19.3: Peacekeeper, 1500 Annihilation

“Focus on a physical object you know is real.” That was what Alice had told Jericho to do if he ever became confused about the present versus the past. But that was what Jericho had been doing, and still he was uncertain. He vaguely remembered awakening on top of a wave of glowing purple waterContinue reading “19.3: Peacekeeper, 1500 Annihilation”

18.4: Beasts, 1800 Raid

Die Hauptstadt, Capricorn Maria loved the taste of the ocean. Sometimes when she was on still waters on the ship, she would scale down the side of the hull with rope, dip her fingers into the lapping waters, and lick her fingers of the salt.  Of course, she didn’t go around drinking cups of seawater.Continue reading “18.4: Beasts, 1800 Raid”

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”

10.3: Maria’s Battling (Riposo)

Aboard Gloria’s Grail, International Waters  Renée was already on Maria’s ship when she climbed on board with the blind girl in tow. He was in the middle of assisting Giorgio and Simon in lowering the ship’s flags when Maria stumbled across him. After they stared at each other for a full minute, she rushed atContinue reading “10.3: Maria’s Battling (Riposo)”