Anyway, this linkup is called Character Encounters, from over at a blog called Knitted by God's Plan. I'm supposed to write a blog post where I encounter my character in real life, and this month, I'm supposed to encounter her in my back yard. So, here goes.
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I walked out onto the front porch. I wasn't really sure what I was going to do, but I felt like going outside for the moment. Boy, though, it was hot!
I decided to take a little walk around the house. I went cautiously, because you never know when a snake'll pop up right in front of you (it has been known to happen before). I emerged from behind the cement retaining wall to find a person standing there. I had never seen her before. Maybe she was someone from my neighborhood I hadn't met yet? All of a sudden a thought hit me: she looks exactly like Diane. Mousy brown hair, about the same height. I couldn't believe it. So, I just did what seemed natural.
"Hi, how are you?"
"Alright."
"Seen any snakes around?"
"Snakes?"
"Yeah, there's snakes around here. Mostly garters; but I hate all snakes. What about you?"
"Kinda. I try not to be. I haven't seen any snakes in a while; I've been on the road, trying to find out about my dad."
"Your dad? What happened to him?"
"It's kind of a long story. He went missing in action in the military a long, long time ago and I want to know more."
Just then, it began to rain. It really wasn't too surprising, given the humid weather, but it did begin quickly, all at once.
"You can come in for a minute, if you want," I said.
"Thank you, but no thank you! I need to get going, anyway."
"Alright, well, have a safe trip! I hope you find what you want to know!"
"Thanks!" She shouted, and ran off.
I never really did find out what she was doing in our back yard.
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There it is. I hope you all enjoy!
All for His glory,
1 comment:
Locked you up? Sounds just a bit more violent than it actually was... lol And like I told you yesterday: Yes, apparently I am. After all, who else is going to get you to finish what you've started?
I love that! Especially the end. It was neat how it was as if you met her as an actual, real-life person, rather than as your character; she just happened to be everything your character is.
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