Sad Bastard (P R O U T)<p>"Hey Jun.</p><p>— Oh hi, Vi!</p><p>— I couldn't help but notice you're constantly carrying stuff. Like, all the time. What's up with that?"</p><p>They pause a short moment, thoughtful.</p><p>"Well I don't want to forget what I am doing, yes? So if it's in my hands, I won't forget.</p><p>— You are holding a frying pan.</p><p>— That's because I needed to do the dishes. Also I thought it would serve as a resonator.</p><p>— ...and a mug.</p><p>— Dishes! Also, coffee.</p><p>— ... and an old pocket radio station?</p><p>— Yes, I needed to repair that. Or, wait. Maybe just dismantle it. Both?</p><p>— ...and a screwdriver.</p><p>— That's definitely for repairing my radio. Also I have to return it to Douglas.</p><p>— ...and a calculator.</p><p>— Oh. Yes. I huh needed that. Probably.</p><p>— ...and a flattened cardboard box under your arm.</p><p>— I just found it!</p><p>— ...and a hosepipe.</p><p>— Yes, this will be perfect for my latest work of art. I need to carry it to my studio.</p><p>— Your latest work? What is it?"</p><p>Jun suddenly drops their belongings, getting their phone from their pocket and frantically searching for a bunch of images of drawings.</p><p>"I am so glad you asked. This time it will be a sound machine. I want to build a robot orchestra! I'm gonna call this one JJ. She is gonna be so cute! Look at what I drew!</p><p>— No wonder you keep forgetting.</p><p>— What was that?</p><p>— Nothing, please tell me more about... JJ."</p><p><a href="https://cathode.church/tags/tootfic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>tootfic</span></a> <a href="https://cathode.church/tags/smallstory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>smallstory</span></a> <a href="https://cathode.church/tags/microfiction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>microfiction</span></a> <a href="https://cathode.church/tags/fediwriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>fediwriting</span></a></p>