Adventures in the Space Between Universes
Arkay It was yet another warm, sunny day on the outskirts of Palaestra, with a gentle breeze to help cool down those working outdoors. One such being was Gath Tsoriou, who had been working hard all morning, clearing rubble and working out what he could salvage from the remains of his burnt down house. Most of … Read more
“You’re finally awake!” Arkay blinked a couple of times. He was sitting on a large, luxurious sofa, with an IV drip attached to his arm. Standing in front of him was… “By the Light! You’re Veeyel! The deputy leader of the legendary L-Class Ksa!” Arkay exclaimed. He flustered slightly, quickly wiping the drool from his … Read more
TK0016K is now online RK0019K: Hi. TK0016K: Hi. TK0016K: Are you well? RK0019K: As well as I can be. Bit bored. Been waiting for you to get online so I could PM you. You? TK0016K: … RK0019K: What? TK0016K: How the fuck did you come back this time? How the fuck are you alive? RK0019K: … Read more
Arkay missed the sound of his heart monitor. During the long, dark nights, it was often the only thing he could hear that didn’t sound ominous or worrying. Since his heart monitor had been replaced with a silent, wireless one around his wrist, Arkay was sure he was either hearing things, or something was stalking … Read more
“So where HAVE you been lately?” Retvik asked as he peered over his cards. Phovos tutted, reorganized her cards then tutted again. “Long story. Got any sixes, Gath?” “Go fish,” Gath smiled. “We have plenty of time to listen. Got any sevens, Lokmah?” Lokmah squirmed a little, feeling very uncomfortable as he handed over a … Read more
“Thitavee-En, can I have a word please?” “Of course!” The N-Class Ksa flapped his elegant wings as he followed Elkay into his office. “How can I be of assistance, Vice General?” Elkay sat down behind his desk. He preferred his humble office compared to that of the High General’s, far less extravagant, more made for … Read more
“What’s going on?” Arkay dozily asked as several nurses unclipped the wheels on the bottom of his bed and began to wheel him and his IV drip away. General Kaldoran appeared, with a handful of Rethan soldiers by his side. “We’re moving you to a different facility. Nothing to worry about.” Arkay thought for a … Read more
This is everything. Eternity surrounds me. A small eternity. Young. Growing. Particles coming together, light gathering its speed, fundamental elements evolving and joining. A tiny universe swirling out of nothing. I snake across this small existence, a universe I shall protect with my very soul. Despite the chaos, the sub-atomic activity, I find myself at … Read more
“I apologise for my tardiness!” Vice General Elkay glanced up from his, well, the High General’s desk. Standing in the doorway was Aesop Korinna, the Prime Minister and overall leader of the Cassids, with two well-dressed Cassian bodyguards to his side. “We… weren’t supposed to meet until 5pm this afternoon?” Elkay sat up, flicking through … Read more
“SAHROTAAR!” Miraak’s voice echoed across Apocrypha, bouncing off the nonsensical walls and pillars of that horrible, green sphere. Sahrotaar looked up from what he was doing and sighed. “SAHROTAAR, I SUMMON YOU!” Why did that stupid mortal have to shout? Why wasn’t he dead in the first place? With a growl and a flap of … Read more
“Do you have an appointment?” “Pardon?” Tenuk looked confused. In front of him was a Veth sitting at a desk with an appointment book and a pen far too small for its gigantic claws. “Do you have an appointment?” “Um…” Tenuk shrugged. “I normally come here once a month. Been busy lately though. Why do … Read more
“What are you doing here?” Gath growled as he peered through the open door. “You shouldn’t be here.” Retvik sniffed. “I miss you. I know I said I’d give you time but…” With a sigh, Gath silently let Retvik in and closed the door behind him. He’d been staying at Kass’s place for the last … Read more
Details censored with # to protect patient identity. Begin Transcript. Patient: You haven’t restrained me or anything. Medic: There’s no need to. Patient: I’ve tried to run away five times now. Medic: But you came back twice. Patient: What is this all about? Medic: I feel that, when it comes to the healing process, the … Read more
Tell us what happened, they keep on saying. We need to know. Of course you do. I’m not. I can’t say. They try to help and they make me feel worse. They don’t understand. No one does. It’s a stupidly unique situation no other Rethan has experienced. They all want to know. To make me … Read more
The press was ravenous today. Elkay stood at his podium, looking down at the horde of hungry assorted races, all desperate to know what had happened. A lot of them had worried or accusatory looks on their faces. Normally, this never bothered the Vice General, but today, he didn’t have notes or a speech prepared … Read more