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Waves I Rolling Tides
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It was late at night when she decided to come out onto the deck of the merchant ship called the Ferret Express, unable to sleep and unwilling to think. She was too tired to think of the future, of the uncertain flux beyond what she could see, yet the chore still roused her from her slumber in spite of her exhaustion. So she thought that it would be best if she lost herself in the moment, take a breather and absorb her surroundings. That was all she could do lately anyway, to accept the now for what it was and not to think too far of tomorrow. It had served
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Chime 15 Subtilized Path
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Sakura was surprised to find herself reluctant to change out of the formerly annoying dress she wore during the dinner earlier. Her sleek tail drooped in weariness and brushed against the floor, sweeping up some lint from the tiles. She no longer cared, however, for she was now back in the washroom and in front of the mirror once more.
The euphoria from the wholesome family dinner had evaporated into nothingness.
She might have reached an understanding with Rui, but how long would that last? She glanced at her usual outfit and cringed in dread, not wa
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Chime 14 Resplendent Queen
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Sakura yawned soundlessly and stretched across her bed, laying on her stomach and swishing her furry tail in lazy arcs. She flinched at the sight of dirt smeared across the pristine white sheet and, out of habit, she immediately pulled the blanket over the area so no one would see it. A piece of paper had been slipped beneath the door, informing her that Yutsu and Rui would not be back before dinnertime, but she did not want any ammunition to risk her guardian's wrath.
Sighing deeply, she sneaked guilty glances towards the entrances b
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Chime 13 Monochromic Glamor
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Roaring engines of automobiles and trains bustled through the streets that intersected flat building blocks. Boisterous laughter of sailors and businessmen filled the roads and coasted in different directions just as aimlessly as the heavy odor of smoke and oil. People of various races mingled peacefully as they traded tales of their adventures and noteworthy events happening around the rest of Drasgard. It was the unique quality of a harbor city that was Middleport, granting freedom and removing barriers of discrimination to those wh
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Chime 12 Repressed Dubiety
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Sakura twitched her whiskers and furrowed her brows in extreme concentration as she soaked a piece of rag in cold water. Sighing anxiously, she wrung it and carefully approached the bed with her stiff tail parallel with the floor. After gulping slowly to prepare herself, she leaned down in utmost caution and gently placed the cool fabric on the occupant's forehead.
With her ears flattened, the Foxroach hastily backed away and allowed herself to breathe. Once she was certain that her action did not awaken the sleeping girl, she gingerly scoote
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Chime 11 Sanguinary Altruism
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"What a beautiful scenery "
Yutsu casually took a few steps away from the trapdoor and surveyed the surroundings with her finger loosely hooked around her pistol's trigger. Viridian eyes twinkled with mirth when she realized the location their pursuers have chosen to stop the train. They were surrounded by patches of woods northeast of Ahkalin, which meant they were far enough from Eani Station that any reinforcements would not be able to intrude any time soon.
" especially if crimson rain were to fall, hmm?"
Her lips quirke
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Chime 10 Abominated Ardor
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Cold, crisp wind trekked through the immense forest, flew over the huddled shrubs, and feathered across the silent fields like a gentle reminder for the approaching daybreak. The last of the night's breeze whispered amongst the leaves that rustled at its gentle passing and carried away their sleepiness. However, the serene fragrance of nature was marred by the faint odor of smoke, its bitter tang clashing with the wholesome feel of the undisturbed countryside.
Shades of grey resided in the sky like vigilant but neutral spectators of the world
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Interlude 2 - Naked Fortress
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Worn sneakers pattered against smooth cobblestones that lined Carinne Avenue. The path was still wet and dark because of the rain shower from yesterday, making the road look dangerous with its blackened sheen. The footsteps did not relent however, and continued on its aimless journey to explore the expanse of the city of Kaltrea.
Hisses of steam and the shrieks of metal polluted the air and prompted the young girl to peer to her left across the street into a closed off compound bordered by wire meshes. There, a large crane lifted a gigantic steel beam whi
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Chime 9 Exorbitant Price
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Sakura felt nauseous.
Her tail was stiffened in nervousness while her clammy hands hung loosely by her side. There was an inexplicable fear brewing in her chest, a corrosive feeling that overrode her reason and fuelled her instincts to scurry somewhere safe and tranquil.
The disconcerting tension in the air was making her cower like the helpless little girl she was.
"That's the situation we got, Heidi. We have approximately five minutes to finalize our plans," Tal's deep voice gained the gravelly tone of a wary predator as he gestured at the