Nobody's Servant, Part 12 - Overnight Ride
"So what's his deal?" Nym looks up from his book, finding Yhana sitting upright; she is determined to pry this time. Nonetheless, he responds in an unengaged tone, "What deal?" "Your brother, I mean," she presses. "I thought he was about to...
Nobody's Servant, Part 17 - Cover To Cover
Back home, we take libraries seriously. A respectable library is one of the largest buildings in town, well-stocked, well-staffed, well-maintained, well-funded, and even well-defended. They sit in only the starkest of contrasts with mausoleums;...
A Change In Perspective
The soft whirr of propellers is the only sound that stands out in these enormous sand-colored halls. The sound of even softer humming is entirely lost under their oscillating tone. Teri allows himself to sit back, tapping a few buttons on his bracer to...
Internal Audit
"Uplink established, we're good to go. Viv, can you hear us?" The speakers click quietly as they switch on, immediately followed by a soft, jovial voice. "Loud and clear, Bern! How was the trip down?" "Smoother than anticipated," Bern...