WeepingWisteria

Heliodor Everett Hev paced around the small platform, his gaze trained on the professor. “Alright, I’m here. Ready to duel.” The professor sneered. “Are you ready for the rules?” Hev ...

Cody shook his head. “Why did nobody tell me?” Khalil clasped Cody’s shoulder. “I don’t like this.” Dusk and Dawn floated closer to the screen.

Cody looked at the TV. “Oh, dear. It is him.” Vendetta sighed. “This can’t be good…”

In a flash of blinding light, Artemis was gone. In her place, was a grey wolf. Artemis’s bonds lay on the ground, useless. It flattened its ears against its head ...

“And you would usually end up embarrassing yourself around them, too.” Vendetta crossed their arms. “Don’t act innocent in this.” Dawn gasped. “A scandal.”

The mercenary laughed. “Oh? She didn’t tell you? She’s an Igni. A dog one from the looks of it.” Artemis whined. “But don’t worry, miss. She won’t be able to ...

“Well, you get more comfortable, and you start to make less mistakes. And slowly, each day, every day’s just a little bit better than the last.” Michael smiled. “Look, I ...

Dawn giggled madly. “I have so many stories like that about Dusk.” Dusk glowered. “And I have ones for you too. So tread carefully.” Vendetta patted Dusk. “Alright, calm down.”

Michael sighed. “Yeah, the transition can be a little rough. But rest assured, it only gets better from here.”

Artemis didn’t respond. Her breath was shallow, and she squeezed her eyes shut. Her entire body convulsed, bucking against the bonds. Sawyer pointed at her. “Hey, she’s-“ “Leave her be. ...

Vendetta laughed so hard that their laugh got wheezy. “Oh my god, Cody- “Nope. We’re done. Moving on.” Khalil kissed his temple. “Come on, love.” “Nope, you hate me now.”

“Nice to keep you as well!” Michael clapped his hands together. “Are you settling in? Is everything going okay?” Alex fidgeted with their fingers and shrugged.

Artemis looked around. “Once nightfalls, we’ll have the upper hand. I promise.” Sawyer groaned. “Fine. I’ll keep watch.”

Cody shook his head. “You’re lying. This is slander. I could sue.” “And at this point, their face is bright red, and Cody’s got a little shy streak in him-“ ...

He nodded. “Yes! I’m so excited to work with you.” He held out his hand for a handshake. “I’m assuming you already know I’m your mentor.” Alex nodded. “Emily told ...