https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4-24.mp4 “You should go home. It’s not safe right now,” LaMesha said. “Do you need help getting back?” “I’ll be fine,” Jioni said. “Are you sure?” LaMesha picked up her revolver and dusted it off—flipped it around and checked for any scuffs and scratches. Now that the street was clear, LaMesha figured she had time …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4-23-1.mov Jioni headed toward an old stop sign; she held the base of it and attempted to shimmy the rusted road sign out of the concrete. Back and forth, she pulled it and would let go. With the last heave, she fell backward with the sign in her hands. Jioni tossed it, stood up, grabbed …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4-22-1.mp4 “I’m sorry, what do I do?” Jioni called out as she stood up from the floor with a defensive look. “Grab a weapon!” LaMesha said. She continued to kick the Tenebris that was now revealing its teeth. Sharp and shark-like. Akin to a reptile, it grew new arms, using its fresh appendages to restrict …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4-21.mov LaMesha turned around without haste. It came from the last person she wanted to see: Jioni and a Tenebris behind her in hot pursuit. LaMesha’s eyes widened as the pair came racing towards her; she stepped to the left, Jioni misread her movements, and the two collided; they fell to the ground. Her revolver …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4-20-1.mp4 Once he was out of view, LaMesha scanned the area. Before the Tenebris situation, this was the same road where she attempted to “cure her boredom” at. It remained quiet as it did yesterday. She carefully ensured that her footsteps didn’t out-clack any dog whistle noise—crows flapped by, and LaMesha wished they would stay …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4-19-1.mov All night until noon, LaMesha patrolled the streets of City Two—and enjoyed every second of it—long were the days of just standing around and doing nothing; finally, the training she wasted her youth on became relevant. Bags lay underneath her eyes, but a faint grin appeared often. LaMesha continued to march street by street, …
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https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4-18-3.mov She peaked out the door to see if any Tenebris were near. As she turned back around, Emmitt placed a small smiley face sticker on Jioni’s forehead; it caught her completely off guard. She instinctively patted the glossy sticker. Jioni suppressed a short laugh and then exited the building. She held the door and …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4-17-2.mp4 “Wait, before you go, there might be a way to have a normal arm again,” Emmitt said as he approached and twirled his loupe magnifying glass as he spoke. “I’m sure you’ve heard of Outergen.” “Who hasn’t? ” Jioni said as her eyes lit up. Emmitt shared the same enthusiasm. But Jioni’s eagerness curbed …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4-16-1.mp4 Emmitt shook her. “Being an Agent is so overrated. Become a doctor like me.” “If only medical books weren’t so boring, I’d consider.” Jioni jokingly swatted his hand off her shoulder. She stood up and headed for the door—Jioni lost her balance while holding the floor and pushing herself upward; she straightened her flannel, …
