LAWT #11 ~ Pursuit
The artificial lighting of the stairwell gave way to the sun-lit lobby as Lorrie ascended from the underground platform. The high windows of the train station allowed the room to bathe in the natural warmth of...
LLST #10 ~ In Dreams
Toiling away in the low light of a single lamp, Sab pinched dried plants and powders from the small glass jars dotting the table. Many more lined the racks mounted on the walls of the cramped workspace. The...
LAWT #8 ~ Engage [Encounter Pt.2]
Alex stared out the window, idly fidgeting with a polished stone and watching the traffic kick up clouds of mist on the wet street. The drizzle outside made a dull patter on the roof, smoothing over the...
LAWT #10 ~ Unlocking Perks
"Have to do better than that." Tobias smirked, reclining on his side of the sofa, legs stretched out in front of him and crossed at the ankles. His hands calmly worked at the controller in his...
LAWT #9 ~ Tail Tricks
"Heyo." Alex announced himself, half-heartedly, as he entered the room. He'd just come off his workday and found his friends having a quiet chat at the kitchen table. Lorrie gave him a little wave while, at...
LLST #11 ~ Novelties
It was another bright, sunny day in Val'En as Mela approached one of her favorite stops on the market street. Wedged into an alcove was a little stall run by a lovely old Lorean woman; mostly small trinkets...
LAWT #7 ~ Faking
Lorrie made her way into the bar, umbrella hooked on her arm as she traded the white noise of rain for the low roar of conversation. It looked like a calm night; not empty, but still enough space for everyone to be comfortably spread out. She easily...
NM #13 ~ Window
Niv lay still, eyes closed and doing his best to deny consciousness. He eventually stretched and oriented himself, finally accepting he'd be unable to recapture that blissful oblivion of sleep. He was alone, and no light peeked through the curtains,...
NM #12 ~ Breakfast
Niv awoke gradually, shifting and stretching into a more comfortable position. He spread a bit wide and felt his foot brush along Mela's leg, rousing her to a similar action. Lying flat on his stomach, left side of his face smushed into the pillow, he...
NM #11 ~ Birthmas
Mela made her way upstairs, following the sound of furious clicking to her target. "_Fuck_." Niv exclaimed as Mela stopped in the doorway, folding her arms and leaning against the frame. "'Cha doin', hon?" She asked, sporting a slight grin. ...
LAWT #4 ~ After [Memories Pt.2]
Alex's eyelids slowly peeled apart, but he shut them tight again almost immediately. The squeezing forced out tears to soothe his burning eyes. So many of his muscles felt sore. It was a familiar feeling, one he hadn't felt in a very long time. He...
LAWT #2 ~ Memories [Pt.1]
There was a gentle tapping at the cracked open door. Alex turned to see Lorrie's face peeking through the narrow gap. He quickly removed his half-on headphones and jumped up to open the door. Lorrie was carrying a large box. "Delivery." She said with...