WeepingWisteria

“Meyer, do your calculations say any different?” Emily, kept her half-smile, seemingly unaware of Sadie’s plight.

“Oh, of course not, Sadie. I approximate it will take you at least nine months, two weeks, four days, and seven hours.” Alex hissed. “And this is based on…?” “Our ...

“He should be able to assist you during the first month.” Alex sighed. “How long is the trial supposed to take?” Emily hummed. “I approximate that you’ll take five months, ...

“I mean he has one of the fastest records of going through the trials.” She pulled the car into the street.

Alex got into the car beside her. “How long has Micheal been in the trials?” Emily sat in the driver’s seat and adjusted the mirror. “Three months. He’s one of ...

Emily flipped to a picture of a young man with a smile slightly wider than hers. “Micheal.”

Emily shook her head. “Common misconception. We’re your case handlers in charge of your schedule and trials. However, we give our new pairs a mentor who is in late Stage ...

“You’re going to get settled in your room, and then you’ll be introduced to your mentor.”

“Occasionally.” Emily flipped through some of the papers on her clipboard. “Not every day.”

“Back to the facility. It’s time to start Stage Two: Correction.” Emily held the hotel lobby door open for them. “The reason why you joined the trial.”

Emily nodded. “That can be arranged.”

Emily looked at Sadie. “That isn’t what I said. Are you two ready to go?” Alex nodded.

Emily looked up from her clipboard, her signature smile plastered on her face. “You’re both exactly 20.76 seconds late.” She set down her pen. “But don’t worry about that. You’re ...

Alex followed them, making their way down to the lobby. Xe checked every visible clock on the way there, their heart pounding even louder with each second.

Name: Ki Pronouns: They/them Age: 23 Appearance: They have two swords strapped to their back and four arms. Personality: Ki is used to ruthless efficiency. He rarely speaks, especially when ...