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// September 2022: "Even the Heartless Have a Heart" 
// Story: Eileen's Exhilarating Collection of Extremely Short Fiction 
// by EileenSaysHi 
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But For Her, It Was Tuesday




“This wasn’t the plan,” Aria groaned.

“We can spare a few moments,” Adagio growled in reply.

“I  don’t see why you should encourage her. How can we get any closer to  restoring our power acting like this?” Aria paused. “Perhaps I’ve let  you play leader too long—”

Suddenly, there was a hand gripping her chin. “Oh, little Aria wants to be in charge, does she? Little Aria’s got a plan, does she?” The hand squeezed, and she squirmed. “Maybe little Aria should remember her place.”

The hand released, and Aria stumbled back, scowling.

From behind, Adagio heard a door open as someone skipped towards them. 

“Mmmmm, this place has the best fish tacos! Thanks for stopping here!”

With  no one looking, Adagio let herself indulge in a soft smile for the  briefest of moments. “Of course, Sonata. We should get to enjoy the  little things sometimes.”