https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/6-25.mov “I’ll talk to the mayor tomorrow. I have a plan that may help us both,” Jioni replied. “It’s a plan I’ve had in my head for a while now.” Derrin had a beat smile but didn’t attempt to question her. His face suddenly turned to shock, and he pushed Jioni to the side: a …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/6-4.mp4 “Then let’s trade places, huh? I’d gladly take on 40 years if it meant I could survive,” Jioni retorted. She stood up and crossed her arms. “I might’ve spoken out of line. I’m sorry,” Derrin said. “I just wanted to say that there’s never only one solution to a problem.” Jioni remained tense. Derrin …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/6-23.mp4 Derrin walked closer to her. “It may be too late, but it’s not the end of the world.” “What?” “It’s not the end of the world,” Derrin repeated as he sat on the floor with his legs crossed. Jioni stopped her mind from pacing and sat across from him. She sat puzzled by his …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/6-22-1.mov Jioni’s laughter was nervous; any vigor left in her eyes drained. She lifted her sleeve to reveal her arm: cracked and now had since stopped throbbing. It was now wholly gray, permanently altering her skin color. She put the sleeve down and then moved her braids. She showed him her cracked face and missing …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/6-21.mp4 Derrin rubbed his chin. “Where’s your Junior Agent lance? It’s much more effective than a chair, you know?” “Yeah,” Jioni said. She fidgeted with her hands. “It must be the good life, being an Agent. I wish I were one now so I could earn some GeoCreds. It beats scavenging around the city like …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/6-20-1.mov “Can I stay here for a while?” Jioni asked as she rubbed her arm. She stood up from the floor. “Just a little while, but you should go home and get some rest. Also, I’m supposed to be working,” Derrin replied. He paused. “By the way, why does everyone think we’re related?” Jioni stifled …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/6-19.mp4 “I’d say it’s more sickening on the wasteland side,” Jioni said. “Did you need something?” Derrin said abruptly. “It’s pretty late. You should be asleep.” Jioni blinked excessively. “Sorry, yeah, so just like Hippie Girl, someone stole something of mine.” Her mind rushed, time was of the essence, but she kept a straight face …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/6-18-1.mov She stood up from the floor and dusted her hands. The 30 feet wall tower had a stunning view from above. It showed all the attractive yet aging buildings of City Two. All varying in shape and size. In the farthest long distance was the south tower—a circular brick wall enclosed everything within and …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/6-17.mov Jioni sped up her ascent and didn’t sweat as she reached the top ledge. She lept and grabbed Derrin’s hand, and he pulled her through. Jioni forced the rest of herself inside and then sat, falling straight to the tower floor with a sigh. The Agent camp was a small area with a chair, …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/6-16.mov “Jioni, is that you?” Derrin called up from above. “What are you doing out so late?” “I need to talk to you,” Jioni replied as she gazed up. The sun finally set, and a slight breeze caused her to shiver. The stone wall stood in front of her. She peeked around the barren area: …
