Quarrels and Quills

Marshal Knox Marshal's fingers flew over the computer keys with a speed and familiarity that was a startling contrast with his usual lack of technological interest. Every now and then, he would move seamlessly to his phone, where he was running programs in tandem hooked into the PC. He plugged in a...

Jameson Bryant Jameson was still at a computer terminal when one of his image managers came in. "Hey, Mr. Stalwart. Can we talk to you for a second? We have an idea to pitch to you." "Uh, I'm actually a little busy..." The other man craned his neck to look at the screen. Jameson...

Anakita Snakecharm and Tempest Rutherford Anakita glanced over at the retreating Norn, then at Tempest, then back at Melar. Leaving him behind wasn't an option. But there weren't a lot of other options left. The elves were mostly injured, and needed to be able to defend themselves. Tempest didn't l...

Eve Travers and Cambria Morehouse "I think we should speak to Barclay," Eve said after a moment's pause. Cambria's eyebrows rose in surprise. "Are you sure?" Eve thought for a moment. "No," she finally said. "I'm not sure . But I think it's right. Barclay hates me...

Hamza Karim Hamza picked up a sandwich, sniffed it tentatively. He was checking for poison, not quality; a man who had been eating out of the garbage cared little about the latter. He hunched over as he ate, still staring at the ground, forcing himself to eat slowly. Don't show them how hungry you ...

Imiel You're family now. It was so kind of the McIvor sisters to treat them that way. It was the first moment where Imiel had ever felt truly at home on this planet, like he truly belonged somewhere and wasn't just a stranger observing everything at a distance. He felt warm inside, in a way he hadn...

Marshal Knox and Jameson Bryant “She used to be older,” Marshal commented quietly after Cait had left. “Yesterday she was an adult.” Jameson noticed the tone, and felt a stab of sympathy. “That must have been… jarring.” Marshal nodded. “Yeah. Well. Things change. It’s gotta be better, right? For he...

Imiel Imiel felt better after a night's sleep. The weight of being human out in the world didn't seem quite so heavy, with the light of day streaming through the window blinds. Guess I was just tired after all. By the time he'd gotten dressed and put on some coffee, the girls were starting to stir,...

Marshal Knox and Jameson Bryant Jameson accepted Cait's explanation with a nod and a smile. Did he really understand? No. But it was enough to go with for now. Marshal, for his part, was relieved. Cait was 'older' mentally - perhaps still the adult he knew? At least he hadn't called an actual child...

Siralai Mahr The change of plans came to fruition sooner than Siralai had expected. Just as she was resolving to discuss their next course of action with Lana, Theron's voice came over the ship's comms. "Uh, we... have a problem." "Don't tell me you couldn't find Rishi?" Lana qu...