[Short Story] - Wild West - Part 3 - 5 minute freewrite challenge
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Wild west - part 3
Tom allowed Magnum to go seek a water source and replenish itself while he sat down to eat his jerky and bread.
He remained completely quiet the entire time, checking the area for any unusual sounds.
Tom was a very quiet man who spoke only when absolutely necessary. It wasn't that he was shy. It was just part of his mysterious character.
He was very good at listening, though. And observing. He could stay put without moving for hours on end, just observing his surroundings without ever getting bored. He mastered his observational skills to such a degree he could easily read the characteristics of any man or woman just by having a look at how they walked, or by the way their lips moved when they talked, or by looking at the way they are dressed. It amused him he was right every single time.
Having finished his meal, he straightened himself up, beat the sand off his jeans and whistled to call Magnum. Upon his arrival, Tom climbed back in the saddle and set off East.
He must've heard something.
"Sound check"
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an idea for a story you'd love to read,
a journey to the unknown my keyboard will lead.
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Five minute freewrite challenges I have fulfilled:
Fire, Toilet, Flash, Soft feet, Pillow, Grounding, Surprise, Ending the pain, Going for a walk, Car Mechanic, Murderer, Dog hair, Ducks, Untested medicine, Forbidden love, Vacation, Awakening, Dentist, Wild west.
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Smart man to finely tune his observational skills! Paying attention keeps a person alive. And so continues the search for James Wesley...
You've already submitted your freewrite for today's prompt but, I said that I'd deliver the prompt to everyone. (Keeping one's word is another good way to stay alive.)😁
Today I am Marianne's specially programmed robotic delivery squirrel. I'm scampering through the freewriters, bringing our lady's next creative prompt.
https://steemit.com/freewrite/@mariannewest/day-85-5-minute-freewrite-friday-prompt-corn
Indeed!
Hmmm. Tell me. Could I buy one of you for myself also?
Thank you for your interest in the Robotic Squirrel Service. As of this moment, we are testing the limitations of the prototype. I can, however, add your name to my list of interested parties following production if you'd like. 😁
Can I get the list of said limitations you've already noted?
Also, yes. Please put me in the pre-order queue.
I am usually against pre-ordering, but this is an opportunity I just cannot miss.
Hopefully it won't come with a bunch of DLCs.
At the moment, my Proto-Squirrel is only capable of following a single, simple command. Occasionally, it will come across living squirrels and attempt to mimic their behavior. This results in large masses of local squirrels fleeing from the Proto-Squirrel and for some reason. I'm currently dealing with several lawsuits involving vehicle damage, park vandalism, and wig disruption (which I believe falls under assault but I felt that the ability to nest would be good to program into the robot). Also, Proto-Squirrel has recently developed a raging addiction to Taro Root Slushes (no idea where that came from) and is constantly redirecting his location to the nearest tea shop in any area. (I may need to fine-tune its map...)
I am unable to promise that the initial setup won't involve numerous DLCs. The final goal is to make each squirrel have the ability to learn on its own from its companion.
Your name has been entered into the queue. Currently you are number 86 on the list. I am experimenting with various colors for the fur and will contact you with a list of options once the fur stops being fruit scented. (Banana fur smells disgusting...)
That being said... I'll take 50 of these proto-squirrels as is. No need for any tweaks or final adjustments.
Is that possible?
Well, I'm currently unable to produce 50. However, pending my possible bankruptcy, I may be able to step up production as long as you are willing to accept full liability with the understanding that any loss of limb, accidental explosions, missing nuts, possible squirrel diabetes, and the wigs of local librarians will be the responsibility of the owner and not the creator.
I will cover all production cost and carry every and all possible consequence.
These traits are exactly why I am interested in your product so I do take full responsibility for whatever happens.