevermind," he said. "Nevermind! I didn't know you had a prior commitment. Tomorrow will be fine." He excused himself and walked away. (4/5)

Miss Dairy, who had started to pack up, looked pale at the prospect of spending hours re-doing the entire report.
Totemo composed her features, put on a big smile, and walked up to Miss Dairy.
"Hi, Sunny, are you ready?"
"Huh?" she said, genuinely confused.
Totemo turned to Mr. Rokunai. (3/5)

Mr. Rokunai pointed at a graph. "I believe that what you've represented as one variable should actually be two. Could you rerun all of the analyses using two factors?"
"I'll do it first thing in the morning, Mr. Rokunai," she said.
He looked pained. "I really need it tonight, Miss Dairy!" (2/5)

Totemo Isogashii finished her report and submitted it. Stretching after a long day, she headed home. As she walked through the office, she spied Mr. Rokunai approach Miss Dairy.
"I was reviewing your analysis, Miss Dairy," he said, staring at her ample bosom. "May I make a #request?" (1/5) #wss366

It's amazing what a 75% off string of Christmas lights can do… https://stevendbrewer.com/a-truly-magical-place-to-write/

I'm printing and folding 'zines to give away at the Watch City Steampunk Festival.

I have my writing tent set up for the season…

Miss Dairy reached into her bag and pulled out another sandwich and shoved it front of Totemo.
"For me?" asked Totemo.
Miss Dairy nodded silently.
"Thank you," she said, unwrapping it.
"It's not like I bring one every day just in case you might need it!" Miss Dairy said, abruptly. (3/3)

Totemo sighed. She reminded herself to not bother trying to interact with the odd woman.
She opened her bento and realized the box was empty. She had unaccountably picked up the box from yesterday rather than the fresh one she'd made this morning. She closed it and put it back in her bag. (2/3)

Totemo spent the morning writing up a field report. At noon, she went to the lunchroom. She sat at the #table next to the inscrutable Miss Dairy. She was a short, plump woman with an off-putting manner.
"Good afternoon, Sunny," she said.
"Hmph!" Miss Dairy said, looking away. (1/3) #wss366

skuas milda vent' la arbarhiacintojn… senrompa trankvil' / a mild breeze shakes the bluebells… unbroken tranquility #hajko #haiku #esperanto

eye contact

Felt cute. Might delete later.

Cecelia and Kasseh cuddled together in the dark. Cecelia pressed herself up against Kasseh's broad back.
"Do you…"
"Hmm?"
"Do you remember when we got expelled for #conduct unbecoming of a lady?"
"How could I forget!?"
Cecelia wrapped her arms around her and whispered, "Let's do it again!"

#wss366

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#WritersCoffeeClub International Workers’ Memorial Day! How important is class or caste in your writing?

In Revin's Heart, social class is very important. Revin is a commoner who is inescapably aware of the divisions with the aristocracy. He joins pirates that are more egalitarian, but subsequently is accepted by members of the aristocracy. Rather than accepting the divisions, he works to undermine them. A follow on series, Lady Cecelia's Journey, uses a road story motif to explore further.

The meeting broke up. Many people came to thank Totemo and Lambda for helping to protect the sound.
As they left, Totemo asked Lambda, "How did you know the mayor was getting kickbacks from the developers?"
Lambda's tongue lolled and she ruffed.
"Ah. Something just *smelled* funny. Got it." (3/3)

After she sat down, the mayor spoke, "If that's everyone, I believe we're ready to announce our decision."
Lambda came to her feet. She barked and growled.
Everyone turned and stared at the mayor.
"Is that true?" one man said.
The mayor blanched.
"The project is cancelled. Meeting adjourned." (2/3)

The mayor and developers sat behind a table at the public hearing.
Totemo Isogashii stood and spoke.
"I understand why you want to site the marina here," she said. "But it will damage the ecology of the #sound, which plays important roles as a nursery for fish and capturing sediment." (1/3) #wss366

"It's just a haircut. It's not that bad."
"Yes, it is!"
Zsazsa thought for a moment and tried another tack.
"I've got some potato chips…" she purred.
"You're a liar."
Mama-san walked up, unlocked the door, and barked, "Get ready for show or no potato chip for month!"
"Yes, Mama," Booboo said. (2/2)