Wandering through the Utah deserts, you stumble, fall to your knees, and as you climb back up #YouFindARock staring back at you.
You’re transfixed by the pale yellow crystals lining the inside of the cavities. They look familiar. So familiar...
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> Lick
“Smoochy smoochy!” you declare, tonguing the rock.
It tastes like nothing and the yellow crystals are sharp enough to prickle your tongue uncomfortably.
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> Pet
You reach out to give the rock a good scratching, cooing appreciatively.
“Oooh, you’re so smooth,” you observe as your nails leave no trace, then quickly reassure, “But I bet you’re softer than copper so I’ll be gentle.”
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> zap
“Zappidy do da, zappidy day!” you sing while pulling out your UV flashlight. “My oh my are you ready to play?”
The yellow minerals fluoresce under UV light in a toothy grin.
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> Name
“You really do need a name,” you muse, petting the rock fondly. “Cole? Flint? Ruby? None of those are accurate. Hm...”
You tap your lip thoughtfully before exclaiming, “Jasper!”
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> Abscond
Wary of dragons that may try to stop you, you carefully tuck your new friend in protective wrapping.
“You’re going to go places, Jasper,” you tell the rock confidently. “Especially after I confirm you’re bubbly calcite!”
You stride back into the Utah desert.
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