Lepischau, Cancer “He’s going around back!” Jericho skidded to a halt as Talib’s voice echoed around the stucco alley walls. He glanced up and found a paper crane enveloped in dark blue light racing over his head. He chased it down the opposite end of the alley and into the backdoor of what appeared toContinue reading “7.6: Jericho’s Peace (Guerra)”
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7.4: Maria’s Hunt (Cacciatore)
Onboard Gloria’s Grail, Piscese Waters When Maria opened her eyes, she found moonlight still spilling in through her window and her entire ship sounding as if it was still asleep. Only the creaks and groans of the wooden floorboards as the ship tilted back and forth and the occasional tap of the waves against theContinue reading “7.4: Maria’s Hunt (Cacciatore)”
7.1: Olive’s Bravery (Codardia)
Thousand Name City, Sagittarius “Chance, the minutes from last week’s meeting.” This was pointless. “Chance, if we don’t clarify what topics were discussed last week then this meeting and subsequent meetings will be meaningless. We need to understand what every person has been doing and what we will be doing in order to not interfereContinue reading “7.1: Olive’s Bravery (Codardia)”
7.0: A Broker’s Concern (Malignità)
Twin Cities, Gemini There was always “a word on the street” in the Twin Cities of Gemini. Always something big happening. Rumors, tall tales, gossip, and the like circulated through alleyways and late-night casinos like currency. Gossip for gossip, rumor for rumor. All done without an air of professionalism. Parsing through the truths and liesContinue reading “7.0: A Broker’s Concern (Malignità)”
6b: Crimson Volition
Olive felt like he’d been picked up by a whirlwind, tossed around in the air for the better part of a week, and then gently placed back down onto the ground as if all was in order. Why? Because everything fell into place the next couple of weeks after the Watch’s attack so perfectly thatContinue reading “6b: Crimson Volition”
6a: Chance Ignition
New Ram City, Aries Run and hide, Olive thought—that was what Werner said right after admitting he knew of the secret Capricornian organization behind the assassination attempt. Ten out of ten. Still, there had been regret in the man’s eyes and guilt too. And… It was weird feeling concern coming from that man. A CapricornianContinue reading “6a: Chance Ignition”
5.4: GOLDEN BEAST
Gloria’s Grail, Geminian Waters “I can’t believe Oros actually bested the capitana.” “She’s not the captain anymore. Don’t call her that.” Pierre and Tulio descended to the prison cells where Maria was kept below deck. The two had been crewmates together aboard a cargo ship called the G.S. Dante prior to being roped onto Gloria’sContinue reading “5.4: GOLDEN BEAST”
5.1: Chance Rejection
New Ram City, Aries Olive’s walk back to the royal palace was oddly filled with thoughts of Maria. He could only faintly see her in his mind’s eye. In a dark and dim cell with hands cuffed in chains, Maria sat without a smile. The very sight of her was unnerving. Betrayal must hurt. WhenContinue reading “5.1: Chance Rejection”
4.4: Gloria Twist
Aboard Gloria’s Grail, Geminian Waters “Hm? Mutiny? Why would I be concerned about something like that?” Maria was not only addressing Simon and Conta who were currently present with her in her quarters but also Werner, Olive, and Cadence who were mentally present. “Capitana,” Conta began, “the men… they saw you—” “—lose in your duelContinue reading “4.4: Gloria Twist”
4.1: Chance Direction
New Ram City, Aries “Good morning!” Olive snapped up in bed, heart thundering as his eyes darted around the room. Sunlight was just beginning to spill onto his carpet from the window, and his bird chirped its morning song at the foot of his bed. Damn Maria. Thirty percent whatever. Olive fell back and closedContinue reading “4.1: Chance Direction”
Six Chances 