Advent Drabble 7 - Reference
Dec. 7th, 2025 07:31 pmFor
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Matt says, “It’s a very unfortunate thing for me that, if I want to get this internship, I need references, and the only people I can use for a reference are…not exactly people.”
Brem looks at him without comprehension. “What’s a reference?”
Matt sighs. “Spoken like someone who has never had to have a job.”
“I have many jobs,” Brem retorts. “I have to help save the universe a lot. It’s a big job.”
“Doesn’t require references to vouch for how good you are at it.”
“I suppose I could line up a couple of Daleks. A Cyberman or two.”
Matt says, “It’s a very unfortunate thing for me that, if I want to get this internship, I need references, and the only people I can use for a reference are…not exactly people.”
Brem looks at him without comprehension. “What’s a reference?”
Matt sighs. “Spoken like someone who has never had to have a job.”
“I have many jobs,” Brem retorts. “I have to help save the universe a lot. It’s a big job.”
“Doesn’t require references to vouch for how good you are at it.”
“I suppose I could line up a couple of Daleks. A Cyberman or two.”