This story takes place in The Guild's citadel in 1976, four years after Ark's story.

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Migina walked into her apartment and dumped the luggage on the floor. Though she didn't need the electric illumination to see, she preferred it. A quick flick of the switch and the room brightened; instant sunlight.

Safe sunlight.

Her eyes snapped past the leather couch and chairs to the low coffee table. On top of the magazines was a folded ...