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...
= Chapter Five: Surprises =
=SUBJECT TO REVISION AT ANY TIME UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE= --- = Chapter Five: Surprises = _He crawled cautiously through the dark on his hands and knees, knowing it was out there, waiting for him. It called to him, a low hum pulsing outward every...
LAWT #12 ~ Sincere [Faking Pt.2]
Alex let the door to the bar close behind him as he stopped to survey the crowd. It was markedly busier than last time, but the atmosphere was still rather low energy and calm. It made sense enough, for an early Friday evening, he figured. Being in...
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...
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 #9 ~ Fragrance
Far along Val'En's merchant street, Mela casually wandered the shops and stalls, glancing over the displays. A result of joining the Union, the street served wants more so than needs. That made it a great...
LLST #8 ~ Hot Shot
A crowd gathered to one side of the grassy clearing, eagerly anticipating the show with excited murmurs. Looking over all the faces, Emaatet couldn't help a satisfied smirk. _Excellent_, she thought. The wolf...
NM #14 ~ Hands On
The gentle patter of rain eased Niv into the waking world as he drifted toward consciousness. He took a deep breath, letting it out in a slow groan as he stretched. His back arched and he pointed his toes,...
NM #15 ~ Just Clothes [Pt.1]
Tucked into a corner of the couch, Niv lazily scrolled through his phone with one hand. With the other, he was absently scratching Mela's chin. Her head lie in his lap as she read a book, stretched across the...
On the Steps
He sits on the step, staring at nothing His gaze is low and unfocused, head slightly tilted Numb from stillness, his body is gone Winds of thought whisper through him They steal away, and leave him hollow In the absence make themselves...
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 #13 ~ Upgrades [Perks Pt.2]
Alex sat on the steps in front of Tobi's place, poking at his phone as he waited for the hare to arrive. He was looking over their recent texts, arranging the visit. The latest message was from Tobi, letting the otter know he'd be there soon. That left...