joeislove's 100-word story for June 12, 2025

joeislove wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on June 12, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

When attending a direct action, it's important to not only protect yourself from irritants like tear gas, but also to protect your identity from the facial recognition software the fascist authorities have increasingly been deploying. Now, a regular old box on your head could work on its own, but when you add built-in filtration and put it over the top of a skateboarding helmet, you're ready to mix it up with the pigs. And remember, mobility is your friend! Wear shoes you can run in, and bring a change of clothes for when you're covered in tear gas. Have fun!

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