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The Milky Way

Chapter One, Again

The Milky Way, in three panels inside a honey-colored milk duct. One: Star, the small cream milk spirit with two curly tips, stands on tiptoe with a hand cupped to her ear and a finger pointing up: “They’re on Chapter One. Again.” Port, the larger, heavy-lidded one, leans on her hand: “Third time this week.” Two: Star throws both arms up, mouth wide: “There are nine more! Why not the whole book?!” Port, unmoved and half-lidded: “Some people like to savor.” Three: warm light and drifting drops fill the duct; Star looks up, softened, finger still raised: “...Chapter One is working.” Port, eyes closed and smiling: “Chapter One always works.” Caption: “Start where it starts. — Frank”

“Start where it starts.” —Frank