Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Would you read this story?

ISO: Soul
Oh hello. Please come in. Sit down, but don't look at the plants. Yes, your qualifications are all in order. You seem to have been homeless for quite some time.

Unfinished business? Ah yes. We have an opening in a writer. Do be delicate; our records indicate some damage to the psyche the last time you had access. I understand your records ought to be sealed, sir, but I'm afraid that the level of clearance merited our interest in your past.

No, good behavior for a century does not erase a past mistake. It simply give us hope that you have learned temperance and will succeed this go-round.

That's very well and good, sir, but not what we are here to discuss. If you distract from the focus again, I would be happy to give you more time to work on patience.

Very well, then. The vessel has some...quirks. She doesn't know her role yet; a rogue missive interrupted her journey. We've asked you here because it will take more than a gentle nudge. Mind you, this is not a vessel we can lose, so you've got one chance.

I like your confidence. Here's her file, complete with the failures of other operatives. I'll see you at 4:16am, sharp.


Oh, and Lu? You see this one through and you'll be free.