“A-scavenging we will go, a-scavenging we will – what’s that?”
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The Scavengers didn’t like taking anything that wasn’t useful. Or edible. This object was certainly a puzzle. It seemed to be made of shiny, mustardy celluloid.
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The two Scavengers stared at Pennie. “Dude. It’s a box.” “Yeah. Chill.” Pennie snarled. “You don’t survive in the scavenging business being stupid,” she said.
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“WTFOMGBBQ!”
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They stared at the now-open case. It stared back. It did not attack. “Nah. It’s not a Decepticon.” “But it is still a puzzle!” The Scavengers decided to take drastic measures.
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Oh. A pen. And a pencil. “Well, that was a bit of a non-event, wasn’t it.” “Brody, shut up,” said Pennie and Daisey.
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“We could scavenge these for a pretty penny,” said Daisey. Pennie bristled. “I am so tired of that joke. It’s not even a joke.” She waved her Official Scavenger Rocket Pistol in the air. Daisey shrugged. “I can’t help it if you’re sensitive.” Brody said, “Guys, can we please get back to work?”
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They also noted the case said “Moore’s.”
“We found a Moore 72 set before,” said Brody. “It’s in the archives somewhere. Oh yes, here it is. I’ll go get it, then Daisey and I can get the Valuatrix to come over and valuate them.” “What am I supposed to do?” Pennie said.
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When I arrived several rotations later, I found Pennie still sulking beside the pens. Â Being the Valuatrix is hard work, contrary to what the Scavengers think.
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I stamped “Of Value” on the Scavengers’ slip and went on my way. I do hope they will find more pens. (And for Pennie to be a little less trigger-happy. What if she shoots a Waterman filigree overlay? Oh dear.)