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froodle) wrote in eerieindiana2017-04-11 12:36 pm
Eerie, Indiana double drabble: Volun-told
“Sweetheart,” said Marilyn, her forehead furrowed in consternation. “Do you really need to take all of this?”
Marshall looked up from a careful survey of the dining room table, currently buried beneath piles of clean laundry, enough food for a small army and a variety of hand-made warding sigils stitched into fluffy dice and air fresheners shaped like trees.
“It’s the middle of summer,” said Edgar, gesturing to a rechargeable million-candlepower spotlight. “And it’s not as though you’ll be camping out there.” He placed a comforting hand on Marshall’s shoulder.
“Lots of kids volunteer with the Meals on Wheels program,” said Marilyn. “I promise, it’s not that scary. I just – is that a chainsaw?”
Marshall pulled it towards him. The freshly-greased blades left a long smear of oil on the white tablecloth beneath.
“I thought some of the old people might need some yard work doing,” he said.
His parents relaxed, a relieved glance passing between them.
“Well,” said Edgar. “That’s very considerate of you. Do you need me to hitch the trailer to the back of the car, in case you need to make a run to the dump?”
“No thanks, Dad,” said Marshall. “That’s what the flamethrower’s for.”
Teller Family History
First Date by![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
froodle, in which a young Edgar Teller shows off one of his earlier inventions
Popcorn byfroodle. Friday night is always movie night in the Teller household.
The Teller Home for Displaced Youth byfroodle, in which Edgar harbours some doubts about his new home town
Lawn byfroodle, in which Marilyn Teller contemplaces some yardwork
Tornado Day, Revisited byfroodle, in which Syndi learns exactly what it means to be Miss Tornado Day
Wildlife byfroodle, in which Simon and Marshall go to the beach
Culinary Delights byfroodle, in which Syndi's terrible cooking may or may not have been an accident
Camping byfroodle, in which Syndi cannot sleep
Artist in the Family byfroodle, in which an immortal creature takes a liking to Syndi
Without Due Care and Attention byfroodle, in which Syndi finally becomes mobile
Waiting In byfroodle, in which there is an ice-storm and a handyman does not arrive
Brunch byfroodle, in which Marilyn does not appreciate Edgar's help in the kitchen
Handmade byfroodle, in which the Tellers receive a Christmas package from Marilyn's mother
Poor Life Choices byfroodle, in which Syndi loves her brother anyway
Lillian byfroodle, in which Marilyn's mother has concerns
Visitor byfroodle, in which Marshall's grandma comes to stay
Nap byfroodle, in which Marshall has a quiet moment in the Secret Spot
Fresh Sheets byfroodle
Tradition byfroodle, in which Dash and Marshall decorate a Christmas tree
Hometown byfroodle, in which Mars and Syndi visit New Jersey
Marshall looked up from a careful survey of the dining room table, currently buried beneath piles of clean laundry, enough food for a small army and a variety of hand-made warding sigils stitched into fluffy dice and air fresheners shaped like trees.
“It’s the middle of summer,” said Edgar, gesturing to a rechargeable million-candlepower spotlight. “And it’s not as though you’ll be camping out there.” He placed a comforting hand on Marshall’s shoulder.
“Lots of kids volunteer with the Meals on Wheels program,” said Marilyn. “I promise, it’s not that scary. I just – is that a chainsaw?”
Marshall pulled it towards him. The freshly-greased blades left a long smear of oil on the white tablecloth beneath.
“I thought some of the old people might need some yard work doing,” he said.
His parents relaxed, a relieved glance passing between them.
“Well,” said Edgar. “That’s very considerate of you. Do you need me to hitch the trailer to the back of the car, in case you need to make a run to the dump?”
“No thanks, Dad,” said Marshall. “That’s what the flamethrower’s for.”
Teller Family History
First Date by
froodle, in which a young Edgar Teller shows off one of his earlier inventionsPopcorn by
froodle. Friday night is always movie night in the Teller household.The Teller Home for Displaced Youth by
froodle, in which Edgar harbours some doubts about his new home townLawn by
froodle, in which Marilyn Teller contemplaces some yardworkTornado Day, Revisited by
froodle, in which Syndi learns exactly what it means to be Miss Tornado DayWildlife by
froodle, in which Simon and Marshall go to the beachCulinary Delights by
froodle, in which Syndi's terrible cooking may or may not have been an accidentCamping by
froodle, in which Syndi cannot sleepArtist in the Family by
froodle, in which an immortal creature takes a liking to SyndiWithout Due Care and Attention by
froodle, in which Syndi finally becomes mobileWaiting In by
froodle, in which there is an ice-storm and a handyman does not arriveBrunch by
froodle, in which Marilyn does not appreciate Edgar's help in the kitchenHandmade by
froodle, in which the Tellers receive a Christmas package from Marilyn's motherPoor Life Choices by
froodle, in which Syndi loves her brother anywayLillian by
froodle, in which Marilyn's mother has concernsVisitor by
froodle, in which Marshall's grandma comes to stayNap by
froodle, in which Marshall has a quiet moment in the Secret SpotFresh Sheets by
froodleTradition by
froodle, in which Dash and Marshall decorate a Christmas treeHometown by
froodle, in which Mars and Syndi visit New Jersey
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even Meals on Wheels
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