Drabble: a story exactly 100 words long, excluding title.

Thanks to Cadence for showing me how it's done, Zarla for giving me IDEAS, and Jhonen Vasquez for not suing in sheer indignation.


SOLUTION
by rueyeet

"You know," Johnny mused, "I think I figured out the problem with Devi."

"Oh?" Edgar inquired, glancing over at him across the tattered sofa.

"Too slow. Perfection lost forever, everything degenerating in mere seconds...simply because I took too long." Johnny stared unseeing at the TV, drumming his fingers thoughtfully.

Edgar hesitated only a moment, long used to choosing his words carefully. "Maybe you didn't give things enough time. Maybe it wasn't really perfect yet."

"Mmmm." Johnny sounded doubtful, then brightened. "Don't worry though. I won't make that mistake next time."

Well, Scriabin said, at least you know it'll be quick.


This story can also be found at Zarla's site--www(dot)ashido(dot)com(slash)igtky--under Fanfics.