labyfic / Drabble #117: Balance (Reply)

...we had a nice response to the drabble prompt of Drabble 116, with entries by

redwolf and me (your intrepid drabble proposer

jalenstrix), and commenting love by us both as well. Hurrah! Again special labyfic love to

redwolf for adding entries for many previous drabble prompts. Very fun reads!

For this prompt, we continue with our one-word/phrase drabble roots:

Balance

What's in balance, out of balance, or needs to be balanced? Has someone lost their balance or perhaps is trying to regain it? Does something have a balance that needs to be paid? Tell us all about it. Labyfic-style, of course.

Proposer's note July 13: I only just realized we did this prompt pretty recently in February. My apologies! (I blame postpartum brain and sleep deprivation from triplets and a toddler.) At any rate, I'll try to actually pick a prompt we haven't done so recently before (or at all) for next time.

Given our entries from recent months, let's continue with the suggested limit for this month of 500 words. Though remember that shorter pieces are most definitely welcome!

Your entry should take the following format, posted as a comment on this entry:
Word count: # of words
Drabble: $your_beautiful_drabble

I'll aim to get the next drabble challenge out on the first Friday of next month (August 5).

I'm also very happy to take suggestions if something in particular strikes your fancy -- comment on this post or PM me with your suggestions. You can see our current collected suggestions here.

Remember: Feedback is LOVE. So do reply to your fellow labyficcers' drabbles if so inclined. (Though be careful of concrit unless specifically okayed by the author beforehand.)