@michelestrider@mastodon.social
2026-09-25 00:03 UTC
Gloria leads her conga line of space hamsters out of the shop. More hamsters catch the rhythm. The street becomes a huge mini-giant rodent second line.
The complete absence of music adds a soupçon of horror.
You follow, doing your best footwork. You arrive at Gloria's house with an entourage of confused Radio Club members and peckish aliens.
Gloria looks to you. "Treat now," you both agree. With her person in orbit, she's appointed you host.
You open your well-worn pizza delivery app.
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@michelestrider@mastodon.social 2026-09-26 00:03
You order more veggie pizzas and get a frequent-buyer discount. Hamsters, hobbyists, and one perfect cat mill about. Troy suggests playing charades and is asked to leave. You open your PBS app. Gloria helps you turn on the TV. David Attenborough's voice fills the room. Everyone gathers to learn about Life on Earth. Pizza is eaten. "Orangutan" is mispronounced. Everyone loves the penguins. The new United Hams report the success to the ISS -- and welcome you as a probationary member. The End