Blueprints to Solitude
For Lana's "I Want to Go Home!" Unofficial Drabble Challenge
Clutching top secret plans for a single-pilot spacecraft, the tall, gangly silhouette made his way out of the base. He was sure he'd gotten away with it this time. After all, one of his many companies did design the security system.
Two security guards were watching him on the monitors in fits of laughter.
"Should we stop him?" asked the younger guard.
"Nah, it's more fun when the drones are involved!"
"Stop, Mr. Musk. You have the right to remain silent. Hand over the blueprints," announced a drone.
"I just want to go home!" he groaned, raising his green hands.
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Author's Notes: This is for Lana's brilliant "I Want to Go Home!" Unofficial Drabble Challenge.
Okay, I'll fess up, the drawing is only partially Elon's.
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