The exercise:
Write about: the inspection.
Did the pre-move in inspection with the property manager this morning. So now we have keys to the new place, and I moved a few things in as well while I was there (mostly into the garage).
The big move is Friday, but we'll make another trip or two up there before then to move a few more things in and to start getting settled in.
Woo.
... and breathe.
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It's always nice when you can start moving things in a little earlier than your full moving day -- it makes moving day seem a little easier (and while I know you're just planning on putting stuff in the garage, I'd recommend putting coffee/tea whatever supplies up there too so that you can get a hot drink on the day).
Inspection
"Vengeful spirits," said the Inspectral. He was sitting at his desk, though in actual fact he was floating half a centimetre above the chair seat. His living colleagues, in this case Sergeant Adams and Constable Collins, were sat firmly on their seats on the other side. "Always a nuisance when we come across them. These appear to be poltergeists, or -- heh -- peltergeists. They've been throwing stones, half-bricks and slinging mud over at Mooreton Beach. The oyster-pickers put in the first complaint on Friday morning, and the dog-walkers and surfers started complaining Sunday morning."
"There was good surf on Sunday," said Sergeant Adams. She unconsciously flexed her shoulders. "I'd have been there myself if my mother wasn't visiting."
"Quite," said the Inspectral. "The A&E boys have been sent to talk to the poltergeists and contain them, if needed; we're being giving the task of seeing what's woken them up. There was an unusually high tide last Thursday, so Collins, you're beachcombing to see if there's anything been thrown up by the sea that needs to be thrown back. Adams, you and I are going to go and inspect the roadworks in the area and see if they've dug up something that should have stayed buried."
Collins raised his hand, and then blushed beet-red when they both looked at him. "A&E?" he said, his voice wobbling.
"Apparitions and Exorcisms," said the Inspectral. "They're semi-autonomous, we borrow them from regional HQ as needed. They prefer living team members, though there are a couple of us... heh, less vital members as well. If you want to get into that line of work you'll need to pass exams."
"Uh, no," said Collins. The Inspectral noticed his hands were shaking. "No thank-you, I mean. I like the liaison aspects of the job, Sir. Making a community, that kind of thing."
"Sounds very positive," said the Inspectral. "Put some trainers on for the beachcombing. You'll ruin your work-shoes with the sand and salt-water otherwise. And keep an eye out for quicksand; that beach gets treacherous for about an hour after high tide."
"Wear a coat too," said Sergeant Adams. "Just because A&E are there doesn't mean they've calmed the poltergeists down yet."
Constable Collins nodded, and looked hesitant.
"Off you go," said the Inspectral, waving a hand. It passed easily through his desk calendar. "Adams, let's get off as well. I want to be back in the office this afternoon."
Greg - yeah Kat moved most of the kitchen in a couple days ahead of time. That helped the big day be a lot less hectic, especially when dinner time arrived.
I... would not be against reading more of this tale. In fact, I would have to say I'd be quite pleased if you shared more from this setting, at whatever intervals you deem fit. Because I hella love this.
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