Zing and Zang had been away from Earth, called back to their home planet of Zirkon to be debriefed and enjoy some Zirkonian R&R.
They rapidly descended toward their old neighborhood.
“Ugh!” exclaimed Zing. “It’s still winter, and it’s going to be SO cold! They could have waited a bit and sent us back when the weather was better!
“Don’t start! You’re always complaining! At least they left a light on for us, and it will be warm in the house.”
In silence, they came to rest and went inside.
“Maybe you should request a new partner.”
“Maybe I should.”
Just Writing! 
I was wondering where they had got to. They definitely chose the wrong time to return, I would give it at least another year!! 🙂
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We shall see. I sense they’ll be showing up more often in the next several weeks 🙂
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The R&R doesn’t seem to have done them much good. But I’m glad to see them back
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They do seem a bit cranky, don’t they?
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Zing & Zang need some cold gear, poor things!
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Aww, yes they do! I’ll have to think about that 🙂
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🙂
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At least they have that much in common with Earthlings..personality conflicts and reactions to weather
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Yes. They definitely share that with earthlings, along with an insatiable curiosity 🙂
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Zing and Zang are in for a shock, coming back midwinter pandemic.
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Indeed. Very interested in next week’s photo prompt.
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That’s what happens when any two beings spend too much time together. Maybe a Zeng will join the ranks of Zirkonian explorers and give them a break from each other. I’m assuming they’re paired alphabetically.
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Hmm. Something to think about 🙂
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A perfect couple in fact. Loved this, Linda!
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I didn’t recognize you! Thought we had a new Friday Fictioneer!
Glad to see Zing and Zang back but if they end up splitting up, I dunno. I’ll be sad!
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There may be some surprises 🙂
Since my cataract surgery, I no longer need my glasses–just readers now and then. Maybe that’s why you didn’t recognize me.
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No doubt.
And yes, the no glasses threw me off. 😊
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Oh no, don’t break up Zing and Zang! Hopefully they can work through their issues 🙂
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I don’t want to separate them, but that whole line of thinking just kind of leaked out of my fingers as the story wrote itself. Should be interesting to see what happens 🙂
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These two lighten my day. Even higher life forms get sick of each other.
I’m with Dale, your new pic threw me. What a difference glasses make. You must be thrilled being able to ditch them?
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Oh, you betcha! Cataract removal is an amazing procedure, and the lens replacement is miraculous!
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Dear Linda,
Oh no, Zing and Zang can’t break up. Cute piece. And I love your new picture. It did throw me off for a moment. A nice welcoming face.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I haven’t written about my two little aliens in some time, but the lamp post brought them to mind right away. Should be interesting to see what happens next.
And thanks. I don’t like taking selfies, as they never turn out well for me. Took me TEN tries to get one I could use 🙂
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It seems a while since we heard from them. 🙂
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Yes, it has. But the lamp post beckoned to them 🙂
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The return of Zing and Zang – I hope they are well rested as being on Earth can be pretty stressful for everyone involved these days…
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The word I got is they decided to quarantine on Zirkon 🙂
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That was smart of them! Their alien biology might not be able to get it, but why take the chance?
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Yay they’re back… But oh no, dont split up!
Cute story !
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I thought you were a new fictioneer too until I saw that Zing and Zang are back. I hope they don’t go their separate ways, though.
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Me too 🙂 Not sure how I could keep writing about them if they separate 🙂
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🙂
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Is this the end of the relationship between Zing and Zang. I expect once they have some warm soup the tension will fizzy out. Fun read.
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We’ll see 🙂
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Ah… relationships can be strained anywhere! LOL Cute story!
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