Finding a New Self, Chapter 7: Family
At the pass, the border was a bit crowded, which was a bit of a blessing as it gave Renna a rest. Our transit into Getta was uneventful - Renna's papers were a bit unusual, but entirely proper. Crossing Tiko to Samik's home was the hardest part, as it...
Finding a New Self, Chapter 9 : Shortcut
"Sure, you can come. Just get ready quick." I was in a bit of a rush, having just come from work. "But..." Aresh was a bit flustered. "Don't you go see your family at new year?" "Well, the main thing is to be with people you know. Do you know...
Finding a New Self, chapter 23: Accusation
That very evening, everything was loaded onto a navy sloop on a dock not far from the trading ship. I was standing on the dock with Renna, waiting until the last moment to say good-bye... ... and the moment never came. We'd been scheduled to leave an...
Finding A New Self, chapter 22: Father
Geeo handed me the voice line from the dock. Taking it, I immediately heard a familiar "Famir!" "Dad? What are you doing here? I thought you'd be in Periten!" "Better than that. So, I have some things to announce for auction, far and wide. Notes on...
Finding a New Self, chapter 17: A Tough Night
Geeo was in when I got back. "Not open to the public at the moment, miss." I heard the clatter of another line opening and requesting someone to take a message. Mezo was out, probably delivering a message, leaving only Geeo and Renna in the office....
Finding a New Self, chapter 18: Breakdowns
I woke to Aresh knocking at the bedroom door. The sun was well up. I asked for a moment, and took it to throw on a long simple dress, suitable for work. She asked, "Where were you last night? I thought I'd be out late, but you..." "Work happened. Big...