#sfwc “lonliness and solitude”

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Short Fiction Weekly Challenge

Friday Nostalgia Prompts from Short Fiction Weekly Challenge! Enjoy!

Loneliness and Solitude - Our characters end up with crews of interesting folks, but that doesn't mean they never feel lonely. When you're up against some of the biggest forces in the galaxy, it's hard not to feel alone. That said, sometimes being alone is a blessing - some well-deserved solitude is a wonderful thing when you need it. Write about a time in which your character felt lonely - or when they finally got some time to themselves.

A Leg Up: Once they have an established reputation, your character’s words and recommendations carry weight with others in the story. When have they provided a boost for another character? Was it unintentional? Applied to the wrong person? Taken out of context or misinterpreted? Or was it genuine and deserved? Was the other character grateful?  Did your character expect a return favor? Did they get one anyway?

Home Ec - Our ships and everyday living arrangements have to keep running somehow. Maybe a slave or ship's droid handles it all for you; maybe...not so much. How do your characters manage cooking, cleaning, budgeting, ship maintenance, appliance repair, and more?