Chicxulub arrived

And at 12:55, Chicxulub arrived.
A world bracing for impact. Empty streets. Prayer halls filled with voices seeking something beyond themselves.
Yet he— He reached home earlier than usual.
11:05.
Changed his clothes. Watered the plants. Lit a cigarette. Sank into the couch.

Plugged in his phone. Answered a few questions on Stack Overflow.
12:50.
Memories surfaced. A smile.

And at 12:55, Chicxulub struck.