Title: Relying on Promises
Source: Friday Fictioneers sponsored by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple
Word count: 100 words
PHOTO PROMPT © Renee Heath
“This is better,” Wyome proclaimed, watching the sunset.
“The ancestors’ prayers, answered,” Noshi said raising the firewater bottle to his lips. He drank and passed it to Tatonga, who lifted the bottle, saluting the sun and the ancestors in a single gesture.
“Here’s to Wakan Tanka and no White Man interference,” Tatonga toasted, before drinking from the bottle.
“To Gitche Manitou,” Wyome and Noshi said in unison.
“You think they’ll stay locked inside?” Wyome asked.
“Has the White Man ever keep his word?” Tatnonga countered.
“We’ll enjoy it while it lasts,” Wyome said taking the bottle as the others nodded.
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
Jo Hawk 
They wouldn’t have the fire water if it weren’t for the white man’s interference…
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Yes, isn’t it ironic? 😉
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If I understand your story rightly, these scalliwags are taking advantage of their leaders’ imprisonment. What s merry jape!
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It seems so. Wonder who will have the last laugh? 😉
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Reliance on such promises and firewater, both, have done their share of damage over the years.
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Very true. Thanks for reading and commenting. 😊
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A couple of happy opportunists. ‘Enjoy it while it lasts’ is a good philosophy. Good story.
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Thanks for the kind words Margaret. 😊
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They’ve got their priorities right 🙂
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I hope so. Thanks for reading and commenting. 😊
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Very intriguing.
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Thank you, Sadje. 😊
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My pleasure
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Get that firewater down before it all goes wrong.
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I think there is writing on the wall. 😊
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They will need the firewater for what comes next…
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Cocktails? ✨😉✨
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😉
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Fascinating, enjoyable read, Jo.
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
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Thank you Susan. Glad you liked it. 😄
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Sadly, little to no promises were kept. Good tale
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Thank you, StuHN. Glad you liked it. 💕
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Intriguing.
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😊
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Where have they locked the white men, while they offer their respect to setting sun?
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They didn’t say, and I can only assume the white men will figure a way out. Thanks for reading and commenting. Abhijit. 😊
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I like the phrase, “saluting the sun and the ancestors in a single gesture.” Nicely written piece!
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Thank you Brenda. It was fun to write. 😊
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I can picture this scene. It’s actually kinda fun to lock “white” people in teepees… they think they are so not secure…hehee! My bad, I know. Great story!
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Ha, Glad it made you laugh Jelli. I know I had fun writing this piece. Thanks for stopping by. 😊
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Carpe diem, indeed! Good stuff
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Glad you liked it my friend. 😊
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I’m wondering if the white people in the teepee had their own supply of firewater.
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lol There is something I hadn’t considered. 😊
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Dear Jo,
I’d say, no, the hileni wa’apa has never kept his word. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you, Rochelle, Excellent prompt as usual. 😊
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Alas the use of firewater should be enjoyed in small doses… hope they don’t go blind
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lol, Björn. I hope that doesn’t happen.
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Let’s hope the firewater helps them is the least of their problems. Interesting take on the prompt 😊
Isadora 😎
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Thanks you Isadora. Let’s keep our fingers crossed. 😉
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