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The Great Experiment: 1.2
It’s amazing what you can find when you look hard enough. I find an odd-looking device that looks suspiciously like a work station while we’re there.
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Chapter 8
Ripp was by no means oblivious to whatever stares he attracted, instead basking in the attention as he yelled happily, air-drumming and headbanging from his seat upon Johnny’s shoulders. Ripp’s body shook from the instability of his perch, as Johnny was laughing while he watched him, and occasionally Ripp needed to lay a hand on his head to ( Read more... ) -
Chapter 7
A jack-in-the-box is a toy for children, the little tin brightly colored to appeal to young eyes. The handle when turned plays a melody, until the doll inside springs from the box to create innocent surprise in the child.
There is a box that doesn’t work as expected, however. The handle is never turned, the box painted not with bright colors ( Read more... ) -
Chapter 5
Ripp found them both a seat, and began to drum his hands on the table while keeping a watchful eye out for his friends. In the meantime, the rhythm played upon the surface reminded him of the coming festival, which was now only a few days away.
“Oh hey,” he remarked, beginning to smile, “You looking forward to this show?”
“Oh yeah!” Tank grinned, ( Read more... ) -
Chapter 4
Tank was up early as always, yet today he was subdued as he dutifully prepared breakfast, and was caught a little off-guard by the volume of his father’s voice.
“Morning soldier!”
“Morning Sir,” Tank replied, allowing a glimmer of a smile to tug at the corners of his mouth as he gave a salute, this time grateful that he didn’t need to turn to face ( Read more... ) -
Chapter 3
Meanwhile, Ripp’s brow was creased in concentration as he worked to pull a splinter from his hand, gritting his teeth at the pain that accompanied his efforts. He tried to grapple with his teeth, but whatever he tried there was no shifting it.
“Dammit,” he grumbled.
“Whassup?” Johnny asked as she released his left hand.
“I got a splinter,” he told ( Read more... )
