RoboHen turns an Awful Story into an Awesome Afternoon

It was very awkward. RoboHen's mom just hoped it would turn out all right in the end, but it started out to be an awful day. RoboHen was the author of a silly story about one of his friends. He was always making up stories about people, but usually they didn't get him into trouble. This one did, and for a moment there, RoboHen's mom thought they might need to call a lawyer.

RoboHen was gawking at his friend RoboPeacock's new hat, which was orange with purple stripes and red feathers. He liked it so much that he wrote a story in which a mouse gnawed at the hat. Then the character of RoboPeacock's mom put the hat in the laundry and shrank it. Then, to top it all off, it was accidentally left under the outside faucet, and the orange and purple colors ran together.

While RoboHen was eating an afternoon sausage snack, RoboPeacock came strutting angrily in to the kitchen. Although RoboHen was surprised, he stopped nibbling to find out what was the matter. RoboPeacock had an upset, haunted look on her face. "That hat was flawless! She screamed. And now it is worthless!"

RoboHen tried to explain: "But I already told you that it's just a story! I didn't hurt your real hat," he clucked. "And also, I was trying to be creative."

But RoboPeacock was still bothered. "I bought that hat at a special auction," she lamented. "I was the highest bidder because I really liked it."

RoboHen chose his next words with caution. "I know," he said, "and I am sorry."

His friend almost turned on the yelling machine, but she sensed RoboHen's sincerity and decided not to. It was a beautiful autumn day, perfect for a walk outside with a good friend. RoboPeacock and RoboHen headed out the door, leaving a small saucer of milk for RoboKitten. They made their way to the benches on the hill, where they sat and talked and played all afternoon until thoughts of the offensive story were forgotten.