Luviisa had not shown the slightest hint of being rattled by Rajenlif. Indeed, she had terminated the call with a gleeful grin, hoping that Rajenlif realized that she had been outplayed. But as the opening hours of the conclave droned on, Luviisa had the time to reflect on what Rajenlif said. And despite herself…she found …
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Chapter Twenty-Eight: Outside the Conclave of Ten Titan: Birthright by D.X. Machina and Johnnyscribe
“And Siru, you can stay in here. I assume you want Aleks to room with you?” Rhionne said, guiding them to one of the empty guest suites. She could have passed this duty off on staff, but she knew that her mother would want her to keep a lid on this. Even loyal staff could …
Chapter Twenty-Seven: Zero Titan: Birthright by D.X. Machina and Johnnyscribe
A light rain was falling over Tuaut as the shuttle grounded on the grounds of the Imperial Palace. The door opened, and a young officer saluted Daz, and then Ulysses. Both returned the gesture, and Daz led the group through the rain to a doorway near the shuttle pad. Waiting inside was another, slightly older …
Chapter Twenty-Six: Four Three Two One Titan: Birthright by D.X. Machina and Johnnyscribe
There was a knock at the door of 1124 Barreda Hall, and Aleks swore as he awoke. When the knock repeated, he sighed, and said, loudly, “Siru, I love you, but if you’re waking me up while you’re drunk so we can make out…you could have given me another hour to sleep.” The third time …
Chapter Twenty-Five: Five Minutes to Midnight Titan: Birthright by D.X. Machina and Johnnyscribe
“The timing of this is the important thing,” Aud said. “Are you sure that Gudtormr Nieadlgisl won’t outrun the start on this?” “As I’ve told you, Gudda is an old friend,” Luviisa said, sipping her brewleaf. “And he knows that if he tries to break this early, I can share a few stories about him …
Chapter Twenty-Four: Three Axes and a Question Titan: Birthright by D.X. Machina and Johnnyscribe
Rixie was waiting to greet Taron and Fleita when the Galatea landed at Rabtes Station. While it was no more than a ten-minute trip for Rixie, it was not one she usually made, nor was it one Taron would have typically made for her. It’s not that they weren’t friends; it’s just that it was …
Chapter Twenty-Three: The Human, the Jotnar, Her Dad and His Mother Titan: Birthright by D.X. Machina and Johnnyscribe
“So after getting a look at it,” Rixie said, “my conclusion is that this is a ridiculous ship. There is no reason for this ship to exist. It’s too much. It’s way too much. Nobody deserves a ship like this. You should all be dancing with joy every time you get up in the morning. …
Chapter Twenty-Two: A Banquet, a Meal, Two Drinks, and a Game of Cards Titan: Birthright by D.X. Machina and Johnnyscribe
“I’m sorry,” Thyllia said, yawning. “We aren’t being the best hosts.” Vwokhu smiled as she set down the main course. “Nonsense, dear, you are a new mother. Namø did not sleep for…how long was it, Akwe?” “Sixteen years,” Akwe said, dryly. “Parenthood is wonderful, but do not expect to get a full night of sleep …
Interlude: 1848 MA Titan: Birthright by D.X. Machina and Johnnyscribe
“The attack on Utgarlthar has left almost ten thousand dead. And though it’s hard to say that this is worse…it’s disrupted the processing of ore from the mines around Vaehash Aegdrasal.” “Oaibi Ukkoson, how badly will this set us back?” the Dronung asked, fearing she already knew the answer. The officer’s countenance told her, to …
Chapter Twenty-One: Lines of Descent Titan: Birthright by D.X. Machina and Johnnyscribe
As the shuttle descended, Rixie could not help but feel a sense of déjà vu. It had been just over a month ago that she’d taken a shuttle ride to a memorial reception for a member of the Ten Noble Families. Granted, that time she’d been heading for the palace instead of the Umbas estate, …