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THE BLUE FEATHER
there are only a few large cities on the entire planet,” Ek Chuah
explained.
“I can’t watch Univision on television?” asked Viviana.
“There are no televisions, and even worse, no bathrooms
either,” Bardala said.
“Oh boy, we are going to need a lot of things,” Jonathan said
with a sad face. “a lot of things!”
“Okay, okay, come on now! We will have some fun, and
there will be a lot to do,” Tital said, trying to cheer up Jonathan.
“And not even a Wii, this is going to be bad,” Jonathan
whined.
“Jonathan, you will be able to show these people how to do a
lot of new things. Things they have no idea about, like making
books,” Bardala explained.
“They don’t have a Barnes and Noble bookstore?” Jonathan
asked in amazement.
“Not one,” Bardala continued. “And no real medicines, no
Walgreen’s Pharmacy to buy Pepto-Bismol for your tummy when
it hurts.”
“Well, these people will certainly need our help. When do we
go?” Jonathan asked Ek Chuah.
“Whenever you gather all your necessary supplies, the portal
awaits you,” Ek Chuah told them.
“What else do we need to get?” Jonathan wanted to know.
Now he was smiling, and eag er exploring on the new planet.
“Medicines and first aid supplies we can get from
Walgreen’s,” Tital was saying.
“You know, we need to make a complete check list. Can we
get re-supplied through the portal, Ek Chuah?” Bardala asked.