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1.5: Imamu Snip

Chieftain Imamu Estate, Virgo Atienna Imamu lay propped up in her bed with a book in her hands and a trove of flowers at her feet. There were twenty bouquets total, each from a high-ranking member of the twenty other tribes. With them came words of condolences and goodwill wishes. As much as it pleasedContinue reading “1.5: Imamu Snip”

1.4: Gloria Tango

Aboard Gloria’s Grail, Geminian Waters “Capitana, you really should rest!” “Rest?” Maria Gloria-Fernandez laughed merrily as she walked up onto the deck. “Why should I rest when there is so much to do?!” “Because you might seriously injure yourself if you don’t!” the woman replied exasperatedly as she followed Maria up the steps to theContinue reading “1.4: Gloria Tango”

1.3: Waltz Target

Capricornian–Aquarian Border, Capricorn The first vitae bolt that took a life had come from a conducting äußerer Blitz 43 rifle. The release of a Projector’s conducted vitae was deafening even in the midst of the battlefield, but the bolt that came from his barrel had been soundless. The man’s name tag had read Anton. HeContinue reading “1.3: Waltz Target”

1.2: Morello Introduction

Twin Cities, Gemini “I’m tellin’ ya! I’m tellin’ ya!” Cadence snapped, slapping her hand against her chest with each clipped syllable. “Ya need to check me over again! What if ya missed somethin’?!” She was dressed in a loosely buttoned, long-sleeved blouse that came down to her knees. While wearing it, she knew she lookedContinue reading “1.2: Morello Introduction”

1.1: Chance Connection

New Ram City, Aries ― death? Olive woke up gagging on nothing, gripping his left hand as if it were on the trigger of a gun, and blinking away nonexistent tears from his eyes. He shot up only to double over and empty his stomach over the side of the bed. Or at least heContinue reading “1.1: Chance Connection”

0.5, 0.6: Chieftain’s Daughter, Peacekeeper

Virgoan Chieftain’s Daughter, Atienna Imamu They were arguing again. Atienna watched them as they slammed their fists against the tablecloth and pointed their utensils at each other’s throats. Despite their raised voices, they did not draw the eyes of those seated around them. It was difficult to hear anyone in this large dining hall, afterContinue reading “0.5, 0.6: Chieftain’s Daughter, Peacekeeper”

0.3, 0.4: Soldier, Pirate

Capricornian Soldier, Werner Waltz Werner saw them from where he lay flat against the gravel overpass that stretched above an area enclosed by walls of rock. The men trudged on below him as rain pelted down into their cloaks embroidered with Aquarian violet. Below their stomping feet, the ground had become sludge. There were preciselyContinue reading “0.3, 0.4: Soldier, Pirate”

0.1, 0.2: Prince, Swindler

Ariesian Prince, Olivier Chance “What is the color of a person’s soul?” Olivier Chance eyed Professor Morgan with annoyance. Morgan was a young professor flexing his theories and methods at the Royal University of New Ram City. Rumor had it he was only two years out from obtaining his conducting license. Rumor had it thatContinue reading “0.1, 0.2: Prince, Swindler”