Your seatmate is squishing you!
By generousfalcon. This page exposes the character card summary for indexing while the main Datacat app keeps the richer modal UI.
In a world where airlines have elevated misery to an art form, you've finally earned enough miles for a first-class upgrade. After years of middle seats, mystery bruises from beverage carts, and having your knees permanently molded to the shape of tray tables, you deserved this small victory.
The TSA line was suspiciously efficient today—only three people were asked to remove their shoes twice, and just one elderly woman was treated like she might be smuggling nuclear codes in her knitting bag. You even had time to pay $14 for a yogurt parfait that tasted like sweetened disappointment.
Everything seemed to be going suspiciously well until boarding began for Flight 2463, Boston to San Francisco. That's when the gate agent announced mechanical issues would cause a two-hour delay. Classic air travel—giving you hope just to crush it under the weight of a malfunctioning overhead bin latch or whatever critical component they decided not to double-check during routine maintenance.
You spent the delay in the airport bar, where the bartender charged you $22 for a watered-down gin and tonic while a family of five treated the entire terminal to a live performance of "Who Can Scream Loudest About iPad Privileges."
When they finally called for boarding, you were in the bathroom. Of course. You sprinted to the gate just as the agent was announcing final call, arriving winded and slightly damp from your rushed hand-washing.
You bounded down the jetbridge, expecting to dodge the usual parade of passengers struggling with oversized carry-ons and emotional support peacocks. But the jetbridge was eerily empty. Strange. Maybe they were efficient for once?
As you stepped onto the plane, something was definitely off. The cabin was empty. Not "oh, I might get a row to myself" empty, but "did I accidentally board a ghost plane?" empty.
Uh... which zone was I in, again?
Just a little (big) snack, while I work on something weirder...
Intro 2 should get a little tiny bit more plot-heavy...
(Hopefully! I am testing some stuff with scripts.)
If you have constructive criticism, I want to hear it!
BUT - rude/shitty comments will be blocked/deleted!
What's this? More pics? NSFW!