CW: Snake

Ryka: The Gathering

Ryka: The Gathering

I examined my cork board to ensure I had set everything up in a way that would make sense to my trio of associates. Everything I had pieced together over the last three years was compiled on that board. I knew there were still holes in the story I had constructed, but this would have to do until we found more answers. 

"You didn't connect the Minister of Resources to that fake charity he has been funneling money through."

I attached the picture of Minister Saltyr to the People's United Fund. "Thank you, Anak. This is why I keep you around."

My companion chuckled. "Yes, just this. I'm just your fact-checker."

I rolled my eyes. "You know what I mean. How's everything else look?"

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Anak: The Train

Anak: The Train

Maera loaded her luggage onto the train. "How did you get Instructor Evans to agree to this crazy venture?"

Ryka secured their bag and followed the others to their seats on the train destined for the Omega-Delta Colony. “I just convinced him of how important this aid trip would be. I know how to talk to him.” Ryka ignored Maera’s suspicious look.

Kolyver opened their train compartment, making a beeline to one of the two window seats. Ryka sat next to them and undid their shirt’s top button. I slithered my way out from under Ryka's collar and relaxed around their neck, resting my head on the hollow of their throat. 

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