PHOTO PROMPT © J Hardy Carroll
“It’s quaint.” purred Chyna, surveying the retro-styled diner.
“It’s overrated. Who cares how ancients lived 800 years ago on Earth?” said Tronick.
Elvis wrinkled his nose, intending an academic assault. “Who cares?! The 1950s is only the preliminary decade of scientific advances that bridged us into the space age. And, may I add, the reason why you and I can live on Mars today.”
“They’re the reason? You’re seriously going to overlook the black quartz technology of the 2300s?”
“Shut up you two blockheads!” Chyna scolded. “Here comes our chocolate milkshakes. Wonder how it tastes?”
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Written for Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Write a story in 100 words or less. Click the frog to submit your flash fiction and read others’.
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Who would have thought we’d be living through a pandemic? Never in a million years did I ever imagine I’d experience it. Fast forward to 2020 and here we are. I hope you are all staying safe and if you are in quarantine or self-isolation, make the most of it if you can.
FFW 
Ah, some things never change. Nice one. And stay safe.
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They don’t have chocolate milkshakes in the future as standard? I’m not going there!
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Dear Fatima,
I love it. A retro diner 800 years in the future should be interesting. I also noted the name Elvis. Clever.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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This was such a fun read, Fatima.
Stay safe out there!
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In the end, it’s all about the milkshakes!
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Great fun – I wonder if they really will remember those early pioneers when they do eventually colonize another planet! Hope you’re sfae and well 🙂
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Fun take, I’d love to explore this world…
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Amusing
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You took trouble with the details of this story, and that makes it more effective. It’s a great concept, too. I’d love to see their expressions when they sample the milk shakes!
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Humorous dialogue!
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Is Elvis going to give a rendering of “Love Me Tender”? I love your characters, and introducing a retro food like a chocolate shake was brilliant 🙂
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Fascinating, I enjoyed this.
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Enjoyed this 😊
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Thank you for stopping by to read my blog, and for commenting! 🙂
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