This week we had to incorporate a potion into a story about the following prompt:

Joseph Hamilton drinking radiosodium. Public Domain photo.Joseph Hamilton drinking radiosodium. Public Domain photo.

Taking the Piss

“You’re absolutely certain this will work?”
“Absolutely!”
“Ok, well then bottoms up.”

Bert took a hearty swig of the concoction. It made his eyes water. The scientists scurried, taking their precious readings. This had to work, it was the only thing that would save his marriage. He could already feel it’s magic coursing through his veins. His wife would be thrilled.

The men in white coats conferred quietly in the corner. They must be impressed with the results, they were all smiling. Thankfully he couldn’t hear them.

“Subject 53 has consumed the cow urine placebo, seems to believe it’s working…”