joeislove's 100-word story for April 19, 2025

joeislove wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on April 19, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

"It's bigger on the inside. Come along, Pond!" "It is clearly not. I can see through it. And my name is Robert." He inspected me quizzically. Adjusted his bow tie. "You're being very literal right now, Pond. Come along now, piff poff, doodlebugs and ducklings!" I sighed. He's always like this during pollen season. The allergy medicine, I think. Makes him a little.... Actually, a lot, if I'm being honest. He's a lot. He ran a lap around the phone booth again. "Bigger," he said, "On the inside. Pond" Then he passed out. It's going to be a long summer.

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