Chapter 19 -- Inquiry
--- Inquiry Dro's shuttle had cleared the atmosphere and was not yet half way to the planetary ring, when his destination became visible to the naked eye. The Nyth Tylluan had parked itself half way between the ring and...
Chapter 18 -- Wymera
Wymera exited the shuttle, her silver white fur contrasting the dark blue dress swirling about her. Everything about her was regal and erudite, while at the same time cold and impersonal. The cane she carried had been a symbol of her...
Chapter 17 -- Preston's Promise
"Was that some kind of test?" asked Mira. "Yes, and both you and Preston passed," replied the dragon. "Preston?" she asked, tilting her head. "Yes. I may have heavily implied that he should get you tested for sapience when I was last...
Chapter 13 -- Varian
--- Varian. The two strangers stumbled blindly into the air gap between sets of automatic doors, with their gloved hands over their eyes, as large vent fans stripped the dust from their clothes and the air which had followed...