Head In The Clouds
12 months ago I posted this to my Patreon , and sent it out on postcards to some lucky subscribers. Now this tiny story of what to do when something extraordinary happens is flying free where everyone can see it. **** Head In The Clouds “If it’s none of my business you can tell me to shove off but…” “Well it is none of your business,” said Rindos. “And pass me the spanner. No the one next to it. Thanks.” Kildor sighed, looked at the grease on his hand. “You gave up a well-paying job.” “Paying was the only thing well about it. Stand back.” He emerged from within the machine and waved down the scaffold. There was a muffled reply. “You left your family, your home.” Rindos cursed, closing a panel, locking down various mechanisms. He peered at a dial. “Your sister had already left me. The house was sold. I do not recall you coming to say goodbye.” “I’m here now,” said Kildor, weakly. He had to repeat it as a machine started up. “I don’t even know what you’re doing out ...
