Family matters

“Oh my.” Carol stared wide eyed at the phone.

“See, it’s 2023.”

“No, I mean, your phone is ancient! It’s a miracle it works as well as it does. Wait…” She grabbed behind, grabbing her phone from the same place she got her id.

“What kind of off-brand phone is that?” Asked Cindy.

“It’s a Samsung S590, the latest model. But as you can see on the date, it’s… 2023?”

“I told you!” Yelled Cindy.

“But then… when did I… oh, Sophie, you silly goose.”

“Who in God’s name is Sophie?”

“My little sister. She turned eighteen a few months ago. Or should I say, in a few centuries?” She joked, Cindy looking flatly at her. Carol continued. “She has always been against the Nudity Act, said she was embarrassed about her body, which I think is ridiculous by the way. And she has been a little rebellious when the law was enforced upon her.”

Cindy looked half-interested. “Ah, and what does that have to do with you being here in ‘the past’?”

“Well, my guess is that she took our time travel device and went back to 2023, before that law even existed. But the rather large time field must’ve taken me and our apartment with us.”

“Really, your whole apartment?” Sighed Cindy in disbelief.

“The time fields are ginormous, you know. But could you help me find Sophie? Then we can go back to our time.”

Cindy thought to herself. Was this woman nuts? Probably. But it might be better to keep an eye on her. And if the sister is real, she might be able to help. “Alright, I’ll help. Do you have a photo?”

Carol handed her phone over. “Sure, here you go.”