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Toxicofera
A Medusa Reimaging
Gina arrived at Emma’s doorstep in an oversized sweater that was fashionable in that ugly sort of way… and completely wrong for the current summer heat.
“Mail call.” Gina lifted a pair of reusable canvas shopping bags.
“You’re my second favorite delivery person after Amazon Prime,” Emma said.
Gina raised an eyebrow that was micro-bladed into a perfect peak. “Does Amazon Prime come with a visit from your sister?”
“I think they’re working on that feature.”
“Get out of the way,” Gina said on top of a laugh, shouldering her way into the house.
Emma closed the door and locked it, then shook the door by its handle just to check. When she made it to the kitchen, Gina was already sorting soup cans and boxes of organic macaroni and cheese into the cabinets.
“How were you planning to eat tonight?”
“Um, it’s called Prime Now.”
“Do you get an affiliate fee?” Gina yanked open the fridge and inspected its contents with a souring expression.
Emma crossed her arms. “It works great. They leave the package on the porch, knock on the door, and leave. I get my stuff and no one has to see.”
