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Achlys led the group to a hotel and somehow managed to get into the penthouse suite. With cash.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFGO0Fe8ZbL
The lady at the desk reached for the phone during check-in, but Abyss figured Achlys found a work around. He couldn’t remember. In fact, nobody could.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDEzQES4vRI
He probably would have dwelt on the bizarre circumstance had it not been for room service coming at the crack of dawn with a letter to Abyss. No one was awake yet. Abyss was trained to be an early riser by the Rosork, and apparently it worked. He was up by 5. The letter came around an hour and a half later.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzP47MIdMzF
Abyss looked down at the enclosed envelope. He didn’t know why notes kept coming. He didn’t recognize the name, Mark or why the return address seemed to be coordinates, (38, -97), but here was a confidential stamp on it. Abyss didn’t quite understand how or why this letter found its way here and could contain anything confidential.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPlHrmzxXj6
After the last confidential message he received, Abyss was afraid to open it .42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡteqd7qDReL
Still, curiosity killed the cat, and Abyss slowly ripped the seal.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMlEubgqSbq
His eyes glazed over the note which read:42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxHTiC8Jokt
Abyssal,42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfqMeED5XlN
I hope this letter finds you well, I only really have a hunch where you could be. I read about the “attack” on a rebel base, and through some digging, I discovered you were behind it.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXrJuJ9RSfG
As a curious outsider, I would like to hear your side of the story. No one will know about this contact. I want to know if this was a planned attack or just you lashing out, if there was anyone else involved, maybe the entire article is a rouse to cover something else up. Was there a reason behind all this that you could tell me about?42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFPJkFbUwzw
I should probably introduce myself. Nedi The name on the envelope is different because I don’t want the police to track me. With such a unique name, it probably wouldn’t be hard.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrhMubmSUQe
Thank you for your time and understanding. I can only hope you respond soon.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOi1EgjuWO8
Your friend,42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPHA93fKOmp
Nedi42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbPxuGHfBOD
Abyss stared at the letter with utter confusion. Friend? This person was already calling themself a friend of Abyss? Even Achlys didn’t feel that way to Abyss yet. And what kind of name is Nedi42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7t6yGQJPNi
Abyss wasn’t sure if he should respond part of him was somewhat relieved for whatever reason. He wouldn’t figure out that it was being given the opportunity to talk that made Abyss appreciate the letter despite how strange it was.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuu93nseIj9
He pocketed the letter deciding to ask Achlys her opinions later, but the time never came.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxnixuyYQ1F
Achlys left saying she would be back with Queen Ember a week or two later to advance her plans to stage two. She advised everyone to stay here, much to Abyssal’s annoyance. The other guys shared this annoyance, meanwhile, the lady and Lucy were more than willing to stay in the suite to process current events and unwind. Lucy was just scared to do anything, which tugged at his heart. He shook off the thought but was now properly distracted from the letter.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUJ1U4T4YQF
That is until Achlys was gone for about two hours.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu6gAtToXDE
Abyss went back to his room for a while and after a nap, Abyss saw the letter slipped out from his pocket.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNkVMQsrAt1
He pulled up the piece of parchment and searched for a blank piece of paper of his own.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsSZrhgGUbM
After a little while, Abyss was able to start writing.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPGXUwkUfBg
Nedi,42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe9ZBIlp7fI
Your letter found me. I don’t know how. The truth is, earlier today, I wasn’t sure if I should trust you. Then I figured that I could share some things with you. Achlys left for a while, so you’re the only person I could think of who isn’t afraid of me. Besides, even if we just met in a letter, I think I trust you more than Achlys’ allies. I can’t explain it.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy8nD46cHU8
The truth is, I was upset. PISTOL sent my brother to die, and I wasn’t there with him. Achlys says it isn’t my fault. I have a hard time believing her.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlAdWX58yAD
Whatever, it’s stupid. I shouldn’t be upset anymore. I destroyed PISTOL.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrmtR2O37GY
Abyss marked the send address with the coordinates and hoped the letter would find its way back. He addressed it to... Mark. If an uncommon name would have exposed Nedi he wouldn’t be having that problem with a name like this false one.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCQl0FSHK87
Abyss gave it to one of the people who worked at the hotel and retreated to his room to think. He thought about Volt, Mirio, Merry, and he couldn’t stop thinking about Achlys. He wondered if she was alright. He didn’t know why she asked for so much time for her mission. Did she know something he didn’t? Did she expect something bad to happen?42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAj7SoJYa7k
* * *
A new letter came 8 days later.
