Prompt Word: Pyramid Minervie and Chip 56 Edna and Gungan put breakfast dishes into the kitchen. Edna called to Minervie, “Minnie, should we walk or fly?” Gungan took the opportunity to give his opinion, “I’d rather walk, thanks.” Edna said to Gungan, “That’s a walk through the West Wood.” Minervie pre-empted the discussion, “We’ll fly, I’m already running late.” She opened her case, and started looking through the contents. As she pulled out a pile of clothes, four small pyramids spilled out onto the floor....

Prompt Word: Go Minervie and Chip 55 Halfway through eating Edna’s breakfast, Gungan finally thought to ask questions. “My bruises are almost healed. I’m able to use my lips without pain. The discoloration will take some time, but it’s barely noticeable with my dark complexion. Why three weeks?” Minervie looked at him, “Three ribs, both arms, both legs: All broken. Had the Royal actually taken care of you, instead of sending for me looking for prepayment, you’d have been in a full body cast for at least that long, if not longer....

Prompt Word: Set Minervie and Chip 54 Gungan woke up strangely well rested for sleeping in a strange place. He got up and dressed enough to go to the out building. Minervie spotted him first, “Good morning, Gungan. Here.” She handed him a case. “Your toothbrush and shaving set are in there.” “Thanks,” Gungan replied as he hurried out the door. Minervie asked, “Do you think he’ll be okay in the winter for a few weeks?...

Prompt Word: Bond Minervie and Chip 53 Edna and Gungan discussed family, and after some thought, Edna decided that Gungan was a third cousin, once removed. This would say that Gungan’s family line had had kids a bit faster, but well, Edna wasn’t going to correct any assumptions he made about her being a similar age as him. Eventually, they returned to the actual home on the property, and Gungan fell asleep as soon as he sat on the guest room bed, falling awkwardly, with his feet never leaving the floor....