One and a Half, with Five More
“₤1.55.”
The haggard man drops the money into her hand, noticing the brief flicker of disgust, wariness, and irritance on the cashier’s face as she receives the payment in pennies. He would have given her less of a job of counting all the coins, but it is not as if he has any other form of money to give her. So he waits under her watchful eye as ( Read more... )
The haggard man drops the money into her hand, noticing the brief flicker of disgust, wariness, and irritance on the cashier’s face as she receives the payment in pennies. He would have given her less of a job of counting all the coins, but it is not as if he has any other form of money to give her. So he waits under her watchful eye as ( Read more... )
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Seriously, I really love the concept of how a pound fifty-five has different worths to different people in different circumstances and situations... The book you read really helped, yes? XD
Sorry I can't offer much constructive criticisms or comments, my brain has turned to mush from nearly two months of disuse. XD Bottom line is, I LOVE this. X3
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Yeah, I wanted that to come across. The first one is my favourite, actually, and was the easiest to write. But there were other ideas that I didn't use - something about adopting this blind stray puppy/kitten that nobody wants with the money which grows up to be a lifelong pet. But the first one pretty much is of the same line as that, so I decided against it in the end. There was another idea regarding how much a pound and fifty-five pence is worth over here in M'sia, after the conversion (x 6. something, almost 7!).
Nah, it's okay. Thanks for the fast response, and the more-than-encouraging remarks! *hug*
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