Two mini sagas

Write two fifty-word mini-sagas. The origins of the saga comes from Icelandic prose dating back to the 12th century when locals would recount their warrior battles. Today, a saga is referred to as a modern heroic narrative.
Your mini-saga should have 50 words. No more, no less. The stories must have a beginning, middle and end. They must be interesting, and they may not be autobiographical. Engage the reader. 

Randy, hippie, business student, never understood his place. He loved his planet more than his people. His passion for the earth grew with every step he took away from it. Randy took it upon himself to save the earth from pollution and rot. That is why brave, young Randy recycles.

At the party on the corner of shady and suspicion, Alex notices a strange interaction. He hears the word “no” being said frequently. He sees discomfort in the woman’s eyes. The man insists. Alex reacts in the only way logical. “Take a hint. If she says no leave her alone.”