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Jinxed

Summary:

A Drabble for Hen Wilson Week 2025.


Prompt written for Day Three: Superstition and Jinxes

Notes:

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Work Text:

A voice utters the fateful words “it's so quiet.” 

Hen turns around, all thoughts of her hand of cards forgotten, and sees the probie in the kitchen.

“Whoa. I meant the dishwasher,” he utters, giving panicked glances to everyone.

Hen sighs as the fire bell rings. She can't believe he's jinxed them that way.

Thirty-six calls later - a new house record - the majority of the 118 can relax. 

Just not Buck. He is stuck in the locker room, completely covered with foam. 

She will fetch him a towel, but for now, she watches as he gets wetter than those dishes. 

Notes:

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