Nature’s Bounty

"Ah, my knees are paining."

"And you said you'll go on the picnic with everyone. You're getting old, so stay in the house."

"Don't send me into the grave yet, you hag."

"Just shut up and watch the TV."

Compass Carburettor hid behind the wall, stealthily peeking out to see an old couple seated in the living room. The husband seemed to be in his early eighties, seemingly having been a soldier before retirement as his body was still somewhat healthy.

But, it seemed he had lost strength in his ears, having to rely on the hearing aid to listen. His wife was in a similar condition but was currently seated on a wheelchair, seemingly having gotten an operation of some sort.

Their banter was pretty loud, so Compass Carburettor was able to get a general gist of things. They were a family of six. Their son was a bank employee, same for his wife. They had two children that barely reached their teens.