Saturday, January 16, 2010

Varland Story - Chapter 8 - Anders

Life goes on. That in itself is a victory. So I tell myself. We can usually keep hot dogs on the table. Sushi as well, when someone finds time to fish.

The plumbing keeps clogging.


Hayley keeps flirting.


Zeline's brought home a new playmate.


Jorgen and Zeline are close and he's friendly with Jiro as well; otherwise he doesn't seem to have friends. His marks remain stellar but I want him to be happy as well as successful.


Today Neil announced the formation of a fully functional police force. The mob's grip is loosening at last. Random violence in the streets is no longer tolerated; it's now safe for youngsters and elders to go outdoors.


The fire department is up and running as well. Accidents with the grill have been a frequent consequence of annoying the mob. Accident or retribution, it was Neil's heroics that saved us from homelessness and perhaps death a few years ago. Many families haven't been so fortunate. I've installed an alarm.


Jorgen is growing into a fine young man. He brought a young lady home from school today. There's hope for him yet.


Zeline has grown into quite a young lady as well; she's a ringer for her grandmother. She loves the outdoors, so now that it's safe to do so, I take her fishing occasionally. There'll be sushi on the table tonight!


The supermarket opened for business today and had hamburger for sale! It's merely a modus vivendi; so long as the Danegeld is paid each week, the shops are permitted to operate. The day will come when we break the back of the mob once and for all!


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