https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-9.mp4 Hippie Girl responded with a smile and placed her hands on Jioni’s. She then went for the van’s center console, pulled out a teapot and cup, and poured something from the teapot into the cup. The steam rose to the top of the van, warming up the area. Jioni stared at the cup, bemused—which …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-8.mp4 “I looked everywhere, but ok,” Jioni said, her voice soft. “Why didn’t you tell me about the Tenebris?” “I did, though.” “No, you didn’t.” “I did. What did you think the nunchucks were for?” Jioni threw her head back and groaned again. back next
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-7.mov A gasp escaped Hippie Girl’s lips, and then her eyes widened. But quickly, she disguised her shock with a discomforted smile. She shook her hair with both hands, hunched over, and then folded her palms—she infringed on Jioni’s personal space again. “No, it’s there. You weren’t looking hard enough,” Hippie Girl said. “What do …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-6.mp4 “You’re wearing that ugly flannel! Ha!” Hippie Girl blurted out, then laughed. “Did the deer spirit bite your skull or something? You were just trying to sell that thing yesterday.” Jioni rolled her eyes and waited for Hippie Girl to stop talking. She folded her arms with a frown. Then scooted back against the …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-5.mp4 “Flower, didn’t you hear me say yes? I thought you were like one of those deer-creature-spirit thingies,” Hippie Girl said as she began punching Jioni’s arm. “You mean the Tenebris? They can’t speak,” Jioni corrected. “What? Sure they can!” Hippie Girl paused. “Wait a minute, something’s off about you.” The two sat across from …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-4-1.mov Jioni soon crept to the back of the van and knocked gently on the rear doors. Her taps were fearfully soft against the metal. She knocked until the doors suddenly swung open. Pitch black, an explosion, then stars. It collided with Jioni’s face. The pain stung as she rubbed, and a burning sensation immediately …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-3-1.mp4 Jioni approached the vehicle’s passenger side and peeked inside the cracked window. Her breath fogged it, so she shimmied to the front windshield and continued searching. Inside the front, some more plants, a couple of miscellaneous boxes, jars, and a teapot but no Hippie Girl. Jioni’s foot caught something, and she stumbled. Down below …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-2-1.mp4 At the entrance, Jioni pushed the heavy vines that blocked the way. Frantic, she nearly got tangled in them. Once inside, there were just a couple of tapestries and rugs. They did not lay flat, curled up, and kicked over; none of the weapons showed; her van stood there dented and rusted more than …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-1.mp4 Before Jioni even asked about the ID cards, LaMesha was gone. A sinking feeling crept in, but she ignored it. For defense, Jioni picked up the stop sign and headed towards Hippie Girl’s van. It required both hands to hold it, which made her realize how heavy it was. For two blocks, she dragged …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4-25.mp4 “I plan to be an Agent someday like you, so no more trouble, I promise.” Jioni smiled. “You promise?” “Yeah, I promise.” LaMesha didn’t smile back but instead gave a nod. Before staying forced in this conversation any longer, LaMesha picked up the pace and jogged away. Her mind continued to race with the …
