Chapter 43: Elmo’s Backstory: Shopping Trip
Elmo yawned as Patricia finished her story. He wondered if he would be able to stay awake for another person's story when Owen turned to Elmo. He didn't notice right away, partly because his eyes were closing of their own volition.
"With how Elmo seems to be falling asleep, I think its his turn to share his story with us," Owen said.
Elmo felt alarmed at the statement, although it took a moment to sink in, with how sluggish his mind was moving at the moment. The surprise was at least enough to give a small jump start to his mind, allowing him to be alert again. If only for a short period before it wore off.
"Okay, but can we pick this up in the morning after?" Elmo asked, willing to do anything to be allowed to go to sleep after.
"Sure," Owen smiled. "We anyway have a few people who won't likely be able to share their stories with us until then anyway."
"Why not let me wait until they can hear my story then?" Elmo asked.
"Don't worry about that," Owen assured Elmo. "I'll use my system to let them know what was shared tonight."
Elmo sighed. So much for getting out of it. Not that he really expected to be able to, just that it was at least worth a shot.
Elmo sighed as he began.