The future looks nothinglike what those old-time science fiction writers thought.
The Fairies, Brownies, and Pixies (FBP) create spaceflight.
Not Humans.
Those who want a job in the Space Corps end up as ticket takers. Maybe in hospitality or maintenance.
Odell dreams ofsomething bigger.
Verifying the amount of glitter that coats a starship.
But does the position actually exist? Can Humans do it? And if itdoes, can she somehow prove herself capable?
Part of the NIMBY universe of stories.
Also, part of Issue 30 from Uncollected Anthology, Fairies in Space
Leah R Cutter
