When you do something scary or stressful — bungee jumping, public speaking, etc. — do you prefer to be surrounded by friends or by strangers? Why?

“So that looks good. Wait a minute – who clapped and shouted bravo?”

“That was us Mrs. Angloswiss, your approval daily prompt witnesses.”

“Who? and what are you all doing sitting on the chairs in my living room and on the floor and eating my bisuits.”

“Yes, sorry about that, but there were too many of us so we had to occupy the floor as well and we heard that Mrs. Angloswiss is always good for some biscuits, didn’t  we guys?”

“Yes definitely, the finest biscuits in WordPress land. Any chocolate cake Mrs. Angloswiss?”

“No, there is none, but wait a minute that sound familiar. You don’t happen to know a guy called Wordy?”

“Wordy? he is past, one of our first prototypes. We are the new models, flesh and blood and ready to go. We can clap and cheer, even hiss and boo if necessary.

Don’t let us stop you, just carry on. That was a great beginning to today’s prompt with that action photo. Your reflection with your iPhone in the kitchen machine base with the cleaning cloth, a real gem.”

“Excuse me, but I do not remember inviting anyone to watch my cleaning efforts and I would prefer to do it on my own.”

“No problem Mrs. Angloswiss we will just be watching in appreciation, won’t we Joe.”

“Yes boss, of course, just following the rules and regulations.”

“Just a minute are you all called Joe?”

“Of course, Joe Doe to be exact, we are your appointed Daily Prompt observation team. So carry on Mrs. Angloswiss, we do not want to interrupt. I believe you are now going to mount the steps to the top of the cupboard for a good thorough wipe over. Joe get the camera ready and take a photo. We can use it the next time we repeat this daily prompt.”

“Good idea boss. Mrs. Angloswiss do you think you could just turn your head and smile for the picture?”

“I beg your pardon. I do not have time for smiling today, I am cleaning and there will be no photos anywhere on the WordPress site. Oh, just a moment, perhaps you can let me have one of those WordPress t-shirts, XXL size like you are all wearing, then you can take a photo of me sitting amidst all of you.”

“That won’t work Mrs. Anglwiss, creatures like us don’t have reflections and will not appear on the photo. We prefer to remain anonymous.”

“Look Joe, she nearly missed the step on the ladder.”

“Stop laughing Joe Does, that was not funny and I do not want a photo.”

“No problem, you put your hand over your face, so the photo will not be so good.

Are you now cleaning the door of the dishwasher? That’s a good one Joe, she is bending down and cannot stand up again.”

“Yea, great Joe – ROFL, LOL”

“Will you all stop rolling on the floor with laughter and you can delete those last words. At least one of you could give me a hand to stand up again.”

“Not allowed Mrs. Angloswiss, we are not allowed to touch the victims on this daily prompt. We have instructions to let them do it all on their own with no interference.

By the way you have left finger prints on tap, that doesn’t look so good does it boys.”

“Definitely not boss, Booo, Booo, hiss, hiss.”

“I have had enough, just let me get on with my work and leave.”

“OK, Mrs. Angloswiss, we are all going. We are convinced you have fulfilled today’s daily prompt with courage and you will get some extra points and kudos.”

“I have never got extra points or kudos from WordPress and am still waiting for my XXL t-shirt.

Daily Prompt: Witness Protection – The Visit of the Joe Doe Team