Lueur de Fée, Cancer The phantom tendrils of Scorpio’s embrace clung to Atienna’s body like wet cloth. No matter how hard she scrubbed herself in the bath in the following days, his cold warmth still lingered. It felt almost as if he occupied the minuscule spaces between her skin and bones—deep-rooted and impossible to removeContinue reading “25.6: Advisor & Otro “
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22.5: The Advisor & The Devilish Acuerdo?
Cancer Virgoan advisor Atienna Imamu found herself wondering recently what type of government would best achieve peace. What degree of public freedom would be enough to satiate the people without resulting in the crumbling of law and order? What degree of law, control, and order would be enough to promote stability without imposing on theContinue reading “22.5: The Advisor & The Devilish Acuerdo?”
20.2: Prince & Advisor » Death & Diplomacy
Eisburg, Capricorn Olivier Chance had awoken to fussy royal guards and medical Conductors prodding him this way and that with stethoscopes, wooden sticks, and thermometers. In between the ‘how many fingers am I holding up’ and ‘are you sure you feel fine,’ they explained to him that he had fallen into a sudden coma whileContinue reading “20.2: Prince & Advisor » Death & Diplomacy”
14.3: Advisor & Pirate, 0000 Lost Connection
Die Hauptstadt, Capricorn “Papers,” the man ordered in accented Common, hand extended. “Papers, please.” Rainwater trickled down the brim of his charcoal-colored cap onto the metal gorget hanging around his neck by a thick chain. The imprint of a sea-goat lined the top of the accessory with the word Militärpolizei stamped in bold, capital lettersContinue reading “14.3: Advisor & Pirate, 0000 Lost Connection”
12.2: A Duet Between a Soldier and Advisor
Twin Cities, Gemini Pulling Sefu closer to herself, Atienna tuned her ears to the sound of the small footsteps drawing nearer from down the road. Yulia sank to her knees, arms widespread. A beat after, a familiar boy flew into the woman’s arms from the side of the street. He wrapped his arms around herContinue reading “12.2: A Duet Between a Soldier and Advisor”
11.3: Atienna’s (Inverso) Heroism
Zatmeniye Caverns, Aquarius Atienna opened her eyes. The firelight was crackling half a meter away, highlighting her face in warmth while leaving her back in the cold. Across the flickering flame she could see Yulia jotting away in her notebook again. The Aquarian woman’s back was facing the sleeping Aquarian party—away from Alexei. Atienna pulledContinue reading “11.3: Atienna’s (Inverso) Heroism”
9.5: Atienna’s Induction (Deduzione)
Zatmeniye Caverns, Aquarius Mladen was peculiar, to say the least. After the Piscese diplomat Moana had completed her transmutation on Mladen, he had inquired—rather oddly with a “Where? Here?”—about their situation and location. He had brightened when they had informed him of their location and had then gaped in horror when they had informed himContinue reading “9.5: Atienna’s Induction (Deduzione)”
8.6: Atienna’s Warmth (Gelo)
Zatmeniye Caverns, Aquarius The storm continued to rage outside as they moved Kalama’s body away from the campsite. The wailing of Afu, the Piscese guard, as he was pried from Kalama’s body was something that Atienna wished to never hear again. It reminded her too much of her father’s wails on that night six yearsContinue reading “8.6: Atienna’s Warmth (Gelo)”
7.5: Atienna’s Journey (Soggiorno)
Zatmeniye Mountain Range, Aquarius “Saints! Stupid! V-ehicle!” Atienna peered over her book into the front seat of the v-ehicle. The driver’s seat was empty, but the seat beside it was occupied by a man with an unreadable expression. Unreadable, because his bald head was wrapped around numerous times with a colorful bright blue scarf andContinue reading “7.5: Atienna’s Journey (Soggiorno)”
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”
Six Chances 