Battle Hymn of the Republic

The only person who didn't seem to acknowledge the newcomer was Zippo, who was blushing an icy white under Sumedha's gaze. He seemed to focus on the tea intently, blowing on it to cool it down. The tiny gust spread a layer of frost over the top, which he poked with his fists to break the surface. Ta...

When the door opened, Tabitha's eyes opened widely, like a feline catching sight of its prey. The man she had expected was a bit different from the man that walked out. Across the campus, rumors circulated why the headmaster that owned the property had suddenly appeared as if he had survived living ...

Tabitha blinked her eyes rapidly as the enchantment broke off. It took her a moment to refocus, as if she had been staring quite deeply into a bright light. After a moment, she rubbed her eye, and settled back in her delighted posture. "Exactly right," said the investigator with a prim smile, finall...

Lady's hands came together again as Ms. Grimley explained herself. She was patient as the newcomer prattled and then rummaged, and finally produced a list of names. With a perfect conference room smile, she redirected. "I find your presumptions fascinating, Ms. Grimley. No, you may call me Counselor...

"It's a pleasure, Ms. Sumedha, but I don't shake hands." As if to mitigate any particular insult, Tabitha raised her palms. Being close enough, Lady could see the scoring of lightning scars centering from her palm, and running into the sleeve of her small jacket. "I want to. I really do. Lady, can I...

Tabitha stared at Lady as she approached, following the woman's eyes out into the woods in paired gazes of dark and gold. Her lips pulled together in a low pucker, as if she had found some inkling of an answer as to why the woman across from her was doing what she was doing. "See, I told you that--....

Safeholme Osaka A Week After the Descent into the Maw Saturday at Safeholme was hit or miss for activity. Depending on the time of year, the school was either eerily quiet or wildly active depending on the presence of school events, or exams. The mages who attended Safeholme as a contracting office...

Tulan's fingers continued to fidget with the grass, almost nervously. Her large glasses turned to reflect Ruarc in her sights, and she bounced over to him. She walked past Aulan, who stayed with the droning image of her parents, past the embracing pair under the tree to move behind it. There were no...

Miyuki would feel the hand in her own squeeze possessively. Percival stared down at her resting face, and he reflected on everything he had put her through. The content look on his face fell. Jakku, seeing this, rapidly applied a hug to the man's cheek, commencing emotional resuscitation. It seemed ...

It was a blustery night, the trees on the property swayed to and fro, as if unsettled by the night's events. A fountain sat at its lonesome at the front of the building, bubbling water throughout the day and night. Gentle, glowing light emitted from the rippling base, offering more sight to the are...