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The Recruiters, Part 10: Hidden Home
The Captain was amused to see a half-dozen racing kayaks tied up behind his and the ranger ship. He was much less amused at the idea of crossing the equator. That’s not to say he didn’t believe his ship could, … Continue reading
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The Recruiters, Part 9: Gentle Inquisition
Eight men marched silently out into the yard. They came to halt in neat formation facing George, who waited as if utterly bored. Then he tilted his head to one side, smiled and spoke gently. “Have a seat boys.” They … Continue reading
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The Recruiters, Part 5: Work and Worry
The next clan they visited had one of two major hospitals on Misty, with the attached medical college. The one after that was a huge island almost entirely above tree level, where several species of hair and hide producing animals … Continue reading
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The Recruiters, Part 4: Canebrake
They had to dodge between two long, narrow islands to avoid an extra half-day of sailing to go around and come back to the natural harbor on southern Nadul Island. The Captain and his crew seemed to think it a … Continue reading
The Recruiters, Part 3: No Secrets
As with all things on Misty, it amused Fortis the odd mixture of simplicity and complexity which characterized the small dining room. While the wood was always the finest quality, the design of things might be entirely rustic. Eating was … Continue reading
The Recruiters, Part 1: Support
(The tale of Dalorius Four continues.) Fortis laughed. “Since when does my readiness have anything to do with it?” George put on his comical pained look. “My dear Doctor Plimick, you are the ultimate VIP Guest on the entire planet! … Continue reading
From Mists to Mysts, Part 13: Honor and Secrets
Fortis was completely surprised by the odd mixture of formal and casual elements to their reception. Even as they began approaching the outermost cluster of tents, heavily armed men, all quite large and imposing, greeted them. Without exchanging any words, … Continue reading
From Mists to Mysts, Part 8: Stable Flux
Eventually, Fortis rose to his feet and wandered to the doorway of the tent. George was standing, almost blocking the doorway. Between the half-open curtains, just over George’s shoulder, Fortis spotted the clan banner. When they marched inland, they left … Continue reading
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From Mists to Mysts, Part 6: Subterfuge
He was running through the forest, ducking under limbs, darting through underbrush, jumping over fallen logs. They were behind him and gaining. In a small clearing, he spotted a tiny hut. He ran inside and closed the door firmly behind … Continue reading
From Mists to Mysts, Part 5: The Long Short Way
Fortis tried on his backpack, then they piled everything in a corner near the door. George shrugged out of his weapon harness and placed it on top of the pile. He turned to Fortis. “Hungry?” Francis hurried past them into … Continue reading