Bad Machinery by John Allison for August 16, 2016

If the woman is best, put her in charge.

Linton’s trash talk skills are limited to sexism, it seems.

Back when I played Ever QuestI had a female BardShe sang and playedHer foes waylaidTo twist those songs was hard.The fastest class in all the worldShe was my pride and joyIn Plane of FearShe was held dearThe match of any boy.

If Jack plays as a girl, he gets to look at a girl. Linton is just jealous that he didn’t think of it first.

He totally got his butt whipped by the girl, too.

I have to admit, when I played N64 “Nightmare Creatures” I always played as Nadia, the swords-woman. Liked her moves.

For the next reprint collection: strong-er, not stron-ger. For your next contract negotiation: Demand a better editor.