I Have You Now
Across the many cases that the wolf mind mage, Enigma, solved while exploring Machresse and its sprawling cityscape, he began to notice a pattern. Having built up his cardio and endurance over a lifetime of running, climbing, and traversing the planes of the multiverse, very...
Warm Affection on a Cold Autumnal Night
Both Bartholomew and Volpes would struggle to put the exact nature of their relationship, and their marriage, into words if asked. So deeply entwined are their identities and histories that it is unlikely anyone could understand them the way they understand each other. Theirs is a...
Old Skills in a New World
Enigma was raised in a world where firearms aren't an everyday concern. Old war machines had them, and the technology existed, but such devices were unwieldy. Only a titan would have possessed the strength to bring one into battle without assistance. As far as weapons...
The Ranger-Machinist
I've had this conception of Azurium moonlighting as a mechanic/engineer in my head for a long time now. It made sense that he would have some working knowledge of machines since disabling and dismantling them was a part of his old job. And with this YCH...
The Ranger’s Good Side
The students in Creative Arts are always looking for more subjects to depict in their work, and the newest Captain of the Magistrum's Ranger Corp proved to be an ample muse. This time, it was the sculpting class who requested a model. While Azurium was initially...
A Warrior’s Summer Vacation
Not every waking moment of Rabrandt's life involves writing his latest novel or dealing with disasters or various levels of severity. A wanderer's soul can find adventure even in the more mundane moments, like a relaxing summer vacation. Some might not find a jet-ski off of...
A Titanic Summer Vacation
The Theorum Magistrum values those who count themselves among its staff, including and especially its professors. They have a large role in molding the younger generations into wise and capable masters to carry Crossroads into the future. In recognition of that responsibility, they are afforded...
The Newest Pillar
By law, going through rehabilitation and coming out the other side is enough to expunge any debts to society. This was a stark contrast to Oplentis, the city that had dominated so many of both his childhood years by force and adult years by choice. And...
To The Point
"I'm not fond of a direct approach. But there can be no disputing its effectiveness." It takes a rare fool for Professor Rabrandt "Enigma" Cyanis to take the field and enter direct combat. His preferred methods of conflict resolution involve more finesse and subtlety. But occasionally...
Back Alley Dealings
Enigma: "I have to ask. How did you manage to evade authorities for so long? You stand out more than anyone else I've ever apprehended." Volpes: "Simple, detective. Before I started my own 'enterprise', there were others. They were so adept at 'policing' their own territories...