Title: Morning Author: A.j. Rating: G Notes: 2minutefic challenge; John Danziger, toothbrush. *** *Brushbrushbrush.* Coffee. Strong, dark, perfect coffee that came out of a nice machine and was ready all day long. There were some days when the night was just too short (although he didn't really sleep anyway) and the sun was just too bright (stupid spring) for the craving to come back. Full force behind the eyes, clawing and gripping at his brain. But they didn't get coffee anymore. Not unless it was a special occasion. *Brushbrushbrush.* They hadn't had a special occasion in far too long, he decided. Long days of walking and arguing and more walking. On an up side, the arguing was a lot less viscious than it used to be. Maybe they were just getting too numb to notice it. John didn't sigh. That would involve spitting toothpaste across the tent. Julia had actually managed a full harange at Uly and True the other day. Apparently dental hygiene was more important now. Didn't want an infection to set when it could have been prevented. So, here he was playing role model. Julia did have a point though. John eyed the two snoring bundles curled under blankets against the morning chill. Further back in the tent, he could hear Yale snoring softly. The toothpaste tasted like mint. John rinshed his toothbrush and mouth before standing to wake them all up. Maybe tomorrow would be a special occasion. -fin-