New Rhetra, planet Myridia Kari’s duplicates try to punch Naiad, but they have to face the same problem of their first encounter: her body turns into water the second it’s touched. <Again? Seriously, how much does it take to understand[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Null City Spaceport, planet Myridia Max Black a.k.a. Quantum turns back into human form, shocked by the experience. He changed into energy only by sheer instinct, and sudden transformations always disorient him. It takes him a while to understand what[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Null City Spaceport, planet Myridia Growing up in Chicago, Max Black a.k.a. Quantum is used to a diverse city. Even though he’s spent a few days on Myridia, several months ago, he still finds the place upsetting. Not just because[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Myridian Palace, 50 light-years from Earth The building is just a few months old, but it’s built to such perfection that it makes the White House look like a cheap motel. Noriko isn’t interested in the scenery, though, but[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Myridia, 50 light-years from Earth The planet is clearly visible on the main screen of the ship’s bridge. Kari’s face brightens up when she sets her eyes on her own planet. <Isn’t that the most wonderful thing you’ve ever seen?>she[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
30 light-years from Earth The Supreme Scorpion was built as a capital ship for a pirate fleet, but now most of the living quarters are empty. The soothing humming of the gravity generators under each floor is the only sound[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Moscow, Russia The limousine stops in front of Spaso House, the residence of the U.S. ambassador to Russia. The motorcade that preceded it and the number of journalists suggest a state visit, even though the ambassador isn’t in the car.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Null Island, Pacific Ocean Doctor Catherine Kalama knew that being Noriko Null’s personal physician would be a demanding job. But she didn’t expect to be awaken in the middle of the night to assist her during an autopsy. <Well, doctor,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Null Island, Pacific Ocean At four A.M in the morning, the kitchen is silent. There are a few steps in the dark; the only light is a dim sparkle in a girl’s silver eyes. Suddenly someone shouts: <Surprise defense!> A[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Shanghai, People’s Republic of China Noriko Null’s brain can process information millions of times faster than a human’s, but she can’t find a way out of her current situation. A black woman is pointing the Genius Gun at Noriko, ready[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