Abyss,42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFwfhbZ6bz3
The letter you sent me was an unexpected treasure. I am thrilled that you responded, but the response took longer than I expected. I waited a week.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡswIN52PxNT
I made an account on an obscure website called Facebook. I thought this might be a faster way to communicate if you have access to the internet.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDOtArddAVd
As for your brother, I’m sorry. I don’t know what to say. There’s so much I want to tell you, but things are crazy here. People keep talking about oncoming war with the aliens. Is that crazy? The aliens have given us so much, but it turns out that was out of greed and manipulation. Surprising, I know.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHcJZe95sQQ
Hopefully we can keep in touch.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡax7lqLF2qX
-Nedi42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOEhpB9EUaX
Abyss tore the sides of the envelope in frustration. He had to figure out how to get access to the internet and learn how to use it. The Rosork never allowed Volt and Abyss access to human technology. It was too primitive and full of distractions. Rosorken technology was efficient. Communication across 2 or 3 solar systems was normally plenty. Besides that, ships, and the cartridges, the Rosork didn’t need much. They believed entertainment was one of the reasons humans advanced so slowly.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡejTRo9fzTF
Still, Abyss spent the rest of the day looking for a computer. He had to ask one of the employers, and they said they had an old computer Abyss could keep. The laptop was a dinosaur that barely functioned. It used something called Windows 11, which was supposed to be far outdated.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI4i7W2fSfj
Still, Abyss took anything he could get.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdPCnk54oCN
* * *
Nedi was right. His name was incredibly unique. After scrolling past some consumer protection laws crap, Abyss found the strange website named Facebook. He clicked the blue button and was taken right to Nedi’s page.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj1gETCfY1E
It took Abyss about 40 minutes trying to figure out how to make an account. He had to work around not having a... “email” or a “phone number”.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfyQPvrR67z
Eventually, Abyss sent a message to Nedi.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdiB1gjpfNG
Does this work?42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF35MvgOzXX
-Abyssal42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD1jFZnN5UP
It only took 13 minutes for Nedito respond this time.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr7LuWMRhY2
It works. Keep laying low. Something big is going to start any day now. You need to stay safe. Besides, your brother wouldn’t want you to take revenge on everything. He would just want you to be happy.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ22yh8Y00gn
Abyss stared at the message on the screen in bewilderment.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6kulWAV3vp
How can I be happy? Are you okay? Where are you?42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYbLmfE9gnB
Abyss waited a long time for Nedito respond. He waited 13 minutes, then 19 more.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjHy8uWrs5C
Are you ignoring me?42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0o9ml6p5S6
Abyss aggressively hit the send button on this message. An almost instant reply.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDyK9tRkbsi
I can’t talk right now, and I couldn’t answer your questions anyway. It isn’t safe anymore. I have to go.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOvR7KdHBja
Go where?!42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiTyAzEI02W
Stay where you are, don’t message me anymore.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVGs2EX1CME
This was the last straw. Nediwas being unreasonable. He couldn’t just say he was in danger and demand Abyss stayed in place.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAZxpInJYAO
Abyss rushed out his bedroom door without even closing the laptop.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbLNVE24JDe
The others waiting in the lobby were talking and laughing. “Knock it off, Vivian!” Lucy giggled as the older girl ticked her. The young boy glared at the two and the larger man placed a hand on the boy’s head.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkrAjNDab9Q
“And there’s our emo teenager!” The man bellowed jovially, throwing up his arms. Abyss froze for a second before shaking his head and moving to the elevator. “What are you, deaf?” He asked, moving away from the younger boy and to Abyss. “Don’t approve of my phraseology? We all talked about the rolls we would have in our hypothetical families, see? I’d be the dad, Lillian’s the funny aunt, Antonio’s the stubborn middle child, Lucy’s the youngest, and you’re the oldest son who hides in his room all depressed. Achlys is your-”42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtdyTvEks2k
“I don’t care,” Abyss said stubbornly, pressing the button. “I don’t even know you guys. Now if you’ll excuse me, some things are more important than playing house. Besides, my father never did crap for me. I don’t need a new one.”42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpur3QOx6y0
The elevator dinged open, and Abyss walked in. The spirits of everyone else in the room fell.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSCx8wNS2aU
“Where are you going?” the large man called out in desperation. “Achlys said you were in charge.”42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP1nRNxlEK3
“Some job I’ve done. You’re in charge now, Dad. I’m out of here.” The elevator door closed and cut off the bitter farewells.
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