Author's notes: This tale, penned by me, Nachtsider, is based on the excellent anime/manga known as 'Gunslinger Girl', which is the brainchild of Yu Aida, and is an attempt by the author to find humor in one of the unlikeliest subjects conceivable – hyperglycemia. Enjoy the story, and feel free to drop me a line at the relevant electronic mail address (nachtsider at yahoo dot com)!
SUGAR RUSH
Doctor Bianchi and Marco ran into one another in the Agency foyer and exchanged pleasantries, just as Angelica zinged past.
Bianchi whistled. "That's mighty energetic, even for post-recovery Angie. Were her feet even touching the ground?"
Marco was bemused. "Maybe it was because I allowed her a second helping of sugar-frosted chocolate cereal at breakfast for performing so well during last night's mission –"
"What?" Bianchi exclaimed aghast, grabbing Marco by the shoulders. "Sweet Mother of God – you upped Angie's glucose intake? Do you realize what you've done?"
Marco turned away, saw Angelica whoosh back towards them, and gulped. "Oh, boy. We're going to get glomped as we've never been glomped before…"
THE END