Swimming Lesson

“Come on, Rett, it’s just water!” Gath looked out of place, standing in the water of a communal swimming pool. Mostly because he was the only adult Rethan there. While it was a public pool, the main visitors were Skyavok, floating around in inflatable rings in the deep end of the pool. “But it is … Read more

Pizza Time

“It feels like it is getting worse…” “Pardon?” Kuta sighed, realizing he had spoken out loud. “Sorry, was lost in thought.” “It is fine, dear!” Trismit put an arm around Kuta. “Is something bothering you?” “Yes. It feels like the Secret collapse is getting worse.” “Oh.” “Do you not feel it too? That overarching silence?” … Read more

A Pleasant Meal

Gath nodded a thank you as a waiter placed a basket of bread and some menus on the table of five in front of him. He, his partner Talmin and his daughter Rett sat on one side of the table, while their new friends Kuta and Trismit sat opposite them. Rett immediately picked up a … Read more

Playground

“Yay park time park time!” Gath smiled as he let go of Rett’s hand, letting her run off to her favourite thing in the world, a swing. The swing set was nothing special, in fact it was actually a little bit run down. But Rett absolutely loved the fact that the swing was made from … Read more

Hunger Pangs

“Come on, Rett, you need to eat…” Gath picked the tiny youngling up from his massive pile of plushies and pillows, then delicately placed him inside his high chair at the table. It had only been three months, but already, baby Rett was very active and constantly wanted to move about. He still couldn’t eat … Read more

Hatchling

“Hey, shush, you are safe, little one. You are just hungry…” In one hand, Gath held a small bottle of mushed up vitamins, mixed with water, sugar and plenty of protein. In the other, he cradled a tiny, wriggling mess, a baby Rethan, barely plated, eyes blinking in the dim light. Not just any baby. … Read more