Hayden’s ears rang from the wind meandering through the chamber. The air flowed through crevices too slender for his pinky, oblivious to the freedom to move he craved. The few steps the cell afford were not enough.
Pronunciation
The Gloom Market’s crowd churned about Nuesti. Straightening from the arcane artifacts she peered about for the disruption’s source.
Distractin’
Ollie reckoned the toddler’s endless tantrum created a bit of havoc in the area already. But that didn’t mean she couldn’t bring more.
Dreamless
“Last night I dreamt.”
Jeanne blinked slowly, trying to parse the statement in her mind. Mack sat at his station, hand hovering listlessly above his keyboard and eyes staring at nothing
Night Comes
Astryn stood within the doorway, watching as color faded from the sky. The coming night marred the sunset’s beauty. A night when they would be free.
Never Joining
One thousand years lost among the stars hadn’t been enough. Alone, Lonnie stared into the deep vibrance of space. Subtle to startling, he’d seen expanse after expanse.
Sliding
Others could make her happier.
Join Them
“How long have they been there?” Tiladine asked, leaning toward Carnson.
He shrugged. “Does it matter?”
Questions Disparate
“I have two things on my mind,” Jerdine declared authoritatively. Her voice carried through the thin walls of the residence, unknowingly making my job easier. I ghosted over the worn wood tracking her by sound.
The Gift
Adrolore paused before his pile of books catching the sound of his pages conversing nearby. A soft murmur, but enough to disturb. He could not be constantly harried.
