Everything I write is longer than I want it to be...but not this! Completed story #5. Thanks to Cadence for showing me how it's done, Zarla for giving me IDEAS, and Jhonen Vasquez for not suing in sheer indignation.
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SOLUTION
by rueyeet

"You know," Johnny mused, "I think I figured out the problem with Devi."

"Oh?" Edgar inquired, glancing over at him across the tattered sofa.

"Too slow. Perfection lost forever, everything degenerating in mere seconds...simply because I took too long." Johnny stared unseeing at the TV, drumming his fingers thoughtfully.

Edgar hesitated only a moment, long used to choosing his words carefully. "Maybe you didn't give things enough time. Maybe it wasn't really perfect yet."

"Mmmm." Johnny sounded doubtful, then brightened. “Don’t worry though. I won’t make that mistake next time.”

Well, Scriabin said, at least you know it'll be quick.