When I was sucked through the vortex this time, I was in it for a long time. The vortex was also bumpier than usual. In the end, rather than waking up smoothly like usual, I was thrown onto the ground with a thump and a faint smell of something I couldn't place.
I looked up to see Utterly right next to me. He was so happy to see me that he picked me up and squeezed me (a difficult thing to do for such a short-armed critter). Then I noticed the smoke.
When I asked Utterly what was smoking, he said sadly that he had tried to send me into the future before bringing me home. Unfortunately, the time machine exploded then.
But at least I was home again with the gang! It was dark outside, so we couldn't go play outside. Instead we made a fire.
I sat in front of the fire and began telling Utterly (and an eager group of other friends) of my time traveling adventures.
I even heard rumors of homemade tamales sometime soon...
It is good to be home. :)


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