A word before you begin. This is something I am hoping to institute on a weekly basis. It is a project I am working on that will be part of a series, but more than that, for me, it is a lesson in not censoring my writing. I have no plot, no characters, and no direction in mind for this exercise. It is just me, writing the next thing that comes into my mind. In essence, I am learning about this setting, these characters, and their motivation along with you. So please understand that this is not meant to be some highly polished, masterful work. It’s very much a work in progress. Please feel free to leave any thoughts or critiques in the comments. I will be adding to this story as we go.