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All arrival lounges look the same, whatever planet. Anonymous architecture, functional, ugly.

I'm here at Orion's Belt! The most beautiful destination in the universe.

I've worked, scrimped, saved, sacrificed, given everything. Forty-nine years I've toiled towards a single obsession, to see the wonder of the Galaxy, the trip of a lifetime.

I spent every penny I possessed, transporting here, for one weekend. Then back home Monday to retire in penury.

The pretty customer service girl from the budget transportation company, walked purposefully towards me, smiling cheerfully.

"Sir" her voice like honey, "We've found your luggage, it's in Alpha Centauri."

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    Bryan Thomas over 10 years ago

    Haha! Nice drabble.

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    Horrorshow over 9 years ago

    Ha! No matter where you go in the galaxy, some things are constant! :-D

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