31_days | [27-Jun-2016] [Metall/u/rgy AU] Freedom From Information Act

Title: Freedom From Information Act
Prompt: 27-Jun-2016 "the dark level of not knowing"
Based on: Metall/u/rgy alt-universe
Characters: Alt-Praseodymium, Alt-Neodymium
Type: Humor; 200 words
Warnings: None.
Notes: See the A03 mirror for notes.

Praseodymium was publicly declaring her candidacy for mayor. "If you think this city's bad off now, just wait 'til I get through with it! And now, if the press has no questions—"

Neodymium stood up. "Hey boss? I gotta question."

"I was afraid of that," Praseo said. "OK, you there in the cheap seats."

"Whatcha gotta say 'bout da ally-gations of improper financial relationships?"

"You can find my complete financial disclosures in the bottom of the filing-cabinet in the lavatory with the sign on the door reading "Beware Of The Leopard". If that's all—"

"Hey boss?" Neo said. "I gotta question."

"Is there an echo in here?" Praseo said. "OK, you there in the peanut gallery."

"Whatcha gotta say 'bout da ally-gations of impromper personal relationships?"

"IX-NAY. ON. THE. ICKLE-NAY!!" Praseo hissed. "IF THAT'S ALL—"

"Hey boss?" Neo said. "I gotta question."

"And I'VE got SUCH a HEADACHE," Praseo said. "OK, you there with the stars in her eyes."

"Whatcha gotta say 'bout da ally-gations of impromper relationships wit' da press?"

"You ARE my sister," Praseo said, "but you were also the ONLY reporter who showed up for my announcement."

"I had nuttin' better ta do today," Neo said casually.