DISCUSSION

by Bast

This was written as a 5 minute challenge using the word "futile." As I

began writing, Serena popped up to object. Seems she's a bit tired

after being featured in so many stories.

Bast:

Resistance is futile, Serena.

Serena:

But I don't want to be in all your stories. Can't you pick on someone

else for a change? How about Anita? Or that goofy chick in computers?

Bast:

Nope. Has to be you. I was a retired Lesbian before you came on the show.

Serena:

What's a retired Lesbian?

Bast:

A Hasbian.

Serena:

Oh, well...that's flattering, I guess. But I don't want to do

every one.

Bast:

Don't worry. You don't have to do everyone. Just Rodgers.

Serena:

That's not what I meant.

Bast:

I know. Look, Serena, it'd be better if you just submit (hmmm

there's an idea). I mean, how are you going to fight it? By

jumping off the page? By severing my mouse cord?

Serena:

You've got a point.

Bast:

Of course I do. Now, just be a good little character and hop

back in the closet till I need you.

Serena:

You mean like at night when...

Bast:

No, no! I mean for the stories.

Serena:

OK. Guess you're right. Resistance IS futile.

Bast:

Yeah, but sometimes it CAN be fun.