“You said if I looked at you, you would claw my eyes out.” Ashley answered staring intently at the wall in front of her.

“Is this some lame attempt at a joke or something?” Spencer questioned not at all amused.

“Um no, I don’t think so.” The Maritain responded with uncertainty. She had no idea what a joke was, or a ‘lame’.

Spencer rolled her eyes and headed for her room. “Whatever, I’m going to my room; if you need anything don’t bother me.” She growled before slamming her door.

Ashley finally turned around and looked at Spencer’s closed door. “Is this what the human’s call a warm welcome?” She muttered under breath as she entered Clay’s room.

Looking around the room she saw a small thin object placed on the nightstand. Cautiously she picked up and observed the utensil. It had a sharp point on one end and a weird clicky button on the other. When she clicked the button she gasped as the point went away. When she clicked it again the point came back.

Click.

Point go away.

Click.

Point come back.

Click.

Point go away.

Click.

Point come back.

Ashley happily kept clicking away until the object accidentally split in two pieces. Frowning, the Martian picked up a half of the instrument, looked inside, and saw a weird familiar looking black substance. Curiously she sniffed the black stuff finding it had no odor. She dipped her tongue into the liquid and found the taste to be recognizably delightful.

Now she knew what this black fluid was … ink! Ink was the most cherished drinking substance back on her planet Zygot! What a treat!
She threw her head back and downed the rest of the yummy drink. Letting out a content burp she threw the small object over her shoulder.

Venturing further in to the room she came across a large square object that was covered with sheets. She laid her hand on the item and found it to be soft. Ashley figured this to be what earthlings call their bed.

She let out a laugh and shook her head. “How on Zygot do these beings sleep on such a thing … how do they even sleep horizontally?” She thought out loud.