The city’s westernmost gates, the Porta Aurelia, was currently a whirlwind of activity. Groups of people passed through it as they entered or exited the massive city itself. Most of the groups consisted of laborers and merchants and officials, and were simply going about their day, doing their usual
They also served up various stews, usually with a variety of offal in them. Many also provided dried and smoked fish, though these fish were typically cheap or ‘less than fresh’. But food was far from the only things they sold - many also sold tunics and tools, pots and baskets, leathers and fabric
And unlike the cheaper chunks of smoked meats at the tabernas, the shops here sold cuts of raw pork, poultry, and fresh fish. They also sold seasoned sausages along with fine smoked and dried meats. But perhaps the most popular shops sold all kinds of sweet or salty treats and other delicacies. Som
After their little fracas with a would-be thief and a shopkeep, both Freya and Lucifer continued to sightsee the grand city laid out all around them. And of course, they snacked on candied plums and stuffed dates as they continued. “Hey, um, before we go and visit the Ravens, how about we enjoy a
“We really oughta do something about that,” muttered Freya. “Not just with the brothels, but everywhere.” “Yeah, I agree,” Lucifer replied. “But not on date night, alright? Any other night but tonight. Although… a bit of small-time slave freeing could be a fun post-coital activity, yeah?” “Listen
Lucifer gave her a wide smile as ze held up two fingers. “Dinner and wine for two, please,” ze said happily. The young girl immediately acknowledged the order, and prepared their meal for them. She first set a pitcher three-quarters full of wine in the middle of a wide basket, then placed two bowl
It was early morning when the two set off from their hospitia and back out into the city. And because neither really slept, they instead spent the night reading and studying. Afterwards, they sat on the windowsill in each others’ arms and soaked in the city as night passed by. And so when dawn brok
“No, none of those, thank you,” Lucifer said quickly. “Especially the house thing. Definitely not that.” “You sure?” Freya teased hir. “You’d make a great housewife.” “Mhm. I think you just want to see me in an apron.” When Lucifer realized she really was trying to picture hir in a some kind of f
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The hab itself was sparsely decorated and seemed barely lived-in. There was a small pile of personal things in bags and boxes in a corner of the large living room, which appeared to be the effects of the small family that had moved in. It seemed that they had just taken possession of the hab itself
The pup came to a small group of human and drogar children, who much like his own brethren were running around and playing with each other. They laughed and giggled as they chased each other gaily through the park. Unlike his brothers and sisters however, the pup found some excitement and enjoyment
This chapter occurs in the middle of Arc 8, between chapters 330 and 331. I meant to write it back then, but completely forgot. Whoops! Here it is now, as a bonus. Please enjoy! ~@~ It was within Central Park on the Unnamed Cruiser of the Corvus Republic that the shapeshifting wolves made their ho
Kali shivered slightly as she recalled that moment in time. Her body hunched over slightly as she grasped and embraced herself in an attempt to comfort the way she felt. More than that, her voice started to crack and waver as she spoke. “Everytime I looked at him, at anyone I tried to ‘be’ with, a
“Hey, you doing okay?” Amal asked her quietly. “You look like you could use some company.” She climbed up on the outcropping where Kali was, and set herself down next to her with a warm smile painted on her face. “Yeah, I guess,” Kali replied. “Just going through some stuff, nothing too bad.” “Fe
This chapter occurs in the middle of Arc 8, between chapters 330 and 331. I meant to write it back then, but completely forgot. Whoops! Here it is now, as a bonus. Please enjoy! ~@~ Night had finally fallen on the beautiful de Jardin sanctuary planet. The wind was even, the skies were clear, and t
Her heart practically leapt out of her chest as she ran towards Lucifer. The sight of hir caused tears to well up in her eyes. They practically came streaming out by the time she reached hir pod. She placed her hands on the clear canopy as the desire to sweep Lucifer up in her arms overtook her. Fr
“Wonder how many people in the galaxy have three ultra rares,” she muttered to herself. “Something tells me it’s just me, at least for now.” There is also a high priority note from Raijin, her DI noted. Would you like to review it? Freya nodded. — Dearest friend, Welcome back to the land of the