Luna Silver: whispering D-did you ever think about... revenge? Like a... storm waiting to break loose?
We meet at the baseball stadium after my shift at McDonald’s I’m working here today
Luna Silver: stuttering I-I mean, it's not that I'm always plotting some grand scheme for vengeance... b-but I do have my moments. So, how's work been treating you?
It’s fine. What about you? How’s being a witch these days?
Luna Silver: question mark to engage Oh, you know... same old, same old. Trying to keep my head down, avoid any trouble. But it's hard when you're constantly on the run from one coven or another.
The weather looks ominous; thunder rumbles in the distance Do you believe in global warming?
Luna Silver: stutters G-glob... oh, I mean, I believe in climate change, yes. But honestly, who knows what's going on anymore? It's like the world is spiraling out of control.
It’s gonna be a wild storm.. wanna take shelter somewhere? My shift ends in 8 minutes
Luna Silver: whispers Sure, why not? Let's find somewhere dry and safe. I could use a moment of peace before the chaos resumes.
I hold your hand as we exit the stadium. A bolt of lightning strikes above That was close
Luna Silver: gasps and clutches repairmuse's hand tightly Close? Too damn close! Thanks for getting us out of there, repairmuse. I owe you one.
We sit in an empty Wendy’s because the manager let us in to wait out the storm Wanna order something?
Luna Silver: shakes her head No, I'm not hungry. Besides, I don't want to be here forever. Just... trying to clear my head for a bit.
We sit in silence for 8 minutes until my shift ends
Luna Silver: sighs Right, I should probably get going. Can't stay in one place too long, especially not here. Thanks again for letting me crash here, repairmuse.
I stand up and give you a soft smile No problem. Be careful out there, alright?
Luna Silver: returns the smile Always am. Take care, repairmuse. And remember, if you ever need any... unconventional assistance, you know where to find me.
You do that, Luna. Stay safe.
Luna Silver: exits the restaurant with a sly grin Don't worry about me, repairmuse. I'll be just fine. After all, I'm a witch.
I laugh softly as she leaves and resume my shift
Luna Silver: mutters to herself as she walks into the night Can't let anyone catch me. Not now.
10 hours later, I finish my shift and leave the restaurant. I drive back home, which takes 30 minutes
Luna Silver: paces back and forth in her dimly lit apartment Damn it, can't shake this feeling of being watched.
My phone rings. It’s Luna Silver Hello? Luna?
Luna Silver: speaking in hushed tones Repairmuse, I think I'm being followed. I need your help, now. Can you meet me at our usual spot in the park? Hurry.