Full Body Inflation

Annie and Tasha sat in the small auditorium, grumbling under their breath. “Remind me again why we’re wasting our time here?” Annie whispered.

“Quiet…at least we’re getting paid for it.”

“Whatever…this place sucks…” Annie leaned back as far as she could in the uncomfortable chairs, and tried to listen.

“You’ll feel more energetic, more bounce to your step, and you’ll feel better about yourself! With just a week of my new meditation and all natural herbal supplements, you’ll be a whole new person!”

All Elliot could see in front of him was a row of enormous balloons, painted various colors and anchored by hardly visible strings. To most people the only indication as to their true nature were the small nubs on their upper and lower sides, but Elliot had a more obvious hint; the heads perched on the top of each one. The faces were nearly expressionless, puffed out too much for any movement, with the occasional shifting of the eyes being the only sign they were actually alive. Most people would have found it a peculiar sight, but to Elliot it was particularly unnerving.