microfantasy monday – cleaning

—First time?

—Not the first time feeling like hell, thanks.

—Mind you don’t let Matron hear you talk that way, or she’ll wash out your mouth as well.

—What do you mean, as well?

—Oh, dear. You haven’t heard of Matron’s soapy water, then?

—What about it?

—Ha. You’ll see. She’ll be getting it ready right now. That’s why she makes you wear a nightshirt.

—For a sponge bath?

—Are you green as a newt in absolutely everything? No, don’t answer. Just prepare yourself for a thorough, and I mean thorough washout.

—I don’t know what you mean, but it’s low to rag someone in the San.

—Who’s ragging? It’s her favorite remedy, for more or less everyth—Shh, back to bed! See what she’s got on the trolley?

What’s that tube for?

Oh, you’ll see. Will you see. Good luck, newt.


Microfantasy Monday is the brainchild of Sweltering Celt. The theme this week was cleaning. I’m running for the airport, but I really couldn’t resist.


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